Heat Nation is travel AAU basketball team in the Central Texas Area that started in March of 2022. This team was inspired by Overcomers Incorporation 501 (3)C which contributes to the success of our student athletes to balance education and athletes before they reach college level. We heavily rely on donations to keep our program growing year to year to give all young athletes an opportunity to play competitive basketball. Our goal as a non profit is to provide mentorship and guidance to our youth through sports development. We aim to give each child the tools needed spiritually and naturally to grow to become successful adults in our community. We focus on character building, leadership skills, excellent education background, teamwork etiquette and much more.
Heat Nation
Congratulations to our HN 2024 for a 24-6 Season Record!!
SEASON 2025 TRYOUTS 12/7-8
We are excited to accounce the growth of our program this upcoming 2025 season! We have the following age groups 11U,12U,13U,14U,15U Boys and a 12U Girls Program.
We also have aded 9 staff members the season!
To tryout please register at https://form.jotform.com/243035754220145
Follow us on Instagram @theheatnationfamily for more information!
Coaching Us to Victory
Motivators. Educators. Mentors.
Leading a team of players to victory is no easy task and requires some of the most creative and experienced minds in the game. As coaches we prepare our athletes by equipping them with skills they can use at any age level. Read on to learn more about their stories and how they help our players fulfill their true potential.
Coach John W.
Team Mentor/Coach
Coach John has been apart of the Killeen community as a coach and volunteer at our local boys and girls club since the early 2000's. Coach John was also Coach Mario's AAU Coach and a young age and loves giving back to our community. He has coached players at a young age from Royce O'neal to Tommy Harris.
Coach Williams attended college in Miami Florida and has coached basketball and football for the last 20 years.
Coach Mario K.
Head Coach
Coach Mario graduated from Shoemaker High School, attended TSU while playing college ball. Aside from coaching and training, he enjoys mentoring young men into becoming well rounded exceptional leaders on and off the court.
Teaching basketball fundamentals comes easy as he has learned the ends and outs of the game since the very age of 12.
Coach Jaime K.
Assistance Coach
Coach Jaime’s specialty is tasked with communicating with our parents and keeping the business running a smoothly as possible. From team practice schedules,planning team fundraisers she does it all. Coach Jaime and Coach Mario met while attending Shoemaker Highschool and have been married for the past 11 years.