Nahja Scott

As a late bloomer who was blessed to be surrounded by some of the best players in Louisiana, I always looked up to them but also wanted to be able to contribute to the team in my own way just as I saw them doing. Coach Ty and Coach DP saw the potential in me that I never knew I had and were the first people to truly believe in me and without their push and belief in me I would never have experienced the beautiful places, people and things that basketball can give you.

Going to D1 and working out in groups on a weekly basis not only gave me insight on how it is to train like a collegiate player at a young age but gave me a second family that I looked forward to seeing Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. A moment I’ll never forget is during a game I finally made a move that I had been working on and I saw Coach DP and Ty leave right afterwards. When I talked to Coach Ty after the game he said “That’s all I needed to see”



People will forget what you do and what you say but will never forget how you make them feel and for the first time I felt like someone believed in me the same way I wanted to believe in myself.



As my collegiate career came to an end a few months earlier than I expected due to an injury I am now coaching and use the way that I was coached at Heartwork as motivation to make the players around me feel the same way I felt as a 15 year old girl who knew nothing about ball but fell in love with it. 



Basketball has blessed me with 2 individuals who I call family and allowed me to get to the next level where I was able to meet so many more amazing people.



Everyone who is successful has had help from someone else.

It’s so much bigger than basketball!

LaMonica Plater

Derrick Parker has truly been a great mentor in every aspect. From the beginning, he’s not only helped develop my game but also shaped my mindset & approach to life. His commitment to seeing me/us succeed, both on & off the court, has been unwavering, and I’m forever grateful for the guidance, care, and wisdom!!

His focus on mental health & making sure I’m okay, not just as a player but as a person, has had (and still has) a huge impact on my life. I’ve grown so much throughout the years with the mental toughness I’ve learned from him (again, not just in basketball but in how I approach challenges in life).

I say all of that to say… he’s more than just a coach, more than a mentor—he’s family! 1 of 1! I’d recommend anyone who’s serious about growth, in all areas, to consider DP!!

Carley Hamilton

The Heartwork program has been transformative in my life, bringing positive changes mentally, physically, and spiritually.

Mentally, it has helped me develop clarity, emotional/physical resilience, and a good sense of self-awareness. I’ve learned how to overcome obstacles, shift my mindset, and embrace adversity.

Physically, the program has motivated me to adopt habits that improve my well-being, such as working out early mornings, managing my sleep, and taking care of my body.

Spiritually, it has deepened my connection to find my purpose and inner peace, allowing me to align my actions with my values while honoring the man above.

Overall the balance I’ve gained from this program has helped me grow into a good basketball player & most importantly a better young lady.