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About Us

ABOUT US

SlingShot Athletic Development is dedicated to helping student-athletes grow athletically. Our mission is to provide the tools, training, and support needed to develop a strong work ethic, self-confidence, discipline, and a healthy lifestyle.

Through our comprehensive strength, speed, and conditioning programs, we strive to enhance athletic performance, reduce the risk of injury, and build both mental and physical toughness. We believe that proper training is the foundation of a successful athletic career, and our goal is to help every athlete reach their full potential and achieve peak performance.

In addition to athletic development training, we offer individualized basketball skills instruction led by standout guard Ciaja Harbison, who competed at both St. Louis University and Vanderbilt University and is the owner of Consistent Habits. Her expertise and experience provide athletes with high-level skill development and mentorship.

In 2024, SlingShot Athletic Development expanded its impact by launching an AAU basketball program focused on developing young players both on and off the court. Our AAU teams emphasize skill development, basketball IQ, character, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

At SlingShot Athletic Development, we are committed to building stronger athletes, better competitors, and confident young leaders prepared for success in sports and in life.

OUR STAFF

JAMIL V. BRYANT

OWNER

DJ & JAYLIN BROSS

STRENGTH COACHES

SKILLS TRAINER

CIAJA HARBISON

OUR STAFF

About the Owner

Jamil V. Bryant, Founder and Owner of SlingShot Athletic Development, was born and raised in Louisville, KY. She is a proud graduate of Louisville Male High School and the University of Louisville. A former collegiate athlete turned high school basketball coach, Coach JB is also the proud mother of DJ and Jaylin Bross.

Throughout her career, Coach JB has dedicated herself to the growth and development of student-athletes. Inspired by the biblical story of David and Goliath, she stepped out on faith to create an organization designed to empower young athletes through discipline, hard work, confidence, and healthy living.

Coach JB often credits her spiritual journey as the driving force behind SlingShot Athletic Development. As she explains: “When life presents you with a "Goliath" that's a sign that God sees a "David" within you. That's why, armed with only a slingshot, a young shepherd boy named David transformed into a powerful warrior and took on a terrifying giant named Goliath.” In a city where established organizations have long dominated the athletic landscape, Coach Bryant has embraced the role of David, determined to challenge expectations, create opportunities, and make a lasting impact on the lives of young athletes throughout Louisville and beyond.

The SlingShot Athletic Development Story:

Founded on July 5, 2017, SlingShot Athletic Development was introduced to the Louisville community with a mission to provide elite strength, speed, and conditioning training for student-athletes ranging from elementary school through the collegiate level.

What began as a vision has evolved into a family legacy. Coach JB has built SlingShot Athletic Development alongside her sons, creating a culture centered on hard work, accountability, and excellence. Her oldest son, a former offensive lineman, is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University. Her youngest son, a former running back at Kentucky Wesleyan College, now serves as a strength coach at Bellarmine University. Together with basketball skills trainer Ciaja Harbison, they oversee the organization's day-to-day operations and continue expanding its impact on student-athletes throughout the region.

Today, SlingShot Athletic Development remains committed to developing stronger athletes, stronger minds, and stronger communities, equipping the next generation with the tools they need to succeed both on and off the field of play.