Founding Members

My name is Tavares Rollins, & I’m the CEO of the (Focus Scholars/ Lady Scholars)Focus on children understanding sacrifices. The organization started in August 2016, & the two teams range from 3rd-6th grade boys/ girls. I developed the passion to become a coach because of my father who not only coached me when I played AAU basketball but also the intensity & challenge he brought to the game of basketball. I also witnessed the opportunities that it can bring along with being well-rounded in the classroom while heading to the next level after high school.

It is our pleasure to introduce to you The Focus Scholars Youth Sports Association AAU Basketball Team. FSYSA is a 501(c) (3) Non-Profit Organization.

The Focus Scholars are a traveling team which focus on the fundamentals of basketball. Our athletes are taught that at the price of glory is high & the door of success is labeled “PUSH.” The mission of the FSYSA, is to promote change in behavior, produce productive citizens of society through teamwork, dedication, motivation, discipline, & hard work. We aim to achieve goals that results success

President - Tavares Rollins

My name is Tavares Rollins, & I’m the President of the (Focus Scholars/ Lady Scholars) Focus on children understanding sacrifices. The organization started in August 2016, & the two teams range from 3rd-6th grade boys/ girls. I developed the passion to become a coach because of my father, who not only coached me when I played AAU basketball but also the intensity & challenge he brought to the game of basketball. I also witnessed the opportunities that it can bring, along with being well-rounded in the classroom, while heading to the next level after high school.

Vice President - Cedric Brooks

My name is Cedric Brooks, and I am the Vice President of Focus Scholars/Lady Scholars (Focus On Children Understanding Sacrifices). I am a product of Killeen, Texas, graduating from Killeen High School. After becoming a collegiate DII All-American at the prestigious Pittsburg State University, I began my professional basketball career. I endured a 15-year professional basketball career (preseason/10-day contract with Chicago Bulls, Memphis Grizzlies, and Houston Rockets, then 13 years in Europe). After playing ball for a living, I am now a trainer/mentor giving back to the Central Texas area.