About FCP Sports | Basketball Fort Walton Beach
FCP Sports is Fort Walton Beach's basketball facility. Leagues, camps, training, and open gym for 500+ athletes across 7 cities.
Built for the Emerald Coast Athlete
FCP Sports was founded with a single purpose: to bring elite basketball development to the Florida Panhandle.
For too long, Emerald Coast athletes had to travel hours to access the kind of structured, professional training programs available in larger metro areas. We changed that.
Located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, FCP Sports serves athletes from Destin to Panama City — a region spanning hundreds of miles of coastline and thousands of young athletes who deserve world-class coaching close to home.
What Makes FCP Sports Different
We don't run babysitting camps. We don't run feel-good programs that make kids feel busy but don't move the needle. Every session at FCP Sports has a purpose — a skill being developed, a habit being built, a gap in an athlete's game being closed.
Our programs are built on a simple philosophy: develop the whole athlete. That means physical skill development, basketball IQ, mental toughness, and the character traits that make great teammates and great people.
7 Cities. 30+ Schools. One Mission.
FCP Sports serves athletes from Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Niceville, Navarre, Crestview, Pensacola, and Panama City. Athletes come from over 30 schools across Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Escambia, and Bay Counties.
We work with families from all backgrounds — from beginners picking up a basketball for the first time to AAU-level athletes preparing for college recruitment.
Meet the Team Behind FCP Sports
Lee DeForest
Head Coach & Director
25 years of basketball coaching across DI, DII, NAIA, and JUCO levels. National High School Director with a track record of placing athletes at four-year institutions across the Southeast.
Vando Becheli
Program Director & Head Coach
120+ wins at the collegiate level, including a Region XVIII championship and third-place NJCAA national finish. 25 years of professional playing and coaching experience on multiple continents.
Tyler Martin
Skills & Development Coach
Dedicated skills coach focused on player development, ball handling, and shooting mechanics. Works with athletes across all age groups at FCP Sports.
Mario Webb
Player Development Coach
Focuses on positional training, post play, and athlete conditioning. Brings competitive playing experience to every session at FCP Sports.
Rico Overall
Skills Trainer
Experienced trainer bringing energy and competitive intensity to every session. Specializes in skill development and game preparation for youth athletes at FCP Sports.
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Join hundreds of Emerald Coast athletes training at FCP Sports. Spots fill fast — secure your athlete's place today.
