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About Life University Basketball
Life University's place in the Southern States Athletic Conference offers a calculated development pathway for players thinking beyond their freshman year. Head coach Kevin Easley has constructed a program that values systematic player improvement—the kind of incremental growth that compounds over four seasons. In the SSAC, you're positioned in a competitive mid-major conference where consistent performance translates directly into expanded playing opportunities and film that scouts recognize. The Marietta campus provides the infrastructure for serious college athletes: strength training support, academic resources designed around student-athlete schedules, and a coaching staff that emphasizes defensive principles and offensive efficiency. Easley's system requires players to understand their role within team structure—not glamorous, but effective. This methodical approach means guards develop decision-making skills, bigs learn positioning before size alone carries them, and everyone improves their basketball IQ. Over four years at Life, you're building a resume. The SSAC schedule exposes you to teams across the Southeast, creating visibility for the next level or professional opportunities. Players who buy into the development model here often see significant skill advancement by their junior and senior years—the period when scouts and coaches evaluate tape most carefully. This is a program built on process, not shortcuts. The recruiting process rewards players who can demonstrate consistent growth and readiness. Florida Coastal Prep's training environment in Fort Walton Beach, FL is designed to produce exactly that profile. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com.
Getting recruited at this level requires more than raw talent — coaches need to see your film at the right moment, your eligibility paperwork must be in order, and your tournament exposure has to match the standard the program is recruiting to.
Preparing for NAIA Basketball at Life University
NAIA programs recruit players who show consistent improvement and competitive readiness. FCP's post-graduate year bridges the gap between high school and college-level play, giving athletes the film and academic standing NAIA coaches require.
Whether you're a current high school player exploring options through our high school program or a graduate looking for a post-grad year, FCP provides the coaching, competition, and college placement support to help you reach programs like Life University.
Targeting Life University?
FCP coaches understand what NAIA programs like Life University look for in a recruit. We build players' film, exposure, and eligibility profiles to match exactly what coaches at this level need to see before making an offer.
Research compiled by the FCP recruiting staff · Last updated March 2026