Basketballmoms | No Excuse Produce

A picture of our 8th grade boys team after capturing our program first championship at Zero Gravity Battle for the Belt Tournament in Braintree Massachusetts.

Word of the Week: Commitment – The Line That Defines Us

This week at No Excuse Produce, our Word of the Week is Commitment—a core value that defines our AAU program. Coach Robert Hunter shares why four players were recently released due to a lack of commitment, and what it means to truly show up for your team, your goals, and your growth. This powerful message is a reminder that talent may open doors, but commitment is what keeps you in the room. A must-read for every player and parent in our community.

Robert Hunter

A picture of No Excuse Produce 6th grade AAU basketball team championship.

Let Them Be Kids: Why Fun, Teamwork, and Losing Matter More Than Trophies in Youth AAU Basketball

At No Excuse Produce, we train hard and compete—but we never forget to let kids be kids. Joy is the foundation. If they’re not smiling, learning, and having fun, we’ve missed the point. We’re not just building better athletes—we’re raising confident, compassionate future leaders.

Robert Hunter