About AEF Basketball
Built on Values. Driven by Purpose.
Attitude. Effort. Faith.
AEF Basketball began with a simple belief: young athletes grow best when they’re challenged, supported, and surrounded by people who care about who they’re becoming, not just how they perform.
That belief shaped three core values that define everything we do: Attitude, Effort, and Faith.
These values aren’t slogans or locker-room buzzwords. They are the foundation of our coaching, the heartbeat of our community, and the lens through which every athlete learns to lead, compete, and build confidence.
Our Mission
Develop the Player. Strengthen the Person.
We train athletes to play the game the right way. But more importantly, we help them develop habits that matter long after the season ends. AEF players learn to communicate, stay composed under pressure, support their teammates, and embrace challenges with a growth-minded perspective.
We believe basketball is more than a sport. It’s a place where character is formed, friendships grow, and young people discover what they’re capable of.
Our Difference
A Culture That Puts People First
AEF is known for its positive, team-centered environment.
We’re intentional about building relationships, teaching accountability, and celebrating progress at every level. When athletes feel seen and supported, their confidence rises — and their skills follow.
Our System
A Coaching System You Can Trust
Player development begins with the coach. That’s why every AEF coach works under the guidance of Coach Beck, receives ongoing evaluations, and participates in structured training led by AEF Skills Instructors.
Our coaches learn how to communicate clearly, correct with purpose, and create a court environment where athletes can thrive.
Before stepping on the floor, each coach completes a full background screening, and our Abuse Prevention Program, reflecting the responsibility we carry for every athlete in our care.
Our Commitment
Consistent Training for Every Athlete
Every AEF athlete deserves access to the same foundation — regardless of age, experience, or team placement.
Our training model gives players equal exposure to skill work, transition concepts, and team development through a curriculum that builds across the season and deepens year after year.
Proudly Part of Wolf Pack Sports Foundation
AEF Basketball is proud to be a program of the Wolf Pack Sports Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to helping young athletes grow through sports while expanding access to the opportunities and resources that support their development.
Through Wolf Pack, qualifying families may have access to scholarships and financial assistance that help remove barriers to participation. Learn more about the Foundation, its mission, and available scholarship opportunities.
Our Leadership Team
Andy Beck
CEO
Isaac Simpson
Director of Operations
Dillon Siders
Manager of Basketball Operations
Josie Odermatt
Social Media Manager
Growing the Game. Growing the Next Generation.
How We Show Up for Omaha
We’re proud to serve the Omaha community. Not just with basketball programs, but with a place where young people can build meaningful friendships and learn the value of integrity, discipline, and gratitude.
AEF athletes carry those lessons into school, family life, future teams, and everyday moments where character matters most. That’s the real win.
