Team over self
Basketball is a team game. We teach players to communicate, trust teammates, and compete together with discipline and effort.
Team over self. Character over stats. Christ over everything.
The Tennessee Saints are a youth Travel basketball team in Middle TN. Passionate about helping kids build community, improve their basketball skills, compete, and grow in their faith. We are here to build disciplined athletes, confident leaders, and a culture families are proud to be part of.
Team over self
Character over stats
Christ over everything
Mission
Our Mission
The Tennessee Saints exist to develop young athletes through faith, discipline, teamwork, and a love for the game of basketball. Our goal is to help players grow not only as competitors, but as leaders, teammates, and young men of character.
Values
Our Core Values
Character over stats
We believe strong character starts with strong values. Our program emphasizes humility, gratitude, and respect both on and off the court.
Christ over everything
Every player should improve through faith. We develop the whole athlete — grounded in purpose, guided by Christ, and growing year after year.
Team
Current Team
The Tennessee Saints currently field one competitive team made up of 5th grade players focused on strong fundamentals, team basketball, and player development.
5th Grade Team (Franklin-Nolensville)
Competitive Development Team
Program Focus
- Ball handling, passing, and shooting fundamentals
- Defensive effort, positioning, and communication
- Basketball IQ and decision making
- Team-first mentality and leadership
- Competitive tournament play (AAU)
Leadership
Our Coaches & Leadership
The Tennessee Saints program is led by coaches committed to developing great basketball players and even better young men.
Josh Souder
Co-Founder / Team Pastor
Jacob Adams
Co-Founder / Head Coach
Jacob Adams is a co-founder and head coach of TN Saints Youth Basketball, a devoted husband and father of two, and a man grounded in his faith in Christ. He is passionate about developing young athletes not just as players, but as leaders of character.
A lifelong competitor, Jacob played basketball and soccer growing up—competing in rec leagues, street ball, church leagues, and 3v3 tournaments alongside players who went on to NBA careers. He also ran track as a sprinter and long jumper and developed elite powerlifting strength in high school, influenced by his father, a former competitive powerlifter.
With over five years of coaching experience across basketball, soccer, and flag football—including being named YMCA Coach of the Year in 2024—Jacob brings intensity, discipline, and a team-first mindset to every practice. His mission is simple: build confident, resilient athletes who grow in skill, character, and faith.
Mike Posusney
Co-Founder / Marketing
Mike Posusney is a lifelong athlete and dedicated coach focused on developing young athletes through discipline, teamwork, and faith. A multi-sport competitor at Lenape High School and Widener University, he later coached football in the South Jersey Youth Independent Football League and led basketball programs at St. Joan of Arc and Oakview. Mike is a devoted husband and father of four, and his faith continues to guide his leadership, mentorship, and commitment to building strong, high-character athletes.
Josh Souder
Co-Founder / Team Pastor
Josh Souder serves as the Team Pastor for the TN Saints, helping lead and shepherd them not only in the game of basketball, but in the pursuit of godly character and Christ-centered living. Based in Franklin, Tennessee, Josh brings both lived experience and pastoral conviction to the team. He was a multi-sport athlete in Iowa, competing in high school basketball, football, and track, and has spent the last 17 years coaching youth sports in various capacities.
Josh holds a Master of Theology (M.Th.) from Forge Theological Seminary and is currently completing his ACBC Certification in biblical counseling. His ministry experience includes serving as a lead pastor, mentoring men in discipleship programs, prison ministry, and investing in children and families within the local church.
As Team Pastor, Josh's focus goes beyond wins and losses. He is committed to building young men who understand that character matters more than stats, humility matters more than hype, and Christ reigns over every inch of the court. A devoted husband to his wife Meg and father of four, Josh sees basketball as a platform—not the end goal. His mission is to help raise up young men who honor Christ in how they play, how they lead, and how they live.
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