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Journey Forward
Improve your game with Journey Forward
Elite coaching built on experience, passion, and fundamentals — empowering young athletes to develop their skills, confidence, and love for the game.
Skill Level
Camp Skills
Journey Forwards Camps
Level up your game this summer — explore our upcoming basketball camps
Journey Forwards Fundementals
Family First 💙
At Journey Forward, we believe basketball is more than a game — it’s a family. Our camps create a space where players support each other, build lifelong friendships, and grow together on and off the court.
Fundemental Approach📝
We focus on mastering the basics — footwork, ball handling, shooting, and decision-making. Every session builds the foundation players need to grow with confidence, consistency, and purpose.
Stronger Together 🤝
Basketball is more than skill — it’s about trust, respect, and connection. We create an environment where every player feels valued and supported, on and off the court.
OUR PROGRAMMES
Discover our comprehensive basketball training programmes designed to develop skills, build confidence, and elevate your game.
Athletes Trained Since 2024 - Up Until Now
Years of Combined Coaching Experience
Players Show Improvement in 3-6 Months
Years of basketball experience
COACH
At just 22 years old, Elijah Faapito is already making waves in Irish basketball. A passionate player and dedicated coach, Elijah has led teams to three titles in 2025 alone. With experience coaching a wide range of age groups across both men's and women's basketball, he brings energy, expertise, and a deep love for the game. In 2025, he launched Journey Forward—a camp series focused on player development, fundamentals, and creating a strong community around the sport.
Senior Mens Runners Up
Male Coach of the Year
Multiple age groups
My name is Fu Faapito. Born in Samoa. Raised in Southern California. Moved to Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland in 2003. Beautiful Dundalk is the place to be. Started thee Dundalk Ravens basketball club in 2007. Head Basketball Coach for the Dundalk Ravens. Head Basketball coach for DKIT college Men’s team. Head basketball Coach for the O50 Womens Masters Irish team. Won 5 All Ireland Club Championships as head coach and assistant coach. Assistant Coach for 24/25 U20 Mens National Cup Champions.
2x Civic award winner
Football Hall of Famer.
Youth Wrestling Performer of the Year