--- title: "Ring Champions: Basketball Academy Success Stories in Mumbai" description: "Build your game at Ring Champions. We offer competitive basketball training in Mumbai with a proven record of state and national team selections. Start training today." canonical: https://mytribe.in/desmondsylvan/multi-sport-coaching/our-champions-player-achievements last_updated: 2025-09-29 --- # Proven Results: Our Athletes in State & National Tournaments Tribe Verified · State and National Level Champion Athletes By [Sylvan Desmond](https://mytribe.in/desmondsylvan) · Coaches at 8 locations across Mumbai · ₹3,000 per month (estimate) Part of [Multi-Sport Coaching](https://mytribe.in/desmondsylvan/multi-sport-coaching). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/desmondsylvan/multi-sport-coaching/gallery) Watching my students compete at the district, state, and national levels is the ultimate reward. These are the players who put in the hard work every single day. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Huge congratulations to Jordan Sylvan Desmond, who was selected for Team Maharashtra. His journey from our academy to the Youth National Basketball Championship shows what hard work can achieve.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4c8db24a-9092-45bb-b2c2-00f0a516bd05) - ![I am so proud of Saraswati Devkar from our academy, who was selected to represent Team Maharashtra at the Senior National Basketball Championship. She is an inspiration to all of us.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3b9a0d2b-1f7d-47b3-ac0a-84b8b45bf5ac) - ![Saraswati (jersey number 6) with her Team Maharashtra teammates. Her selection for the senior nationals is a result of her unwavering dedication and passion for the game.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2586d6b1-c0cd-419f-b256-058b3b142863) - ![Here is Richa Ravi from our women's team receiving the Most Valuable Player award at the Nagpada Basketball Tournament. Her performance was outstanding throughout the finals.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/db3b458c-747b-4477-b307-a7a73db5f4a9) - ![Our Mumbai Suburbs U13 team, featuring two of my Ring Champions players, after becoming champions at the Maharashtra State Basketball Championship in Kolhapur. A proud moment for all of us.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0d039eac-4222-4361-9576-918d6262961e) - [Video: It was a proud moment to coach the Mumbai Suburb Women's team to a third-place finish in a state-level tournament in Nagpur. Well done, girls.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7ca067b0-f35a-4dc7-b0ed-cec1e4300ea3) - ![Opportunity is everything. Here are three of our players who were selected to attend the Under-13 Basketball Trials for the Greater Mumbai North District.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c270d356-7a55-462a-ad7c-d9154a9e88fc) - ![The St. Andrews College boys' team, who I coach, after becoming runners-up at the Junior College Sports Association tournament.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d813cfb0-ec35-496e-8864-d63353f1d9fd) - ![The victorious St. Andrews College girls' team, who I also coach. They were comprehensive winners at their inter-collegiate basketball tournament.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f333c5e9-8dd6-43d9-beb2-04b93ef4841f) - ![A great weekend of wins. Here is the St. Andrews College team after becoming the Mumbai University Inter-College runners-up.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/12ae0193-ec96-479e-8dd8-71c397b99161) - ![Saraswati showing off her Maharashtra jersey. Seeing our players represent the state is the biggest reward for a coach.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/16f1dcfd-0cab-4c2d-9cb3-f77258a26d86) - ![A collage celebrating Saraswati Devkar's achievement. Her success story motivates everyone at the academy to dream big.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/edd17356-2441-43cf-95a0-8a711d966667) - ![Our victorious women's team celebrating their championship win at the Nagpada tournament. Their teamwork and grit were an inspiration to watch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9abc7d0f-ae46-447b-ac05-2f3250c85f35) - ![Jordan holding the winner's trophy at the U13 state championship. This was his third major trophy in a month across three different sports.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b7e83598-27e2-4db5-9262-77dc9e937f73) - ![Celebrating with Jordan and the coaching staff after the big win in Kolhapur. It takes a team on and off the court.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fe90aa88-5df2-4fdd-8afe-1b2338688db4) - ![The full Mumbai Suburbs U13 championship team. I am proud to have two of my academy players in this talented group.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0204b700-a6a2-453f-90ea-3cd86cfd1df0) - ![Two of our Ring Champions players, Jordan and his teammate, holding the trophies after the state championship win.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/160d098b-0c0e-44a6-b972-d46198ce578d) - ![Another shot of the victorious U13 team. Their success is a testament to the strong foundation we build at the academy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7499d98f-8d7b-4a84-8b94-f4809d80c5ab) - ![The St. Andrews girls' team proudly displaying their certificates and trophy. A well-deserved victory.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/42658676-55d6-4ad1-aa60-0b53d777a49d) - ![Both the boys' and girls' teams from St. Andrews College celebrating their success at the tournament.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/096e7a06-4dbe-4d0c-b420-048be77d1d03) - ![The St. Andrews boys' team receiving their runners-up trophy and certificates.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fdaea177-4f61-4664-aabd-0b16380bcdc9) - ![The St. Andrews girls' team with their winners' trophy. Their hard work in training paid off.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/195c8b36-daa0-4105-b080-72e8b6aba31e) - ![The teams celebrating after the Mumbai University Inter-College tournament.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/739acefd-5c10-4c9c-89a3-ce83284065a5) - ![The St. Andrews women's team with their runners-up trophy and medals. A fantastic performance by the entire squad.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/96ef6835-af7e-4d64-9831-03d8c8475823) ## About Our Champions: Player Achievements Selection to state and national teams isn't just luck; it's the result of our rigorous performance pathway. We don't just teach drills—we integrate tactical game intelligence and endurance conditioning into every session, tracking progress meticulously so our players are tournament-ready, whether they are aiming for Under-13 district trials or the Senior Nationals. Success on the court is never accidental. At Ring Champions, we treat every session as an opportunity to build a tournament-ready athlete. My coaching philosophy is simple: effort beats applause every time. We build that habit through consistent, high-intensity training, whether it is zigzag dribbling drills or complex transition play scenarios. ### Building Competitive Athletes We focus on a long-term development model rather than quick fixes. - **Technical Mastery:** Our curriculum covers fundamentals like defensive closeouts and game strategy, ensuring players understand the 'why' behind every move. - **Tournament Exposure:** We actively connect our players with competitive avenues, from the Nagpada Basketball Tournament to Maharashtra State Championships. Seeing players like Jordan and Saraswati excel at the state level proves that our systematic approach works. - **All-Weather Consistency:** In Mumbai, practice can easily be disrupted by rain. Our covered courts in Bandra ensure that the grind continues 365 days a year. No excuses, no shortcuts. ### The Performance Pathway We track every player's growth, from beginner batches to our advanced squads. When you train with us, you are not just attending a class; you are part of a program designed to get you noticed by scouts and selectors. If you are serious about your game, come ready to work. ## About Sylvan Desmond I’m Sylvan, and I have been coaching since 2003 with one rule: effort always beats applause. Whether we are training on our covered courts in Bandra or prepping for the state nationals, my goal is to build athletes who are disciplined on the court and confident in life. 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