Welcome to West Texas Basketball Academy (WTBA)

Whitney Hand - Plays in National WBCA Coaches All-American Game
"....After Whitney Hand hit a three-pointer to take a 5-4 lead with 17:57 remaining in the first half, the Red Team never trailed in the remainder of the game..." Click Here for more.




Whitney Hand - Chevrolet Female Athlete of the Year
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WTBA Goals:
  • Develop character and skill into each athlete
  • These are fundamental tools that take average athletes and make them into great athletes.
  • Develop great enthusiasm and passion in each athlete which helps to overcome any lack in talent
  • Encourage athletes to play beyond their potential
  • Get athletes ready for the next level
  • Build confidence by improving the fundamental skill level of each athlete
  • Inspire athletes to work harder and play smart
  • Develop dynamic passing skills
  • Acquire POWER MOVES to add depth to each athlete's game
  • Improve shooting percentage
  • Refine ball handling skills to enhance defensive and offensive play
  • Transform athletes into more intensive, aggressive, focused players


Carlos Ratliff
Known for the ability to build programs with strong emphasis placed on fundamentals, and the refining of skills required to becoming a competitive, team player. A successful coach whose passion and love for the game of girl's basketball energizes athletes to, “Work hard now, to make it easy later.”

Carlos Ratliff is a builder of young men and ladies. He emphasizes an up tempo game with the use of multiple defenses. He has always been a student of the game in the way that he listens to the wisdom of other coaches and professional athletes who are successful, and enhances his coaching abilities by staying up on the latest techniques.

Three Types of Players: Scared, Tentative, and Confident
Watch the 6-minute video (left) to see how Carlos Ratliff inspires his players to play with passion and intensity.


Professional Accomplishments

  • 2007 State Champion- TAPPS 4A - Faith Christian School
  • 2006 Final 4- TAPPS 3A - Faith Christian School
  • 2005 Final 4- TAPPS 3A - Harvest Christian Academy
  • 2004 Runner-Up State Champion - TAPPS 3A Lake Country Christian
  • 2004 Voted by Lay Witness For Christ - Christian Coach of the Year
  • 2003 State Champion - TAPPS 3A - Lake Country Christian
  • State Playoffs 17 times
  • Helped develop 30 + college players
  • Total career wins/losses- 577/189= .753

2007 Sponsor a Player Program
West Texas Basketball Association (WTBA) offers a sponsorship program that enables your son, daughter or student of your choice the opportunity to advance in his/her basketball skills. These programs will take your student to a higher level in quick motion.

The program enables you to sponsor a student and make a great investment in their future. It will prepare them not only in basketball skills but life skills as well. It is the highest level of training of its kind in the Dallas / Fort Worth and surrounding areas. For more details (click here)


For more information, contact:
Carlos Ratliff
(817) 689-0779


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