Who we are
Steller Athletics is an organization founded to provide children with a safe and affordable opportunity to grow socially, mentally and physically.
Steller Athletics’ staff is fully dedicated to fostering children’s desire to advance their skills to achieve their passions while using sports as a cornerstone to pave the way for them. Our goal is for all children to feel supported and accepted by providing an inclusive environment for all.
The Meaning behind the name
The name Steller Athletics was born from a season we’ll never forget—our very first year coaching girls basketball together. It was an unforgettable season. We went undefeated, but it wasn’t about the wins that made it special. We faced real challenges, overcame them together, and watched our athletes grow stronger every step of the way. Every game, every practice, every moment was a lesson in strength, teamwork, and growth.
“Steller” is spelled differently because it is a mash-up of the names of our team captains from that season, Stella and Tanner—two leaders who embodied everything we stood for: strength, unity, and excellence. Over time, “Steller” became more than just a nickname or a play we called during games. At first, it was a small tribute—a clever blend of our captains’ names, a nod to the bond we all shared and the leadership they showed. But as the season unfolded, it grew into something so much bigger.
It became our rallying cry. Our identity. A reminder of how far we’d come and how much we could achieve when we leaned on each other.
“Steller” came to mean resilience in the face of adversity, unbreakable team spirit, and believing in one another even when the odds were stacked against us. It was the way we showed up for each other. The way we celebrated every small win. The way we held space for every kid to SHINE in their own way.
And while the spelling is unique to us, the echo of the word stellar—meaning exceptional, outstanding, and literally, of the stars—still lingers in everything we do. Because our mission has always been to create something bigger than a GAME: a place where young people can shine, grow, and discover the best version of themselves.
STELLER captured everything we believed in—that the lessons learned on the court carry far beyond it, that HEART matters more than stats, and that GREATNESS is built not just on talent, but on TRUST, EFFORT, and LOVE. Its is a tribute to that team, that season, and every kid who plays with heart.
When it came time to choose a name for this growing organization, there was only one choice.