About GATA Basketball

The G.A.T.A. basketball program was established by Coach Robert Johnson in 1989 and has produced three generations of outstanding players. G.A.T.A. teams have earned a top-ten ranking at all levels of Amateur Athletic Union (A.A.U.) league and tournament play. The G.A.T.A program has developed successful student-athletes who have gone on to play all divisions of collegiate basketball, graduated with a variety of degrees, and gone on to become productive adults.

Coach Robert Johnson, Bob Benavides, Chris Olivares and Kim Sutlive have joined to reestablish the G.A.T.A. (“Get After Them Aggressively”) Basketball Organization. This fourth generation G.A.T.A. team will feature elite San Antonio players.

G.A.T.A. was originally built on the principles of hard work, determination, loyalty, integrity and honesty. The program focuses on the development of solid basketball fundamentals and a sound understanding of offensive and defensive principles. G.A.T.A. is more than just a basketball program; it is a philosophy which emphasizes utilizing God-given academic and athletic gifts as vehicles to success. This new era of the G.A.T.A. program will be led by outstanding line-up of coaches (see Coaching Staff). This FOURTH GENERATION G.A.T.A. team will participate in various leagues, local and regional tournaments, as well as qualify for a National Tournament.

We are excited about revitalizing the G.A.T.A. program and look forward to the upcoming AAU basketball tournament season.