ABOUT US

Empowering future champions through skill, confidence, and dedication. Faith & Grind – where hard work meets success.

FAITH & GRIND

Faith & Grind was founded in June 2017 with the mission of providing expert basketball training alongside essential life skills that foster personal growth. Mike Buffalo, the founder, believes that anyone who demonstrates a strong work ethic and self-confidence is on the path to success.

Faith & Grind is not affiliated with any specific religious, ethnic, or spiritual group. The name “Faith & Grind” represents the belief in oneself and the determination to achieve success through persistence and will power.

“Never Stop Believing in Yourself & Always Work Hard Towards Your Goals”

MIKE BUFFALO

Mike Buffalo (born September 9th, 1991) is a former American professional basketball player who played in the United Kingdom from 2014 to 2016. He played college basketball at York University in York, Nebraska.

Buffalo served as an AAU coach at “House of Sports” (Westchester, NY) from 2015 to 2018 and became a Jr. NBA Clinician with the Brooklyn Nets in June 2018. In July 2019, he traveled to Beijing, China, where he coached his first international basketball camp for local youth.

In June 2017, Buffalo launched his own youth basketball program, “Faith & Grind Basketball,” based in Westchester County, NY. The program offers private one-on-one basketball training, skills clinics, camps, youth teams, apparel, and mentorship.

Mike Buffalo graduated from South Kent Prep in Connecticut, where he averaged 10 points and 4 rebounds per game on a talent-packed team. Several of his former teammates, including Nik Stauskas (NBA) and Russ Smith (NBA/Asia), are currently playing professionally. Buffalo made a name.

Buffalo Graduated from York University (Nebraska) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration & managed to attain a 3.0 GPA upon graduation. Buffalo’s career night came in Feb. 2014 when Buffalo scored 28 points on 11-16 FGS, 8 rebs, 4 assists, 3 steals. Buffalo was a role model figure in the small town of York, Nebraska. Buffalo averaged 14.8 points per game & 5.3 rebs at New Mexico Military Institute & was selected to the honorable mention team of the Western Junior College Athletic Conference (WJCAC) during the 2010-2011 season.

Buffalo began his Professional Career with the Mansfield Giants (UK) of the England Basketball League. Buffalo played there for 2 seasons. Buffalo averaged 29 points per game during his two seasons in Mansfield. Buffalo was honorable mention for England Basketball’s “Player of The Year” award during the 2014-2015 season. Buffalo once practiced locally with the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G-League.

Mike Buffalo was born to Claudette & Douglas Buffalo on September 9th, 1991. Mike Buffalo has 3 brothers. Mike Buffalo was born in the Bronx, NY. Mike Buffalo currently lives in Westchester, NY. Mike Buffalo stands at 6'4/193cm (height)

AWAKEN YOUR GAME TODAY, BASKETBALL IS YOUR CALLING

Hear the crowd roar louder and feel the adrenaline rush in your bloodstream. Basketball is your calling, and we at Faith & Grind helps to make you SHINE.