MEET THE SQUAD
TAYLOR NEAL
RAWW Founder | Personal Trainer | Athletic Trainer | Nutrition Coach | Basketball Development
Taylor is driven by a deep passion for serving his community and uplifting others. His unwavering determination brought his vision to life in 2016 with the creation of RAWW, a lifestyle brand dedicated to health and wellness. His impressive track record includes co-founding The RACC, a thriving gym in Port Orchard, and earning the “Best of South Kitsap” award in the fitness category twice and Best Trainer in Kitsap in 2024. Taylor's leadership and impact were further recognized when he was nominated for Leadership Kitsap’s prestigious 20 Under 40 award, celebrating influential business leaders under 40 who are shaping their communities.
With relentless dedication, Taylor continues to inspire his clients and expand the reach of the RAWW mission, helping people achieve their best selves.
ASHLI PAYNE
RAWW Hoops Director | Player Development Coach | Educator | NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Ashli Payne is a proud Bremerton native and a driving force behind RAWW Hoops. She empowers youth through basketball, health, and mentorship, building confident athletes and strong leaders across the Pacific Northwest.
Player Highlights
Olympic High School scholar-athlete
Umpqua Community College: Freshman of the Year, back-to-back League MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Junior College All-American
Eastern Washington University: full athletic scholarship
Professional career across Europe and Australia
EuroCup rookie season: averaged a double-double, Portuguese League All-Star, Forward of the Year
Kitsap Hall of Fame, Class of 2023
Coaching & Development
When she wasn’t competing overseas, Ashli was on the floor training the next wave. She has coached at the high school level, developed athletes from youth to college, and studied highly effective player development systems around the world. Now retired from pro ball, she leads RAWW Hoops with a clear focus on fundamentals, mindset, and purposeful growth.
Educator & Mentor
Ashli serves as an educator at Catalyst Public Schools and brings the same intentionality to the classroom that she brings to the court. Her mission is simple: learn, lead, and lift others.
Train with Coach Ashli and grow your game the RAWW way.