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.

CARTER WILSON

Player Development Coach

Coach Carter, a standout athlete from Queen Creek High School in Arizona, was a four-year varsity basketball player before continuing his journey at Arizona Christian University in Phoenix. There, he earned the honor of being named team captain during his final two seasons. After relocating to Washington in 2020, he quickly joined forces with Coach Taylor and has been an integral part of the RAWW Squad ever since.

Coaching and training athletes of all ages is Carter’s passion. He finds immense joy in witnessing their growth—both as players and as individuals—through the game of basketball. His mission is to foster this development while raising the standard of training across the Kitsap Peninsula. With his kindness, positivity, and dedication, Coach Carter exemplifies the values of RAWW, serving as an inspiring role model for the youth.