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University of Wisconsin--Madison (WI)
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Ben Carlson
Basketball
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Professional Basketball Player | Power 5 Starter (Wisconsin/Utah). Specializing in developing the complete player. View all coaching experience
Training Locations
- Saint Ambrose Catholic Community, 4125 Woodbury Drive, Woodbury, MN
- Fox Run Park, 10100 Fox Run Road, Woodbury, MN
- Glacial Valley Park, 9900 Ravine Parkway, Cottage Grove, MN
Coach is willing to travel up to 25 miles
Packages
1 session package with Coach Ben. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$55 1 session + applicable fees
3 session package with Coach Ben. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$105 2 sessions ($53/ea) + applicable fees
5 session package with Coach Ben. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$260 5 sessions ($52/ea) + applicable fees
10 session package with Coach Ben. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$530 10 sessions ($53/ea) + applicable fees
Group session package with Coach Ben. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$105 1 session + applicable fees
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Kids, Teenagers
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Guard, Forward, Center
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Reading the Floor, Defense, Agility, Pick and Roll, Moving Without the Ball, Shooting, Rebounding, Post Moves, Passing, Footwork, Ball Handling, Attacking the Rim
Credentials
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University of Wisconsin--Madison (WI)
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Kids, Teenagers
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Guard, Forward, Center
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Reading the Floor, Defense, Agility, Pick and Roll, Moving Without the Ball, Shooting, Rebounding, Post Moves, Passing, Footwork, Ball Handling, Attacking the Rim
More About Coach Ben
I am still currently playing professionally. Throughout my playing career I have had experience training younger players and aspiring athletes. I specialize in shooting, ball-handling, footwork, passing, rebounding and basketball IQ development. My approach combines professional-level drills with personalized feedback tailored to each player’s goals.
I have consistently competed at the highest levels of basketball, successfully transitioning from a 4-star high school recruit to a Power 5 starter and now to the professional ranks in Europe.
Professional Experience
VEF Riga (Latvia): Competed in the Latvian-Estonian League and Basketball Champions League (BCL), one of the highest levels of European competition.
QSTA United (BNXT League): Completed a standout rookie season in the premier Dutch-Belgian professional league.
Collegiate Career (Big Ten & Pac-12)
100+ Games Played: Four-year veteran at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Utah.
Competed in two NCAA Tournaments and one NIT Final Four appearance.
Proven experience navigating the physical and mental rigors of the most competitive conferences in college basketball.
High School Accolades
15+ Division 1offers, Ranked as a 4-star recruit; McDonald’s All-American Nominee.
Mr. Basketball Finalist (State); SEC Conference MVP; Multi-time All-State selection.
Finished as the All-Time Leading Scorer and Rebounder in school history.
I tailor every workout to your specific needs. I utilize a personal player-onboarding questionnaire to customize our first session and offer film analysis to ensure your growth continues off the court. Each session is around one hour and focuses on what you want to improve.
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Client Reviews
Ken (CoachUp client)
We had our first session with Coach Ben, and he was engaging from start to finish while setting clear expectations and creating a positive, challenging environment for my son. He did a great job encouraging him, building confidence, and pushing him to improve throughout the session.
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