Ben L.

I have several years of experience coaching and developing athletes at the NCAA Division I level. I have worked as a coach at the University of the Incarnate Word, as well as previously at Central Michigan University and DePaul University, where I focused on player development, skill training, scouting, and basketball operations. Through these roles, I have trained high-level college athletes while also working with younger players through youth camps, clinics, and individual skill sessions.

I work with all athlete groups ranging from elementary school through high school, as well as college players and professionals looking to improve specific areas of their game. My training focuses on skill development, footwork, shooting mechanics, decision-making, and building confidence on the court. Having coached and developed players at the Division I level, I bring a high standard of teaching while still making workouts engaging and tailored to each athlete’s skill level and goals.

I played high school basketball, competing around the United States and internationally for a highly competitive highschool team. After my playing career, I transitioned into coaching and player development, working with Division I programs at DePaul University, Central Michigan University, and the University of the Incarnate Word. Through these roles, I have continued to stay closely connected to high-level basketball, helping develop athletes and preparing them to compete at the college and professional levels.

A typical session is tailored to the athlete’s level, but every workout starts with a dynamic warm-up, ball-handling, and footwork work to build coordination and proper movement patterns.

Youth (Elementary / Middle School): Sessions focus heavily on fundamentals and building a love for the game. We work on ball-handling control, proper shooting mechanics, footwork, layups with both hands, and basic offensive moves. Drills are structured to keep players engaged while developing coordination, confidence, and strong habits that will translate as they grow.

High School: Workouts become more game-specific and position-focused. We emphasize advanced ball-handling, shooting off the catch and dribble, finishing through contact, creating space, and reading defenders. Players will also work on conditioning and competitive drills to simulate game situations and help prepare them for varsity-level competition or potential college recruitment.

Collegiate Athletes: Sessions focus on efficiency, decision-making, and high-level skill development. Workouts include shooting off movement, pick-and-roll reads, scoring out of different actions, and position-specific skill work. The goal is to refine details, increase consistency, and train at a game-like pace that prepares athletes for the speed and physicality of college basketball.

Professional Players: Workouts are extremely detailed and individualized. Sessions focus on maintaining elite skill levels, improving scoring efficiency, and sharpening reads within offensive systems. Training often includes high-repetition shooting, situational scoring, advanced footwork, and decision-making drills that translate directly to professional game scenarios.

Regardless of level, my goal in every session is to create a competitive, high-energy environment while providing detailed coaching and feedback that helps each athlete improve and gain confidence.