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Karlyle Ross, Oak Creek, WI Basketball Coach

Karlyle Ross

Basketball Junkies

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Dribble-pass-shoot, pivoting and post scoring expert. #1 in Wisconsin and 10th in the U.S - CoachUp.com! (Army veteran) 8,000+ sessions completed in 15 years across 3 continents! View all coaching experience

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Training Locations
  • University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee (WI)

  • 15 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Center, Guard, Forward

  • Moving Without the Ball, Defense, Reading the Floor, Pick and Roll, Footwork, Shooting, Post Moves, Passing, Ball Handling, Attacking the Rim

Credentials

  • University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee (WI)

  • 15 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Center, Guard, Forward

  • Moving Without the Ball, Defense, Reading the Floor, Pick and Roll, Footwork, Shooting, Post Moves, Passing, Ball Handling, Attacking the Rim

More About Coach Karlyle

Skill Development Trainer and Head Basketball Coach with 8000+ players coached and trained at the middle school, high-school, collegiate, semi-professional and professional levels. I have 20,000+ hours of basketball and personal development training. Held AER and CPR certifications for 13 years. Currently pursuing a masters in Sports Management.

Managed and operated Running with Coach Ross, LLC, a strength, conditioning, skill development company for 4 years. Later, I assisted with developing 2 international training camps in Khartoum, Sudan and Beijing, China. Now I operate and own Basketballs Junkies, LLC, an adult basketball rec league and train athletes locally and throughout Wisconsin.

Coaching / Training positions

*Head Coach - Ft. Campbell BOSS team (Army)
*Head Coach - Ft. Campbell team 4 (Army)
*Head Coach - 3rd Brigade Rakkasans (Army)
*Assistant Coach - Southern Impact Clarksville, TN (AAU)
*Head Coach - Austin Peay State University Club Basketball
*Head Coach - UW-Milwaukee Men's Basketball Club
*Skills Trainer - Milwaukee Falcons (Semi-pro)
*Breakthrough Basketball Skill camps (Assistant Coach)
* Young Legends - Milwaukee, WI (AAU)
*Ultimate Hoops Skills Trainer - Life Time Brookfield
*Owner - Basketball Junkies, LLC
* Basketball Instructor - University of Milwaukee - Wisconsin
* Assistant Coach - MATC Women Basketball (JUCO D2)
* Head Coach - Alverno College (D3)

I have several personal and professional certificates, degrees and licenses;

*Master of Science - Sports Management (anticipated)
*Bachelor of Arts - Communication
*ASEP Coaching Youth Basketball
*ASEP Coaching Basketball Technical and Tactical Skills
*Adult CPR/AED
*First-aid Certification
*Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & Prevention Training
*USA Youth Development Basketball-Gold Licensure in Coaching, Youth Development, Safety and NCAA Eligibility
*Certificate of Completion from the LeaderShape Institute.

I was a talented High-school player with collegiate potential. After high-school I decided to serve my country in the United States Army. I was preparing to attend a tryout for the All-Army basketball team but during my combat deployment in Afghanistan both my Army and basketball career was ended due to injury and illness.

• Athletes will develop fundamental and advance dribble-pass-shoot techniques
• Improve core, lower and upper body strength
• Improve pivoting skills
• Expand catch & shoot and off the dribble skills
• Be challenge both mentally and physically in every session
• Each post session feedback will now include a breakdown of every drill completed during the session

*stretching and cool down within training session*

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Very accommodating and easy to work with. Has worked with my 14 year old son and we'll continue to utilize him for 1 on 1 instruction!

Coach Karlyle did a fantastic job. He had a very structured lesson plan, and was able to assess my skills and focus in on the areas of need. His instruction was easy to follow and I saw immediate results. I highly recommend Coach Karlyle for anyone looking to improve their basketball skills!

Worked great with my son on the fundamentals of the game to help improve his skills.

Took time to listen to my needs and where I’m at in my basketball journey and focused on drills specific to the areas I need to work on. I will be coming back!

Our son really likes Coach Karlyle coaching style. Addresses skill development, mental aspects of the game and athletic recovery. Only have had two sessions but looking forward to at least weekly sessions going forward to achieve my son's basketball goals.

Very patient and helps build confidence in ball handling skills!

Good experience

Cody looks forward to coming to training and has really enjoyed his self with just 2 sessions he has become more motivated to play and gets on very well with the coach I love how encouraging and patient the coach is looking forward to Cody continuing to improve with each session

I brought my son Aldrich to see the coach to help motivate him in school to give his best. It’s been working wonders :)

The coach is calm, patient, and gives valuable feedback. His drills as on point. It’s making Aldrich a better player, student, and it’s making me a happy mom.

Thanks Coach! 💜

Coach Karlyle is amazing. He has after only 2 sessions put some passion back into our son. He has been very patient with our son on his weaknesses n keeps pushing him to help improve those areas. We all love the changes for each session so they aren't all the same n give different focus points to work with. We will continue on with sessions n even group work. L looks forward to each session and so do we.

Coach Karlyle was fantastic with my son. He started by assessing his skills and then had him do some drills to improve. Definitely worthwhile coaching session.

Great coach loved working with him

Coach Karlyle is great with my 16 year old son who is building on his new love for basketball. Coach Karlyle is very approachable, descriptive of teaching techniques and simply enjoyable to engage with and talk to. Both my son and I immediately felt comfortable with Karlyle. And watching coach with other kids at the gym you will quickly see his natural mentoring skills in display.

Worked on a variety of things in one session. I really liked the follow up feedback that was emailed.

My son had his first session with Coach Karlyle and it was very impressive. Often students train with their team and not much individual direction is given. We can say that training was rigorous, individualized, very impressive, and thorough. My son appreciated the challenge and felt that Coach Karlyle was a very good match for how he desires to improve and compete. I guess you can say so do we because we’ve booked his next 8 sessions. Also the detailed written feedback helps us as parents understand what is happening. Great Coach, very personable and he has been very accommodating to work with us to scheduling sessions.

Very impressed with Karlyle’s ability to connect with my 8 year old daughter during her trial session last weekend. I can definitely foresee his coachman-ship, experience, and skills benefiting my daughter’s game and confidence! I’m registering my daughter with him today for a package and plan to include a weekly session for her during the season and twice weekly when off season. Very excited to see where this goes!

Coach karlyle worked with my son Nolen for the first time this past week and myself and son were very happy. Coach Karlyle is super friendly and knowledgeable and I am looking forward to more sessions with him and my son so he can take his game to the next level. Highly recommend Coach Karlyle to anyone looking to improve there game.

This was my son’s 1st session with Karlyle, and it was awesome. He’s super knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about what he does. He learned so much already during this first session that we are super excited to see how the rest of the sessions will go, and how much improvement will be made. Glad we chose him to train my son. Definitely will get your moneys worth.

My son really enjoys his trainings with Karlyle and is learning a lot. It’s great seeing all of his improvements!

I am so glad I was able to find Coach Karlyle on Coach Up! My Son and daughter need some extra work. He figured out right away where the work was needed. My kids really like working with Coach Karlyle:) Can't wait to see the kids play and use what they are learning!

Coach Karlyle provided an excellent training session for my son. He was able to assess the areas my son needed to work on and able to explain things in a way that my son understood while making the experience fun. Overall this was worth the cost and my son and I are looking forward to additional sessions.

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Great coach. Very warm and welcoming. We really felt like he listened and took time. We would definitely work with him again and recommend him to others.

An amazing coach and mentor who who helps my child beyond the court!

Coach Karlyle is fantastic. Amazing attitude and a great guy!

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Coach Karlyle really stands out as a coach from only 1 session (working on post-moves) with both of my middle school children. He was approachable and made both of my kids comfortable. All drills were excellent because they were taught in a game-situation type play and were differentiated from basic to more advanced. I loved how he explained and modeled the drill and retaught parts of the drill that was needed for each child. He gave feedback along the way and motivated them to do their best. I even enjoyed the stretching (which is definitely needed) at the end of the session along with a wrap-up discussion with all of us.

We are excited to continue having our daughter work with Coach Karlyle. He has been very communicative, answered all of our questions, and, following our daughter's initial assessment session, provided specific feedback and suggestions for improving her skills. Most importantly, our daughter really enjoyed working with him.

Wonderful, will work with again

Great drill felt i truly got better working with Coach Ross for an hour and a half.

Great attention to detail. Awesome with explaining to a kid and keeping the parent informed. Very comfortable and productive experience. My son progressed a great deal in just a one hour session. Thank you!

My 14 year old son was looking for a chance to improve his skills and shooting and Coach Karlyle is perfect for the job. He is personable yet precise with his direction. Coach makes valuable use of the entire session, setting expectations for future sessions as well. My son immediately asked me to book more sessions, which I was happy to do after seeing that exhausted happy smile on my kids face after the session was through. Thanks Coach for giving my son a challenge he is willing to accept! Looking forward to our next sessions!

Very organized and just what my son needs.

Coach Ross is definitely a scientist when it comes to the game! Excited to see the results over the next couple of months.

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I highly recommend coach Karlyle for anyone looking to start or improve their game. This will be his third week with my daughter and I can already see great improvements in her skills. Coach Karlye has a solid working knowledge of various teaching methods which he uses throughout his training sessions to adjust to the athlete's needs, he is also enthusiastic and brings energy to the training sessions. His training sessions are well organized and he accomplishes a lot within the allotted time, he also follows up with written feedback after each sessions which we really appreciate. Give him a try and you will be glad you did.

Catherine G.

Coach Karlyle is prompt, organized and provides detailed feedback on where your player is at and what they need to continue to focus on. He's enthusiastic about the game and seems to genuinely care about player development for high level basketball. My kid absolutely loved working with Coach and we'll continue doing so going forward. I'd definitely recommend Coach to anyone looking to have their player improve their skillsets more specifically and get that one on one attention to improve.

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Coach Karlyle is organized, prompt, and motivational to each unique player's coaching lesson. Befire our lesson, we watched him conduct an expert lesson to a young adult and then follow up with a very motivational and instructive lesson to our 8 year old son. Coach Karlyle is very capable of coaching your athlete and follows each session with a detailed analysis of each lesson. Bravo! We strongly recommend Coach Karlyle and have booked the maximum of lessons allowed!

Coach Karlyse has great insights to my son's game. My son really enjoys training with him.

Sophia was nervous to do this but put at ease by Coach's relaxed but firm attitude. With just a minor adjustment of her feet and hands, he gave her more confidence on her shot. She was excited and talked all the way home and that tells me how much she enjoyed this session.
Thanks Coach Karlyle

We love Coach Karlyle! He has helped our son build his skill set and developed his confidence both as a basketball player and a young man. The 1x1 coaching is 100% worth the investment into our child’s athletic and overall potential.

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My 14 year old son loved his first session with Coach Karlyle! Coach Karlyle has a wonderful way of working with kids -- both pushing them hard but also motivating them. My son walked away from the first session feeling like he already improved, and he can't wait to book more sessions!

Coach Karlyle was a really good working with my daughter I would recommend him to any and everbody that I know. Keep up the good work.

Not having played any organized basketball and wanting to join a team, our 14-year-old son knew he had a lot to learn. In his first session Coach Karlyle had patience, shared knowledge, and taught our son skills that kept him moving and motivated! Looking forward to more sessions with Coach Karlyle!

Coach Karlyle was fantastic with our boys! They had a great time at their first session and learned a lot. I'm looking forward to seeing the impact of his coaching.

Awesome coach! Very knowledgeable, friendly, and personable. Our daughter looks forward to another session with him again!

My son really enjoyed his session and we booked another. It was a good/hard workout with a lot of different technique. Even after the one session, my son could see a difference in his ball handling and increased confidence. We look forward to more workouts in the future.

Coach Karlyle is amazing coach!!!

My son just completed a session with Coach Karlyle. He was extremely professional, polite and extremely knowledgeable on what it would take to get my son to the level of basketball that we desire. My son felt completely comfortable working on drills with him. He took note of my sons strong attributes and things we need to improve upon. I would recommend him to anyone seeking a true professional to mentor and train up their child’s basketball skills.

Can't wait to continue training with Karlyle!

Coach Karlyle is the best!! I'm so glad I chose him for my 13 year old son, who is new to basketball. Coach Karlyle's positive attitude really put my son at ease, and after just one session, he is already much more comfortable with his new skills. They got a lot done in 90 minutes! We're excited for our next session!

Coach Karlyle professionalism was the first thing I noticed. He introduced himself and met my grandson. From the start it was easy to see he had a game plan to get started and throughout the session he was adjusting. According to my grandson he developed a relationship with him and he understood exactly what coach Karlyle was asking of him. Great job Coach look forward to a long relationship.

Coach Karlyle Ross is amazing!

We signed our 14 year old Son up to get some 1 on 1 coaching that he wasn’t getting from the team coaches my son was a little nervous but coach Ross immediately made him feel comfortable with him I stayed and watched, I was very impressed with coach Ross’s knowledge and training style
I feel this training will help get him the skills he wants to obtain

I signed him up for more sessions
Highly recommend

The BEST coach I found for my son, I am planning to go ahead and sign up for more session for my son.

We were very happy with our 1st session. As soon as our session was over my son wanted to know how soon he could train with Coach Karlyle again. He gave him the one-on-one help I was looking for that he doesn't get at team practices. Coach Karlyle is knowledgeable, patient and was kind with my son and I'm looking forward to see my son's progress and growth with such a skilled instructor.

Coach Karlyle is a great coach - my daughter just had her first session, and loved it!! She felt completely comfortable with him and was already asking when we could schedule more sessions on the way home.He showed us tips and techniques that we'd never heard before - would definitely recommend!!

First session went well with Coach Karlyle. My daughter is very excited for future sessions with him. She thanked me about 10x after we left for connecting the two. He takes time to get to know her, explain things when there's confusion and worked on drills that she has yet to execute in normal practice. One on one lessons are why we booked with him. Confidence building and tweaking fundamentals. I did not want to mention the things that I thought she needed to work on to him in the beginning in case I was being too critical but in her assessment after the first session, he zeroed in on exactly what I saw that she needs to work on. Extremely thankful we were able to find him via CoachUp.

I normally don’t write reviews, but I felt the need to write about our experience with Coach Ross. Before signing on to multiple sessions Coach suggested we do a single session to ensure our daughter felt it would be a good fit. This stood out to us from the start. To say the least, it was an excellent first session. As expected, our daughter being a 14 year old girl, was somewhat nervous and intimidated going to her first private session. From the moment of introduction, he put our daughter’s mind at ease. From the start, he wanted to know what her goals and expectations were, so he could tailor her sessions for her. Within the first hour with our daughter, Coach Ross was able to identify areas needing correction. We were able to see improvement by the end of the practice . This is the level of coaching we were looking for, and unable to find at her grade school level. I was able to stay and watch the coach and our daughter work through an awesome tailored training session geared to our requests. You can tell that Coach Ross is a true athlete, loves the sport, and loves being able to use his knowledge to help others reach their goals. Needless to say, we have booked multiple training sessions with him. We appreciate His great coaching skills and would recommend him to anyone.
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Worth it!

Karlyle was awesome for our daughter first session! We are booking more today!!! If you want someone who can break them if their bad habits, he is your coach!!!

Coach works me till my lungs feel like breaking, yes I get breaks for water but it’s still exhausting. He has helped my game so much and I don’t know where I would be as a player without his help. I hope to keep being coached by him in the long run so that I could be a better player then I ever throughly I could be. He’s shooting and finishing drills are crazy good and will help anyone no matter how good or bad you are.

We couldn't be more happy with Coach Ross. Coach Ross makes sure he works hard but at the same time has fun. My son (who's entering 7th grade) really enjoys the sessions and has shown improvement already.

Coach Ross is amazing at what he does! He’s great at showing you different ways of doing things and different techniques. It’s easy to work with him because he has patience and is understandable and when things got tricky he saw and understood that and pulled back a little so my son didn’t lose interest. Five stars all the way and would recommend coach Ross any day for anyone!!

Coach Karlyle provided great tips, drills, techniques and leadership to my son. Our training with him will continue.

My son had a great session with coach Karlyle. My son loves him I enjoy watching him train my son and the confidence level once he’s done. i perfer coach Karlyle for anyone thats ready to take their game to another level.

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Granddaughter is improving her basketball skills and is benefiting from the sessions. You can see the confidence and skill progressing as she plays in competition. Her determination and yes frustration are increasing, which to me are signs she wants to get better and is not satisfied with just being there.

My daughter really enjoyed her session with Coach Karlyle. It was not an easy or casual session, which is what we were looking for. She was challenged and it left her hungry for more. Coach is definitely knowledgeable and knows how to communicate with his athletes. He also provided us with effective feedback and ways in which we can improve in between scheduled sessions. We look forward to working with Coach Karlyle in the future.

Coach Karlyle is an amazing coach. He's taking on his youngest challenge thus far with my three year old son. He is patient and great with my son. My son really enjoys his sessions with coach.

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Fantastic trainer! I’m so happy we found him! Definitely worth the money! This will definitely be an ongoing gig for my son. I’m already seeing the benefits!

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I Scheduled a session for my 14 yr old son with coach Karlye the drills he had my son doing was amazing my son loved it so much I booked another session next week I recommend him for anybody wanting help with their game

Man, One session done of hard work! This is the best coach and I’m going to keep training with him. The first day might be kind of hard but you guys will pull through! Trust me you will not and I will say it again YOU WILL NOT REGRET Purchasing sessions pay this coach the money and he will be sure to enhance your skills !!!!! The best part Is that coach Ross has different packages to choose from! Get trained by him !! I highly recommend it !!!

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Coach Karlyle is very personable and professional. He seems to truly understand the game of basketball and its concepts!

He communicated effectively, while working patiently with getting my son comfortable learning skills he was unfamiliar with. I saw the confidence with my son increase on the court during games, as well as his ball handling skills and positioning of hands when taking shots.

Coach Karlyle’s one on one sessions were intense and thorough. The feedback he provided during each one on one session were extremely thorough, very detailed oriented and easy to follow.

I definitely would recommend Coach Karlyle’s one on one sessions to any parent looking to develop and improve their child’s skills in the game of basketball.

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I'm trying to get back into boxing shape after having a baby and although Coach Karlyle is a basketball trainer, I could see (within his packages) that he had a VertiMax. I'm familiar with the VertiMax, and I knew it would help strengthen my legs and arms. Speaking to him before purchasing the package, he gave me assurance that he'd be able to help me.

I gave him 5 stars because I really enjoyed the session. The exercises he had me do were explained and most of all were practical. He also made sure I didn't lose form nor technique by pointing out small details. I absolutely recommend him and will definitely continue having sessions with him. Thank you!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. We hired Coach Karlyle after my son became frustrated at his WYBL games. He is 10 and wanted to improve his game but his coach at WYBL wasn’t as intense and focused as he needed or wanted to really make improvements. I found Coach Up on Google and read all of Coach K’s reviews before deciding to hire him. We just had our first session and were very impressed. He worked him really hard and they got along well. Coach K isn’t a dictator/yelling coach; he is more of a collaborator, which I think works well, especially for children. Another thing I liked is that he provides you with a recap of the drills they worked on at practice as well as feedback. This is very helpful for days that we don’t have sessions so we can work on the things they worked on at practice. I’m sure you could find a cheaper coach, but you get what you pay for and we definitely find value in Coach K’s services. We would highly recommend him.

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Coach Karlyle was a great coach! He pushed Matthew hard for 90 minutes and his attention to detail (in addition to the intensity) will make a huge difference in his game. Matthew especially enjoyed the Vertimax training; it was hard but right on point in application to basketball. I would definitely recommend Coach Karlyle to anyone looking for individual basketball training and we will definitely be doing more sessions with him soon!

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My son has worked with many trainers and he has learned a lot from each of them. I found Coach Karlyle while looking to add another layer to my son's skillset and so we gave him a shot. After one session we know we found a good fit. The session was challenging,motivating, informative, and my son really liked him. He was tough and honest and helpful! My favorite part was that we recieved a full rundown of the session to include feedback on the strengths and things that need improvement. We have now booked a package to continue working with Karlyle and we are excited to see my son's growth!

The initial session with Coach Karlyle far exceeded what we had expected for our grandson! Although our 14 year old grandson is an athlete the training provided by Coach Karlyle was truly exceptional not only physically but also emphasized the importance that the mind has on your game. He can't wait to reschedule and begin a routine of coaching with Coach Karlyle to take his game to the next level. Coach Karlyle hits on all cylinders with his coaching technique--he's simply the best.

Jordan had a great first work out with Coach Karlyle. We look forward to another work out soon.

Coach Karlyle is amazing. I was looking to get my 9 year old some help with some basic basketball skills and help build his confidence. I purchased one session to see how it would go and to see how my son would respond to the coach. Needless to say I purchased 8 more lessons the following day. I was amazed at what was accomplished in an hour. The coach was very good with my son, patient, challenged him, was very positive and taught him more in an hour than I thought possible. I have coached youth football for 5 years and have been a baseball coach for 13 years. I also give individual baseball lessons and understand how patient you need to be with young athletes and know this is a process, not an overnight cure. Coach Karlyle expressed the same ideals which made me know he was the coach for my son. He also understands that this needs to be fun and not try and burn him out. After the first session my son asked when he can go back. I can't wait to see how my son progresses over the next few months. Not only as a basketball player but as a person. Coaches are mentors, whether we understand that or not. Coach Karlyle completely understands that and will help instill values along with basketball skills. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone.

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We had our first session with Coach Karlyle last sunday, and our 14 year old daughter loved it! Not only was coach extremely
knowledgeable,personable, and fun, but he was also very professional, and a great teacher. We are looking forward to more coaching sessions with him, as our daughter already learned so much, just after her first lesson!

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Coach Karlyle has been doing a great job with training my son Carson. Carson feels very comfortable working with Karlyle and looks forward to his next session.

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We reached out to Coach Karlyle for assistance with shooting and ball handling for our 13-year-old daughter. He did an amazing job keeping her engaged and focused while imparting simple yet effective coaching advice to improve her skills. Coach Karlyle's approach is extremely positive and thorough - he really took the time to assess her current skill level while level-setting expectations around accountability and progress. She left her first session exhausted but with a renewed sense of commitment to her training and the game of basketball - we're excited to see where this journey takes her!

Fantastic experience. Many professional advises.

Really appreciate the positive attitude and ability to connect with my son.

Extremely attentive and knowledgeable. Has a wide variety of drills and work out plans for multiple skill levels. I’ve known Coach Ross for two years now and he’s never failed to present me with new drills or workouts. Each session I’ve had he’s incorporated something new into my game while still keeping to the fundamentals, as well as pushing me to my limit while knowing when I need a break. Whether you’re looking to learn the basics of the game, or looking to train to play at a college/professional level, Coach Ross will exceed your expectations.

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Great coach. My kids love them

Coach Karlyle was great! We would highly recommend him. He was kind, helpful, patient. He worked our son hard, age-appropriately, and he went through well thought out drills, training, and skills important to our son's progression. He gave us really helpful and important feedback after the session. Thank you, Coach Karlyle!

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Coach Karlyle not only provides excellent personal training, but he provides useful and helpful knowledge as well. I have found myself utilizing what he teaches me outside of our training sessions, and I feel I have progressed my game in many ways. He coaches and teaches you in both your strengths, as well as improving the areas that you still need work in. Definitely thankful for reaching out to him and receiving his training.

Coach Ross is great. I took my son for a trial workout this week and he loved it. Coach Ross does a great job at assessing strengths and weaknesses and really motivates kids to work on their problem areas. My son is can't wait for his next session so he can keep getting better.

Coach Karlyle was great!!! He worked well with my son, very professional and gave my son a lot of great advice and tips with basketball. I would definitely recommend coach Karlyle!!!

We had our first training with Coach Karlyle and couldn’t be happier, he was super personal and seemed very knowledgeable about drills he was having my son run. He seems like he can gauge what an athlete may need to get motivated and not get discouraged, we are excited about more sessions and to see where it will take us.

Thanks, Coach Karlyle

Coach Karlyle is an incredible coach/trainer and person. One session alone made me feel like a whole new player and he unlocked confidence and skill i didnt know i had. He pushed me and motivated me all throughout the session and is hands down the BEST TRAINER THERE IS!

Our 1st session was AMAZING, we have already scheduled a 2nd session. Coach Karlyle is an extremly genuine person. Cant wait to continue working with him. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Coach Karlyle is an INVALUABLE asset to any athlete’s personal growth and development. We are extremely grateful to have connected with him through CoachUP.

As parents of two athletes at different levels/places in their training we find Coach Karlyle’s approach DYNAMIC and ADAPTABLE. Our sons, Shane 20 and Carter 14, are able to train alongside one another building core fundamentals while developing more complex skill sets. What we love most about this format is the way it challenges them to work harder individually, while creating the opportunity to encourage and support one another.

We saw immediate improvement in both of our sons with ball handling, moving the ball down the court, and finishing at the rim. But none of those things compare to the improvement we’ve seen in their CONFIDENCE to executing those skills on the court. During training Coach Karlyle uses drills that require extreme awareness and focus of the basketball, often training with two basketballs simultaneously. That technique paired with his philosophy to train so, “you can beat the competition tired” is POWERFUL.

When we asked our son’s about their experience with Coach Karlyle they described him as fun, but tough. They love that he can share some laughs with them while keeping them focused and working outside of their comfort zone. They appreciate his deep knowledge and understanding of the game, and enjoy when he plays alongside them from time to time. They find his teaching style UNMATCHED. Shane and Carter said they’ve learned more in the last few months working with Coach Karlyle than they have in the past few years working with other coaches because, “he doesn’t just break down the footwork and mechanics of a drill, he gives us game time scenarios and situations when we would apply those skills and WHY.” My son’s both emphasized the WHY as being extremely important to their personal improvements as athletes.

So, if you are looking for a coach who’s everything I’ve mentioned above and dedicated to developing you or your athlete’s basketball knowledge, skills, and confidence then, Coach Karlyle is your guy!

We look forward to seeing how much growth and opportunity our sons will gain as we continue working with Coach Karlyle though the summer 2018 and beyond.

Nicholas, Sonya, Shane & Carter

Coach Karlyle is fantastic, I would recommend him to anyone. He does a great job both tailoring sessions to your needs as well as giving you solid fundamental training to improve your game. He's very personable and knows how to push you to get better.

Coach Karlyle is an excellent coach who pushes Tyler to exceed to his potential. He also mentors Tyler to have more confidence on the court and to believe in himself.

Coach Karlyle is not only a great coach, but also a great person! He is really good at pushing you farther than u would've ever thought u could get pushed and somehow makes it fun at the same time! I recommend him to anybody that wants to get better.

Coach Karlyle has worked with my daughter for a few sessions now and we've already seen improvement. My daughter is excited for their sessions and has learned new techniques. She is eager to try out the skills in her games. He has also shared advice and words of encouragement which has helped with her mental game as well. We really appreciate the detailed feedback he provides after every session. We highly recommend Coach Karlyle!

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Coach Karlyle did a great job with my son. After the first session my son was completely excited and has been practicing the drills that Coach taught him. He was patient, and did a great job of providing my son good feedback on how to improve. We definitely will continue to utilize Coach Karlyle.

Coach Karlyle was amazing with my son Trey! He was very patient and energetic, and knew the game very well. He taught him skills that he can practice at home. I can already see improvement. I look forward to more sessions with Coach K.

Coach Karlyle did an evaluation of my son when he first met him to determine where his skill set was. He gave us a follow-up report which highlighted our sons strengths and weaknesses. We appreciated this, because it showed he truly took the time to get to know our son as a player. Since then, he has been working one on one with him to help him address his specific needs and improve his game. He does this in a very positive and encouraging manner and my son enjoys training and working with him!

My 12yo daughter has been playing competitive club basketball for 3 years and had plateaued. Coach Karlyle has re-inspired her. She came away saying his instruction was easy, helpful, while his drills were challenging. She thoroughly enjoyed her time with him after 1 session and we're signing up for more. She's excited for this one-on-one time she can't get in a team practice.

Our son thoroughly enjoyed his sessions with Coach Karlyle. We have seen a big improvement in his technique and ability due to their time together!

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Had an amazing session with coach Karlyle again. I really appreciate how he breaks down all the moves step by step to help you see it in slow motion to fully understand it and then shows you full speed as well to see what it should look like all put together. He doesn't let you walk through all the drills either. He pushes you during everything and wants your very best even if it the shot doesn't go in or you lose the ball during a dribbling drill. He really loves to help kids become better everyday, I can tell he enjoys seeing kids unlock their true potential and succeed in life. He also has an unparralleld love for the game that is very contagious, makes you wanna work just that much harder. Absolutely love him, great coach and can't wait to book my next session

Great coach, has great enthusiasm and energy towards the game it self and helping me improve.

Coach Karlyle is a great coach! I would definitely recommend him. He was extremely professional, had great communication, and targeted the areas that my son needed to work on . The session with him was hands down the best sports training my son has ever experienced.

Coach Karlyle was everything I could have asked for. You won’t be disappointed. I have a kid who has a lot of potential but needs help bringing it out. He can be a sensitive kid - can pull back if he struggles at something - but if he feels comfortable he will stop thinking and play as hard as he can. Coach Karlyle managed him perfectly in their first
meeting. He worked my son hard but always presented an encouraging and accepting face. When my son wanted to give up, Coach knew hot to handle him. Made him feel comfortable. Highest recommendation.

I purchased session with coach Karlyle for my son. He started session on time. He took very good basketball practice and also performed good exercise to improve his skills. Overall great experience working with Coach Karlyle. I would recommend Coach Karlyle to anyone.

I highly recommend Coach Karlyle, my son has such a positive experience working with him.
The ability to tap into my sons strengths and build on them rapidly was really impressive.
Coach Karlyle is relevant and is very professional to work with.

I have recently enrolled two of my sons into coach Ross’s basketball training program! They look forward to their weekly sessions and enjoy every minute of practice. They are learning so many basketball skills and strategies! Coach Ross is very patient, energetic and really committed to seeing growth in my boys. We are lucky to be apart of this wonderful program and recommend it 100xs over!

My son really enjoyed working with Coach and learned a lot about himself and the game of basketball. Great session.

My son had a trial basketball session with Coach Ross this past weekend. I was impressed with his professionalism and courtesy. His enthusiasm helped my son have a fresh new interest in further developing his basketball skills. Coach Ross was willing to travel and meet up with us outside of Milwaukee. We appreciate his willingness. I particularly like his coaching approach as I watched the trial practice. I also appreciate the summary of skills being assessed during the trial session. If coach could also provide a general roadmap for skills development for the subsequent session, it will provide clarity on the skills development progression and help my son and me see the bigger picture of what a well rounded basket player look like.

Most importantly, Coach Ross recognize that skill is only a small part of really good player and that training will provide the second part, which is Confidence.

Coach Ross met my expectation and we will sign up for subsequent session.

Does a great job pushing my son to be a more competitive player. Seems to do very well with younger players. Is very encouraging and supportive.

Coach Karlyle is a great coach that i would highly recommend . You can tell he has a great passion to teach and help those wanting to improve all aspects of the game .

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Coach Karlyle was awesome! He really pushed me on my first day! I would highly recommend Coach Karlyle if you wanna take that next step to be a better athlete mentally and physically.... That workout was fun and I'm looking forward for the next session!

My son had his first session with my 15 year old son . My son really can't wait for his next session .

Coach Karlyle is a reallllly good coach. He has tailored my son's sessions to fit his skill set and adjusted it as needed. My son looks forward to each session.

¡Coach Ross fue extraordinario! ¡Realmente disfrutamos de su campamento y el gimnasio fue espectacular!
I’ve had around 8 or 9 sessions with Coach Ross. Every session was different. He has a skill for figuring out what your uncomfortable with and also honing in on the skills you already have. His military background brings a mental and physical toughness to the sessions. I remember our first session together, it was a group beach workout. I remember thinking....”we gone prolly do some partner stuff and then run....shouldn’t be to bad,”, little did I know lol.... When I got home I was like “I’m exhausted!!! This is crazy!!” He almost killed us but it was what we needed!!! Coach is hard nose guy and straight-forward but also understands people potential and breaking points. I think the biggest thing I took away from the sessions was the lesson of “If your not completely exhausted....you didn’t work hard enough.” He really does care about his athletes and want the best at the end of the day. I highly recommend training with Coach Ross
Coach Ross is been such a benefit to our sons love for basketball. He's so great at teaching the most basic skills for beginners and has the knowledge to also teach the most elite basketball players. I appreciate this so much in a coach expertise is so important.
Working with Coach Ross is very intense and purposeful. He pushes you to the limit each session to become the best player you can possibly be!
Coach Ross is truly a great guy who cares about his players development. His training knowledge is extensive, exceeded only by his passion for his players. If you are serious about being the best player you can be, Coach Ross is your guy!
Since Coach Ross has been working with us, we have become more organized and structured team. His cool and laid back personality makes working with him exciting, intriguing but at the same time very challenging!
Where do I start? His personality is tremendous especially when it comes to teaching and building relationships on and off the court. Coach Ross is experienced with professionals and has a high respect for other trainers and coaches. I am blessed to have secure one of the best trainers I've ever had.
Coach Ross' commitment and training have helped me develop drastically as a basketball player. He is the first coach/trainer that actually believed in me and helped develop my skills. He turned my weaknesses to strengths and has truly inspired me to always aim to get better!
Coach Karlyle was my coach for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Men's Club Basketball team. He approached every practice, meeting and game in a professional manner. His passion and communication skills brought the best out of everyone in the organization! I enjoyed the game of basketball more under Coach Karlyle and my game was elevated as a result.
If you're looking to improve your game, Coach Ross is the best option. Coach Ross is a passionate and talented trainer who will equip you with the right moves and fundamentals skills to take your game to the next level! By the time your training is over, I guarantee you'll be a better player! Coach Ross will definitely bring the best out of you!
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