About
Shine Basketball Academy is a competitive player development program that offers year-round training, Elite Travel teams, and basketball education for grades 3-12. Established in 2003, today Shine serves hundreds of athletes annually throughout the Rocky Mountain Region.
On every court, in every gym, and in every contest, Shine athletes and staff represent the highest level of character, sportsmanship and competetiveness. Acceptance to the our Academy is selective. We invite you to learn more about who we are and what we do, and if you feel like this may be the place for you.
I am humbled to have been able to influence the confidence, leadership ability and sport-specific skills for hundreds of athletes. Our Shine environment is unlike any other - positive, driven, safe, motivational, inspiring, and full of energetic, inspired young athletes and families. Come experience the Shine difference!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
New athletes are encouraged to register with shinebasketball.com, a free step and then come sample a few workouts to experience the Shine Basketball community and process.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
UUSA Basketball Gold License Coach | 17 years professional coaching and training | 2 years Varsity Girls HS Coach | 2 National Tournament Championships | 2 All-State Players | 2 First-Team All-Conference Players | 1 Second-Team All-Conference Player | 18 National All-Tournament Players | 9 Top 10 National Tournament Finishes | CHSAA Certified Varsity Coach | NFHS Certified High School CoachSA Basketball Gold License Coach | 17 years professional coaching and training | 2 years Varsity Girls HS Coach | 2 National Tournament Championships | 2 All-State Players | 2 First-Team All-Conference Players | 1 Second-Team All-Conference Player | 18 National All-Tournament Players | 9 Top 10 National Tournament Finishes | CHSAA Certified Varsity Coach | NFHS Certified High School Coach
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
We offer training in 3-month blocks called Sessions. Fees are based on enrollment in a Session and prorated based on start date. Pricing details are available on the website.
What types of students have you worked with?
Shine works with athletes grades 5-11, boys and girls. Our athletes have gone on to earn significant roles in Colorado Varisty High School programs, as well as collegiate team opportunities.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
It's critical to determine your "why" for training - what are your player's and family's goals related to the sport? At first that may just be fitness and general instruction in the sport. Over time, as passion increases and a vision for becoming a contributor in the sport takes root, then families should evaluate programs for the content they provide to individual players, the leadership development that is taught, and the culture of the program. There are many clubs and groups who's primary focus is building their brand. Shine's focus is the individual player.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
At first, athletes should consider whether they enjoy the sport, and the training/practice involved. This has to do in part with their personal preferences, but also how they feel in the envrionment. Over time, if they want to be a contributor to more advanced teams, players should ask themselves whether they are willing to do the work required, and to be coached by a mentor and trainer in the sport. Athletes should build an ability to talk to their coach about their goals, and to ask for guidance.