Basketball has been a part of my life for over 30 years. It’s where I learned how to compete, how to fail, how to respond under pressure, and how to keep pushing when things get uncomfortable. Those lessons didn’t stop on the court, they’ve shaped how I live, work, and lead every day.

Over the years, I’ve competed against elite-level players, including NBA, WNBA, European Pro's and NCAA athletes, and have won multiple shooting competitions and tournaments. I still train, still compete, and still hold myself to the same standards I ask of my players. That mentality is the foundation of Hardwood Hustlers Academy.

As a coach, I’m hands-on and fully engaged. I don’t believe in standing on the sidelines and yelling instructions. I’m on the floor demonstrating, competing, correcting, and pushing athletes to improve, because that’s how real learning happens. Every drill has purpose, every rep matters, and effort is non-negotiable.

Basketball has taught me skills that extend far beyond the game. The discipline, resilience, and confidence I developed through basketball have carried into my corporate career, long-distance running, gravel cycling races, and my future goal of competing in Ironman events. The mindset required to train, compete, and perform under pressure is the same, no matter the environment.

That’s what I aim to pass on to every athlete at Hardwood Hustlers Academy. Yes, we work on ball-handling, shooting, and scoring. But more importantly, we build confidence, accountability, and the ability to get comfortable being uncomfortable. I want players to leave the gym better athletes and stronger individuals.