Private Lessons & Coaches in Apache Junction, AZ

I grew up with the love and dedication to the game of basketball. I myself started playing at the age of 3 and still playing. I’ve done coached kids at the YMCA and other little leagues in California. I also coach/train my own kids at the moment from the age of 4-14 years old. I coach this game with passion and love. I believe in the kids and that with the right coaching they can achieve great things. Im ready to take my coaching to another level here AZ.

Good Morning, My credentials as a player and student of the game are substantial: • Played collegiately at University of Denver, a D-1 Independent at the time, in Denver, Colorado graduating in 1979. • Drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 1979. • Played professionally in Europe (Portugal) and the CBA, now referred to as the G-League (Bangor, Maine) • Won Loss record of 9-18 my junior year, 15-12 my senior year. • Averaged 25.3 points/game my senior year, still a school record, playing 4 Top 20 teams, beating one of them. • Voted 1st Team All Rocky Mountain and Player of the Year, Rocky Mountain Collegiate Athlete of the Year, team captain and team MVP in 1979. • Still hold many scoring records at the University of Denver including the single game point total of 61 points. Several other records and achievements can be viewed via the DU Website: http://www.denverpioneers.com/ As many of my accomplishments both athletic and corporate, are of public record, I can also be ‘Googled’ for additional information, should you care to look. I’ve coached basketball intermittently at Bear Creek High School, Colorado Academy High School, Englewood High School, DSST-College View, and most recently at Addenbrooke Classical Academy in the Denver, Colorado area as time would allow. I’ve coached in Arizona at Cheyenne Traditional School in Scottsdale, and am currently coaching up at Desert Mountain High School, also in Scottsdale. More importantly, as I’ve succeeded in the world of athletics, I’ve proven to be a tremendous influence in a young person’s life in teaching them the core values that are required to succeed, both on and off the court. My contact information is below. If there is an opportunity for discussion, I’d be happy to open up a conversation. Regards,

"With Matt’s help, I went from a very average player to starting on my high school team and leading it in scoring and assists…. he helped me understand the fundamentals, the mental aspect of the game, how to play defense and overall how to elevate my game!! so glad my parents signed up 

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Kieren Wilson is a passionate and driven football coach with over five years of experience developing elite talent at the high school level. He has spent the past three years coaching in San Diego, including three seasons at La Jolla High School—serving as a defensive line coach, cornerbacks coach, and bringing advanced insight into defensive schemes and game prep. Before that, Kieren was the defensive coordinator for the freshman team at Maple Mountain High School, where he helped instill discipline, accountability, and high-level defensive execution. Throughout his coaching journey, Kieren has trained multiple Division I athletes and a few who have gone on to play in the NFL. His coaching style blends game-applicable technique, film study, and mindset development, helping athletes grow both on and off the field. As a former college linebacker and international pro player, Kieren has learned directly under NFL veterans and coaches, applying those lessons to develop the next generation of elite players. His mission is to mold mentally tough, technically sound, and spiritually grounded young men who dominate with purpose.

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