Players ages 8-18 years old will develop Skills & Confidence in just 2-3 months!!

Elite Level Basketball Skill Training

- Mansfield TX

Book a session now and develop ELITE basketball skills!

❝ You can't train your body before you train your mind. You can't commit to excellence until your mind is ready to take you there. ❞

Tim Grover

Elite Level Basketball Skill Training - Mansfield TX

Players ages 8-18 years old will develop Skills & Confidence in just 2-3 months!!

Book a session now learn how to "chase your dreams".

"You can't train your body before you train your mind. You can't commit to excellence until your mind is ready to take you there." - Tim Grover

Why skills training?: INDIVIDUALIZED Focus

In a game or during practice, you're just one of ten players on the court. During dedicated basketball skills training, the focus is solely on you. Whether it's correcting your shooting form or enhancing your offensive versatility, Michael delves into the details needed for growth that often get overlooked during regular play. Youth players ages 8-18 need to have a solid foundation of these skills to be effective in games.

Winning : MINDSET

Being a competitor & being a Winner are not the same thing. The foundation of every successful winner is their mindset, in every walk of life. Learning the mental frameworks to stay ACCOUNTABLE and ENCOURAGED is a necessity in accomplishing ambitious goals. Michael teaches from life experience, how to think through mental obstacles on and off the court, and how to be different in a world that wants everyone to be the same. Michael teaches how to become a WINNER, not just a participant.

Cultivating COMMUNITY

Building a supportive network of MENTORS and PEERS is crucial for achieving big dreams. On those days where their motivation is depleted, having a community of like minded individuals who are all working towards a common goal, is one of the easiest ways to stay on their path of success. Be apart of something bigger than yourself.

Individualized Focus: FINE-TUNING

the Smallest DETAILS

In a game or during practice, you're just one of ten players on the court. During dedicated skill training, the focus is solely on you. Whether it's correcting your shooting form or enhancing your offensive versatility, Michael delves into the minutiae details needed for growth that often get overlooked during regular play. No detail is too small if it means turning you into a complete player.

GROUND-ZERO Skill Building

In The Dreamer Academy, every skillset is built from "Ground Zero." Every drill done is able to be regressed down to a baseline for our young players and those that are brand new to basketball, creating a welcoming environment for all. Through strategic planning, each skill set is progressed to an "Elite" level, as new skill sets are introduced over time. Our "Elite" players are also able to be introduced to new challenging and stimulating drills, allowing their progression to never plateau.

Cultivating COMMUNITY: Mindset

The most important of them all is MINDSET. Building a supportive network of MENTORS and PEERS is crucial for achieving big dreams. Learning the mental frameworks to stay accountable and encouraged is a NECESSITY to accomplish ambitious goals. Michael teaches from life experience, how to think through mental obstacles on and off the court, and how to be different in the world to give positive leadership in our community through our talents.

RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

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Book a session now and transform from a participant to a powerhouse.

Ball Handling / Footwork

Learn the components of what "good" ball handling is, and how to understand and master your feet. We focus on developing good ball control and connecting that ball control with your feet's movement patterns to build rhythm and efficiency offensively.

Shooting / Finishing

Shooting is widely known as the most important skill in basketball, but is something that is hardly taught in a way that translates to the game. We focus largely on form and the common footwork that will make us the most effective and comfortable in games. Both "Catch and Shoot" as well as "Off the Dribble".

Elevate Your Game, ONE SKILL at a Time

When you choose to train your basketball skills with Michael, you're not overwhelmed with a million tools to use at once—the workouts are planned intentionally and are at a great pace for the players to retain the skills being taught. We know every DREAM is achievable with a well thought-out plan, and by showing up everyday. Start your specialized skill training with Michael Underwood today.

Ball Handling / Footwork

Learn the components of what "good" ball handling is, and how to understand and master your feet. We focus on developing good ball control and connecting that ball control with your feet's movement patterns to build rhythm and efficiency offensively

Shooting / Finishing

Shooting is widely known as the most important skill in basketball, but is something that is hardly taught in a way that translates to the game. We focus largely on form and the common footwork that will make us the most effective and comfortable in games. Both "Catch and Shoot" as well as "Off the Dribble".

Elevate Your Game, ONE SKILL at a Time

When you choose to train your skills with Michael, you're not overwhelmed with a million tools to use at once—the workouts are planned intentionally and are at a great pace for the players to retain the skills being taught. We know every DREAM is achievable with a well thought-out plan, and with showing up everyday. Start your specialized skill training with The Dreamer Academy today.

Your dreams won't wait forever...

Your dreams wont wait forever....

Testimonials

"I like that the trainings are purpose and not just going through cones. They feel like real game situation concepts and that with each workout/drill it gets broken down to how it’s used in a real game. Also when you mess up or not doing it right he stops you and explains how to do it a certain way and why. Before mike started taking the trainer lifestyle and we were in the gym one night I could tell he would be a good Trainer just by the small stuff that he seen in my jumpshot that I could fix and it actually worked. I knew then that he actually knew what he was talking about and it just builds a type of trust that you want in a trainer. Mike is also a person that while teaching is always trying to learn from those above and is really passionate in what he is doing ,basketball, and the community/kids to get them better any chance he has."

- Marcell McCary G University of Northern Colorado

"I want to thank Mike because every time I get in the gym with him I get better evertytime it does matter if it’s a light day he been the only person to figure out how to get me a better player!! "

Eddie Lampkin C University of Colorado

" I've known Mike since coaching against him as a player in high school. He was always one of the guys that was at the top of the scouting report and could hurt you in many ways. Since then, I’ve watched him from a far and how he’s impacted the game on this side of the ball. He’s detailed, he teaches the why and he gives the player the translatable tools for success. It’s was a no brainer to have him work with our program here at Crowley and you can see the difference already in the players that’s he’s worked with!"

Coach Demarqus James Head Mens Bball Coach Crowley HS

"I’ve known mike for the last 7 years since we were both committed to Central Connecticut. Since the first time we met we been locked in since day 1. We both had similar journeys and struggles so we always related to each other and connected because of how much we both loved basketball. Since he has been training me it’s been great because he’s seen play for the last 7 years. He knows everything I need to work on so our workouts are predicated on making my weaknesses my strengths while sharpening and honing in on my strength as well. He very intentional about his training and cares very deeply which is great for any upcoming hooper"

Trey Tennyson TCU

"I’ve been with a few trainers in my career but I’d have to say Mike is the best I’ll admit. The way he interacts with his clients and holds everyone accountable it translates into my games and the training is worth every Penny."

Jamir Coleman Wing NBL

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