Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Kellen

Born and Raised in Chicago. Went to high school there before attending Prep powerhouse Brewster academy. After graduating I attended Illinois State University and then transferred to Tennessee State University to finish out my college career. After graduating college I was drafted to the Portland Trail Blazers G league team the (Idaho Stampede). Once the season ended I took my career overseas where I played in various countries: Italy, Japan, Greece, Lithuania and England where I finished my career.

McDonald’s All American Nominee 2007

NEPSAC Champion

Missouri Valley Conference “Newcomer of the Year” 2010

Missouri Valley Conference “Player of the Week” (multiple) 2010-2013

All-OVC Second Team 2012-2013

All-OVC Team 2013

OVC All-Newcomer Team 2011-2012

Captain Men’s Basketball Team at TSU 2012-2013

I improve a player’s game by starting with a detailed scouting report after observing their shooting, dribbling, and footwork. This evaluation identifies strengths to build upon and areas that need improvement. By focusing on what the player does well, I help refine and expand those skills to create confidence and consistency. For weaknesses, I develop tailored drills and strategies to address and overcome them, ensuring balanced development. This approach creates a customized training plan that not only improves the player’s technical skills but also boosts their basketball IQ, making them a more complete and effective player on the court.

In our initial basketball workout, the focus will be on evaluating the athlete’s current skill level to understand where they excel and where improvement is needed. The session will include a mix of shooting, dribbling, and footwork drills. For shooting, we’ll work on spot shooting from various angles, off-the-dribble shooting, catch-and-shoot techniques, and free throws to assess form, consistency, and shooting under pressure. In dribbling, we’ll go through ball-handling drills, including stationary and dynamic movements like crossovers, behind-the-back, and game-like scenarios to evaluate control and decision-making. Footwork drills will focus on pivoting, jab steps, offensive positioning, and defensive slides to test balance, agility, and explosiveness. After the session, I’ll provide feedback on the athlete’s strengths and areas for growth. Based on this evaluation, the next training sessions will be customized to build on their strengths and address any weaknesses, using targeted drills that will help the athlete develop into a more well-rounded and confident player.

Jason Smith from Brewster Academy not only does he have 650+ wins and 7 Prep National Championships he was a great motivator and leader of some of the talented players in the country and he got us all to buy into what he needed from us in order for us to be champions.

I am a dedicated professional who brings relentless hard work, punctuality, and discipline to everything I do. I understand the unique needs of each athlete and create a supportive yet challenging environment where they can thrive. My ambitious mindset drives me to set high goals—not just for myself, but for the athletes I train—and my track record shows I’m committed to helping them achieve those goals.

I express that success comes through effort, resilience, and consistency. I balance firm discipline with understanding, ensuring athletes are motivated while feeling supported. My passion for growth and excellence means I’ll do whatever it takes to help athletes not only reach their full potential but also surpass it.