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Embrace the Grind. Embrace the Werk. Embrace the Journey. Let’s get better everyday and change your approach to the game! We’re not just building your skills on the court but your mental sharpness and IQ within the respective position! The value of relentless work ethic, determination and playing with a purpose! Greatness isn’t defined by the most talented; Who is going to outwork you today? Giving back to the game with years of championship playing knowledge, and experience! “Let’s Werk!”

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  • Kansas City, MO

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About Me:

J.R. Lyle hails from Kansas City, Missouri. A former standout at O'Hara High School, Lyle led his team to a 20-5 record and three consecutive conference titles from 2009-11. During his senior year, he averaged 18.7 points per game, earning All-Conference and All-District honors. His strong performance continued from his junior year, where he averaged 12.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game.

After redshirting the 2011-12 season at the University of Northern Iowa, Lyle transferred to Iowa Western Community College, where he played 10 games before a wrist injury ended his season prematurely. In those games, he averaged 12 points per game and scored a season-high 20 points against Missouri State-West Plains.

Lyle’s college career continued at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he played for the Panthers from 2013-16, averaging 8.5 points per game; serving as both a key reserve and starter. He was a key part of the team that won the 2014 Horizon League Championship and earned a spot in the 2014 NCAA Tournament. He graduated with a degree in Adult Education and Teaching in 2016.

Transitioning into coaching, Lyle made an immediate impact as an assistant coach at Kansas City Kansas Community College, helping lead the team to the 2020 NJCAA Plains District Conference Championship before a COVID ending year. Coach Lyle is now currently serving in his first year as an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at D-2 Rockhurst University (2024-2025).

How I can help you improve your game:

We will hit the drawing board and go through all variables as well as the areas we would like to seek improvement and growth! No matter the level of talent or skill! Film, live games, and whatever is needed to help we can see to it!

What a typical training session looks like with me:

This will depend on what we are working towards and where we are with the journey!

Hard work. Everyday.

Effort. Everyday.

Good Attitude. Everyday.

Coachable. Everyday.

Career summary and accomplishments:

Drive 5 Academy Sports Youth League - 2016-2018 Trainer and Coach for all age groups ranging from 5th grade to 12th grade. Kansas Players AAU 7th & 8th Grade - 2017 Head Coach Kansas City Kansas Community College Blue Devils - 2019-2021 Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Rockhurst University Hawks 2024- Present Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

Best coach I ever had:

Brady Morningstar (KCKCC) was an incredible basketball mind to be around and coach with. His Basketball IQ was unbelievable.

Duffy Conroy (Milwaukee) was what you would call a players coach. He knew what a player needed to do to stay on the floor and importance of playing to your strengths.

Kyle Blackbourn (Rockhurst) has an high IQ adaptation of the game on the fly and able to utilize personnel to their strengths on the floor.

Sam Harrison (Rockhurst)

Levi Braun (Rockhurst)

Chad Boudreau (Milwaukee)

Earl Watson (KC Bruins)

Danny Manning (Pump N Run)

What athletes and parents should know about me:

I will push your athletes to their respective limits to get the best results we are reaching for. I will always be in their corner and be another voice however I can be of assistance, not just in basketball but in life! I want to see every athlete operate at their fullest potential and reach whatever goals we set! I’m very outgoing and high energy when coaching. I like to bring fun to the game as well as a high level of detail, professionalism, and passion! Having fun is always important no matter what level of the game, professional or amateur!

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