Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Matt

I’ve been married for 28 years and am a proud dad to a 16-year-old daughter and 13-year-old son. We call Castle Rock, Colorado home, and when I’m not in the gym, you’ll find me golfing, playing tennis, hiking, reading, or enjoying a great movie with my family.

I’ll help you improve by building your skills and your mindset at the same time—so you can trust your preparation and stop leaving your performance to chance.

For those who want to work on their on-court game, we’ll focus on what actually translates—footwork, decision-making, and quick, repeatable shooting fundamentals: feet set early, hands ready, and the same shot every time.

And for those who want to improve their mental approach and mental strength, we’ll build confidence, consistency, and the ability to trust yourself when it matters most.

The goal is simple: build a game—and a mindset—you can rely on.

For on-court training, sessions typically run 30–60 minutes depending on age and ability level. We focus on learning how to play the game—smart, quick, and consistent—so you become the type of player coaches trust and keep on the floor.

I want players to understand the game at a high level on both ends, so everything we do is built into game-like conditions and pace. We don’t just work on skills—we train them at the speed and decision-making level that separates you from your peers and competition.

For off-the-court (mental performance) sessions, we also work in 30–60 minute blocks. Every athlete is different, so I take time to understand how you think, how you learn, and how you want to be coached.

From there, we focus on building tools that help you perform consistently—things like patience, listening, executive function, breathing techniques, and visualization—while also helping you adapt to coaches and environments that may not naturally fit your learning style.

The goal in both settings is the same:

to help you become a confident, consistent player who can trust their game in any situation.

12 years as an NCAA D3 & D2 Head Basketball Coach; 20+ years HS/college coaching. State champion, multiple NCAA tournament appearances, 2x Coach of the Year, 2x NABC honoree, Hall of Fame inductee. Mentored 4,000+ recruits. Author & podcast host.

I’ve been fortunate to learn from some great coaches—and a few who taught me what not to do. But the biggest influence on my journey came from home. My dad and two older brothers shared their knowledge, competitiveness, and love of sports with me, and that foundation shaped both my playing and coaching career.

As a coach, I was incredibly fortunate to be mentored by the late, great Jerry Petitgoue—widely considered the greatest basketball coach in Wisconsin history. A Hall of Fame coach with over 1,000 wins, a 3-time state champion, and the 2020 National High School Coach of the Year, Coach Petitgoue was more than a legend—he was a trusted friend and confidant who had a lasting impact on my life and career. I miss him every day!

I love coaching and teaching. As a former high school and college point guard, I was never focused on scoring—I took pride in creating opportunities for my teammates, playing intense defense, and being their biggest supporter.

That’s how I coach. I care about helping you grow, compete, and build confidence in your game. I’ll challenge you, teach you, and hold you accountable—but I’ll also be your biggest cheerleader every step of the way.