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Coach Gorrilla is dedicated to helping athletes be who they strive to be on the court and in life. His Coaching Philosophy isn’t just About getting in a workout, it’s about developing a relationship with that player, seeing them as a person first, and helping them reach their goals on the court.

TRAIN WITH PURPOSE

TRUST THE PROCESS

BE WHO YOU STRIVE TO BE

THE On COURT EXPERIENCE

Being coached by Coach Gorrilla is a high energy, detail oriented experience where players of all ages are set up for success on and off the court. With a positive attitude, max effort, and eager to learn mindset, there are no limits as a basketball player and individual in life.

HEAR FROM OTHERS

  • “Our daughter Maddie has spent two years training with Thomas Gorrilla, off and on and both during her school season as well as in the off season. Thomas not only helped immensely with her physical game, but also with her mental fortitude. He is such a positive force, extremely encouraging and really helped make a difference in all aspects of her game. Tactically, Thomas was always flexible as well in terms of timing of her sessions, last minute changes to the schedule, venue location, etc. Both in one and one sessions, or group sessions, I highly recommend Thomas for any student who is looking to improve their game, self confidence and physical acumen.”

    Gary Y.

    Parent of an Athlete

  • “Coach Gorrilla’s Committment to nurturing young athletes transcends technical training; he creates a supportive environment where every player feels empowered. Our daughter struggled with self confidence on the court due to a coach’s negative reinforcement tactics. Coach Gorrila became the new “voice in her head", making a remarkable difference for her. It speaks volumes that she seeks his guidance for life and basketball outside of regular training. His workouts are intense, maximizing every minute. Without hesitation, I recommend Thomas Gorrilla to any parent seeking a positive and transformational basketball journey for their child.”

    Katie M.

    Parent of an Athlete

  • “I have had the privilege of working with Thomas for the past 3 years now. To put it simply, I don't believe there is a better coach out there if you are looking to have your student athletes grow in every facet of their life. Thomas has a rare ability to connect with young people on a personal level to not only build their skills, but to build their confidence. In a day where confidence is everything, Thomas has mastered the ability to help a young person believe in themselves. He has an incredible way of breaking down complex movements and skills into small bite-size chunks that are easy to grasp for any skill level. Each and every athlete he works with will leave their skill session feeling better about themselves and their game. I can't recommend Thomas enough as a coach and skills trainer.”

    Conner Goetz

    Head Girls Basketball Coach

    Providence Academy

  • Two of our boys have trained with Coach Gorrilla over the past few years, and it has been an awesome experience! The boys have participated in large group, small group, and personal training sessions. Coach Gorrilla brings such positive energy to every interaction – full of encouragement, meeting every athlete wherever they are. He has a great ability to break down complexity into simple steps and tailors the training to individual needs that results in improvement. My kids eagerly look forward to their training sessions. They come off the court sweaty and smiling – building their love of the game and their confidence. We’d highly recommend Coach Gorrilla to other young athletes looking to advance their basketball skills and love of the game.

    Jessica K.

    Parent of an Athlete

  • "My 10 year-old son has been training with Coach Gorrilla for 9 months. He's improved tremendously with his skills (ballhandling and shooting). Even more importantly, his desire to be good at basketball has increased dramatically and I can only chalk that up to Coach Gorrilla. He has an amazing way of working with my son and inspiring confidence. The things they work on while training are things I see my son working on in the backyard at home, and at practice during the traveling season. The sessions are fast-paced, relevant, full of practical skills, and fun! Absolutely thrilled that we found Coach Gorrilla!"

    Justin N.

    Parent of an Athlete

  • I met coach Gorrilla four years ago when my then 6th grader was trying to stay sharp during the early days of COVID. Fast forward, my now freshman still loves training with coach Gorrilla. Why? Because he meets kids where they are at in their training. He helps them in areas THEY want to improve. His training is 100% athlete led. He pushes, but always will use positive reinforcement. He truly gets the best out of the athlete during their session. I’m grateful for all the mentoring and training he has forced into my son!

    Allison L.

    Parent of an Athlete

4 PILLARS of GROWTH

  • WITH A STRONG OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE SKILL FOUNDATION, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO NOT ONLY CONTRIBUTE AS A VERSATILE PLAYER BUT ALSO BE A LEADER ON AND OFF THE COURT DUE TO YOUR CONFIDENCE

  • THIS IS ABOUT UNDERSTANDING HOW TO READ AND RESPOND TO WHAT’S IN FRONT OF YOU - TRULY PLAYING THE GAME AS IT IS. THIS COMES WITH IN GAME SCENARIO PLAY AND CONSTANT DECISION MAKING IN TRAINING

  • YOU CAN DO ALL THE TRAINING IN THE WORLD, BUT IF YOUR MINDSET LACKS BELIEF, STAYING STEADY, AND CONFIDENCE NO MATTER THE ADVERSITY, IT DOESN’T MATTER. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL TRAINING WILL CREATE IMMEDIATE SEPARATION AND PREPARE YOU FOR ANYTHING YOU FACE.

  • EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND A STEADY MIND ARE KEY TO PERFORMING UNDER PRESSURE. IT TAKES DEDICATED AND INTENTIONAL PRACTICE TO DEVELOP THIS SKILLSET.