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Making A Positive Impact: Dylan’s Coaching Philosophy

Dylan’s coaching philosophy is rooted in passion and giving back to athletes with big aspirations. He believes athletes can reach their full potential if they are willing to work. Dylan strives to be the resource he did not have as a player. As a player, Dylan wanted to learn everything that could hold a player back, regardless of skill, in-game IQ, or natural athleticism. This desire to know what can hold a player back has led him to work hard to understand all fitness pathways that could benefit his clients.

Dylan takes a patient and scientific approach to his training, teaching foundational skills required for success in the long term. He desires to create the most efficient players that can fit into any team structure at any level. 

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Dylan played high school basketball at Willis High School, where he lettered for two seasons, co-captained his Junior year, and captained his Senior year. He was awarded an honorable mention for all district in both years. Dylan was initially recruited to play for Lindenwood-Bellville University before transferring and walking on at Bacone College. When his desire to play faded, he transitioned into coaching and training for the remainder of his college years. 

He was a student assistant at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor for the Men’s Basketball program. He volunteered to coach at the varsity level for both boys and girls and helped run junior high programs for boys and girls after his time with UMHB Men. During the summer season, he traveled the country coaching with Point Guard College on their camp’s circuit. He learned about winning culture, organization, and communication at the highest levels from other professional, college, and successful high school coaches worldwide. 

Dylan took two years off from coaching to focus on his education. He received his Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science degrees in Exercise Physiology. While continuing his education, Dylan took pride in the challenge of learning about the body as much as possible. He wanted to learn about movement, athleticism, and nutrition, so he applied for and received an internship with Landow Performance in Denver, Colorado. Here he learned about the biomechanics (study of movement) of sprinting, change of direction, and weight lifting. This new perspective has shaped his approach to training as he has seen how the body matures and compensates for lack of strength, mobility, and stability.

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Stu Lash is currently the Senior Basketball Advisor for the Brisbane Bullets in the NBL and has worked as a coach for the Chatfield High School and Foothills Recreation youth basketball programs in Colorado for the last several years. 

Memphis Grizzlies: Director of Player Personnel and Basketball Development

Stu spent 2012-2014 serving as the Director of Player Personnel and Basketball Development for the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA. During that time, the Grizzlies team won 50-plus games in consecutive seasons for the first time in franchise history. Plus, the team made their first conference finals appearance setting the organization up in a stable salary cap situation. ESPN Magazine ranked the Grizzlies as the number-one franchise out of all professional sports for 2013.

Lash came to the Grizzlies after serving as Vice President of Basketball for Lagardere Unlimited and Director of Basketball and Business Affairs for Levien Sports Representation from 2006-2012. As a certified NBA and FIBA basketball agent, Lash was integral in contract negotiations, scouting potential clients, pre-draft preparations, and client marketing.

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Lash spent 2002-2006 with the Denver Nuggets of the NBA, where he worked with the front office and coaching staff while serving as the Scouting and Video Coordinator. He was responsible for upcoming game preparation, managing scouting reports, innovating the team’s video equipment, and scouting potential prospects. The Nuggets made the playoffs three out of the four seasons he spent with the organization.

From 2000-2002 Lash was part of the famed Five-Star Basketball staff and the boy’s varsity Basketball Coach for Valley Stream South High School in New York. As Five-Star’s Scouting and Marketing Director, he oversaw all coaching, athlete participation, and staffing for all events nationwide. 

A graduate of the University of Massachusetts in 1999 with a B.S. in Sports Management, Lash worked with the men’s basketball team as a Student Manager.

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Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Robert has lived in Colorado since 1984.

He currently coaches high school basketball at Manual High School in Denver, where he played basketball as a high school student. Robert has coached for Manual for over ten years, where he has served as the assistant and head coach for the girl’s varsity team and led the team to the state playoffs.

For the past six years, Robert has served as the head boys varsity coach, leading the team in 2019 to a state championship. Every year the team has made a major run in the state playoffs but has yet to secure a second championship trophy, but Coach Robert hasn’t given up; he is sure a second trophy is in their future!

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After high school, Robert played college basketball at the junior college level for Victor Valley Community College in Victorville, California. This experience allowed him to grow and discover his strengths. He garnered attention from a few four-year schools in California, but he did not pursue the path. Not training for this opportunity is one of Robert’s biggest regrets, but he would not trade the experience or knowledge he gained playing at Victor Valley Community College; the experience was invaluable.

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Training is critical to improving one’s game. Over the years, Robert has helped young men and women improve their game and basketball IQ through tailored coaching programs that better the individual on and off the court. As a coach and trainer, Robert finds it gratifying to witness the growth and progress of athletes who invest time and energy into training and ultimately reach their individual athletic promises.

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Spencer attended Ralston Valley High School, earning multiple All-State honors in Football and Basketball. He played two years of junior college basketball at LCCC and then two years at the University of Alaska-Anchorage. After graduating college, he continued his basketball career, playing professionally in Europe. He just finished his sixth professional season and will return for his seventh in the fall.

Basketball Training For All Ages

Spencer has owned and operated a basketball skills training company for the last several years and has experience working with beginners all the way up to professionals. He takes a unique approach to training, combining game-like scenarios with specific skill work to help each player achieve their basketball goals. Spencer believes in using his training sessions to transform players’ physical abilities and work on their mental toughness and basketball IQ, which will help players stand out in the competition. 

Basketball Dreams Come True

Spencer has seen his basketball dreams become a reality because of the time he has put in with trainers and coaches, and he strives to be that resource for the next generation of players.