How to Become a FULL-TIME Basketball Trainer (What Most Trainers Don’t Know)

Want to turn basketball training into a real career?

In this episode, I sit down with Justin Bright, founder of Humble Development, who recently opened a 15,000 sq ft training facility in Brooklyn in partnership with Made Hoops.

He breaks down what it actually takes to build a career in basketball beyond playing — from becoming a skills trainer, to leading a team, to scaling a business in the industry.

From what separates great trainers from the rest, to why most training doesn’t actually translate to the game, this episode gives a practical look at how to build something sustainable in basketball.

(00:00:00) Intro + meeting Justin Bright(00:02:20) Growing up in Brooklyn + community influence(00:04:15) Visiting Jamaica + learning from his father’s legacy(00:07:15) What makes a great trainer?(00:11:50) What’s missing in basketball training today(00:13:20) What parents should look for in a trainer(00:13:52) U.S. vs overseas development systems(00:16:22) What separates high-level athletes from everyone else(00:21:31) When Justin knew he could do training full-time(00:22:47) How the Made Hoops partnership came together(00:25:52) What it takes to lead a team(00:30:08) Advice for trainers trying to grow

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