OUR COACHES

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Quality of instruction matters significantly in the player’s overall experience and development.

Basketball Paradise’s coaching philosophy is to develop players with a system-based approach. We greatly value the uniqueness of our individual coaches, but understand to succeed in our mission; a consistent, system-dependent approach to coaching is essential. We train our coaches and have created an internal environment where coaches network, mentor and learn from each other.

Basketball is a team sport. Players need to understand & respect that their success lies in their ability to make their team better. Our philosophy of development is based on the understanding that great teams have individuals who desire to master the required individual skills in order to help their team compete. Our belief is to teach the fundamentals and to empower the player.

Program Director : Robert Hudson

Coach Robert Hudson, a two-year varsity starting shooting guard at Conant High School, emerged as the top scorer in his senior year, earning him All-Conference and All-Area honorable mention honors. Due to his success in high school he earned the opportunity to compete at the collegiate level. Graduating from McKendree University with a full-ride scholarship athletic scholarship, he not only played basketball but also obtained his bachelor's degree in Sport Management.

Currently, Coach Hudson dedicates his efforts to organizing year round basketball playing and training opportunities for over 1000 kids annually in the suburbs of Chicago. His impact extends across various age levels, focusing on developing players both at the high school level and among younger athletes. In the past five years alone, more than 50 athletes he mentored have successfully transitioned to the college-level of play.

Coach Hudson's passion lies in working with young athletes, guiding them to play the game with integrity and instilling valuable life lessons through the sport.