Coach Corey McConnell

DEVELOP
YOUR GAME.

Purposeful basketball development. Columbia, SC.

Train With Corey

EVERY REP HAS A REASON.

Coach Corey McConnell in a reflective moment on an outdoor basketball court at dusk
The Coach

MORE THAN BASKETBALL.

Coach Corey McConnell is a McDonald's All-American who turned his own journey — the highs, the wrong turns, and the comeback — into a mission to develop the next generation. He doesn't just train athletes. He mentors people.

The gym is his sanctuary. Every session is about developing the person behind the player through discipline, integrity, and straight hard work.

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Credentials

All-American
0+ Athletes Developed
Columbia SC — Community Staple

Georgia Southern · Morris College · Allen University

Programs

HOW WE TRAIN

01

PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT

Create separation before the ball ever hits the floor.

Individualized player development focused on footwork, shot creation, finishing, ball handling, and decision making. Every session built around your game.

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02

ALOTO GROUP

Iron sharpens iron.

Small-group competitive development — live reads, game-speed repetition, pressure, and accountability. The environment breeds excellence.

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03

TEAM DEVELOPMENT

Build a system, not just skills.

Team training focused on execution, spacing, decision making, skill application, and competitive preparation that translates to game day.

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The System

DEVELOPMENT PILLARS

01

Footwork

Create separation before the ball ever hits the floor. Quick feet, balanced positioning, and precise pivots.

02

Shot Creation

Generate quality looks off the dribble, off screens, and in transition. Every shot earned, not given.

03

Ball Handling

Tight handles under pressure. Controlled pace changes and combo moves that keep defenders guessing.

04

Decision Making

Reading the defense in real time. Making the right play, at the right speed, with purpose and confidence.

05

Defense & Conditioning

Competitive stamina and defensive intensity. The engine that powers everything else on the floor.

06

Basketball IQ

Understanding spacing, timing, and the mental side. Seeing the game two steps ahead of the competition.

Athletes

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Testimonial

Coach Corey has completely transformed my son's approach to the game. The discipline and attention to detail in every session is unmatched. His confidence, ball handling, and decision-making have elevated to a level we didn't think was possible.

CJ Parent, Jr. 3SSB Athlete

THE WORK.

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