Pro Hoops academy

About

Pro Hoops is a year-round basketball development program that provides players ages 8 yrs & up with the highest level coaching and skill training programs. Founded in 2004, Pro Hoops gives prospects the opportunity to learn the game from our staff of trainers — all of whom have experience training players from youth to the professional level. With a focus on health, wellness, character development and life skills, we offer private training, the Pro Hoops Academy and our Tune-Up Series at various times throughout the year.

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Coaching Experience

ROSS BURNS (Director & Head Trainer) Ross has worked with over 200 NBA players across the span of almost 20 years as a professional basketball trainer. Through the Pro Hoops Pre-NBA Draft Training Combine, he has trained seven lottery picks, including Brandon Ingram (New Orleans Pelicans), Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets), and Tyler Herro (Miami Heat). Born and raised in Greenfield, MA, Ross played for legendary coach John Calipari at the University of Massachusetts and was a member of the 1995-96 Final Four team. He earned his master’s degree in Business Administration from Wagner College while serving as an assistant coach for the men’s basketball team. He then went on to coach at Youngstown State University and Fordham University. His most extensive work has been with Joe Harris (Brooklyn Nets) and recently-retired NBA players JJ Redick and Joakim Noah. Ross oversees all aspects of the Pro Hoops training program.