Derek founded Hardwood Basketball in 2015 after establishing the Denver Nugget’s youth basketball program. His training, coaching and mentorship has been recognized for years as Hardwood continue to develop collegiate athletes, ESPN Top Ranked Athletes, All-Americans, and beyond. Derek’s key values are “high-level development”.
Step 1: Individual Development
Step 2: Small Group Application
Step 3: Practice Reinforcement
Step 4: Game Application
This season, Coach Derek will work only with a select group of dedicated athletes who are ready to elevate their game.
Training with Coach Derek is now more exclusive than ever. The number of available spots has been reduced to ensure each athlete receives his full focus and attention. These openings will not last long. Once filled, no additional clients will be accepted until the next cycle.
There are 3 ways to train over a minimum of an 8-week committment.
Click the button below to apply for Group and Standard 1:1 Training
3 WAYS TO TRAIN
(1) Group Training
(2) 1:1 Training
(3) NEW: Private Black Label Training
Coach Derek is opening just one Black Label hour per day for athletes serious enough to invest in the highest level of training. Here’s what is included:
Exclusive Access: Only one hour per day is reserved for Black Label athletes and Derek. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Total Focus: No group drills. No shared attention. 100% of Coach Derek’s time is invested in your growth.
Gear: Get outfitted with Adidas label from head to toe.
Pro-Level Environment: You get your own personal rebounder and defender that join the session to provide high efficiency – the same standard expected of Division 1 and professional athletes.
Off-Court Support: College Recruitment Advisement
Accountability & Results: Progress tracked and video analysis. Get pushed with relentless standards.
Celebration: Social Coverage on our page.
Hardwood Basketball has built its reputation on excellence, discipline, and producing next-level players. Coach Derek has led athletes to college scholarships, national recognition, and elite performance.
But this season, he’s raising the bar.
Hardwood Black Label is reserved for only the most committed players — those who want direct access to professional-level instruction, with zero distractions.
This program is not for everyone. It’s designed for:
Players serious about earning scholarships or advancing to the next level.
Athletes willing to invest in premium training.
Committed competitors who want to separate themselves from the rest.
If you want casual workouts, this isn’t for you.
Black Label is capped at one exclusive hour per day.
Spots are already in high demand.
Once the schedule is full, no new clients will be accepted until the next cycle.
