Private Training

Get one-on-one attention to catapult yours or your athlete’s skill to another level. In these private trainings with a UPB coach, players will have the entire session tailored to their skill level and individual needs. Get the level of attention the pros come for.

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Player Development Coaches

  • Coach Danny was born in Maryland and raised in the East Bay. He attended College Park High School, and then went on to play at Diablo Valley College over which time the league honored him to the all academic first team. Danny graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara. During his time at UCSB, he was dedicated to the basketball program and was able to actively provide knowledge to players while also refining his skills from experienced division one coaches. Upon receiving his degree in Sociology, Danny is looking to advance as a skills trainer and is also interested in pursuing a career in sports management. He enjoys training players at all levels while offering a style that will foster an everlasting love for the game of basketball. Danny is honored to be part of the UPB team and excited to impact players on and off the court.

  • Coach Joey was born and raised in Lafayette, California where he attended and played basketball at Acalanes High School. After graduating in 2015, he went on to play college basketball at Whitman College where he was a 3 time All-Conference player and All-Academic student. He is the winningest D3 College Basketball player ever with a career record of 112-10, and ranks 3rd all time in scoring at his school, amassing over 1500 career points. He then went on to play professionally in Australia, England, and Mexico, while also getting his Master's degree in Sports Psychology during his time in England. Joey is passionate about the mental side of sports and helping athletes train their mind while training their basketball skills. Improving confidence, reducing nerves and anxiety, and responding to mistakes are a few focuses Joey takes pride in when working with athletes. He hopes to continue developing in the Player Development world and integrate his Sports Psychology expertise at UPB.

  • Coach Hannah was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She moved to Seattle, Washington in 2014 to attend the University of Washington and played for the women's team for five years, making it to the Final Four one year and the Sweet Sixteen the following year. She finished her collegiate playing career in 2019 while earning Bachelor's degree in Women Studies and Master's degree in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership Coaching. After graduating, Hannah moved to Malta, Europe to play professionally and coach the youth. During the three years living there, she was the head coach of the U19 & U14 girls team while also doing private and small group trainings on the side. Hannah moved back to California in 2022 and spent one season as a High school Assistant Varsity Women's Coach while also traveling around the country putting on showcase camps as an Assistant Camp Director and Skills Coach. She very passionate in working with athletes of all ages and watching them tap into their potential. She enjoys working with individuals not only to teach them the game of basketball but to also teach them life lessons through the sport. Work ethic and attitude is what she values most.

  • Coach Garrett was born and raised in Menlo Park, California and attended Summit Prep high school. After graduating in 2019, Garrett continued his playing career at UC Santa Cruz. He graduated in Spring of 2023 with a B.S. in Cognitive Science. Garrett is excited to be joining UPB and is passionate about coaching, teaching and learning the game of basketball. He enjoys being part of the basketball community and is looking forward to giving back to the next generation of hoopers.

  • Coach Dylan was raised in Mountain View, California. He attended Mountain View High School and played basketball and football throughout his time there. He currently attends College of San Mateo and is looking to transfer to a University to pursue a Masters in Sports Management. In 2023, Dylan was presented with the opportunity to coach for a local AAU Program based out of the Peninsula/South Bay. He also works at the El Camino YMCA as a Sports Coordinator. Dylan’s love for coaching grew throughout 2023 as he worked closely with his team and players individually. His favorite part about coaching is seeing players' confidence blossom over time as they invest in themselves. Dylan is excited to join the UPB team and help impact the next generation of athletes.

  • Coach D'Hey was raised in San Mateo, California. He attended San Mateo High School and played three years at the Varsity level before playing at Cañada College while receiving an Associate Degree in History. Afterwards, D'Hey transferred and played in New Hampshire at Colby Sawyer College. His reasoning behind playing in New Hampshire was to learn a new play style as the East Coast style is a lot different than the West Coast. D'Hey is excited to teach the next generation of hoopers both play styles during his time at UPB as a Player Development Coach.

  • Coach Veronica was born in Burlingame, California but has lived all around the Bay Area, from the Peninsula to the East Bay. After graduating from Arroyo High School in 2017, she went on to play basketball at the University of the Southwest in New Mexico. She also took on running cross country and qualified for the NAIA Nationals in 2019. She received both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Veronica then decided to move back to the Bay Area in 2022 where she was able to help out with an AAU club and work with girls of all ages along with being a Frosh head coach and helped assist the JV and varsity girls basketball teams. Working alongside her former AAU coaches helped her find her passion of giving back to the basketball community. Veronica is excited to be apart of the UPB family and to get to know the community. Her ultimate goal is to not only become a trainer for all levels, but to spread her knowledge to the youth and show them that anything is possible!

  • Coach Colby was raised in Millbrae, California, and graduated from Mills High School in 2019. Following high school, Colby played basketball at Skyline College for two years. After his time at Skyline, he earned an athletic scholarship to play at the University of Jamestown in Jamestown, North Dakota. Colby completed his collegiate career and graduated from the University of Jamestown in 2024, majoring in Business Administration with concentrations in Marketing and Management. He is excited to help players learn and enjoy all aspects of the game of basketball and looks forward to working at UPB while continuing to grow as a trainer and player.

  • Coach Emeka was raised in Oakland California. With a proven track record as a versatile player, Coach Emeka is committed to developing athletes both on and off the court through a philosophy of hard work, discipline, and player empowerment. Coach Emeka attended Seattle University and received a Bachelor's Degree in strategic communication.

    A four-year college basketball veteran, coach Emeka capped off his three-year career at Seattle University with 508 points, 515 rebounds, and 184 assists, appearing in all 87 games during his tenure. He was known for his all-around contributions, excelling in both offense and defense. Udenyi’s most notable season came in 2021-22, when he earned the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Player of the Week honors and notched a rare triple-double (11 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists) against Northwest.

    Before his time at Seattle U, coach Emeka played for the City College of San Francisco, where he helped the Rams achieve an undefeated 30-0 season and a high-octane offense, averaging 11 points and 7 rebounds per game. His efforts earned him First Team All-State honors. Click here to learn more about Coach Emeka!

  • Coach Corey was raised in Montara, California. He graduated from Half Moon Bay High School in 2014 and went on to play collegiately at UC Santa Cruz. He remains top 6 in UCSC history for 3 pt percentage at 41.5% through 4 seasons, capping his career off shooting 50% from 3 pt as a senior. Upon graduating, Corey played professionally in Southeast Asia, representing Vietnam in the Asean Basketball League. He also had 2 stints with the Vietnam National team, participating in two editions of the SEA Games - first in Hanoi, Vietnam (2022) and second in Phnom Penh, Cambodia (2023). Corey is excited to join UPB while he pursues his Master’s degree in Sports and Performance Psychology from Menlo College. He is passionate about helping others improve their skill and understanding of the game, and is looking forward to seeing the opportunities basketball will present to UPB athletes.