Veteran-Owned · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · North Shore & Lake County, IL

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The Program

One program. The whole athlete.

We're veteran-led, and it shapes every practice: we work the body, the head, and the character at the same time. Athletes leave here as better people, not only better players.

01

Body — Elite Skill

Shooting mechanics, footwork, ball control, and basketball IQ from coaches with 20+ years of results-driven training.

02

Mind — Character & Mindset

Discipline, integrity, and resilience coached on purpose — plus a free Athlete Mindset assessment to start.

03

Spirit — Wellness & Service

Fitness, injury prevention, nutrition, and giving back — including care packages for deployed troops.

Integrity

Family-first, fully transparent

Excellence

Always improving, never coasting

Stewardship

We serve our community

Wellness

Strong body, sound mind

OG Elite players together at an outdoor court

A team that feels like family.

Who's in your athlete's corner

Coaches who've done it — and care how your athlete turns out.

Coach Orlando Gino

Orlando Gino

Founder · Lead Skills

18 years coaching across grade-school to high-school feeders. Builds character as hard as he builds jumpers.

Coach Randee Gino

Randee Gino

Wellness & Operations

Certified in Health & Wellness. Runs the whole family-first operation and leads the wellness program.

Coach Spencer Flynn

Spencer Flynn

Skills Coach

Univ. of Tampa entrepreneurship student and former Stevenson HS varsity leader. Competitive fire, team-first.

Coach Gabe Flynn

Gabe Flynn

Skills Coach

Univ. of Tennessee Business Analytics grad and multi-sport athlete. Infectious energy; players grow and have fun.

Questions parents ask us

My athlete isn't "elite" yet. Is this for us? +

Yes. "Elite" is the standard we coach to, not the requirement to join. We meet players where they are — including 1-on-1 and group lessons to build a foundation first.

What makes you different from the big travel programs? +

We're veteran-led with small, intentional rosters, so your athlete is known, not numbered. And we coach the whole athlete — body, mind, and spirit — not just the box score.

How do tryouts and placement work? +

Annual Elite members skip seasonal tryouts entirely — placement is guaranteed. Not ready for the year? You can register for Fall tryouts and clinics first.