Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Favorite Player: Jericho Sims of Milwaukee bucks (my little brother!)
Isaiah Sims brings a decade of high‑level basketball training experience to our performance team, shaped by a deeply rooted passion for developing young athletes. A Minneapolis native, Isaiah competed at both DeLaSalle High School and Prior Lake High School before continuing his basketball journey across the country.
He played one year of prep basketball in Florida and another in North Carolina, then went on to compete at Casper College (WY) and Rainy River Community College (MN).
Training Philosophy
Isaiah is a purpose‑driven trainer who believes in building well‑rounded athletes through:
• Strong fundamental development
• High‑energy skills work
• Game‑specific, situational training
• A focus on confidence, discipline, and consistent improvement
Whether working with young beginners or competitive players, Isaiah strives to create a positive, motivating environment where athletes can grow both on and off the court.
Experience
• Extensive experience in 1-on-1, small group, and full team training
• 10+ years as an official Minnesota State High School League referee
• Lead trainer for youth camps at DeLaSalle High School and Prior Lake High School
• Former trainer at Phillips Park Boys & Girls Club
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