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1/21/12 - Pils (40 points) powers LibertyvilleRead More>1/20/12 - Lyon scores 29 points in New Trier victory over Niles WestRead More>1/16/12 - Glenbrook North stops Maine East after key run by KarisRead More>1/13/12 - Maher, Maine South have no trouble with New TrierRead More>1/12/12 - Moffat paces Stevenson triumphRead More>1/11/12 - Illini's Paul draws rave after 43-point nightRead More>1/11/12 - Spotlight's on Fremd's Ashley McConnellRead More>1/11/12 - Fruendt catches fire as Batavia shoots by St. Charles N.Read More>1/9/12 - Stars collide in battle of St. CharlesRead More>1/9/12 - Libertyville’s Matthews is on hot streakRead More>1/3/12 - Maine South's Maher enjoys 1,000-point momentRead More>1/3/12 - Fremd’s McConnell keeps rollingRead More>1/2/12 - Alex Dragicevich Named To BIG EAST Weekly Honor RollRead More>12/30/11 - St. Charles. E. tops W. Chicago in OTRead More>12/30/11 - Fenwick stops Fremd in OTRead More>12/29/11 - Boys basketball spotlight's on Stevenson's Michael Fleming and Jalen BrunsonRead More>12/29/11 - Pils leads Libertyville victoryRead More>12/28/11 - Maggie Lyon returns from injury to lead New Trier to D-C finalRead More>12/28/11 - Fleming Sets Pace for StevensonRead More>12/27/11 - Dragicevich's 22 Help Irish Beat No. 22 Pittsburgh 72-59Read More>12/26/11 - Maggie Lyon leads New Trier past ReginaRead More>12/23/11 - Crawford's 34 Not Enough as NU Falls at No. 23/21 CreightonRead More>12/23/11 - Payne heats up in St. Charles North's winRead More>12/19/11 - Deerfield grad Burgess is a three-point ace for LawrenceRead More>12/18/11 - John Shurna scores career-high 32 points in Northwestern victoryRead More>12/14/11 - Point guard depth big key in 5-2 start for St. Charles EastRead More>12/13/11 - Karis, GBN lock down ConantRead More>12/13/11 - Glassman, Fremd shoot down HuntleyRead More>12/10/11 - Notre Dame men's basketball: Dragicevich finding his rhythmRead More>12/10/11 - Libertyville laces up a ‘W’ against LZRead More>12/10/11 - It all adds up for Adduci, St. Charles EastRead More>12/9/11 - Libertyville Star Griffin Pils Is One Of The True Unsigned Sleepers In IllinoisRead More>12/7/11 - Libertyville dumps Zion-BentonRead More>12/6/11 - Michael Fleming’s runner leads Stevenson to upset win over WarrenRead More>12/2/11 - Johnson comes through in regulation, OT in GBN victoryRead More>12/2/11 - Stevenson’s 1-2 punch downs Zion-Benton Read More>12/2/11 - New Trier topples Maine South Read More>11/29/11 - Illinois Fights Back To Trump Maryland, 71-62Read More>11/29/11 - Lyon, Henley put on show as New Trier tops Niles NorthRead More>11/28/11 - Smith lighting up scoreboard for Vernon Hills girls teamRead More>11/28/11 - Matthews, Pils lead way as Libertyville wins Maine West TournamentRead More>11/26/11 - MVP Karis points GBN to Niles West tourney titleRead More>11/26/11 - Lyon leads New Trier to third straight Thanksgiving titleRead More>11/26/11 - Stevenson’s Michael Fleming sparks win over Buffalo Grove Read More>11/23/11 - Smith, Vernon Hills roll to tourney titleRead More>11/23/11 - Andrew McAuliffe leads Glenbrook North past Niles WestRead More>11/22/11 - Leonard, Maniscalco key Illini win in CancunRead More>11/22/11 - Michael Fleming goes for 27Read More>11/22/11 - Crawford Tabbed Big Ten Player of the WeekRead More>11/22/11 - Crafty Pils all set to run Libertyville’s showRead More>11/21/11 - Fine firsts for Adduci, Woods as St. Charles East rollsRead More>11/18/11 - McAuliffe takes on bigger role for GBNRead More>11/16/11 - Waldron scores 23 in WW South winRead More>11/15/11 - Carmichael shows improvement in Hawks' winRead More>11/5/11 - Haley to Minot StateRead More>10/27/11 - Notre Dame men's basketball: Dragicevich earning time in rotationRead More>10/27/11 - Colorado State Steps Up With A Scholarship Offer For Class Of 2013 York High School Star David CohnRead More>10/21/11 - Rocco Belcaster Talks About His Fall Workouts And Updates His RecruitingRead More>10/15/11 - Illini counting on Maniscalco's healthRead More>10/12/11 - Fresh faces abound on Irish basketball teamRead More>10/5/11 - Michelle Maher to Western IllinoisRead More>10/4/11 - David Cohn Is Back In Action And Continuing To Add Scholarship OffersRead More>9/28/11 - Recruiting Update: Andrew McAuliffeRead More>9/10/11 - Andrew McAuliffe Remains A Popular Recruit For A Wide Range Of Division I ProgramsRead More>8/30/11 - Maggie Lyon commits to NorthwesternRead More>8/29/11 - Shurna Tabbed Sporting News Preseason Second-Team All-AmericanRead More>8/27/11 - St. Charles North junior Payne bound for Loyola basketballRead More>8/13/11 - Will Sullivan Accepts Scholarship Offer from Miami (OH)Read More>8/2/11 - Rocco Belcaster Posts Strong Month of JulyRead More>7/22/11 - Maggie Lyon on HoopGurlzRead More>7/22/11 - "Feeling" leads Dixon to the UIRead More>7/7/11 - For NU's Shurna, it's NCAA 'tournament or bust'Read More>7/6/11 - Dixon Stepping up her GameRead More>7/1/11 - Sam Maniscalco - Illini newcomer and leaderRead More>7/1/11 - Darius Paul Continues to Hone His SkillsRead More>6/28/11 - Karis eases Glenbrook North concerns at point guard Read More>6/19/11 - Scheyer Signs Contract to Play With Maccabi Tel Aviv Read More>6/15/11 - David Cohn (York) Picks Up A Horizon League ScholarshipRead More>6/9/11 - Shurna invited to USA basketball campRead More >6/3/11 - Klee: Introducing... Sam ManiscalcoRead More>6/2/11 - Sarah Winans (Prospect) commits to D2 St. Leo5/8/11 - JoVaughn Gaines Seeing His Stock RiseRead More>5/4/11 - Maggie Lyon highlighted by HoopGurlzRead More>4/11/11 - Ryan Chapman (Stevenson) commits to D3 Carthage College4/11/11 - Kathleen Forrest (Deerfield) commits to D3 Monmouth College4/10/11 - Amy Jaeschke becomes first NU player ever to be drafted to the WNBA Read More>3/27/11 - Jeff Jarosz (Morton) commits to Lewis University3/20/11 - Former Glenbrook North and Duke star Jon Scheyer beginning to sizzle Read More>3/15/11 - Sam Maniscalco to transfer to Illinois Read More>3/1/11 - Cohn steals spotlight Read More>2/20/11 - Carly Goede (Huntley) accepts a scholarship to D2 University of Illinois at Springfield2/20/11 - McCammon sets 3 point record Read More>2/16/11 - Haley's hot hand lifts Libertyville2/15/11 - Forrest hits 1000 point mark Read More>2/12/11 - Sullivan, York stop Glenbard West Read More>2/11/11 - Will Sullivan focusing on York now, college offers later Read More>2/11/11 - Sophomore Jack Cooley biding his time Read More>2/8/11 - Fleming dials long distance 2/5/11 - Ashley Mcconnell leads FremdRead More>1/29/11 - Cohn, Sullivan set tone for York 1/23/11 - Sullivan's heroics spoil Huskies' visit Read More>1/18/11 - Shurna, Wildcats roar past Wolverines Read More>1/17/11- Pils goes on the attack 1/16/11 - Smith, Vernon Hills, get by Lakes Read More>1/12/11 - Durrett's efforts carry Lake Forest 1/10/11 - Chapman helps Pats 1/7/11 - Glenbard West can't slow York's Sullivan Read More>1/7/11 - Lyon gets her share of points 1/6/11 - Shurna selected to John R. Wooden award midseason Top 30 Read More>1/6/11 - Dixon makes it count Read More>1/4/11 - Will Sullivan (York) picks up offer from Tulane Read More>

Training Components

Breakdown mechanical shooting work

Game speed catch and shoot as well as off the dribble

Reading screens

Escapability and handling pressure

Screen and roll

Creating space with and without the ball

Ball handling

Passing

Footwork from the perimeter and post

Hooks and counters in the post

Efficient dribble drives

Creative finishes

Building and maintaining mental strength

Instructional competitive situations and gameplay

About Us

"As a result of Jeff's guidance, on and off the court, my confidence has grown. He has allowed me to remember why I love the game."

Amy Jaeschke

McDonalds All-American

Jeff Pagliocca

Jeff Pagliocca has emerged almost overnight as a player development coach with a fresh perspective, who gets results. Capable of training positions 1-5, Jeff has garnered the interest of college and professional players alike. With 25+ active D1 players, his gym has quickly become a place where athletes respond. Jeff also prepares High School players for the next level, from over 40 schools across Illinois.

Jonny Reibel Trainer

Jonny Reibel has reached numerous accolades within his basketball career. He now brings his pro level experience to Evolution Athletics as Jeff Pagliocca's lead trainer. Jonny was a 2 time All-State point guard at Hoffman Estates high school before he accepted a scholarship to Rollins University in Florida. By his senior year at Rollins, he became the South Region Player of the Year, a 1st Team All-American, and a top 12 Bob Cousy Finalist. After stops at the Miami Heat Summer camp, Poland's top league and currently Germany's Pro A division, Jonny brings a wealth of knowledge at the point guard and shooting guard position.

Training

"Jeff has brought fresh ideas and energy to our players and the benefits from his rigorous approach has allowed them to compete at the most elite national level."

Mike Mullins, Illinois Wolves

Training Components

Breakdown mechanical shooting work

Game speed catch and shoot as well as off the dribble

Reading screens

Escapability and handling pressure

Screen and roll

Creating space with and without the ball

Ball handling

Passing

Footwork from the perimeter and post

Hooks and counters in the post

Efficient dribble drives

Creative finishes

Building and maintaining mental strength

Instructional competitive situations and gameplay

Group and Individual Training

High School Group Training

Individual Training

Year round high school group training prepares many of the top girls and boys players in the state. These workouts are high intensity and challenge your game and conditioning. Groups max out at 10 athletes.
Individual training is an ideal environment for perfecting go-to moves, shooting mechanics and overall physical and mental maintenance. Semi-private groups of 2-3 players are also available.

College and Pro Group Training

College and Pro workouts are structured by position and are held throughout the spring and summer. 5 on 5 full court runs are also available.

Athletes and Alumni

Divisions

Professional

Division I

Division II

Division III / NAIA

Pro

MENSOllie BaileyCory Bradford Marcus Green Nick LivasMatt Lottich Bryan Mullins Matt Nelson Richard OrucheTheo Powell Jonny ReibelMarcus RelphordeJon Scheyer David Simon Evan TurnerEric ViernieselPooh Williams

WOMENSAmy Jaeschke Britney Jones Amanda Thompson

DI
WOMENSEllen Ayoub - Loyola Christina Carlson - San Jose State Melissa Dixon - Iowa Kiley Hackbarth - Rhode Island Maggie Lyon - NorthwesternAnna Morrissey - Michigan State Deirdre Naughton - DePaul Michelle Obrien - Western Michigan Andi Potkonjak - Wisconsin-MilwaukeeAbbey Schmitt - Dartmouth Kelsey Simon - Miami of Ohio Courtney Thomas - Marquette

MENSJosh Bartelstein - Michigan Angus Brandt - Oregon StateRob Belcore - Pennsylvania Ryan Brown - Cal State-Bakersfield Kevin Bulger - Columbia Jack Cooley - Notre Dame Drew Crawford - NorthwesternAlex Dragicevich - Notre Dame Jelani Floyd - Florida AtlanticNick Fruendt - Northwestern Jordan Harks - Central Arkansas Kamil Janton - Eastern Michigan Geoff McCammon - LoyolaSam Maniscalco - IllinoisJohn Moran - Northern Iowa Brandon Paul - Illinois Cully Payne - LoyolaQuinten Payne - LoyolaBryan Piironen - Loyola Mason Plumlee - Duke Miles Plumlee - Duke Tyler Ponticelli - Brown Jeff Ryan - Northwestern John Shurna - Northwestern Will Sullivan - Miami of OhioDiamond Taylor - Southern Illinois Armani Williams - Texas-Arlington

DII

MENSJohn Bagge - Hillsdale UniversityDavid Bryant - Lewis University Victor Colon - UMass-Lowell Elliot Englemann - Mercyhurst Jason Genova - Lewis University Jeff Jarosz - Lewis UniversityJustin Jarosz - Lewis University AJ Mahar - St. Joseph's Matt Marino - Lewis University Chris McClellan - Lewis University Brendan Mullins - St. Michaels Zach Pancratz - Rollins CollegeBen Potter - Lewis University Craig Reichel - Rollins CollegeMarty Strus - Lewis University Matt Toth - Lewis University
WOMENSCarly Goede - Illinois-Springfield Kadie Lowery - Hillsdale UniversityGracie Sanchez - Grand Valley State Bianca Szafarowicz - Truman State Sarah Winans - St. Leo

DIII

MENSAnthony Brown - Defiance College Max Burgess - LawrenceRyan Chapman - Carthage CollegeJon Cieski - Carthage CollegeRicky Clopton - Loras University Rob Durrett - St. Norberts Khirey Floyd - Concordia Larelle Gary - Concordia College Jeff Heiden - Wisconsin-LaCrosse Zach Kelly - WashU-St. Louis Adam LeTourneau - North Central Pat Maher - Grinnell Rashad Mitchell - Olivet Nazarene Kevin Reed - Illinois Wesleyan Dylan Richter - WashU-St. Louis Sean Wallis - WashU-St. Louis Josh Ward - Lawrence Mike Winans - North Central
WOMENSClaire Dimario - Amherst College Colleen Forest - Monmouth CollegeKathleen Forest - Monmouth College Audrey Gaughn - DenisonValerie Van Royen - Augustana

Testimonials

"Having good people in my corner is important to me and Jeff is one of them, both personally and professionally."

David Simon

Anyang KGC, South Korea

Coaches
As founder and head coach of the Illinois Wolves traveling program I am always on the lookout for ways to improve our players development. Having all of our players successfully transition from high school to college basketball requires a layered approach in and out of season. Evolution Athletics has become a vital component to this strategy. Networking and sharing basketball wisdom with bright coaches allows our players to receive the latest aides to improve their individual games. Evolution Athletics and the programs Jeff has created have been instrumental in improving skill sets for our players. Jeff has brought fresh ideas and energy to our players and the benefits from his rigorous approach has allowed them to compete at the most elite national level.Mike MullinsOwner and CEO of Illinois WolvesI have watched Jeff work with players for the past 3 years and I do not hesitate to say that he is terrific. His technical knowledge in working with the players is outstanding as he pays great attention to detail. He has a great knack for being extremely creative by thinking out of the box in designing his workouts to meet the specific needs of his clients. Another one of Jeff's many strengths is his enthusiasm and personality. He gets the very most out of his clients because they truly enjoy going to his gym because of the constant positive energy that Jeff brings to every workout. I firmly believe he helps players reach the outer limits of their potential.Mark BartelsteinPriority Sports & EntertainmentIf you go to work out with Jeff, you better want to get better. Jeff will push you to improve with innovative drills that simulate real game type situations. What I love is Jeff stresses fundamentals and doesn't accept average effort from his students. Jeff brings energy to the floor, and so must you if you want to learn from him. I have witnessed his care and passion for his athletes first hand in his gym during the days as he is teaching. Teaching basketball is a passion for Jeff and not a job! People are always asking me where to send their kids for skill development, and Pags is the only guy I send them to.Rick MalnatiFormer Head Boys Varsity Coach, New Trier High SchoolIt doesn't take much observation to feel the energy in Jeff's gym. Jeff and his staff are extremely passionate about what they do and who they train. His workouts are carefully planned to develop all aspects of a player's game in such a way that challengingly combine concepts in an up to date and innovative fashion. Jeff is a class act, has a tremendous rapport with those he works with, and his energy makes it easy and natural to motivate. He is on the cutting edge, develops his players, and I, as a spectator, benefit tremendously from his workouts. I consistently use his concepts in my practices and workouts.Justin HeinzenHead Women's Basketball Coach, Loras CollegeFor players committed to going to the next level, Jeff can surely get them there. He builds confidence in his players by improving their ability to handle the ball, see the court, and read the defense. He does an excellent job of teaching correct shooting form and incorporating it with ball handling. He is detailed with each individual on what they need to work on and improve upon with their shot and the mental side of their game. I have seen first hand his workouts, they are intense, innovative and challenging which (for the players) makes it FUN! He has a great rapport with his players and spends a lot of time and energy following up with them to see that what they are learning is carrying over to the game. I recommend him to anyone who has the desire to improve their game and take it to the next level.Martha KellyVarsity Girls Basketball Coach, Prospect High SchoolI was amazed at the energy in the gym as I watched Jeff work. He has a great teaching method and rapport with his students. We have incorporated many of his techniques and drills in our program at Saint Patrick.Michael BaileyHead Boys' Basketball Coach, St. Patrick High SchoolI have had the privilege of watching some of Jeff's workouts the last few years and walk away more and more impressed each time. His workouts are energetic and creative, which is a direct correlation to the type of trainer Jeff is. Regardless of whether his athletes are in junior high or playing professionally, he trains each one with enthusiasm.Eric MillstoneHead Boys Basketball Coach, Palatine High School

Players
From the moment I started working with Jeff, his dedication, hard work, and passion has never faltered. One of the things that sets him above anyone I have ever worked with is his acute attention to detail. He has studied my game film and from that has been able to refine the skills I already had but then continue to expand my game to an all new level, breaking through any limitations I had previously placed on myself. These levels are reached through challenging me to "take myself out of my comfort zone" type of drills which help reenact scenarios that are bound to happen in the course of the game. As a result of Jeff's guidance, on and off the court, my confidence has grown. I believe I will be able to handle any situation that is thrown at me as I continue throughout my career. Although Jeff never accepts anything less than hard work and dedication he never fails to make workouts fun. He has allowed me to remember why I love the game. Amy JaeschkeMcDonalds All-AmericanI was an All-American high school player, played at a high Division I basketball program, and I am now currently playing professionally overseas and I have yet to find a better basketball trainer than Jeff. If you show up, listen, and work hard you will 100% see results and improvements in your game. Jeff focuses on attacking offensively while making sure you are fundamentally sound. I come back to Chicago every summer in order to work with Jeff and keep my game at the highest level possible. Eric VierneiselDusseldorf Giants, GermanyI started working with Jeff about 4 years ago and quickly found out that I was in the right place to get better. From the first workout it was evident that he paid attention to things I needed personally to elevate my game. Each summer the workouts continue to evolve, and continue to challenge me as a player. Jeff is able to focus and dedicate himself in workouts, and is always there when I need him. My workouts with Jeff are always customized for the areas I need in my game. One of the staples of his workouts for me is my conditioning, an area of great importance for me. He's helped me better my hooks which has had a direct correlation tomy offensive game. I notice myself being able to execute moves that I learned and praticed in workouts. Above all of this I have developed a great friendship with Jeff. Having good people in my corner is important to me and Jeff is one of them, both personally and professionally.David SimonAnyang KGC, South KoreaJeff is an incredible trainer and even better person outside of the gym. I came to him after being away from the court for a couple months, and after one workout I knew that he could bring me back to where I wanted to be. His workouts are intense, as well as helpful to every position from the point guard to the post. Jeff breaks downs every aspect of your game from dribbling to shooting the jump shot. Anyone who comes into his workouts with an open mind will leave out with a more defined game. I am very glad to have worked with Jeff and I am excited to work with him in the future.Amanda ThompsonMcDonalds All-AmericanFlying Foxes, Austria

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