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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 Mullins I 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 Bartelstein I 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 Bailey When you think of Jeff Pagliocca, you think "innovation". Jeff has taken basketball skill development to a new level. His work ethic, his teaching and his innovative drills are nothing short of fantastic. There is one thing that will happen when you workout with Jeff...you get better. Marty Gaughan Jeff is one of the best trainers in the state of Illinois that I have worked with in my 14 years of being in the business. He really does a great job of breaking down the skills so that the players really understand what to do, then has them work on those skills in a game so that it translates from skill work to game situations. I would send Jeff my kids to train anytime, he really does make them better players. Scott Lidskin As a player I was always looking for new drills to improve my skills and become a better player. Throughout my playing career I have been priveledged to be coached and trained by some of the most knowledgeable basketball minds in illinois and other parts of the country. I came to Jeff unsure of what to expect. My first work out with him was a pleasant surprise. It was the first time in years I consistently did drills that I have never done or seen done before. Unlike many coaches today, Jeff teaches his players the correct fundamentals of shooting, and handling the ball. Jeff makes sure all of his players do the little things correctly so that they can improve their game in a big way. Once Jeff feels you are ready and able he will constantly push you with new and more difficult drills to make good players great and great players unstoppable. After hanging up my shoes and moving on to a new life in basketball as a college coach I appreciate everything Jeff does so much more. Many of Jeff's drills I have tried to steal and use with my college players who love the challenge and difficulty of Jeff's evolutionary techniques. Jeff's drills, unique style, and passion to help kids improve should make devoted players want Jeff to be their trainer. I would encourage any player who loves the game and wants to get better to start working with Jeff right away. Brendan Mullins |
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