Freezes with a defender on them
Looks comfortable in practice, looks lost in a real game with real defenders.
Small groups, 6th to 8th grade6th to 8th grade · Mon, Thu, Fri 5 to 6 PM · Gilbert, AZ
Skills that show up in the game.
Small group basketball training in Gilbert for 6th to 8th graders, built around the role your kid actually plays on their team. A high standard, real accountability and genuine care, in every rep.
8Athletes max per group
3Evenings a week
60Minute sessions
Does this sound familiar?
Great in the gym. Gone on game day.
You have watched your kid do it in practice. Then the whistle blows and it disappears. That is not a talent problem. It is a training problem, and it is fixable.
Gets sped up and panics
Rushed shots, bad passes, head down. They have the skill, but under pressure they get flustered and make bad decisions instead of playing with confidence.
Trained moves they never use
Hours on combo dribbles that will not translate into their team's system.
Will not hear it from mom or dad
Even though you see what the issue is, you are "just mom or dad." It does not resonate. You need an outside voice you trust to speak into your child.
Pure Basketball trains the game your kid actually plays. Not a reel they see online. Their role, their reads, their reps.
How we train
Built around the role your kid plays
Coach Isaiah learns how your kid's team plays and what their coach asks of them. Then he builds the sessions out of those exact situations: the angle they have to take, when to initiate contact, how to read the help-side defender. Game-like reps, even in a one-on-one session.
01
Fundamentals, done right
Footwork, shooting form, ball handling. Technique first. Quality reps beat quantity every time.
02
Intensity
Once the technique holds, the speed goes up. The same skills, at game pace, under fatigue.
03
A defender and a decision
Live reps in the situations they find themselves in the game. This is where it transfers, and where most training stops short.
Programs
Small groups first. Privates second.
The small group is where the game transfers: real defenders, real decisions, and a coach close enough to fix the detail. Private sessions go deeper on one athlete's role.
The main offer · 6th to 8th grade
Small group training
Mon, Thu and Fri, 5 to 6 PM in Gilbert. Eight athletes max, so every rep gets coached. Game-transferable skill work, live reps with a defender, and a standard your kid will rise to. Most athletes come once or twice a week.
- Capped at 8 per session (6 is the sweet spot)
- Built around each athlete's role on their team
- Middle schoolers keep training during their season
From $175 a month. 3-month minimum. Your first session is free.
One athlete, one plan
Private 1-on-1
Mornings Mon to Fri (10 AM to 3 PM) and Fridays 6 to 7 PM. In-season high schoolers train here, around practices and games. Booked directly with Coach Isaiah.
Mornings
Homeschool sessions
Private and small group sessions during the school day for homeschool athletes. Skill work plus the competitive reps they do not get elsewhere.
3rd to 8th grade
Camps
Coach Isaiah and a staff of coaches, a camp nurse on site, and a sibling discount for families. Dates are announced to the email list first.
Small group pricing
Pick how often they train
1x a week
$175 a month
One session a week. A good start alongside a team season.
Choose once a week2x a weekBest value
$250 a month
Twice the sessions for $75 more. The pace most athletes make real progress at.
Choose twice a week3x a week
$360 a month
Every small group session of the week. For the kid who wants it most.
Choose three times a weekEvery membership is a 3-month minimum. Pay monthly, or pay upfront and save: 10% off 3 months, 15% off 6 months. You pick your plan first and see its payment options when you register. Your first session is free.
What a membership is
More than an hour in the gym
Skill work on the court, the mental side of the game, and mentorship between sessions.
01 · Mentorship
A coach for the whole player
Coach Isaiah coaches your kid on and off the court, and the conversations go deeper than basketball. He started on varsity, made all-region, then played in college and professionally. He knows what it takes because he has done it.
02 · Relatability
He has been where your kid is
Isaiah fought through his own stretches of low confidence and mental toughness. He knows the frustration of working hard and not seeing it show up in games, so he meets your athlete right where they are.
03 · Life skills
It carries past basketball
Diligence, discipline, hard work, faith, humility, selflessness, being coachable, and taking criticism without getting defensive. Their life will continue even after their last game.
Played pro in EuropeTraining youth since 2020
Meet Coach Isaiah Easaw
Coaches hard. Cares harder.
Isaiah played NCAA Division II ball, then semi-pro in the TBL, then professionally in Poland. He has trained youth athletes full time since 2020. He holds a high standard with real accountability, and he delivers it with genuine care.
D2NCAA Division II, 2017 to 2019
TBLSemi-pro, The Basketball League, 2020 to 2021
ProPoland II Liga, 2022 to 2023
Character and life skills are part of the program: how to work hard, solve problems and handle adversity. Isaiah is open about his faith, and Pure Basketball is open to every family. Sessions are about developing players.
From the families
What players and parents say
The week
Three evenings. One court.
Small groups Monday, Thursday and Friday at 5 PM. Mornings, the Friday 6 PM slot and Saturdays 11 AM to 5 PM are individual sessions, booked directly with Coach Isaiah. Arizona time.
Mon
10 AM to 3 PMPrivates and homeschoolBooked directly
5:00 to 6:00 PMSmall group6th to 8th grade, 8 max
Wed
10 AM to 3 PMPrivates and homeschoolBooked directly
Evening court time reserved. More groups open here as the roster grows.
Thu
10 AM to 3 PMPrivates and homeschoolBooked directly
5:00 to 6:00 PMSmall group6th to 8th grade, 8 max
Fri
10 AM to 3 PMPrivates and homeschoolBooked directly
5:00 to 6:00 PMSmall group6th to 8th grade, 8 max
6:00 to 7:00 PMPrivate sessionBooked directly
Sat
11 AM to 5 PMIndividual sessionsBooked directly
Bold = bookable online with a free trial.In-season high schoolers train 1-on-1 (Arizona AIA rule).Same-day cancellations are charged.
How it works
Three steps to the court
01
Book a free trial
Pick a Monday, Thursday or Friday 5 PM session on the live calendar. Takes about a minute.
02
Train the full hour
Your kid joins the group for a real session with Coach Isaiah. Full reps, full coaching, nothing watered down.
03
Get the honest read
Isaiah tells you where your kid is and what to work on. If the group fits, you pick a plan and register online.
Straight answers
Questions parents ask
Is this only for Christians?
No. Pure Basketball welcomes every family who has a child looking to grow in their game. Our method of training is grounded in biblical principles and we love to have conversations with those who are open to knowing more about Jesus. Our sessions are about developing players in character and skill.
We are in season. Can we still train?
Yes. Middle schoolers keep training in the 5 to 6 PM small groups during their season. High school athletes train 1-on-1 during their season, which is what Arizona AIA rules allow, and those sessions are booked around practices and games.
How big are the groups?
Eight athletes is the hard maximum and six is the sweet spot. The court is a private indoor full court, so once a session is full the calendar closes it. A free trial takes one of those spots, so please cancel ahead of time if you cannot make it.
What if my kid is not very good yet?
Most kids who come in are missing fundamentals or cannot use their skills under pressure. That is exactly what the program is for. What matters is that your kid is willing to be coached and to work.
What is the cancellation policy?
Same-day cancellations are charged. Cancel before the day of the session and the spot goes back to another athlete at no cost. The policy is in your booking confirmation and in our Terms.
What should we bring?
Basketball shoes, a water bottle and a ball of your kid's size if you have one (size 6 under 7th grade). Arrive five minutes early. The court is private, so the parking details come with your confirmation.
Your first session is free
See it on the court first
Bring your kid to one small group session. Watch how they train, how they take coaching, and how they leave. Then decide. No cost and no pressure.