EMPOWERING PLAYERSTO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
We help players reach their potential through intentional skill development, basketball IQ, mindset, and game application. Our training is designed to build confident, complete players at every level. Through innovative and intentional programming, we equip players at all levels with the tools they need to excel on the court and beyond.
Mike Glennon Jr.
Coach Mike Glennon Jr. has spent his life around the game of basketball, developing a passion for player development, teaching, and skill training from an early age under the guidance of his father. A four-year player at Brother Rice High School, Mike served as a team captain during his freshman, sophomore, and senior seasons while learning from some of the top basketball minds in the game. Throughout his basketball journey, Mike has worked alongside and learned from respected coaches and trainers including Ganon Baker, Jim Tracy, Pat Richardson, and Bobby Frasor. His coaching career began at Brother Rice before being promoted to Varsity Assistant Coach, helping lead the program to a Regional Championship and Sectional Championship appearance. Mike later joined Mount Carmel High School during the 2023–2024 season, helping the program reach the State Finals for the first time since 1985. Today, Mike serves as the Head Boys Basketball Coach at Evergreen Park High School, while also leading player development through Mike Glennon Basketball and serving as Program Director for MGELITE. His approach to training focuses on developing the complete player through skill development, decision making, confidence, basketball IQ, and game application.
Follow Coach Glennon
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Ahmad Jarad
Ahmad Jarad has been part of the Mike Glennon Basketball staff for the past three years, bringing energy, passion, and a strong commitment to player development. Known for his ability to connect with athletes and teach the game with detail and intensity, Ahmad has become an important part of the MGB training environment and MGELITE program.
Ahmad currently serves as the Freshman Head Coach and Varsity Assistant Coach at Evergreen Park High School, where he continues to help develop players both on and off the court. His coaching style emphasizes skill development, confidence, accountability, and understanding how skills translate to real game situations.
With experience working with players across multiple age levels, Ahmad brings a competitive mindset and strong teaching presence to every workout, helping athletes build habits and confidence that carry into games and long-term development.
Tom Alvarez
Tom Alvarez has been a major part of Mike Glennon Basketball and the MGELITE program since day one. A constant student of the game, Tom brings a high-level understanding of basketball strategy, player development, and team concepts that has helped shape the culture and growth of the program. Over the years, Tom has played an important role in helping lead multiple MGELITE teams to 20+ win seasons while consistently emphasizing basketball IQ, decision making, and game understanding. His ability to teach the “why” behind the game has helped players grow both individually and within team systems. During his time in college, Tom covered Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball as a student journalist, giving him unique insight into high-level basketball and further deepening his knowledge of the game. His passion for continuous learning, film study, and player development makes him an invaluable part of the MGBB coaching staff and a trusted mentor for young athletes.
Follow Coach Alvarez
GET IN THE GYM TODAY!
Train with us through private training, group workouts, shooting sessions, open runs, and live game development. Flexible monthly subscriptions and training credits make it easy to build a consistent development plan that fits your schedule. Start training today!
