OUR MISSION
We empower players to reach their full potential by guiding them through a structured, individualized journey of growth. Our approach hones in on each player’s unique strengths and areas for improvement, offering a clear pathway to success. We emphasize mindset, conditioning, basketball IQ, and skill development on both offense and defense. Through innovative and targeted drills, we equip players at all levels with the tools they need to excel on the court and beyond.
Mike Glennon Jr.
Coach Glennon has been a hooper all his life and was taught from an early age by his father. Mike played basketball all four years at Brother Rice High School where he was captain of the team freshman, sophomore, and senior year. Throughout his career, Mike has been able to learn from some of the best coaches and trainers around the world: Ganon Baker (Top Skills Trainer), Jim Tracy (IHSA HoF), Pat Richardson (IHSA HoF), Bobby Frasor (Former UNC Guard), and his father (Elite Skills Trainer).
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Mike started as the Freshman (B) coach at Brother Rice for 2 years, before quckily getting promoted to Varsity Assistant Coach with Conte Stamas for the 22-23 season. Mike helped lead the team to a Regional Championship and an appearance in the Sectional Championship. During the 2023-2024 season, Mike joined forces with Mt. Carmel and helped the team make a State Finals appearance for the first time since 1985.
Mike is the Head Skills Trainer for Mike Glennon Basketball and is also the Program Director for MGELITE.
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Mike Glennon Sr.
As a former D III basketball player in the MIAC conference, Mike Glennon has been active in the game of basketball since his youth in Chicago. Playing collegiately and coaching in the high school ranks in IL led him to begin training and teaching players to hone their individual skills to help their teams.
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As a member of the Ganon Baker Basketball training team, Mike has had access to the best skill development teachers around the globe. Through countless hours of camps, training sessions, and continuous learning about the game he has built a unique system of working with players to bring out their best. An individualized approach that focuses on improving their mindset, conditioning, basketball IQ, offensive and defensive skills, and innovative drills prepares players at all levels of the game.
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As a sought after trainer in Chicago, Mike has impacted players at all levels, including NBA hopefuls and current Cleveland Cavaliers SG Max Strus.
Tom Alvarez
Tom Alvarez has been an invaluable part of the Mike Glennon Basketball family for over three years, dedicating much of his time to the MGELITE program, where his leadership has helped multiple teams achieve 20+ win seasons. Tom’s tactical and strategic approach to the game has significantly boosted our players’ basketball IQ, equipping them with skills that translate to higher performance on the court.
During his college years, Tom covered the Illinois basketball team as a student journalist, gaining a deeper understanding of the game and further honing his expertise. His passion for basketball and dedication to continuous learning make him a knowledgeable and committed coach, focused on helping young athletes develop their skills and realize their potential on the court.
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