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STEVE L. SMITH BASKETBALL DEVELOPMENT

Coach • Trainer • Mentor • Program Consultant • Leadership Developer

Welcome to the official basketball development and consulting experience of Steve L. Smith and Whirlwind Basketball LLC.

With over 40 years of basketball experience and 27 years of coaching and player development, Steve provides high-level training, coaching education, leadership development, facility consulting, program development, and mentorship for athletes, coaches, organizations, schools, and communities.

From youth development to advanced player training, coaching seminars, organizational consulting, branding strategies, and facility development — every experience is built to create structure, discipline, leadership, growth, and long-term impact.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

Training Areas Include:

  • Ball Handling
  • Shooting Mechanics
  • Footwork Development
  • Basketball IQ
  • Defensive Positioning
  • Offensive Reads
  • Athletic Confidence
  • Conditioning
  • Leadership Through Sports
  • Competitive Development
  • Mental Toughness
  • Game Situation Training
  • Skill Progression Systems

Available for:

Youth Athletes · Middle School Players · High School Athletes · College Athletes · Professional Athletes · Teams & Organizations

COACHING CLINICS & SEMINARS

Topics Include:

  • Building Winning Culture
  • Practice Planning & Organization
  • Player Development Systems
  • Team Leadership
  • Offensive & Defensive Concepts
  • Communication & Accountability
  • Building Confidence in Athletes
  • Training Guards, Wings & Post Players
  • Developing Competitive Environments
  • Staff Leadership
  • Program Structure & Sustainability
  • Leadership Through Coaching

PROGRAM CONSULTING & DEVELOPMENT

Facility Setup & Development

Court layout, training stations, workout flow systems, equipment placement, scheduling, athlete traffic, and program expansion planning.

Practice & Training System Development

Structured practices, organized workout plans, player progression, competitive drill structure, accountability and leadership systems.

Program Building & Organization

Staff development, scheduling, parent communication, culture building, athlete development pathways, and long-term sustainable growth.

Marketing & Brand Development

Build your basketball brand, promote athletes, grow social presence, develop sponsorships, and position your organization professionally.

Event, Camp & Tournament Consulting

Tournament setup, camp organization, registration, scheduling, staffing, marketing, sponsor partnerships, and community engagement.

TRAINING & CONSULTING OPTIONS

Individual Training

60 Minutes

Starting at $75 / session

Small Group Training

2–6 Athletes

Starting at $40 / athlete

Team Training Session

90–120 Minutes

Starting at $500

Basketball Camp / Clinic

Half-Day or Full-Day

Starting at $1,500

Coaching Clinic

2–4 Hours

Starting at $2,500

Leadership & Culture Seminar

60–90 Minutes

Starting at $1,500

Virtual Consultation

60 Minutes

Starting at $250

Program Development Session

2 Hours

Starting at $750

Facility & System Consultation

Half-Day

Starting at $2,500

Full Basketball Development Intensive

Full-Day Experience

Starting at $5,000

Multi-Day Program Development Partnership

Custom Pricing

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Depending on the selected experience, sessions may include:

  • Skill Development Instruction
  • Live Demonstrations
  • Film Breakdown
  • Practice Design
  • Team Evaluations
  • Leadership Development
  • Program Consultation
  • Q&A Sessions
  • Competitive Development
  • Basketball IQ Training
  • Organizational Strategy
  • Branding Consultation
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Culture Building Systems
  • Mentorship Opportunities

TRAINING PHILOSOPHY

The mission is bigger than basketball.

Every athlete, coach, and organization is developed with a focus on leadership, discipline, accountability, confidence, structure, and long-term growth — building complete individuals, strong programs, and transformational leadership both on and off the court.

BOOKING INFORMATION

  • A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure all bookings.
  • Travel and lodging may apply outside of Indiana.
  • Pricing may vary based on number of athletes, location, team size, length of training, facility needs, multi-day events, tournament or camp structure, and consulting scope.

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WHIRLWIND BASKETBALL DEVELOPMENT

More than basketball training.

A complete system focused on development, leadership, structure, culture, visibility, discipline, and long-term growth.