Welcome to 3rd grade NLPB Jr P32

The NLPB Junior P32 program is the starting point of a long term development pathway. Players begin by learning fundamentals, building confidence, and developing strong habits in a structured and competitive environment. This level introduces young athletes to high level coaching, organized competition, and the expectations of being part of a serious basketball program.

As players grow, they progress through NLPB teams and competitive levels, moving into older age groups and advanced circuits within the program. This pathway creates continuity, consistency, and long term development, allowing athletes to grow within one system as they move from youth basketball into elite competition over time.

Chad has spent his entire life around the game of basketball. His journey began in third grade when he earned a spot on a travel basketball team, and from that moment forward, the court became a second home. He played competitively through high school, where he developed not only his skill set but also a deep respect for the fundamentals of the game.

One of the greatest influences in Chad’s basketball journey was a coach who relentlessly emphasized the basics footwork, ball handling, defensive positioning, and basketball IQ. That foundation shaped the way Chad sees the game today. His coaching philosophy centers on those same core principles, believing that strong fundamentals build confident, disciplined, and complete players.

When his sons began playing, Chad naturally transitioned into coaching through the Asheville Buncombe Youth Basketball league. What started as an opportunity to support his boys quickly turned into a true passion for mentoring young athletes. He is committed to developing players the right way by teaching the game with structure, intensity, and purpose.

Chad looks forward to continuing his coaching journey with Next Level Prospects Basketball, helping the next generation grow not just as players, but as competitors and teammates.