Welcome to 8th 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.

Hector Rodriguez has been a foundational part of Next Level Prospects Basketball since the early years of the program and continues to play a major leadership role in its growth and success. As Youth Development Director, Coach Rodriguez helps shape the vision for player progression while also serving as a team coach, North Carolina coach, and recruiter for the organization. He has coached high level teams across multiple age groups, bringing consistency, structure, and a strong development mindset to every roster he leads.

Beyond team coaching, Coach Rodriguez is deeply involved in player development and training. He serves as cofounder of the Prospect Factory, the training division of NLPB, where he provides high level skill training and mentorship to athletes throughout the region. As a parent whose own child has grown through the NLPB system, he brings a personal understanding of the program’s mission and impact. Coach Rodriguez remains committed to serving his community and helping young athletes grow both on the court and in life through leadership, discipline, and opportunity.