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ANTHONY WOODS

HEAD TRAINER / DIRECTOR, BASKETBALL OPERATIONS

Born and raised in Kansas City, Anthony Woods' journey through the sport has been marked by excellence and dedication. From his formative years at Park Hill South High School to his collegiate achievements, Anthony's passion for the game has been unwavering.

He honed his skills on the court during his freshman year at Northeast Community College, before transferring to Northwest Missouri State University, where he truly left his mark. As a standout player for the Bearcats, Anthony earned numerous accolades, including being named to the prestigious MIAA All-Conference team. His leadership and talent were instrumental in securing three MIAA Conference championships and two MIAA Conference tournament championships. However, the pinnacle of his collegiate career came in his senior year when he helped lead the team to the 2017 NCAA DII National Championship, boasting an impressive 35-1 record.

Following his illustrious collegiate career, Anthony returned to his roots in Kansas City with a mission to give back to the sport that had given him so much. He embarked on a coaching and training journey, sharing his knowledge and expertise with aspiring players in the community.

As the head trainer, Anthony brings a wealth of experience, a winning mentality, and a genuine passion for the game to every session. His dedication to player development and his commitment to excellence continue to inspire the next generation of basketball stars in Kansas City and beyond.

Word from Anthony: Basketball has always been a passion of mine and I knew once I was done playing I would want to give back, be a positive role model, and help develop players skills. Here at M14 I am able to do just that.
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MATT MILLER

FOUNDER

Miller grew up in Aurora, IL and played basketball collegiately and professionally before starting the brand. On September 23rd, 2009 Matt started M14Hoops. The company was founded on the principles of hard work, dedication, teamwork and dreaming big! His love and dedication to bringing basketball into children's lives shows in how he runs the company and manages his coaches.

By 2014, M14Hoops was the #1 company for player development in the western suburbs. The company had grown to training over 500 players annually. In 2018, M14Hoops the facility officially opened in Aurora, IL. With the facility officially opening, M14Hoops increased their ability to develop basketball players by starting teams as well as offering speed, agility, and strength training. The facility offers complete player development both on and off the court.

A word from Matt: In those early days, I didn't have a clue about business. I just wanted to help each player I came in contact with get better. It was an obsession. I constantly studied the game of basketball, athletic movements, communication and tried to perfect my craft to the best of my ability.

The M14Hoops Chicagoland location now trains over 3,000 players annually and the impact on the western suburbs of Chicago has continued to grow tremendously. M14Hoops Chicago offers not only training, but teams as well as speed and agility training for complete player development. With over 20 employees in place to manage day to day operations; M14Hoops has a great team in place and looks forward to a bright future of training youth basketball players!