Train like a pro. Play with purpose.
Coach Poole Basketball Academy — Basketball Training in Bethesda, MD
Professional-level training, development and teams for boys and girls across the DMV.
Coach Eric Poole
- High Point HS (PG County)
- University of Richmond
- Professional Basketball Overseas
- Player Developer. Mentor. Coach.
The Journey. The Experience. The Difference.
Based in Bethesda, MD
Serving the DMV
Boys & Girls
Ages 6+
Elite Development
Skills. IQ. Strength. Character.
Compete & Succeed
Teams. Tournaments. Exposure.
The Coach Poole Journey
From PG County to Division I to the Pros.
High Point HS
Prince George's County, MD
Built the foundation.
University of Richmond
Division I Basketball
Developed. Competed. Grew.
Professional Basketball
Overseas Experience
Learned the game at a professional level.
Coach Poole Basketball Academy
Bethesda, Maryland
Bringing experience home to develop the next generation.
Our Programs
Coach Poole Skills Clinics
Ages 6+
Individual and small group training to take your game further.
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Boys & Girls Teams
Ages 10+
- Bethesda Buckets
- Bethesda Buckets Select
- Bethesda Buckets Elite
Competitive local, regional, and travel teams.
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Little Buckets
Grades K - 2
Fun, fundamentals and confidence for our youngest players.
View Little Buckets detailsWhy families choose
Coach Poole
- Proven track record of player development
- Professional experience at every level of the game
- Focus on skill, IQ, strength and character
- Training that prepares players for what's next
- A positive, challenging and family-oriented environment
“My goal is simple: Help you become the best version of yourself on and off the court.”
– Coach Poole
Meet Coach PooleThe Journey Starts Here.
Train with experience. Compete with purpose.