The Beginning
Overcoming adversity as a young kid,
Founder and CEO Nick Anderson found redemption through basketball. His journey from a troubled youth to a college athlete inspired the creation of The Lab Hoops in 2021.
Our mission is to help underserved youth in the Twin Cities gain vital mentorship and life skills through the discipline of basketball, so they can overcome barriers and achieve lifelong success.
Building Winners
On and Off Court
At The Lab Hoops, we embody integrity, empathy, health, respect, and discipline.
For parents, we provide a supportive environment for your child's growth.
For youth, we offer mentorship to develop skills beyond basketball.
For the community, we promote teamwork and sportsmanship.
Join us in fostering a culture where values shape winners both on and off the court.
OUR TEAM
Coach Nick
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Coach Nick Anderson is the Chief Executive Officer and Head Basketball Coach for The Lab Hoops. He is a highly experienced basketball coach with over 7 years of coaching experience. Raised in the Twin Cities, Coach Nick is a local basketball star, having graduated from Washburn High School in Minneapolis in 2013, where he was a 3-time all-conference and all-tournament high school basketball star. He was a starting varsity player all four years.
Coach Nick is also a member of the Perkins Development Club since 2011. As a young person, Coach Nick won a basketball scholarship and attended Murray State in Oklahoma. With his passion for basketball and extensive coaching experience, Nick provides the best support to the athletes and expounds his expertise to The Lab Hoops coaching team.
Coach Dwight
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Dwight Anderson is an experienced Basketball Trainer who works with athletes of all ages and abilities to develop their skills and confidence. As a highly accomplished athlete, he was an ESPNU-ranked top-10 Minnesota recruit and played college basketball at Gillette Junior College and Georgia College, where he was recognized as a 3-Time Boys Basketball Minneapolis All-Conference star. Dwight holds a Master of Education in Instructional Technology, giving him a strong foundation in teaching and lesson planning.
He has extensive experience as a Physical Education teacher and youth coach, specializing in creating engaging, fun, and effective instruction that helps children build a health and wellness foundation. Dwight is passionate about fostering positive environments and uses his expertise to support the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional learning of young people.
Coach Jay
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Coach Jamaal "Jay" Hayes, widely recognized as Coach Jay, serves as the Assistant Coach at The Lab Hoops, bringing over six years of dedicated basketball coaching experience. His coaching journey commenced in 2015 at Shorewood High School, eventually leading him to significant roles across various institutions, including a volunteer Assistant Coach position at Harding High School, Head Coach for 7th graders at Mounds Park Academy, and coaching roles at RIP City and Roseville’s travel team.
Coach Jay's success with the travel team notably propelled him to his current position coaching at a high school level. Jamaal's profound basketball IQ and emphasis on player development, conditioning, and skill work have not only enhanced the success of the teams he has coached but also underscored his commitment to nurturing the potential of young athletes into successful individuals on and off the court.