EYG TRAINERS
EYG trainers are dedicated and passionate about helping athletes become their best through a purposeful training process.
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More About Carissa
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Professional Basketball Player Europe September 2014 - 2018
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- A two-time All-Southland Conference selection
- As a senior, Big Easy led the team in blocks, steals, rebounds and assists. During his two seasons, the Lions won consecutive conference titles and made their first-ever NCAA tournament appearance in 2005.
- Big Easy was named to the Southland Conference All-Decade Team for the 2000s and was
- Inducted into the 2013 class of the Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics Hall of Fame.
Corey Laster's five year at Colorado Christian as Head Women’s Basketball Coach Helped develop 4 All conference and honorable mention all-conference players.
Laster has been a collegiate coach for the last 22 years, dating back to 2000 where he started his career at his alma mater, Taylor University (IN). Laster ran a successful program at Taylor from 2000-03 (51-31). After Taylor, Corey moved up to the NCAA DII level where he became an assistant coach for Saint Michaels (VT) from 2003-05. Laster was then able to take over his own program in the NCAA DIII level at Defiance (OH) from 2005-07.
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- played at College of the Desert and Westcliff university
- Have had amazing trainers and coaches throughout my life - Almost always led in shooting % and assists to turnover ratio, high basketball IQ - Want to focus on Shooting, good use of the dribble, explosive first step, finishing at the rim well. And of course teaching high IQ basketball |
For well over a decade I have been training myself and being trained by trusted coaches and mentors. Although I am still playing at the professional level, it is time for me to start giving back and passing what I know down to the younger generations. It gives me so much joy to work with dedicated athletes and see them get better at the game of basketball and more importantly in life. I'd love to work with players on detailed shot mechanics as well as skill development, and hopefully teach them valuable life lessons they can take with them off the court.
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We Have Had the Privilege of Working With Athletes Competing in the
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Do you love the game of basketball? Are you serious about enhancing your skills? EYG Basketball is a player development and skills training organization committed to enhancing skills to elevate players overall game.
We work with dedicated and passionate college, high school, and middle school basketball players in our small group workouts, drop-in workouts, or camps/clinics.
Elevate Your Game was created with its players in mind. EYG Basketball was created by Jordan Long and Galen Harkness to elevate the skills of every athlete who comes to our workouts. We believe that every player who comes to any of our workouts, camps, and clinics is of great importance. We value everyone equally and believe that our personal interaction with them can have a positive impact, not only on them as a player but as an individual.
We feel strongly that skill development is the number one way that players can elevate their game. Here at EYG players will come to the gym and develop a purpose when they practice the game of basketball. Not only will they walk away better players but they will have the tools that will take their game to the next level.
We work with dedicated and passionate college, high school, and middle school basketball players in our small group workouts, drop-in workouts, or camps/clinics.
Elevate Your Game was created with its players in mind. EYG Basketball was created by Jordan Long and Galen Harkness to elevate the skills of every athlete who comes to our workouts. We believe that every player who comes to any of our workouts, camps, and clinics is of great importance. We value everyone equally and believe that our personal interaction with them can have a positive impact, not only on them as a player but as an individual.
We feel strongly that skill development is the number one way that players can elevate their game. Here at EYG players will come to the gym and develop a purpose when they practice the game of basketball. Not only will they walk away better players but they will have the tools that will take their game to the next level.
Meet Galen Harkness
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Hi, I'm Galen Harkness. I am the Owner and Basketball Player Development Coach for EYG Basketball. I am deeply committed to helping basketball players gain new skills and play with confidence. As the director of the Elevation Basketball Academy, we teach, train, and inspire youth players to gain their confidence through hardwork and the love of the game as well as we train high school and college players year round through small group workouts and drop-in workouts to insure their playmaking abilities are ready for their specific competitive situations. The fall training, Elite 8 Player Development Program, is an 8 week season prep skills program focused on getting high school players equipped and ready for the season.
Our Training
For years, I have been passionate about basketball player development and helping players maximize their impact on their teams. I finally decided to follow my passion and deliberately focus on it. My mission is to help dedicated basketball players elevate their skills and playmaking sense so they can become an impact player on their team.
Now, I provide a variety of training opportunities for college, high school, middle school, and youth basketball players. Several times a year EYG directs the Elevation Basketball Academy along with the annual Elite 8 Player Development Program, and Small Group Workouts with Jordan Long I also offer private or semi-private workouts for players too. During these sessions we really customize the workouts to maximize your personal training needs. My goal is to elevate the skills and confidence of basketball players that positively impacts their basketball experience as well as allows them to perform at their best. If you consider yourself a dedicated basketball player - someone who wants more out of themselves - then our training is for you. |
My Biography
I am a former college assistant coach as well as a former head high school coach who has experienced success at each level. During each coaching opportunity I worked with competitive and dedicated basketball players who committed themselves to the process of getting better, and through that process have go on to positively impact their basketball programs. I have been coaching, teaching, and training athletes since my undergraduate years in college.
“Galen has as incredible passion for the game. He has a unique ability to not only break down the fundamentals of the game, but also an ability to teach them to players of all levels. He is very skilled as a teacher and a coach”
-Sue Serafini, Advanced Scout, New York Liberty (WNBA) |
I really started to love the game of basketball when I was in junior high school which led me to play college basketball at Bethany College. Even during my playing days, I always knew coaching was what I wanted to do because it could have such a positive impact on young peoples lives. In addition to playing in college I have the experience of working at Kansas State University where the program produced 5 professional players as well as won a Big 12 title. From their I spent time as NCAA Divison II assistant coach at UMSL before becoming the head boys basketball coach at Thornton High School.
I was a good head and assistant coach, but I really had a passion for developing players. As a result, I left the sideline in 2012 to pursue helping players developing into their best. Now I direct camps, clinics, and a variety of training opportunities for dedicated players. Since becoming a player development coach and starting EYG Basketball I have been able to work with some of the most impactful people or companies in player development such as The Point Guard College (PGC Basketball), Mike Lee, and Ganon Baker. Also during my coaching days I had the privilege of working basketball camps from Oklahoma State, Iowa State, Purdue, and Colorado. |
Meet Jordan Long
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Jordan Long
Professional Bio
Jordan began his love for the game of basketball at a very young age. After nearly 26 years of playing the game he has learned that it takes hard work, dedication, and a great passion to become great. After playing basketball at a very high level, Jordan is highly motivated to help players reach their personal goals on and off the court. He has a passion for serving others and helping them be the best person they can be. Jordan believes that basketball is just a platform to use the gifts and talents he has been given to help others.
Jordan is a student of the game and after playing for a variety of coaches at many different levels Jordan has learned a multitude of skills and is passionate about passing along his knowledge of the game. He has a great ability to breakdown these different skills and make them practical and enjoyable to all the players he is able to work with. He believes that the fundamentals of the game are the foundation at which each player needs to take their game to the next level. After developing the correct fundamentals a player can then begin to master the skills at which it takes to become great. He also believes that everything that is done is done with a purpose. After his time spent playing Jordan realized one of the things lacking in basketball today, is practicing with a purpose. One of Jordan's goals is that after working with EYG, players will develop a purpose every time they step into a gym. His goal is to become the best player development coach he can so that you can become your best.
Jordan began his love for the game of basketball at a very young age. After nearly 26 years of playing the game he has learned that it takes hard work, dedication, and a great passion to become great. After playing basketball at a very high level, Jordan is highly motivated to help players reach their personal goals on and off the court. He has a passion for serving others and helping them be the best person they can be. Jordan believes that basketball is just a platform to use the gifts and talents he has been given to help others.
Jordan is a student of the game and after playing for a variety of coaches at many different levels Jordan has learned a multitude of skills and is passionate about passing along his knowledge of the game. He has a great ability to breakdown these different skills and make them practical and enjoyable to all the players he is able to work with. He believes that the fundamentals of the game are the foundation at which each player needs to take their game to the next level. After developing the correct fundamentals a player can then begin to master the skills at which it takes to become great. He also believes that everything that is done is done with a purpose. After his time spent playing Jordan realized one of the things lacking in basketball today, is practicing with a purpose. One of Jordan's goals is that after working with EYG, players will develop a purpose every time they step into a gym. His goal is to become the best player development coach he can so that you can become your best.
"Jordan is extremely gifted at teaching and training players to prepare for playing at the next level. His high level of playing experience, passion for serving others, and basketball knowledge will definitely make you better."
Training experienceShortly after Jordan's playing experience he began giving back to his community at large by offering individual training sessions
and small camps. Jordan started "Longballskills" and for four years trained kids of all ages to help them reach their personal goals. Jordan has since partnered up with Galen and they have created EYG basketball. Their mission is to elevate your game with unique, personal, and passionate instruction designed to raise your skill set and reach your goals on and off the court. " |
Playing ExperienceFaith Christian High School
3 Year Varsity Starter 2 yearAll-state player State Champion Colorado Chaos 2003-2005 University of Nebraska Kearney D2 National Tournament 05-06 Colorado Christian Team Captain 2006-2009 RMAC Champs D2 National Tournament RMAC All Conference Player Professional Experience |
Camp CoachNebraska Kearney
Colorado Christian Carmelo Anthony Camps Gold Crown Camps Faith Christian Elevation Basketball Academy Longball camps |
