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Professional Basketball Player Europe September 2014 - 2018
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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. |
“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. |
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 |
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