HoopGENEius

Behind HoopGENEius

A journey from athlete to mentor, shaping players of all levels.

Meet Coach Gene

I'm Coach Gene Kenyon, Founder and Head Trainer at HoopGENEius Training.

My basketball journey began at Mount Shasta High School in California, where I played four years of varsity basketball. In my senior year, I was honored to be named All-League, shooting an impressive 60% from the field and 50% from three-point range.

After high school, I pursued opportunities at the College of the Siskiyous and later at Delgado Community College in New Orleans. While a transcript issue kept me from competing at Delgado, my determination never wavered. I dedicated myself to self-training and eventually earned a contract to play in the American Basketball Association (ABA). Though injuries shifted my path, they ultimately revealed my true calling: developing and training athletes.

The Training Journey

I began coaching at Elevate Next in New Orleans, where I learned under the mentorship of renowned NBA skills trainer Ernest "Stretch" Watson. Within two years, I advanced to Head of Basketball Operations, working closely with players at every level of the game. Later, I moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, to join the EAT Academy, where I trained hundreds of athletes across the region.

Each stop refined my philosophy and shaped the foundation for what would become HoopGENEius Training.

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At HoopGENEius, we've had the privilege of training:

NBA & WNBA Players

Worked with athletes competing at the highest stage possible.

100+ Pro Athletes

Helping pros sharpen their skills, stay game-ready, and reach new levels.

College-Bound Athletes

Helped countless student-athletes earned opportunities to play at collegiate level.

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Developing Players at Every Level

From fundamentals to game-ready skills

Our training is designed for players of all ages and skill levels, starting as young as four years old. We focus on:

Footwork

Ball handling

Shooting & finishing

Small-sided, game-like scenarios

More than just drills, our training create an environment where players step outside their comfort zones, grow in confidence, and build a lifelong love for the game.

Our Culture

We believe in training that is intense, detailed, progressive, and fun. With the support of our team of college basketball interns, we bring both high-level expertise and relatable mentorship to every workout.

Basketball isn't just a sport to us—it's a tool for teaching discipline, resilience, and growth both on and off the court.