Midwest Basketball Training

Midwest Basketball Training A premier training facility dedicated to the skill development and enhancement of basketball abilities. We build better shooters!

State-of-the-art facilities & experienced coaches locking in on the details & tactical understanding...while keeping it fun!

06/10/2026

Why Wednesday: Coach RJ

Why is changing speeds and pace important?
The saying goes, “If you’re going fast all the time, you’re slow”. This is because even though you may be moving fast, you are easy to predict for the defense.

A great way to do this is mixing up the speeds of your pivots in the paint. Pivoting too quickly can be predictable, instead change your speed to create an unpredictable pattern to your game.

Let’s get better this week, MBT fam!
1% better everyday📈

301 is now available at our Maple Grove facility! 🏀Designed for athletes in grades 4–6, our 301 program focuses on found...
06/09/2026

301 is now available at our Maple Grove facility! 🏀

Designed for athletes in grades 4–6, our 301 program focuses on foundational footwork, ball handling, confidence, and game fundamentals that translate to the court.

📍 6882 Nottingham Pkwy, Maple Grove, MN

Register through the link in our bio, or book a development consultation phone call through our website if you have any questions!

06/08/2026

Monday Message: Coach Pat 🗣️

A great lesson not only for basketball, but for life: find ways to make the people around you better.

On the court, that might mean communicating on defense, encouraging a teammate after a mistake, or bringing the energy. Off the court, it can be as simple as helping someone who is struggling or setting a positive example through your actions.

Making others better does not take away from your own success. It strengthens the team and increases the value you bring to every group you are part of.

This week, challenge yourself to make someone around you better, whether that's a teammate, classmate, friend, or someone you've never met.

Better people create better environments. 1% better every day📈

06/01/2026

JUNE CHALLENGE OF THE MONTH

Sound ON 🔊 for instructions!

The leaderboards are fresh, win the month 📈

Congrats to our May members of the month!Keep stacking days, 1% better every day 📈
05/29/2026

Congrats to our May members of the month!

Keep stacking days, 1% better every day 📈

05/28/2026

Think the Game Thursday: Coach Evan 🔥

Basketball is just as mental as it is physical.

Today, Coach Evan broke down the footwork behind a drop stance and how players can use it to escape pressure, create space, and sell the defense.

Small details like foot placement, dribble timing, and changing speeds can make a huge difference. If your stance is too closed, the defender can stay in position and limit your options. If your timing is off, your move becomes predictable and the defense can react before you create an advantage.

That is why we teach the game beyond just the move itself. Players need to understand what they are doing, why they are doing it, and how it applies when a defender is actually in front of them.

At MBT, we want to focus on finding the little details that can hold players back and helping them master them so they feel natural in a game.

05/27/2026

Why Wednesday: Rogers Edition 🏀

Why is relocation and spacing after a drive so important?

When a player drives, the defense is forced to help and recover. That creates closeouts and opportunities for teammates to attack after the kick out.

But if the original driver stands still after passing, the defense can help on the next drive while still staying attached. That makes the offense easier to guard.

At higher levels, players have to learn how to relocate and space away from the ball once the second drive happens. It gives their teammate room to attack, while also creating another scoring opportunity if the ball gets kicked back out.

At MBT, we train players to understand the read first; when to kick it, when to move, and how to make themselves available again through pushing, pulling, or cutting off the ball.

Smart movement = better spacing → Better spacing = smarter shots.

1% better every day 📈

MBT Summer Challenge 🔥June - 15 min at home every single day July - 500 minutes of ball handling August - 10,000 makes i...
05/27/2026

MBT Summer Challenge 🔥

June - 15 min at home every single day
July - 500 minutes of ball handling
August - 10,000 makes in the month of August

Get outside your comfort zone this summer and WORK!

Sign up for 🆓 registration ends June 1st! Link in bio.

05/25/2026

Monday Message: Coach Ian 🗣️

Bravery > Perfection

Coach Ian has played basketball at the college and professional levels, and one lesson that has stuck with him is the importance of focusing on the process rather than chasing perfection.

Basketball is full of imperfections. The players who keep growing are the ones who don't let failure control their mindset. It takes bravery to keep shooting, keep competing, and keep trusting your work when things don't go your way.

Keep showing up, 1% better every day📈

05/25/2026

WE HAVE OUR WINNER!

Congrats to Eleanor for winning 2 tickets to Lynx vs. Dream!
Check DM's for more info.

Big thanks to all who participated, and be on the lookout for future giveaways!
More coming soon!

1% better every day 📈
GO LYNX🔥

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