PRIVATE MOBILE BASKETBALL COACHING IN SARASOTA, FL
A FORMER STANDOUT AT SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (TOP 25, REGIONAL CHAMPIONS) AND CARDINAL STRITCH UNIVERSITY. AN ELITE 40% 3-POINT SHOOTER, AND A 3-YEAR INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL PLAYER WITH EXPERIENCE IN SWITZERLAND AND PORTUGAL. NO SOFT DRILLS. JUST RAW, KINETIC, GAME-SPEED TRANSLATION.
Game-speed footwork optimization drill
Shooting form mechanics correction setup
1-on-1 contextual decision making
In-game high intensity separation training
In-game IQ breakdown and mechanical alignment
Elite private court player modification session
BUILT ON REAL GAME PACE
"TRUE DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES MECHANICAL PRECISION. WE ELIMINATE RANDOM DRILLS TO FOCUS STRICTLY ON FOOTWORK OPTIMIZATION, BIOMECHANICAL SHOOTING CORRECTION, AND IN-GAME DECISION-MAKING. EVERY SINGLE REP MUST TRANSLATE TO LIVE PLAY."
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Austen Lee is a professional basketball skills trainer and the founder of Austen Lee Basketball, based in Sarasota, Florida. With experience as a collegiate and professional player, Austen has built his training program around one goal: helping players develop the skills, confidence, and understanding of the game needed to perform at a higher level.
Austen's playing career began at Sauk Valley Community College (2015–2016), where he competed at the junior college level on a team that was ranked among the Top 25 nationally and went on to win its NJCAA Region Championship. He continued his collegiate career at Cardinal Stritch University (2017–2019) before taking his career overseas.
After college, Austen played professionally in Switzerland from 2019–2022 and in Portugal during the 2022–2023 season. Competing internationally gave him firsthand experience with the demands of professional basketball and a deeper understanding of the level of preparation required to continue advancing as a player.
Today, Austen trains athletes ranging from elementary and middle school players to high school, collegiate, and professional athletes. He has worked with players competing at the NCAA Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA, and professional levels, including athletes who have gone on to play professionally overseas.
Austen Lee Basketball is built around more than simply completing drills. Training focuses on ball handling, shooting, finishing, footwork, movement, decision-making, and game application. Austen emphasizes teaching players how to play the game, not just how to perform a workout.
His philosophy is simple: development requires consistency, accountability, and intentional work. Every player has different strengths, weaknesses, goals, and a different path to the next level. Austen's job is to identify what each player needs and create purposeful training that translates to real game situations.
Whether a player is trying to make their first team, become a varsity contributor, earn a college opportunity, or prepare for professional basketball, Austen Lee Basketball is committed to helping athletes maximize their potential and develop the habits required to play at the next level.
ATHLETES TRAINED
From highly ranked high school recruits to active collegiate standouts, my system translates directly to in-game production.
“Austen is my guy and during the crucial years of development he was there for me day in and day out. From finishing through contact to shooting off movement to ball handling, he increased my ability on the court. He's one of the best in the business.”
✓ Verified Basketball Alum
“There's never useless or random drills. Every session is high intensity, mirroring a game-like situation with countless live reps and shots that translate. Austen knows how to push you and make sure every single rep counts.”
✓ Verified Basketball Alum
“Workouts are always tailored to exactly what I need — whether it's shot mechanics, tightening my handle, or mindset. I've gained immense confidence, efficiency, and game-speed execution from working with him.”
✓ Verified Basketball Alum
“The detail Austen brings to every session is unmatched. He breaks down film, corrects mechanics in real time, and builds confidence through repetition. My scoring efficiency jumped two levels working with him.”
✓ Verified Basketball Alum
“Austen transformed my shot. We rebuilt my mechanics from the ground up — balance, release, follow-through. Now I shoot with confidence from anywhere on the floor. The results speak for themselves.”
✓ Verified Basketball Alum
“Every workout has a purpose. Austen doesn't waste time — he identifies weaknesses and attacks them systematically. My handle, footwork, and decision-making are light years ahead of where they were.”
✓ Verified Basketball Alum
ELITE TRAINING SERVICES
Every drill translates directly to real game pacing. We target critical mechanical flaws and turn them into strengths.
Fully customized curriculum focusing on your specific development vulnerabilities. Maximizes contact, correction speed, and tailored repetition pacing.
Designed for 2-3 players. Simulates competitive constraints, allowing us to work on contextual decision-making and live actions.
High-energy sessions for 4+ athletes. Focuses heavily on situational live reads, full speed execution, structural game mechanics, and defensive positioning.
ⓘ WHERE WE TRAIN (MOBILE CONVENIENCE)
Austen Lee Basketball is a dedicated Service Area Business (SAB). We do not operate out of a centralized commercial storefront. Instead, Coach Austen travels directly to your home driveways, public neighborhood parks, community centers, and local sports centers throughout Sarasota, Bradenton, and Lakewood Ranch (including frequent training out of outdoor spots like Arlington Park).
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Book an assessment session in under a minute. Sessions run throughout Sarasota, Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch — you pick the court, Coach Austen brings the work.
Book A Session
- 1Pick your program — private, small private, or small group.
- 2Pick a time that actually works from the live calendar.
- 3Confirm. Coach Austen comes to your court, driveway or park.