By Any Means Basketball is a training and media organization founded by Coleman Ayers, aiming to bring top tier, innovative training to every hooper in the global basketball community.
Using every means from in-person development and mentoring, to online content, programs, and consultation, we believe that every hooper in the world can elevate their game with our unique perspectives, training styles, and passion to change the world through hoops.
"I became a trainer after playing university basketball with a mission to find the most optimal way to train. Growing up in Oakville, no one expected a scrawny kid like myself to make it to the next level, and I want to give the next generation a blueprint on how to do just what I did. Having done camps in over 12 countries, I realized the player development system here in the GTA is lacking behind some European systems, and that has to change. There are new training methods backed by recent scientific studies, and my goal is to bring it to the GTA."
Jamie brings over 9 years of coaching experience spanning from middle school to the collegiate level, demonstrating a deep understanding of player development and performance enhancement. As the former Lead Assistant Coach at Centennial College, Jamie honed leadership skills and a strategic approach to coaching. With a background as a professional player in Germany and Red Bull Reign 3x3 World Champion, Jamie embodies excellence on the court. Holding a Masters in Fitness Science, Jamie combines theoretical knowledge with practical expertise to optimize athlete performance. Jamie's collegiate playing experience at both NCAA Division 1 and Division 2 levels, including at Kent State University and The College of Saint Rose, further enriches Jamie's ability to mentor and guide athletes towards success.
We realize how global of a game basketball is, and the potential it has to change lives all around the world. We're on a journey to not only assist with this internationally, but to showcase basketball cultures around the map, even the ones you'd never think about!
Here's how we've been working to grow the game:
International camps and coaches' Education clinics (27 cities and counting!)
Showcasing hoopers and basketball cultures around the world through our @GrowTheGame Instagram account.
Our partnership with the Athlete Empowerment Initiative, a nonprofit aimed at building underserved basketball communities outside of the US.
In our trainings we spend time developing players' IQ of the game, not just the flashy moves you see on T.V.
Our process is backed by the latest scientific evidence, and all of our trainers are educated accordingly.
We recognize that every player comes from a different background, and embrace diversity to learn about other cultures.
You won't see players dribbling around cones in our trainings (they can do that at home). Instead, we focus on putting players in situations they'll see in a game, to make them creative problem solvers.