World class basketball instruction
Brett Gunning has spent 26 years coaching in the NCAA and NBA, witnessing hundreds of thousands of players' journeys, from All-Americans in College to All-Stars, MVP's, and Hall of Famers in the NBA.
learn the fundamentals at a young age
Our goal is to teach the fundamental aspects of the game, providing each child with a strong foundation from a young age.
life + basketball skills
We aim to simply integrate the game of basketball with character-building, allowing kids to see the similarities between being a successful player and a successful person.
Boys & Girls Ages 8-14
Boys and girls between the ages of 8-14 are welcome.
Discount Off Your 1st Class
Enjoy 25% off when you sign up for your very first class with us! Just enter the promo code WELCOME at checkout to receive your discount. It’s our way of saying thank you for giving us a try — we can’t wait to have you join us!
Our New Location
We’re excited to announce that our classes will now be held at the beautiful indoor, air-conditioned gym at the former Lutheran North High School — now home to Heritage Classical Academy — in the heart of Oak Forest! This spacious, climate-controlled facility provides the perfect environment for kids to escape the heat while staying active and engaged. With a safe, welcoming atmosphere and plenty of space to play, it’s the ideal place for fun, learning, and basketball development. Come see what makes our new location the perfect spot for your child this spring!
Coach Brett Gunning
Brett Gunning has spent 26 years coaching in the NCAA and the NBA. He began his career in 1994 as an assistant coach for Jay Wright at Hofstra University. Over the next seven seasons, he was a part of a staff that turned Hofstra into an American East powerhouse, posting a 72-22 (.766) record from 1998-2001. He was very instrumental in the development of the Pride players, as well as assisted with recruiting, scouting and film analysis.
He then went on to spend seven seasons (2001-08) as a member of the coaching staff at Villanova University, again working under the leadership of Head Coach Jay Wright. During his time with the Wildcats, Gunning played a vital role in recruiting and developing a unit that secured four straight NCAA Tournament berths and made three trips to the Sweet 16. He was named associate coach in 2005 and was recognized following the 2007-08 season as one of the top 25 assistants in the nation by Rivals.com. Gunning’s responsibilities with Villanova included on-court teaching, recruiting and scouting.
Gunning’s NBA career began when he joined the Houston Rockets in 2008 as the team’s director of player development. In that role, he was responsible for improving player performance through on-court, one-on-one skill development and the use of video analysis. He was later named an assistant coach for Rockets prior to the 2011-12 season before leaving to serve in that same role with the Orlando Magic for three seasons from 2012-13 through 2014-15. He then returned to the Rockets as an assistant coach in 2015, and from 2016-2020 he assisted head coach Mike D’Antoni coordinate the Rockets offensive scheme. During the 2017-18 season, the Rockets won a franchise record 65 games, and advanced to the Western Conference Finals. He also served as an assistant coach in the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.
Our Pricing
Classes must be canceled at least 24 hours in advance, or the session will be charged as if it were completed.
Our Curriculum
On the Right Path offers an exclusive copyrighted curriculum called ‘Life & Basketball,’ which focuses each week on one of twelve life skills and one of twelve basketball skills. In addition, our classes will help children improve on three to four other fundamental aspects of the game, providing a holistic education on and off the court.
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