Basketball Training for Van Buren Township Athletes
Looking for basketball training for athletes in Van Buren Township, Michigan? The Factory Training Centers helps youth, middle school and high school players from Van Buren Township and Belleville develop their game through structured, skill-level based basketball training.
Our team of professional trainers brings over four decades of combined college, professional playing and coaching experience. We focus on proper instruction, purposeful reps and consistent development in shooting, ball handling, finishing, footwork and overall basketball IQ.
The Factory has deep roots in the Belleville and Van Buren Township basketball community. Both of Factory founder Coach Rich Sherwood's children played varsity basketball at Belleville High School, part of Van Buren Public Schools. Over the years, many Belleville varsity athletes have trained at The Factory and competed with Factory Basketball. Our connection to the community extends directly to our coaching staff, including Lead Trainer Coach Kate Sherwood and Coach Andrew Leamy, both former Belleville High School basketball players.
Coach Kate Sherwood captained Belleville's varsity basketball team and scored 1,489 career points, holding the school's all-time scoring record across both boys' and girls' basketball from 2018 until it was broken in 2025. She went on to play at Wayne State University and coach at the NCAA Division I level. Coach Andrew Leamy graduated from Belleville High School in 2019 before continuing his basketball career at Henry Ford Community College and the University of Michigan–Dearborn.
For families in Van Buren Township, Belleville and surrounding Wayne County communities, The Factory provides year-round basketball player development at our training facility in Westland. As a convenient reference point, our facility is approximately 24 minutes from Belleville High School, depending on traffic and your starting location.
Whether your athlete is learning the fundamentals, preparing for school or travel basketball, or working toward the college level, our goal is simple: help every athlete achieve their potential while fostering their love of the game.
New athletes can begin with a Player Skills Assessment, where our staff evaluates their current skills and recommends the classes and training options that best fit their level and goals.
🏀 Basketball Skills Classes
Basketball Skills Classes for Every Level
We have 30 minute skill-specific classes as well as our 60 minute general skills classes. Each is offered at multiple skill levels. Learn more about our basketball skills classes and find the right training level for your athlete.
60 Minute Skills
Athletes will start with dribbling and progress through approximately 3 group-appropriate skills.
Shooting Form
Learn proper Shooting Form in Level 1, proper footwork in Level 2, and advanced game-speed shooting in Level 3.
Handles
Learn ball manipulation, crossover and between-the-legs moves in Level 1, game-speed skills in Level 1.5, and combinations, hesitations and more in Level 2.
Finishing School
Learn RH & LH 1-foot and 2-foot layups in Level 1, game-speed finishing off the dribble in Level 1.5, step-throughs, spins and reverses in Level 2, and advanced game-speed finishing in Level 3.
Off-Hand Development
Focuses on improving your weak hand. Everything in this class — dribbling, passing and finishing — will be done with your off-hand.
Rebounding
Learn to follow the flight of the ball, find a body with your hands, and use proper boxouts in Level 1. Advanced Rebounding adds one-hand rebounds, tipping to yourself and more.
Pick 'n Roll
Learn how to use the screen, make the pass, roll, pop, and more.
Pivot Foot
Master your pivot foot. Learn to score without using a dribble.
🎯 Start With a Skills Assessment — Get a $40 Class Credit
Player Development Skills Assessment
You won't reach your GOALS without a PLAN. You can't make a PLAN without an honest EVALUATION.
We are here to help with both. Our Player Development Skills Assessment is a 30-minute appointment with our training staff.
Assessment: A 10-minute series of skills evaluated by a trainer.
Video Capture: For review and future comparison.
Feedback: Our staff reviews the assessment results and videos with the athlete and parent(s).
Plan: Our staff provides the appropriate classes for your development.
Empowerment: You receive an email containing the assessment, recommended classes and tips for maximizing improvement.
$40 Class Credit: Good for a FREE 60-Minute Skills Class
$95 Value for only $20
👤 Private Lessons
One-On-One Basketball Training
Sometimes it's best to have a private one-on-one lesson with a trainer, where you can work on your specific area(s) of need.
Private lessons are great for beginners who need more individual attention as well as advanced players looking to gain an edge on the competition.
👥 Membership Options
Train More. Improve Faster.
The more you are in the gym, the better you will get. We offer several membership options to make it more affordable to be in the gym as much as possible. Compare all of our basketball training membership options to find the plan that works best for your athlete.
🎓 Classroom Series
Learn The Game Beyond The Court
Some of the most important parts of the game are best learned in a classroom environment. That is why we launched our Classroom Series. We have classes for every level of player. Explore The Classroom Series to see all available classroom-based basketball education programs.
⭐ Meet Our Trainers
Meet Our Training Staff
We have the best training staff in Metro Detroit. Our coaches have over four decades of college and professional playing, and college coaching experience. Learn more about our experienced basketball trainers or click on their names below to view their individual bios.
🏀 Shoot on The Gun
Using The Gun
Once your shooting mechanics are sound, The Gun is a great tool for getting up high volume shots to become an Elite Shooter.
🏕 Basketball Camps
Basketball Camps Throughout The Year
Throughout the year we have several basketball camps. These include Black Friday, Christmas Break, New Years and our Elite Skills Camps.
🏆 History of Success
A Proven History of Player Development
We have a proven track record of success, sending over 50 of our athletes on to play at all levels of college basketball; Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, NAIA and JUCO. Two of our former athletes became Division 1 coaches. One a Tennessee Tech (Making it to the NCAA Tournament) and the other Central MI. We know what it takes to reach your basketball dreams. Click the button below to see our success stories.
🏀 Youth Leagues
Youth Basketball Leagues
Our youth leagues are designed to TEACH the game of basketball, not just to play it. For grades 1-4, we have a weekend 5 on 5 instructional league. For 5th grade and above, we have our weekend 3 on 3 leagues. Click the button below for full details.
3️⃣ 3 on 3 Leagues
3 on 3 Basketball
3 on 3 leagues at The Factory are an exciting, high energy experience for all ages. For young athletes, its a great opportunity to get a lot more basketball "touches" than in a standard 5 on 5 game, to build skills and experience. For adults, its a fun lower impact way to enjoy the game, featuring upper and lower divisions to match your level of play. Click the button below for full details.
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Deep Roots in the Belleville and Van Buren Township Basketball Community
The Factory has a strong relationship with the Belleville and Van Buren Township basketball community. Both of Factory founder Coach Rich Sherwood's children played varsity basketball at Belleville High School, part of Van Buren Public Schools. Over the years, many Belleville varsity athletes have trained at The Factory and competed with Factory Basketball.
The Factory's Connection to Belleville and Van Buren Township Basketball
The Factory's relationship with the Belleville and Van Buren Township basketball community extends beyond the athletes who train in our gym. Both children of Factory founder Coach Rich Sherwood played varsity basketball at Belleville High School, part of Van Buren Public Schools.
Many Belleville varsity basketball athletes have trained at The Factory and competed with Factory Basketball over the years. Our training programs provide athletes from Belleville, Van Buren Township and surrounding communities with opportunities to develop their individual skills alongside school and travel basketball.
Our connection to the community is reflected in our coaching staff. Lead Trainer Coach Kate Sherwood was the captain of Belleville High School's varsity basketball team. She scored 1,489 career points and held the school's all-time scoring record across both boys' and girls' basketball from 2018 until it was broken in 2025.
After graduating from Belleville, Kate continued her basketball career at Wayne State University and went on to coach at the NCAA Division I level. She now brings that playing and coaching experience to her role as Lead Trainer at The Factory.
Coach Andrew Leamy also played high school basketball at Belleville, graduating in 2019. He continued his playing career at Henry Ford Community College and then the University of Michigan–Dearborn before joining The Factory's training staff.
Today, our trainers help athletes from Van Buren Township, Belleville and surrounding Wayne County communities develop through proper instruction, purposeful repetitions and consistent development. Training focuses on shooting, ball handling, finishing, footwork and basketball IQ.
From Van Buren Public Schools to The Factory's Training Staff
Two members of The Factory's professional training staff played basketball at Belleville High School, part of Van Buren Public Schools. Their experience as local high school athletes, followed by college basketball careers, gives our organization a personal connection to the Belleville and Van Buren Township community.
Coach Kate Sherwood, The Factory's Lead Trainer, was a Belleville varsity captain and scored 1,489 career points. She held the school's all-time scoring record across boys' and girls' basketball from 2018 until 2025. Kate went on to play at Wayne State University and later coached at the NCAA Division I level.
Coach Andrew Leamy played basketball at Belleville High School before graduating in 2019. He continued his playing career at Henry Ford Community College and the University of Michigan–Dearborn.
Kate and Andrew help athletes develop within The Factory's structured training system, emphasizing instruction, repetition and progression. Players learn how to perform skills correctly, why those skills matter and when to apply them during competition.
Basketball Training Near Van Buren Township, Michigan
The Factory Training Centers is located in Westland, Michigan and provides year-round basketball training for athletes from Van Buren Township, Belleville and communities throughout the I-94 corridor. As a nearby reference point, our training center is approximately 24 minutes from Belleville High School, depending on traffic. Actual drive times vary by starting location within Van Buren Township.
Don't Know Which Classes to Take?
Start with a Player Skills Assessment. Our staff will evaluate your athlete's current basketball skills and recommend the classes and training options that best fit their level and development goals.
Book a Player Skills AssessmentVan Buren Township Basketball Training Frequently Asked Questions
Where can Van Buren Township athletes go for basketball training?
The Factory Training Centers in Westland provides basketball training for youth, middle school and high school athletes from Van Buren Township, Belleville and surrounding Wayne County communities. Athletes can participate in specialized Basketball Skills Classes, Private Basketball Lessons and year-round player-development programs.
What is The Factory's connection to Van Buren Public Schools?
Both children of Factory founder Coach Rich Sherwood played varsity basketball at Belleville High School, part of Van Buren Public Schools. Many Belleville varsity athletes have also trained at The Factory and competed with Factory Basketball over the years. Lead Trainer Kate Sherwood and Coach Andrew Leamy are both former Belleville High School basketball players.
Did Coach Kate Sherwood play basketball at Belleville High School?
Yes. Coach Kate Sherwood captained Belleville's varsity basketball team and scored 1,489 career points. She held the school's all-time scoring record across boys' and girls' basketball from 2018 until it was broken in 2025. Kate went on to play at Wayne State University and coach at the NCAA Division I level before becoming The Factory's Lead Trainer.
Did Coach Andrew Leamy play basketball at Belleville High School?
Yes. Coach Andrew Leamy played basketball at Belleville High School and graduated in 2019. He continued his playing career at Henry Ford Community College and the University of Michigan–Dearborn before joining The Factory's training staff.
How far is The Factory from Van Buren Township?
Drive times vary depending on where you live in Van Buren Township. As a reference point, The Factory is approximately 24 minutes from Belleville High School, depending on traffic. Our map above also shows approximate drive times from Romulus High School (15 minutes), Ypsilanti Community High School (30 minutes) and Ann Arbor Huron High School (40 minutes).
Do you offer basketball training for both boys and girls from Van Buren Township?
Yes. The Factory trains both boys and girls from youth through high school. Training is organized by skill level so athletes can work in an environment appropriate for their current ability and development needs.
How do I know which basketball class is right for my athlete?
New athletes can begin with a Player Skills Assessment. Our staff evaluates their current basketball skills and recommends the classes and training options that best match their level and goals.