We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." —Aristotle
The Factory in Westland has some of the top Basketball and Baseball Trainers and Coaches in the state of Michigan, who have trained players of all ages and levels, helping them become the best player they can be. The players we have trained play at all levels of college basketball and baseball, as well as professional basketball and baseball. Get to know these amazing coaches by viewing their bio's below.
Rich Sherwood
Owner - The Factory
Director - Factory Basketball
Bio:
Coach Rich has been coaching travel and high school baseball and basketball for 15 years. He has sent dozens of players on to play at all levels of college basketball & baseball, and has had two players play professional baseball, with more on the way. For baseball, Coach Sherwood teaches hitting and fielding at The Factory in the form of Private Lessons, Small Group Hitting and Small Group Fielding. For Basketball, Coach Rich teaches several classes at The Factory including Ball Handling, Shooting Form, 75 Min Skills & Shooting, Attack! and Pivot Foot Classes. Coach Rich also teaches a two classroom classes at The Factory; The Mental Game (covering the mental side of sports and how to improve performance), and The Next Level (covering the entire recruiting process, how to prepare for the competing at the next level, and what to expect when you get there). These classes are priceless for young athletes who want to compete on the biggest stage.
30 Min. Private Lessons: $40
60 Min. Private Lessons: $80
Classes: $25 - $30
Kyle Gupton
Skills Instructor
Bio:
Coach Kyle is one of the best basketball shooters you will ever meet. His personal motto is "Everything's a layup!" After completing his college playing career, he has gone on to play professionally for nearly a decade in Europe and Australia. He does his own workouts and trains athletes of all ages at The Factory. Kyle does Private Lessons, and helps out with Shooting Form, Ball Handling and our 75 Min. Skills & Shooting Classes.
30 Min. Private Lesson: $40
60 Min. Private Lesson: $80
Jalen Sykes
Skills Instructor
Bio:
Coach Jalen Sykes played at Macomb Community College where they won the NJCAA championship
in 2017 and St.Clair college where he averaged 22ppg. Jalen also played professionally for the
Windsor Express (NBL) and the Lansing Pharaohs (TBL). Jalen fits perfectly at the Factory because he believes consistent execution of the fundamentals are the key to success as a basketball player. Coach Sykes works with athletes of all ages and levels giving Private Lessons, teaching Off-Hand Development, and helping out with Shooting Form, Ball Handling and our 75 Min. Skills & Shooting Classes.
30 Min. Private Lesson: $40
60 Min. Private Lesson: $80
Classes: $25 - $30
Henry Knapp
Skills Instructor
Bio:
Coach Henry Knapp played at Concordia University. Henry coaches our 2024 and 2026 Boys teams. Coach Knapp works with athletes of all ages and levels giving Private Lessons, teaching 3 Level Scoring, and helping out with our 75 Min. Skills & Shooting Classes.
30 Min. Private Lesson: $40
60 Min. Private Lesson: $80
Classes: $25 - $30
Shae Smith
Skills Instructor
Bio:
Coach Shae Oleta Smith is the first female student assistant for the Madonna Men's Basketball Team, was the Detroit Pistons Jr. NBA Coach of the Year, is founder of Oleta One Basketball, and is an advocate for the Nike X Pistons Game Growers. Coach Shae does Private Lessons, Small Group Workouts and helps out with our 75 Min. Skills & Shooting Classes.
30 Min. Private Lesson: $40
60 Min. Private Lesson: $80
Jordan Sweeney
Skills Instructor
Bio:
Coach Sweeney is a highly respected and experienced college coach. He was the long time Womens Basketball head Coach at U of M Dearborn before taking the Head Coaching position at Union College in Kentucky. Coach Sweeney will now be training athletes at the Factory. Book 30 Min Private Lessons , 60 Min Private Lessons, 30 Minute Film Review, or attend one of our Skills & Shooting Classes at The Factory.
30 Min. Private Lesson: $40
60 Min. Private Lesson: $80
30 Min. Film Session: $60
Classes: $25-$30
Antonio Capaldi
Skills Instructor
Head Coach Factory 24 Orange
Bio:
Coach Tone is at the top of the list of the next generation of coaches and skills trainers. He played college basketball at Madonna University, was an assistant when they won their National Championship, and is currently the assistant coach for the Women's Basketball Team at Alma College. He is also the head coach of the Factory Basketball 24 Orange team. Coach Tone provides 30 Min Private Lessons , 60 Min Private Lessons, Next Level Shooting, Off-Hand Development, Decision Based Training, Small Group Workouts, Zero Step (Film Review), and Teaches Skills & Shooting, HEZI... and Advanced Scoring Moves Classes at The Factory.
30 Min. Private Lesson: $40
60 Min. Private Lesson: $80
30 Min. Film Session: $60
Classes: $25-$30
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