Basketball Training Built to Show Up in Games
Learning a skill is not the same as owning it. That's the Transfer Gap.
We don't just teach players new skills. We help them understand how to perform them, when to use them, and how to trust them against real defenders.
THE TRANSFER GAP
Why Basketball Skills Disappear in Games, and How Players Learn to Use Them When It Matters.
Written by Hested Hoops owner Brett Hested, The Transfer Gap gives players, parents, coaches, and trainers a practical system for turning skill development into dependable game performance.
Free parent guide: Why Skills Disappear in Games
Get the Free GuideFIND THE RIGHT DEVELOPMENT PATH
From early youth fundamentals to elite small-group college prep training.
Best For 1st-3rd Grade
A fun, structured introduction to basketball that helps young athletes build:
- Coordination and body control
- Confidence with the ball
- Fundamental basketball skills
- A lasting love for the game
Best For 4th-8th Grade
Consistent group training designed to help developing players strengthen:
- Ball handling and footwork
- Shooting and finishing
- Game reads and decision-making
- Confidence using skills in competition
Best For Committed Players
Intentional small-group coaching with continued guidance between sessions:
- Detailed coaching and feedback
- Game-realistic skill development
- Training assignments between sessions
- Access to Normatec boots & app resources
CHOOSE YOUR PERSONAL TRAINER
TDSE-certified trainers dedicated to building players who think the game.
Brett Hested
Brett has been developing basketball players in Minnesota for over 10 years. From youth athletes to college and professional players, his focus has always been the same: build players who think the game, not just play it. Certified with I'm Possible Training since 2016 and TDSE Level 1 certified in 2025.
Lexi Coy
Lexi is a NASM-certified personal trainer with a strength and conditioning background and TDSE Level 1 certification. She has coached athletes at youth, high school, and travel team levels, bringing energy, structure, and accountability to every session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything parents in southern Minnesota need to know about training with Hested Hoops.
What Parents & Players Say
"The biggest change is confidence. My daughter has made huge strides with her shot in just a short time and is more confident in sessions."
Built Different
Players who have trained with Hested Hoops for years. Watch the development that doesn't just look good in drills — it shows up in games.
Find the Right Training for Your Player
You don’t need to understand every Hested Hoops program before reaching out. Tell us about your player, and we’ll help identify the best next step.
Tell Us About Your Player
Complete a short form about their grade, experience, goals and current challenges.
Get Matched With the Right Program
We’ll recommend the Hested Hoops training option that best fits their development needs and schedule.
Begin Their Development Plan
Your player begins purposeful training through the Skill Transfer System™: Learn → Train → Test → Reflect → Refine
Play With Intention™. Train with purpose. Close the Transfer Gap.