Our History

Great Training was found in January 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Our founder, Executive Coach, Tyree York discovered the need for detailed fundamentals to be taught by players who have previous playing experience. Athletic performance movements allowed for players to understand how to move properly and gain an advantage over their opponents. In September of 2019, Great Training expanded to Chandler, Arizona where we began laying roots in the basketball community. We develop players at the youth level, high school, and college athletes throughout the valley.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Our Mission

Great Training offers players the opportunity to enhance their fitness and basketball skills through a variety of fundamental and advanced techniques. Our program strives to not only develop great athletes but even greater leaders of the next generation!

OUR CORE VALUES

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    GRATITUDE / GRIT / GRIND

    Gratitude: Show kindness and appreciation towards yourself and others. Be thankful.

    Grit: Show determination and courage to overcome any obstacle.

    Grind: Consistently show up, work hard and be ready to give your all.

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    RELENTLESS / RESPECT

    Relentless: Have a never quit mentality. Don’t stop until you reach your goals. Be Relentless

    Respect: the regard for others feelings, wishes, rights and/or traditions. Respect women. Be Respectful

  • EFFORT / EVERYDAY

    Effort: Give a determined attempt. Try your hardest. At all times, players must give 110% effort.

    Everyday: Stay consistent, get at least 1% better each day. Fall in love with the process of becoming GREAT!

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    ATTITUDE / ACCOUNTABILITY

    Attitude: Be in control of your emotions and outlook on matters. Positive attitudes only.

    Accountability: Be willing to take responsibility for your actions, learn from it and get better.

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    TEAMWORK / TIME

    Teamwork: Believe in the mission of the team. Be Unselfish. Work to develop a bond in order to reach a common goal.

    Toughness: Be Strong during adversity. Physically, mentally and emotionally. Find a way to push through.

 

MEET YOUR COACHES

 
 

TYREE YORK

Founder, CEO & EXECUTIVE COACH

Through the game of basketball, Tyree has enhanced his life with the valuable lessons of time management, patience, value of teamwork, mental and emotional stability, and determination. With the ways in which basketball has shaped his life, he’s felt his purpose now is to help others achieve their physical and mental goals. GREAT Training teaches players the fundamentals of basketball along with advanced footwork techniques and agility work, all while enhancing communication skills, hard work, and overall discipline.


 
 
 

COACH TYREE YORK: THE GREAT TRAINING DIFFERENCE

We Build Confidence, Create Athletes, & Establish Incredible People

A former All-CCAC Second Team Honoree with an illustrious college basketball career at Roosevelt University, Coach Tyree York is a beacon of athletic excellence and a force to be reckoned with on the court. His impressive statistics, including 1,455 points, 546 rebounds, 635 assists, and 193 steals across 116 games, speak volumes about his basketball prowess. Beyond his individual performance, York also demonstrated an extraordinary knack for team play and leadership, securing two triple-doubles and 14 double-doubles throughout his collegiate tenure.

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Our bond is more than player and coach – we’re mentors. We take great pride in the responsibility given to us by players, parents, and coaches. Our focus is not only to improve basketball skills – we’re here to help our students grow in confidence and exceed in life.

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Coach Tyree

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Tyree is not only an amazing trainer, he is also an amazing person. He will push you to your goals, help you refine them as you progress, and totally works individually to find what best works for you! Your workouts will always be fun, challenging, and consistent - which is key. No matter what goal you have, Tyree can help you achieve them!

— Rebecca

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The service that G.R.E.A.T. Training provides can literally take an athlete to the next level. Learning and development in each session! 10/10 recommend. True student of the game. Very knowledgeable and professional. Tyree’s attention to detail is what separates him from other trainers and allows him to develop athletes at different levels of their careers.

— Emily D.

 
 

Let’s be GREAT