WHY CHOOSE GUARDU
GuardU offers players and parents something no other youth basketball organization offers all under one roof.
Skilled & Experienced Trainers
Our organization consists of skilled basketball trainers. Some have played in the NBA. Others have played professional in Europe and all of them have played collegiate basketball. We use our experiences to mentor our players in the right direction and provide the most value on and off the court.
GuardU is in Multiple Cities
We have partner locations throughout US. Each trainer or partner location will work independent of GuarU. We will be the platform for all of these experienced trainers to allow their players to have access to the online services that we offer.
Plenty of Services Offered
Top trainers for basketball development, camps, clinics, and AAU. Academic support to help keep players on the court, video tutorials to help players train at home, as well as video breakdown and evaluations that can be used for recruiting.
WHO WE ARE
Mission Statement
Using our experiences to provide players the platform to further excel on the court, off the court, and in the classroom through hard work, sacrifice and faith.
Philosophy
Help each player build the foundation to help with their success and making them realize that they must always believe in themselves in whatever they do.
GuardU started its youth basketball program after seeing the changes that have been made in the game and the effects that it is having on today’s young players. We aim to fill in the gaps that is needed for players success and to ensure that each player is not guided in the wrong direction. Giving players the platform as well as the guidance from former collegiate and professional players, we are here to give them the right advice as they begin their basketball journey. We are all former players who have a passion to help each player reach the level that we were able to reach. We have developed a platform for players all over to receive top training, academic help, as well as recruiting assistance.
OUR CORE TEAM
Get Trained by Former Collegiate, NBA and European Basketball Professionals
Lorinza Harrington
Lorinza Harrington was the SAC men’s basketball Player of the Year for the 2001-2002 season. He helped the Wingate Bulldogs to a 100-22 record during his four-year career. He was named to a pair of All-America teams following his senior season. He ranks second in SAC history in career assists and career steals. He is now a member of the Wingate University and South Atlantic Conference Hall of Fame. Lorinza Harrington played in the NBA for the Denver Nuggets, New Orleans Hornets, and the Memphis Grizzlies.
Tyrone McDaniel
Tyrone McDaniel was a four year letterman at Lenoir Rhyne College and is still the all time steal leader in the conference. McDaniel played professionally in Europe and South America winning multiple championships. He also played for the World famous Harlem Globe Trotters. He is now a member of the Catawba Valley Hall of Fame. His passion is helping our youth develop the fundamentals to play basketball the right way.
OUR SKILLS
From former NBA, Collegiate and European Pro Basketball Players, our youth basketball organization consists of skilled trainers that can truly help young players improve their basketball fundamentals and skill set.
AWARDS
Our Basketball Trainers Are Some of the Best!
LATEST NEWS
GuardU’s Content is Designed to Help Young Players Improve their Game On and Off the Court!
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Here are some kind words from Happy Parents
We are in the gym almost 7 days a week with games, practices and training. My son still gets excited to see Coach JR. He is an awesome teacher who pays attention to all the fine details. My son's basketball IQ, ball handling and defense have improved.
Coach JR goes above and beyond. Not only does he train fundamental basketball. He cares and has been to my son's games. In the year Ethan has been training with him he has elevated his game way beyond his age. His ball handling, defense, offensive moves to the basket and moving without the ball have all improved. Ethan knows he better be ready to work, give 110% effort and bring a good attitude when he steps on gym floor with Coach JR. We are forever grateful.