Grand Success Academy

GRAND SUCCESS ACADEMY

BASKETBALL SKILLS & TRAINING FOR PLAYERS OF ALL LEVELS

Elevate Your Game with Expert Coaching and
Comprehensive Programs.

MEET THE TEAM

FOUNDER

MARKEIA PORTER

As a four-year varsity starter from Louisville, Kentucky, Porter was selected twice for the All-Seventh Region girl’s basketball team. Porter began her college basketball career at Three Rivers College and finished at Elizabeth City State University. She studied and earned her bachelor's degree in Sports Management with a concentration in Business Administration and pursued her coaching career. Now known as Coach Porter, she began her coaching career landing her first coaching position at Jefferson College in St. Louis, Missouri. Coach is carrying out her coaching career at East Mississippi Community College in Scooba, Mississippi.

FOUNDER AND HEAD SKILLS TRAINER

MARCUS ASHFORD

Marcus Ashford, founder and owner of 48 Hoops and a skills and development trainer in Lexington, KY.

I was born and raised in Lexington, KY. I attended Paris High School in Paris, KY where I played varsity basketball for four years. I started as a Freshman and won Class A State Championship in my junior year. Then, I continued my basketball career for the next four years at Central College in Pella, Iowa. I received a degree in Kinesiology.

I have been mentored by NBA trainers such as Ryan Razooky, Phil Handy, and Jordan Lawley. I have also worked with hundreds of versatile athletes of all ages and skill levels. Throughout my training career, I have had the opportunity to work alongside pro Jabari Parker, overseas vet Deandre Lansdowne, and Mikey Williams

600+

Athletes Trained

100+

Pro/College Athletes Trained

10+

Years of Experience

WHAT YOU’LL ACCESS BECOMING A MEMBER

TRAINING PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR LONG-TERM GROWTH

Detailed Instruction

Competitive Drills

Small Sessions

Training App

GSA HOOPS LEXINGTON

1321 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40508

LEXINGTON PRICING & PACKAGES

TRAINING OPTIONS

MONTH MEMBERSHIP

$160

MONTHLY FEE

3 CLASSES A WEEK

FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE

PRIVATE FOR GROUPS

GROUPS: ATHLETE TO TRAINER RATIO 4:1

SKILLS & DEVELOPMENT TRAINER

JUSTIN EMERY

Born in Indianapolis, but grew up in Lexington KY. I am a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Head Boys Basketball Coach at Morton Middle School. I'm a founder of Next Level Hoops. With over 3 years of experience in training and coaching and over 10 years experience as a player. I have a passion for developing youth into better athletes, players and people in the Central Kentucky area.

SKILLS & DEVELOPMENT TRAINER

AMETRUIS CARTER

Born and raised here in Lexington, KY. Married and father of 4. Co- Founder of Next Level Hoops. Head Coach Girls Middle School basketball, with 9 years of coaching and training experience. Passion for teaching inspiring athletes, with the goal of developing players IQ and understanding of the game. As well as preparing athletes mentally with skills applicable to everyday life.

CLICK "START NOW" TO GET YOUR OFFICIAL GSA GEAR TODAY!

BASKETBALL SHORTS $24
COMPRESSION SHIRTS $24

TESTIMONIALS

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I'm very pleased with the staff. They've put together an awesome program for all level of kids.

Parent of Athlete

The program itself is a great for kids who needs to work on their skills.

Parent of Athlete

The group of trainers are really good because they work on WHATEVER your child needs to work on INDIVIDUALLY.

Parent of Athlete

Every Trainer in GSA is great and doing well with the kids

Parent of Athlete

I'm seeing improvement in a few of the beginners on a weekly basis

Tonya Wheatley

Head Media Coordinator

Marcus is a great teacher and I'm learning a lot from him on a training level.

Kam Smith

Skills Trainer

I'm seeing improvement during the workouts from our athletes

Kam Smith

Skills Trainer

One of the best camps we've been too! Thank you GSA. The boys had a great time and I know this will help them with their AAU season.

Amanda Baber

Parent of Athlete