About – pgcplayer.com

WE’RE ON A MISSION

To Inspire and Equip Every Player & Coach Everywhere

At PGC, we’ve spent over 30 years perfecting a world-class system that has developed thousands of players at our camps. And in the last 5 years, we’ve expanded our focus to equip coaches with the skills and leadership tools they need to not only win more games but to change lives and inspire the next generation of players.

We Believe...

Every Player

Deserves resources to
maximize their potential.

Every Coach

Deserves cutting-edge coaching
tactics that help win more games.

Every Parent

Deserves on-demand tools
to help their athlete excel.

This is our driving force.

Our Why

Coaches, players and parents all want the same thing — measurable player development.

But there never seems to be enough time to reach the results everyone is after.

Coaches can’t take on one more thing, and players need direction to get better.

We’re here to take time out of the equation and open up the true possibilities of player development.

We’re here to help players maximize their potential and teams win more games.

– PGC –

TRUSTED BY OVER 15,000 COACHES & 140,000 PLAYERS

MEET THE COACHES BEHIND PGC PLAYER

When you trust PGC, you’re not just getting another training program—you’re learning from championship coaches who live and breathe the game.

Sam has 8 years of college coaching experience and runs Blue Collar Basketball, a player development training organization. Through directing PGC sessions, and mentoring coaches at PGC Coaching, and co-hosting the Hardwood Hustle podcast, Sam continues to transform the way the game is taught and played.

Sam Allen

As Associate Head Coach at Emmanuel College for the last 10 years, Graham’s helped lead the team to 3 National Championships. He was named to the NABC Under Armour 30 Under 30 Coaches list, and the NCAA DII’s Top 40 Most Impactful Assistant Coaches by SilverWaves Media.

Graham Maxwell

Micah is the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Wilmington College, where he previously served as the Associate Head Coach. He has 10 years of college coaching experience and has been impacting athletes since 2007 as a PGC Director.

Micah Mills

Craig has helped players across Canada excel at the collegiate, professional, and Olympic level for more than two decades. His teams have won numerous league and regional championships, including three medals at the AAAA OFSAA Provincial Championships.

Craig Nickel

Josh Merkel just completed his ninth season at the helm of the Randolf-Macon College Yellow Jackets’ men's basketball program. Over the course of his 18-year career, Josh has been named ODAC coach of the year six times and has led his teams in setting numerous records. Josh prioritizes his players and has a record to prove that through leadership, teams can reach great heights.

Josh Merkel

Christi Thomas has spent the last four years as the head girls coach at Jackson County High School in Hoschton, GA. Christi also serves in a leadership role with Blue Collar Basketball, coaching both middle school and high school boys. Prior to her coaching career, Christi was a member of the Under 20 USA National Team and played seven seasons in the WNBA.

Christi Thomas

Director of Coach Development for PGC Coaching and the head coach of the Emmanuel University men’s basketball team, TJ has won 400+ games, had 12 20-win seasons, and named National Coach of the Year 3 times. TJ has led his teams to 6 National Championship games and won 3 NCAA championships. But what’s most important to TJ is impacting his players’ lives.

TJ Rosene

Mano is the visionary leader of PGC Basketball which serves more than 20,000 players and coaches each year through camps, clinics, and online coaching. Mano has coached at nearly every level of play from youth teams to college teams. And he inspires countless coaches each year in the PGC Community and beyond.

Mano Watsa

The Mastermind Behind the Method: Rick Torbett

Coach Rick Torbett, creator of the Read & React Offense, has dedicated over 40 years to transforming players and teams of all levels.

During his two decades coaching high school teams, Coach Torbett developed systematic methods for mastering shooting, ballhandling, passing, and other essential skills. His expertise attracted players of all ages and skill levels, including All-American and All-Conference athletes preparing for NBA tryouts.

Coach Torbett’s unique combination of personal experience, innovative methods, and a deep commitment to the game has made him a trailblazer in player development, inspiring athletes and coaches to reach their full potential.

Rick Torbett’s Stages System is unmatched. Over ten years and three visits to Maine, he’s consistently elevated players’ skills and basketball IQ at both high school and college levels by meeting them where they are and helping them progress.

Steve Waceken

Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball, Husson University

Rick Torbett's drills have transformed our team's skills and performance. From improved ball control and shooting accuracy to better teamwork and decision-making, the progress is remarkable. Our players are faster, sharper, and more confident than ever.

Larry Cohen

HS Coach/Youth BB Coach

Rick Torbett combines skill development with game enhancement like no other. With 20+ years of coaching experience, his knowledge, ability to teach, and genuine care for players’ success on and off the court set him apart as a world-renowned trainer.

Al Gleich

Retired Teacher, Coach, Athletic Director

Choose Your Path

Where would you like to go from here?

We work with coaches and players from all levels.

And you have options…

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Level up your game with a step-by-step training system that builds your confidence, skills, and mindset—so you can stand out on the court.

TEAM DEVELOPMENT

Equip your entire team with structured workouts, skill progressions, and accountability tools to improve together—on their own time, outside of practice.

TEAM CLINIC

Bring one of our coach mentors to your gym to host a 2-day clinic for your team.

Contact us to discuss options and pricing: [email protected].