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Elevate Your Basketball Journey
With a Former NCAA Division I Coach

Basketball training for Knoxville athletes and recruiting guidance for players nationwide.

Why Work With Coach Yonce

College Recruiting Perspective

8 years coaching and recruiting experience at the college level, 7 of which were Division I.

Fundamentals Over Hype

Intentional development rooted in fundamentals, decision-making, and long-term growth. No short cuts. No highlight culture.

Clarity
& Direction

Clear communication. Honest evaluations. Practical development plans & recruiting guidance.

Meet Coach Yonce

Robert Yonce is a former NCAA Division I coach with experience training and evaluating players, building teams, and navigating the recruiting process at the highest level. His coaching experience also extends internationally, serving as an assistant coach with Panama's U20 Women's National Team for the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo. 

Today, he works directly with athletes in the Knoxville area, helping them develop real game skills, basketball IQ, and confidence that translates beyond workouts.

 

He also works with players and families nationwide through recruiting guidance and resources helping them better understand the process, communicate with college coaches, and make more logical decisions along the way.  

His approach is simple: focus on what actually shows up in games, build long-term habits, and give players honest feedback that leads to real growth.

From his experience, college coaches don't care about perfection, they care about progress, reliability, and how a player impacts the game. He's seen firsthand what separates players at the next level... and what doesn't.

Whether you're looking to develop on the court skills in Knoxville or navigating recruiting from anywhere, the goal is the same - real development that translates.

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See Coach Yonce in Action

Ready To Start Your Journey?

Train In Knoxville

Work directly with Coach Yonce to develop real game skills & confidence that translates to real competition

This is NOT for: 

  • Players looking for quick highlight results

  • Families expecting instant results

  • Athletes unwilling to put in consistent work

This is for athletes serious about long-term development

Get Recruiting Clarity

Get clear direction on how to communicate with college coaches, avoid costly mistakes, & make confident decisions along the way

This is NOT for: 

  • Athletes unwilling to take ownership of their recruiting journey

  • Families chasing offers without a plan

  • Families expecting instant results without patience

This is for athletes & families who want clarity, direction, & a smarter approach to recruiting

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