Meet Our Staff

Gavin Lyons

Gavin started his coaching career under Lindsey Whalen at the University of Minnesota in 2022-2023. Once that journey concluded, Gavin had the opportunity to work under Phil Beckner at Driven Basketball to further develop his skillset within the NBA/WNBA. Gavin concluded his coaching career at the University of Houston after coaching their Women's Basketball team during the 2023-2024 season. Lyons Basketball Training was officially launched in October 2023. Gavin has a passion for training and developing atheltes, and is beyond excited to continue growing his business in the years to come.

Claire Olejar

Claire has diverse experience in social media, marketing, and operations. With a background in collegiate athletics and professional sports, she brings a unique skillset to the table. Claire’s goal is to bring Lyons Basketball Training to life by building a dynamic, athlete-focused brand that inspires growth on and off the court.

Testimonials

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As a player that’s played at the highest level and aspires to continue to perform at the highest level, Gavin meets you where you currently are skillset wise, and pours into your potential to be the best version of you. He does a great job tailoring your workouts and sessions towards your individual needs, and is fully present for his athletes. It’s been a blessing to work with Gavin and I’m excited to continue to train with him throughout my off seasons.

- Taylor M

Working with Gavin has been a fantastic decision for our son. Since starting training sessions, we’ve seen tremendous growth in his skill level, confidence, and overall understanding of the game. His fundamentals have all improved noticeably, but what has stood out is just how much his love for the game has grown. He constantly wants to be in the gym working on his game to become a better player.

- Peter R

Coach Gavin has been a fantastic trainer for our boys. He runs high-quality, purposeful drills and gives direct, clear feedback that keeps them focused and improving. They’ve made noticeable progress and always look forward to their sessions with him.

- Jake P

Training with Lyons Basketball has been a game changer for my son. The sessions are not only intense and focused, but they’re also tailored to help you grow in every aspect of your game mentally and physically. The attention to detail, constant encouragement, and commitment to excellence really set this program apart. I’ve seen real improvement in my son’s skills, confidence, and overall performance. I’d recommend Lyons Basketball Training to any athlete serious about leveling up.

- Mariam S

As a player that’s played at the highest level and aspires to continue to perform at the highest level, Gavin meets you where you currently are skillset wise, and pours into your potential to be the best version of you. He does a great job tailoring your workouts and sessions towards your individual needs, and is fully present for his athletes. It’s been a blessing to work with Gavin and I’m excited to continue to train with him throughout my off seasons.

- Taylor M

Working with Gavin has been a fantastic decision for our son. Since starting training sessions, we’ve seen tremendous growth in his skill level, confidence, and overall understanding of the game. His fundamentals have all improved noticeably, but what has stood out is just how much his love for the game has grown. He constantly wants to be in the gym working on his game to become a better player.

- Peter R

Coach Gavin has been a fantastic trainer for our boys. He runs high-quality, purposeful drills and gives direct, clear feedback that keeps them focused and improving. They’ve made noticeable progress and always look forward to their sessions with him.

- Jake P

Training with Lyons Basketball has been a game changer for my son. The sessions are not only intense and focused, but they’re also tailored to help you grow in every aspect of your game mentally and physically. The attention to detail, constant encouragement, and commitment to excellence really set this program apart. I’ve seen real improvement in my son’s skills, confidence, and overall performance. I’d recommend Lyons Basketball Training to any athlete serious about leveling up.

- Mariam S

As a player that’s played at the highest level and aspires to continue to perform at the highest level, Gavin meets you where you currently are skillset wise, and pours into your potential to be the best version of you. He does a great job tailoring your workouts and sessions towards your individual needs, and is fully present for his athletes. It’s been a blessing to work with Gavin and I’m excited to continue to train with him throughout my off seasons.

- Taylor M

Working with Gavin has been a fantastic decision for our son. Since starting training sessions, we’ve seen tremendous growth in his skill level, confidence, and overall understanding of the game. His fundamentals have all improved noticeably, but what has stood out is just how much his love for the game has grown. He constantly wants to be in the gym working on his game to become a better player.

- Peter R

Coach Gavin has been a fantastic trainer for our boys. He runs high-quality, purposeful drills and gives direct, clear feedback that keeps them focused and improving. They’ve made noticeable progress and always look forward to their sessions with him.

- Jake P

Training with Lyons Basketball has been a game changer for my son. The sessions are not only intense and focused, but they’re also tailored to help you grow in every aspect of your game mentally and physically. The attention to detail, constant encouragement, and commitment to excellence really set this program apart. I’ve seen real improvement in my son’s skills, confidence, and overall performance. I’d recommend Lyons Basketball Training to any athlete serious about leveling up.

- Mariam S