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4640 West Sunset Rd STE 100, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Post-Grad, Summer, Pre-Draft, Pro & Team Training
Phone: (725) 255-7000
LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA
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Team & Pro Training Only
IMPACT BASKETBALL IS THE PREMIERE DESTINATION IN THE WORLD FOR PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS, INTERNATIONAL TEAMS, COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS, AND STUDENT ATHLETES AT EVERY LEVEL OF THE GAME.
THE IMPACT STORY
What is now known internationally as Impact Basketball began in 1997, as former Division I coach, Joe Abunassar, applied his unique approach and combination of basketball skills training, strength and conditioning training, nutritional programming, and mental conditioning training, to guide the careers of several of the NBA's best players.
These players' careers soared to new levels, and, in 2001, Abunassar decided that this same system could greatly benefit players of all ages who have the desire to improve. From that, Impact Basketball was born and has gone on to be the major force and leader in the player development world.
Players, coaches, trainers, and teams from around the world now look to Impact for guidance in player development and overall team building and preparation. Over the years, as the program has grown, Impact has continued to stay ahead of the industry and remains the first choice for player development.
IMPACT TODAY
Impact now has 3 locations as well as programs running in over a dozen foreign countries - and growing. Over 130 NBA Draft picks in the last 9 years have come through Impact as well as hundreds more undrafted free agents who have gone on to become professionals. Impact is the summer training home for NBA All-Stars, collegiate and high school All-Americans, and international stars alike.
Impact's influence reaches around the world to all levels of basketball players, families, and coaches. NBA veterans Kyle Lowry, Myles Turner, Serge Ibaka and Kawhi Leonard and young stars Kristaps Porzings, Troy Brown Jr, and Kendrick Nunn lead the way as a few of Impact's best known and successful clients.
Many international teams, including teams from China, Philippines, Japan, Brazil, Australia, and several countries from Europe and Central America, travel thousands of miles to the Impact facilities to develop and prepare and play international competition.
JOE ABUNASSAR
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT OF IMPACT
Joe Abunassar, a 20-time Ironman finisher and triathlete, began his coaching journey under Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight at Indiana University, achieving two Big Ten Championships and a Final Four appearance. He later founded IMG Basketball Academy and Impact Basketball, where he has trained over 300 NBA professionals, national teams, and elite youth players. Joe's innovative approach integrates skills training, nutrition, and recovery, with a clientele that includes Kawhi Leonard, Tyrese Haliburton, and Kristaps Porzingis, solidifying his 25-year legacy in player development.
IMPACT STAFF
The Impact staff travels the globe helping NBA, International players, teams, and clubs
as well as hosts players in its company-run facility.
DAVID AMATA
Director of Recruiting & Operations
A former college Division I coach himself, David oversees the recruiting for all Impact Academy athletes. In his eight year tenure, he has helped over 120 athletes go on to play college basketball including 40+ at the NCAA Division 1 level.
He also serves as the Director of Operations for the Pre-Draft and Pro training programs. A 2009 graduate of Cleveland State University, Amata served as Head Manager of the Men's Basketball team. In his final season, the Vikings made their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 23 years, beating Wake Forest in the first round.
JAY GREEN
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Former Impact Academy Postgraduate Tyler Scott is the Director of Performance for Impact - Las Vegas. Tyler graduated in 2014 from Elms College after earning four letters with the Men's Basketball program. Initially hired in 2014, Tyler was elevated to his current role in 2016. He is responsible for all design, implementation, and oversight of strength and performance for all Impact Programs.
PATRICK MCCARTHY MS, Pgdip, senR
DIURECTOR OF PERFORMANCE NUTRITION & SPORTS SCIENCE
Patrick is our Director of Sports Nutrition here at Impact. He pairs his experience as a semi-professional basketball player with his education and experience to provide all of our athletes with practical and realistic goals.
He received his Bachelor's Degree in Sports & Exercise Science from Ireland, and was set on becoming a sports psychologist. However, after completing a module in sports nutrition during his final year of studies, he was hooked. The amount of misinformation and lack of understanding in the field of sports nutrition captured him. He later went on to complete a Master's in Human Nutrition in Copenhagen and a postgraduate diploma in Sports Nutrition.
TYLER SCOTT CSCS
DIRECTOR OF STRENGTH AND PERFORMANCE
Former Impact Academy Postgraduate Tyler Scott is the Director of Performance for Impact - Las Vegas. Tyler graduated in 2014 from Elms College after earning four letters with the Men's Basketball program. Initially hired in 2014, Tyler was elevated to his current role in 2016. He is responsible for all design, implementation, and oversight of strength and performance for all Impact Programs.
JAI JAI ELY
HEAD COACH AND LEAD SKILLS TRAINER
A former college coach himself, David oversees the recruiting for all Impact Academy athletes. In his eight year tenure, he has helped over 120 athletes go on to play college basketball including 40+ at the NCAA Division 1 level.
He also serves as the Director of Operations for the Pre-Draft and Pro training programs. A 2009 graduate of Cleveland State University, Amata served as Head Manager of the Men's Basketball team. In his final season, the Vikings made their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 23 years, beating Wake Forest in the first round.
JAMAL GAINES
ASSISTANT COACH & SKILLS TRAINER
Patrick is our Director of Sports Nutrition here at Impact. He pairs his experience as a semi-professional basketball player with his education and experience to provide all of our athletes with practical and realistic goals.
He received his Bachelor's Degree in Sports & Exercise Science from Ireland, and was set on becoming a sports psychologist. However, after completing a module in sports nutrition during his final year of studies, he was hooked. The amount of misinformation and lack of understanding in the field of sports nutrition captured him. He later went on to complete a Master's in Human Nutrition in Copenhagen and a postgraduate diploma in Sports Nutrition.
ANDREW JACOBE
HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER
A former college coach himself, David oversees the recruiting for all Impact Academy athletes. In his eight year tenure, he has helped over 120 athletes go on to play college basketball including 40+ at the NCAA Division 1 level.
He also serves as the Director of Operations for the Pre-Draft and Pro training programs. A 2009 graduate of Cleveland State University, Amata served as Head Manager of the Men's Basketball team. In his final season, the Vikings made their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 23 years, beating Wake Forest in the first round.
JONAS ALDEGUER
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
Graduated from University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing. Has 5+ years of marketing and videography. Jonas leads our social media team and coordinates our social outlets, websites and marketing.
Jonas previously consulted with social media agencies and sports media companies. He has led the growth of multiple social channels, and since working at Impact gained over 10M views across the different pages.
IMPACT LEADERSHIP & SUPPORT
MARSHALL GOBUTY
Chief Executive Officer
Marshall co-founded Impact Basketball along with Joe Abunassar in 2006. Gobuty focuses on the strategic planning process and develops and manages key relationships with the company's legal and advisory members.
Gobuty works in the international arena with a focus on real estate development and energy. His area of expertise is financial analysis, organizational growth, and obtaining financial goals.
Gobuty attended the University of Arizona and resides in Freeport, Grand Bahama with his wife Dina.
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For 25 years, Joe Abunassar and Impact have enabled players and coaches at every level to reach their potential. We pride ourselves on building skills, bodies, confidence, and knowledge in every player or coach we touch.
Our achievements speak for themselves: NBA MVP's, NBA All-Stars and NBA Finals MVP's, Olympic Gold Medalists, NCAA Champions, McDonald's All-Americans, NBA Lottery and Draft Picks, High School All-State and All-League Selections . . . no training system in the world has produced more results at every level of the game than IMPACT.
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LAS VEGAS NEVADA
4640 West Sunset Rd STE 100, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Post-Grad, Summer, Pre-Draft, Pro & Team Training
Phone: (725) 255-7000
LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA
Inquire for Available Locations & Options
Team & Pro Training Only