ABOUT STARTING5

Starting5 Training Facility is a first class training facility located in the heart of Santa Clarita Valley that operates an elite basketball development program called Starting5.

The visionary and passion behind Starting5 is NBA shooting coach and former Los Angeles Laker, Mike Penberthy. Mike’s experienced, knowledgeable staff of coaches are well prepared to train athletes from those just beginning their basketball careers, all the way to the best of the best. We are teachers of the game. Players will receive high level instruction and guidance that will lead to individual growth, a higher basketball IQ, and an honest evaluation of what it takes to achieve their goals. Athletes will put in consistent work that builds and progresses with a clear plan. In addition to having our own beautiful facility, we have added shooting machines for players to get the necessary reps crucial to their success.

Our coaches have trained:

Paul George | Dwayne Wade | Andre Iguodala | Reggie Jackson | Jrue Holiday |  Joakim Noah | Ricky Rubio | Zach Lavine | Andrew Wiggins | Kelly Oubre Jr | Khris Middleton | Kyle Korver | Noah Vonleh | Al Jefferson | Festus Ezeli | Andre Drummond | Wesley Johnson | Justin Holiday | Chase Budinger

OUR STAFF & COACHES

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MIKE PENBERTHY

FOUNDER & COACH

ANDY THOMPSON

DIRECTOR & COACH

JAMES DE MONBRUN

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR & COACH