Empire Basketball Training

Build Skills. Build Confidence. Build Your Game.

Purposeful basketball development with Coach Dustin Kise, plus access to trusted independent basketball and volleyball programs operating at The Empire.

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Empire Basketball Coach

Coach Dustin Kise

“The difference between good athletes and great athletes is the commitment to improving when nobody is watching.”

Elite Basketball Development

Train With Purpose

Coach Dustin Kise leads Empire Basketball Training for athletes who want to develop their skills, confidence and understanding of the game.

A former collegiate basketball player and Certified Elite Trainer, Dustin has also coached basketball camps with the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Valley Suns organizations.

His training emphasizes purposeful repetitions, game application, decision-making and the habits athletes need to continue improving.

Former Collegiate Player Brings playing experience into athlete development.

Certified Elite Trainer Focused on structured, purposeful development.

Professional Camp Experience Camps with Suns, Mercury and Valley Suns organizations.

Multiple Training Formats Private, small-group and weekly skills options.

Choose How You Want To Train Work individually, bring a small group or join Coach Kise for a scheduled weekly skills session.

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Train With Coach Kise

Empire Training Options

Choose individual instruction, bring your own small group or join a weekly skills session.

Individual Instruction

One-On-One Training

Personalized instruction built around one athlete’s skills, goals and areas for improvement.

Lengths 60 or 90 minutes

Format One athlete with Coach Kise

Price Starting at $75

Focus Personalized athlete development

Book 60-Minute Private Book 90-Minute Private

Athlete-Organized Group

Small-Group Training

Train with teammates or friends while receiving focused instruction in a competitive group setting.

Lengths 60 or 90 minutes

Minimum Two athletes

Price Starting at $40 per athlete

Group Athletes form their own group

Book 60-Minute Group Book 90-Minute Group

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Weekly Skills Sessions

Age-specific group sessions emphasizing fundamentals, decision-making, game application and repetitions.

Ages 6–10 5:00–6:00 PM

Ages 11–14 6:00–7:00 PM

Ages 15+ 7:00–8:00 PM

Price $25 per session

Independent Organizations

Partner Programs At The Empire

These independent programs operate at The Empire but manage their own coaching, registration, schedules and athlete services.

Independent Basketball Program

Rise Up Basketball Academy

Rise Up Basketball Academy offers travel and AAU opportunities along with basketball development, small-group training and individual instruction.

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Independent Volleyball Program

Inspired Athletics Volleyball

Inspired Athletics Volleyball offers club teams, academies, private lessons, camps and skills development for volleyball athletes.

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Empire Training vs. Partner Programs

Coach Dustin Kise provides basketball training directly through The Empire. Rise Up Basketball Academy and Inspired Athletics Volleyball are independent programs that use the facility and manage their own registrations, coaching and communication.

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