"WHAT SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE TODAY WILL SOON BECOME YOUR WARM-UP"
The Hoops Lab
Who We Are
The Hoops Lab is a state-of-the-art basketball training facility in Holliston, MA. We specialize in small group training as well as private and semi-private lessons.
Our Mission
We strive to help athletes of all levels reach their goals on and off the court.
Our Trainers
Vince Johnson
Founder of the New England Panthers. Vince is a former pro basketball player with 18 years of training experience. Vince spent several years overseas training young athletes all across the world. He is also the Head Women’s Coach at Beaver Country Day.
Jason Sergenton
Jason is a Boston-area basketball coach—a former player at Cheshire Academy and RCC. Jason is dedicated to developing athletes and growing the next generation of basketball players.
Dwayne Powell
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Dwayne has a true passion for helping the youth. Before the creation of The Hoops Lab, Dwayne had been training athletes in numerous locations throughout the Metrowest. Dwayne is a former collegiate basketball athlete with 15-plus years of skill training experience. He has worked with athletes of all levels; from intermediate to professional.
Leah Plotkin
Leah is very driven and passionate about coaching and training athletes. She has always played the game of basketball and continued to do so in college on a club team. Leah is the director and head coach of an AAU girls' basketball program. Her dedication and driven mindset of others is the key to success as a trainer.
CHOOSE YOUR Session
Our sessions consist of a combination of all aspects of the game. Shooting, Ball-Handling, Passing, Layups, Defense, and Strength and Conditioning. We believe the best players are able to affect the game in multiple ways.
The Hoops Lab Clinic Experience
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Strength & Agility
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Ball Handling
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Shooting
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Passing
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Defense
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Game Like Situations
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Game Play
SUCCESS STORIES
"The environment at The Hoops Lab is fun, motivating, and competitive. I look forward to leveling up my game every time I walk into the gym. I credit so much of my success to Vince, and especially to Dwayne, who has been my biggest supporter and toughest trainer for the past 9 years."
Parker Kendall
Hamilton College '28
"The hoops lab is my favorite place to train because of the amazing energy, facilities, and trainers. Dwayne has taken my game to another level because of his attention to detail and ability to make workouts that challenge me to train at the college pace.”
MICHAELA STANFIELD
UPENN '24
“Training with Vince over the years and now at the hoops lab has helped me improve my game so much. He has prepared me to compete at the next level and always knows how to get a player to improve and see their potential.”
GINA LOMBARD
Oberlin College '24
"I’m fortunate to have been working with Dwayne for over 10 years. His love and passion for basketball is inspirational, and I can’t wait to train for college basketball with him at the Hoops Lab."
CASEY ROCKETT
Occidental College '25
the hoops lab
State-of-the-Art Basketball Training Facility. Elite Coaching. Next-level Development.
1490 Washington St
Holliston, MA 01746
Building C Door 4
