ABOUT JAB

OUR PHILOSOPHY

We will get more out of our practice time than any other program.

OUR APPROACH

JAB is a basketball program that teaches four things:

1. The fundamentals of the game.
2. How to play the game.
3. What it means and what it takes to compete and work your tail off.
4. How to be a good teammate.

We encourage all of our players to embrace four qualities that are a natural result of our focus:

Humility.

Unrelenting.

Gratitude.

Extra-ordinary.

H.U.G.E.

Our program is run by top coaches from the high school and collegiate levels who have a firm commitment to, and belief in, trying to get the best out of the kids and reach our four teaching goals.  At times we will be successful and at times we will fall – but at all times we will  in the right way: with humility, gratitude, and an unrelenting resolve to be the best we can be at all times – that is extra-ordinary.

LEADERSHIP & COACHES

Coach Al, JAB Hoops Founder

Jonathan Alexander

Coach Al – OWNER & DIRECTOR

Jonathan Alexander, better known as “Coach Al” by the members of the Jesuit Dallas basketball program, enters his 16th season on the Rangers’ staff.

During his tenure with the Rangers, Coach Al has earned three District Coaching Staff of the Year awards and served as the junior varsity gold head coach before moving into the varsity assistant role. Prior to his arrival at Jesuit Dallas, Alexander coached at the University of Dallas, Episcopal School of Dallas, and Crandall High School. He also spent one year in Italy as an individual coach for professional European league athletes.

Coach Al and his wife, Emily, have been married since 2004 and have seven children: William, Louie, Michael, Rowan, Theodore, Cora and Aidan. 

Jilliane Bowser, JAB Basketball Director

Jilliane Bowser

Director of Operations

Laz Davis, JAB Dallas Youth Basketball Coach

Laz Davis

Head of Coaches

Zach Mikesell, JAB Dallas Youth Basketball Quality Coach

Zach Mikesell

Director of Quality Control

Clifton Leake, JAB Dallas Youth Basketball Coach

Clifton Leake

Coach

Kennie Cooper

Coach

Derrick Neal

Coach

Anna Murray

Coach

Mike Mills

Coach

Chris Conaty

Coach

Jackie Layng

Coach

Aisha Scott

Coach

Hasan Defense

COACH

Bryce Collins

Coach

Zach Bates

COACH

Sedrick Madison

Coach

Jalon Cooper

Coach

Chloe LaMarque

COACH

Bryant Nash

COACH

Marcus Hill

Coach

Michael Bradley

Coach

Miguel Rodriguez

COACH

Addison Self

COACH

Javon Snow

Coach

Brandon McElvy

Coach

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WANT TO COACH WITH JAB?

Competitive pay and JAB FAM community that is like no other in the metroplex

Administrative support, Coaching support, Parent support

Opportunities at both the developmental as well as with select/tournament teams

Cooperative and Collaborative environment

Is this something you want to be a part of? Contact jab@jabhoops.com for more info.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

GENERAL

Yes. You cannot participate in any of our programs until you turn in a signed waiver to our Director or Coaches.

TEAMS

We will like to keep our teams between 8-9 players however at times these may vary due to registration numbers. Players will for the most part be divided into three groups based on their age and skill level as well as what would be best for the individual and the team.

General groups:

  1. Developmental
  2. Experienced  
  3. Experienced and highly skilled

We staff our tryouts to provide for the best coach to player ratio.  Our past experience has been that people will sign up but not show up.  We charge a minimal fee to encourage you to remain committed to what you signed up for as well as help us to acknowledge the value of the coaching staff’s time.

Yes.  We teach the fundamentals at a level that pushes the team and individual out of their comfort zone all the way from 2nd grade to the collegiate level.

Two – three weeks before the 1st game of the season.

No.  JAB offers a number of different skills groups.  Email: jab@jabhoops.com for more info.

Teams are usually grade based.  Exceptions ​may be made at the coach’s discretion.

Prices vary but are based on a “per event” scale.  Games, practices, 3v3 Academy etc. encompass “events.”

No.  There is a “one time” uniform fee until team uniforms change or the athlete outgrows their current uniform at which point they’ll need to pay for another uniform.

Yes.  We teach the fundamentals at a level that pushes the team and individual out of their comfort zone a8-9 (Summer varies).all the way from 2nd grade to the collegiate level.

Yes.

Season lengths vary.  Usually around 10 weeks.  Older tournament teams may go for as long as 5 months.

No.

All payments are non-refundable.  However any funds not used can be applied to future JAB programs.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Up to discretion of coach, usually 1 – 10 players for a workout.

Each session lasts an hour.

Depends on the number of participants:

  • 1 = $150
  • 2 = $95/player
  • 3= $75/player
  • 4= $60/player
  • 5= $50/player
  • 6-10= $45/player
  • ​11+= $25/player

– If there are less than 4 kids in a workout another parent will need to remain for the workout.
​- All workouts take place at one of the Jesuit gyms.

GROUP SKILLS

Each session lasts an hour.

$20/player

They take place on a seasonal basis and run one day a week for 10 weeks.

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