The Bigger The Dream, The Harder The GRIND
Your Go-To Place For All Things Basketball
FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS
- Dribbling
- Shooting
- Passing
- Ball Handling
- Defense
PRACTICE DRILLS
- Warm-up
- Strength and Conditioning
- Skill-specific drills
- Footwork drills
SAMPLE PRACTICE STRUCTURE
- Warm-up (10-15 minutes)
- Skill Development (60 min)
- Water Break
- Offense and Defense Drills (60 min)
- Team Talk / Water Break
- 5v5
Meet the Team
Dion Wrenn
With a lifelong passion for service, leadership, and mentorship, I bring over three decades of experience guiding and inspiring others. A proud military veteran, I retired from the United States Air Force after 18 years of honorable service, where values like discipline, commitment, and community were deeply ingrained.
After military retirement, I completed my degree in Health & Physical Education from the University of South Florida, furthering my dedication to personal development and well-being. For over 30 years, I have mentored young men and women, helping shape the lives of future leaders through wisdom, support and encouragement.
While mentoring for those 30 years, I also coached for my squadron teams as well as local youth teams, which includes 12 years at my local YMCA. Over those 12 years, numerous parents have told me how I have impacted their kids' lives through coaching by instilling teamwork, resilience and integrity.
Married for 24 years, I will continue to be a pillar of strength in my family, and community with an unwavering dedication to helping others reach their full potential.
Devonne McPherson
As a seasoned project manager with a background in engineering, I’ve spent years building solutions, managing complex systems, and leading teams toward a shared goal. But long before I stepped into the world of engineering and project leadership, my heart belonged to basketball.
I grew up on the court—learning discipline, teamwork, and resilience with every practice and game. That passion never left. Over the years, I’ve coached youth teams, trained young athletes, and seen firsthand how sports can shape character and create lifelong confidence.
Now, I’m bringing together my professional skills and my lifelong love for the game to launch a youth basketball training program focused on skill-building, mentorship, and personal growth. This program is more than just drills and games—it’s a place where kids can grow as athletes and as individuals, surrounded by encouragement, structure, and positive role models.
Whether your child is just starting out or looking to sharpen their competitive edge, our training program is built to support, challenge, and inspire. Because every great player starts with a strong foundation—and that’s exactly what we’re here to build.
About The Grind Syndicate
Our Story
What We Provide
Our Founders
At The Grind Syndicate, we develop youth athletes through elite skill training and basketball IQ development. Our coaches live and breathe basketball and are dedicated to fostering a love for the game in players of all ages and skill levels.
Our Founders
What We Provide
Our Founders
Dion Wrenn – Co-Founder & Lead Trainer
Dion brings over 20 years of experience in athletic development. His focus is building smarter, more confident players by developing their skill, vision, and leadership on the court.
Devonne McPherson – Co-Founder & Lead Trainer
Devonne leads players with focus and energy. He helps youth athletes elevat
Dion Wrenn – Co-Founder & Lead Trainer
Dion brings over 20 years of experience in athletic development. His focus is building smarter, more confident players by developing their skill, vision, and leadership on the court.
Devonne McPherson – Co-Founder & Lead Trainer
Devonne leads players with focus and energy. He helps youth athletes elevate their fundamentals, mental sharpness, and court presence — creating players who train with purpose.
What We Provide
What We Provide
What We Provide
Basketball IQ + Skill Training
Build the mindset, reaction speed, and understanding needed to lead a game — not just play in one.
Private Sessions
One-on-one training focused on reps, breakdowns, and decision-making under pressure.
Meeting Kids Where They Are
"We’ll start by assessing your child to understand their current skills and needs. B
Basketball IQ + Skill Training
Build the mindset, reaction speed, and understanding needed to lead a game — not just play in one.
Private Sessions
One-on-one training focused on reps, breakdowns, and decision-making under pressure.
Meeting Kids Where They Are
"We’ll start by assessing your child to understand their current skills and needs. Based on what we find, we’ll create a personalized training plan designed to support their growth and help them reach their full potential." Every child’s journey is unique, and we believe in meeting them exactly where they are. True growth happens when young athletes build skills step-by-step, with confidence and clarity — not confusion and pressure. We refuse to rush the process. Instead, we focus on mastering one skill at a time, creating a strong foundation that will serve them for life, both on and off the court. We believe parents are partners, not spectators. Your voice matters here, because our mission is shared: to help your child learn, grow, and thrive at their own pace. Together, we’ll build not only better players but stronger, more confident individuals — all while keeping the most important ingredient in every practice: fun.