Looking to Grow Your Game?
About Us
Built on integrity, driven by effort, Circle Up goes beyond conditioning. We cultivate character through our full-circle approach, which blends elite athletic training with mindset mastery, leadership development, and life skills that set our athletes apart. We believe every rep builds more than muscle; it builds the person behind the performance.
Whether you’re an aspiring athlete, a determined parent, or someone who understands that greatness isn’t built overnight, you’ll see the difference in the Circle Up method. We train with purpose, lead with values, and aim to produce not just standout players, but standout people.
Our Team
Lead Trainer
Tiant-Zion McCoy
Coach T is a former collegiate basketball player with a brief professional stint. Coach T is a high-performance trainer who's spent over a decade refining the skills of players at every level. His training philosophy combines tactical excellence with character development, earning him recognition not only for his on-court instruction but also for his ability to mentor athletes through pivotal stages of personal growth. He understands that basketball is a vehicle for greater life lessons. His proven techniques consistently translate into success with the game and far beyond.
Programs
Personal Training
Circle Up crafts individualized development plans for each athlete, carefully tailored to their age, skill level, and personal aspirations. These targeted programs empower players to confront their weaknesses head-on, amplify their strengths, and deepen their understanding of the mental aspects of the game.
Group Clinics
Circle Up designs dynamic group and team training programs that foster collaboration, strategic thinking, and peak performance. Tailored to the collective strengths and goals of each squad, our sessions build cohesion while sharpening individual skills within a team context.
Camps
Our camps offer a comprehensive basketball development program focusing on key areas essential for player growth in a team atmosphere. From learning the fundamentals of shooting, ball handling, and finishing. To more advanced techniques like reading defenses and learning how to run an offense. This comprehensive approach ensures well-rounded growth for every player.
Consulting
At the intersection of athleticism and professionalism, our consultation service delivers unparalleled expertise. We craft precise training blueprints, implement nutrition protocols rooted in science, foster mental health resilience, and demystify the complexities of NIL and professional contracts, empowering athletes to thrive on and off the court.
• Elite Training Programs: Evidence-based workouts tailored for skill refinement and injury prevention.
• Personalized Nutrition: Strategic dietary planning to optimize physical output and longevity.
• Mental Wellness: Comprehensive mental health awareness and resilience-building strategies.
• Professional Contract Advisory: Guidance through the intricacies of NIL rights and contract negotiations.
At Circle Up Academy, we believe collaboration builds stronger communities and stronger athletes. We partner with organizations, teams, schools, and brands that share our mission of developing well-rounded, high-performing individuals.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your athletic program, bring in holistic training, or invest in youth development, Circle Up delivers customized solutions that create real impact physically, mentally, and socially.
Let’s build something bigger together. Train. Lead. Elevate. Full circle.