The edge Gym is all about…

  • The Edge Basketball youth basketball training in South Denver

    Freedom to Try Things

    To improve, kids need to be able to try things without fear of criticism so they can test their limits and grow as players.

  • A young girl playing basketball on an indoor court, with the word Positivity

    Positivity & Joy

    Basketball is the most fun game on the planet, and playing it confidently is an exhilirating feeling that we create every day.

  • Group of children and teenagers holding basketballs inside a gym with the word 'COMMUNITY'

    Community

    The Edge builds connections across grades and schools, making more well-rounded people as well as better ballers. And family members are welcome!

  • The Edge Youth Basketball Training High-Level Skills

    High-Level Skills Training

    I teach high-level moves that you see at the NBA and WNBA levels, breaking them down in a way that connects with kids.

  • A series of 8 training sessions teaching high-level ballhandling skills and proper shooting form to get kids up to speed for group sessions.

    $1,600 for individuals (which includes 30 days of group training), with small-group and family discounts available.

  • 3 weekly drop-in sessions that balance structured drills with free, moderated scrimmaging to encourage growth and create better teammates.

    $250 for 30-day unlimited attendance, with family pricing available. Kids can join group as soon as they enroll in individual sessions.

Specialized Training Programs

  • Shooting Clinics

    Shooting Clinics

    At any youth basketball game there are a lot of shooters, but not a lot of makers.

    Let Mike, aka Sir Fix-a-Shot, show your kid or a whole team of kids how to put the biscuit in the basket.

  • A young basketball player doing a high-level move with the words Grit & Grind overlayed

    Grit & Grind

    Basketball happens on both ends of the court.

    This workshop breaks down winning habits like defense and rebounding, teaching the concepts that earn real playing time.

  • Group of children and adults playing basketball indoors with the letters PGU signifying Point Guard University

    Point Guard University PGU

    This program is for ALL sizes.

    In basketball, every player needs to know how to handle the ball, play in the pick and roll, and make smart plays.

  • High School Group

    Starting at the conclusion of each High School season, and continuing through until tryouts, The Edge will offer High School only skills training three days a week.  The sessions are coed and designed for the high school player to maintain and enhance their skill set.

Edge Testimonials

  • “There’s no one like Coach Mike! He has helped develop my boys’ skills over the years and has prepared them for more competitive ball.

    He not only loves the game of b-ball but he loves his kids. I can count many times where he’s taken time out of his weekend to come watch one of our boys games.  You can tell he loves what he does!! I highly recommend coach Mike!!”

    –Deb Jones

  • “My family met Coach Mike when our kids were pretty young not long after we had moved back out to Colorado. It is still one of my favorite pictures of them all together at a Coach Mike Edge practice in 2015. We are huge Coach Mike fans because of his love for the game of basketball and the love he shows for his students. They are not just players on a court, they are like his kids in his heart. Although his knowledge of how to prepare players for the next level is top shelf, I think I remember Coach Mike almost more for the incredible support he showed them after they had grown from his program and played for their high school and club teams. He doesn’t forget your family because you are his family. I will always tell everyone that part of our kid’s success story with sports is being with Coach Mike when they were young and learning lessons not just about basketball, but also having a winning mindset that they have all taken to a D1 level. You can’t go wrong being part of Coach Mike’s program and the Beers family will always be huge fans of Mike O’Connell! We love you Coach!”

    -Ike Beers

  • “If you want your kid or any players on your team to get better and get better quick, then I recommend Mike O’Connell and Edge Basketball.

    From high speed spins to learning the Euro step, I’ve seen Mike's students master these moves and more. As a coach, I’ve learned that it is not too early for the kids to be making these moves, It only leads them to mastering them sooner and having early success.

    Besides mastering ball handling skills, kids gain a higher basketball IQ with other programs offered like Point Guard U. I have sent my kids and numerous others to Mike’s Edge program over the years and I’ve watched them all play and compete at a high level in club basketball and high school basketball.

    Edge kids stand out!”

    —Jim Archibald

  • “Coach Mike really is the best!

    He provides such a needed service to our community for young ballers. I have sent four of my boys through his program over the years and each one has come out with a strong “bag” of offensive skills that has given them an advantage in the highly competitive high school basketball and club basketball environments.

    He loves the kids and pushes them to be their best. Thanks Mike!”

    —Mike Jones

  • “My wife found Edge Basketball on the internet and we reached out for my twin boys Alex and Jacob. We immediately felt a connection with Coach Mike and signed up!

    Wow, what an incredible program he runs.  Coach Mike is real and genuine, you can see and feel how much he loves to coach and connect with kids.

    Our boys love him and the program. They have learned so much over the past year and their skills have improved dramatically. For the boys, they love it because they have fun!

    We highly recommend Coach Mike and will be going to him for years to come. We have connected with the other parents and this summer several kiddos from Coach Mike's program played in a ton of 3v3 and 5v5 tournaments. 

    Your kid will meet friends from all over and the connections are real. Coach Mike is incredible, if you want results, give him a shot ... because he never misses!!!!!!”

    –Joe Harvey

  • “I have been coaching youth basketball for almost a decade, and my son has been with Coach Mike for almost two years. 

    Coach Mike has single-handedly improved both his confidence and his game. He is definitely one of the top shooting coaches in Colorado and worth every penny.  I have now sent between 10-15 kids to Coach Mike, and all parents have said the same thing – there is no one better to teach basketball skill than Coach Mike. 

    I have seen him transform many kids’ games and they are better athletes, basketball players, and people for it. I tell every kid I coach to go see Coach Mike as he is the best in the business and I could not recommend him more!”

    –Chris McNicholas

  • “We call Coach Mike's gym 'The Lab' because it's a tremendous place for our son and his teammates to experiment.

    They have the freedom to be creative, and importantly, to make mistakes in an environment that's a great mix of rigorous instruction and fun.

    His individual skills have consistently progressed in a way that wouldn't have happened with just team practices or playing on his own.”

    –Ethan

  • “My son has been a part of the Edge program for almost a year now and the transformation has been nothing short of remarkable.

    He is a great athlete but was missing some of the shooting and scoring skills to get to the next level. What we like most about Mike's Edge program is that it focuses more on development than winning and kids in his gym are allowed to fail as long as they are working hard and learning in the process.

    Mike's encouragement and positivity radiates throughout the gym making it a special environment for each kid. My favorite memory is Mike showing up at my kid's game to cheer him on. He is a great coach and an even better person.”

    –Brian McClain

  • “The EDGE WHERE DREAMS BECOME A REALITY The Edge is more than a gym.
    It’s a place where fundamentals are taught. Skills are instilled. Confidence is built. Passion is taken to the next level. It’s all integrated to make Dreams become a reality. It’s where lifelong friendships are created not only on the court, but on the sidelines. This gym is where our best days are spent. My son’s abilities and crafts have been unlocked. His fierceness has been unleashed. His fears have been put aside and his love for the game has been taken to new heights. What Coach Mike has done for our son and our family truly can’t be put into words. This gym has become our home and these players have become our second family. The EDGE IS truly our HOME, a SLAM DUNK!”

    -Lance and Melissa Krisl

  • “The Edge and Mike helped me as an undersized basketball player, gain confidence and develop skills that would help me throughout my basketball career. It was a place you could try things and fail and still get encouragement from Mike to keep working on those skills and when to use them to improve your game. I’ll always have great memories of The Edge gym and Mike from shooting clinics to skills days to summer camps. Basketball should be something you enjoy and a good time with but also taken serious and learn to be competitive and want to win, there is no better place to get that balance.”

    -Taylor Longo

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