Developing complete athletes and confident individuals through elite basketball training.
Brandon Basketball Academy LLC. will give young athletes a competitive sports training experience where the virtues of accountability, self-control, drive, and hard work are taught. Our focus will be on developing athletes & providing the necessary tools to help them succeed at any level. As well as mentoring athletes off the hardwood to become their most confident, educated selves.
Our coaching values emphasize accountability, effort, and understanding the game, creating confident athletes through intentional teaching, discipline, and long-term player development.
We believe athletes learn best when they understand why they are doing something, not just how. Our coaching focuses on decision-making, basketball IQ, and helping players see the game, not simply run drills.
Our priority is long-term growth, not short-term results. We focus on building complete players who can compete at the next level while developing habits that last far beyond a single season.
We are intentional about creating an environment rooted in community, family, and diversity. Athletes are encouraged to challenge themselves and feel safe making mistakes. We believe mistakes are essential to learning and growth.
Training should mirror the game. Our drills are taught and executed at game-like intensity, emphasizing realism, effort, and accountability. We coach through mistakes and use them as teaching moments.
No two players are the same. We customize our training to fit each athlete's skill set, position, and learning style. Even in group sessions, drills are differentiated so each player is challenged in the areas they need most.
While skill development is critical, we also emphasize collaboration, communication, and leadership. Basketball is a powerful tool for building character, work ethic, confidence, and life skills—and we intentionally use the game to help athletes grow both on and off the court.
Our coaches bring experience, passion, and purpose, committed to developing skilled athletes while mentoring players through leadership, accountability, and a deep understanding of the game.
Kendall Brandon is a Colorado State University graduate with over seven years of coaching and training experience. He began coaching with State 38 in 2019, leading multiple teams, including the 2023 Summer 17U Black team that sent seven players to college basketball.
Kendall spent three seasons as Head Boys Basketball Coach at Mountain View High School, where he was named Longs Peak League Coach of the Year and led the program to a Sweet 16 appearance. He previously served as an assistant varsity coach at Liberty Common High School and Rocky Mountain High School.
Kameron Brandon is also a Colorado grown basketball player from Aurora, Colorado. He played two years of varsity at Cherokee Trail High School. He then attended Lassen Community College in California where he finished First team all-conference in 2018.
Kameron moved to Northern Colorado in 2020 where he got his start in coaching with State 38. Kam was an assistant at Mountain View for 3 years. He also was assistant director for Rocky Mountain Fever the past three years. He currently is the co-director for State 38 United and he coaches the 16U team for State 38 United.
Alex is from CA where she played AAU to the Juco level then earned a scholarship to play college ball in Maine. During her athletic career she was named captain multiple times & made it to the national tournament 2 years.
Alex is the head coach for both 8th grade girls/boys at Riverview MS. She also coaches at Mountain View HS for the past 3 years. Alex coaches a 17u team at Fever. Alex has been a trainer for both private and groups for the past 4 years. She specializes in the shooting aspect of the game.
Ryan Lujan has 6+ years of coaching experience. He is currently the JV Coach at Thompson Valley High School in Loveland and the 17U National Coach for Rocky Mountain Fever. Previously he was the JV coach at Liberty Common High School in Fort Collins.
Ryan has coached ages ranging from 10U all the way up to 17U. Ryan is a USA Basketball licensed coach. He is a passionate and knowledgeable coach that brings a level of energy and intensity to every training session and practice that he runs.