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Eva Wilkerson, who signed to play Division I basketball at Towson, with two younger Lace Up players in the gym

Eva Wilkerson signed to play Division I basketball at Towson

Fall trainingstarts now

Training with a 3x collegiate national champion

Basketball training in Westchester for players from beginner through varsity and AAU. One-on-one, small group, team sessions and clinics.

Cortlandt, Peekskill, Yorktown & Westchester, NY
3x
Collegiate national champion head coach
65+
Years of combined coaching experience

Two coaches. 65+ years on the bench.

James Robinson Jr.

  1. 3-time

    collegiate national champion as head coach

  2. 10

    national tournament appearances as head Coach and assistant coach

  3. 4-time

    regional champion and regional coach of the year

  4. 4-time

    district champion and district coach of the year

  5. 2012

    national head coach of the year

  6. 30+

    years coaching experience

Vaughn Dweck

  1. 2000

    NYC high school PSAL city Champion as head Coach

  2. 1995

    NYC high school PSAL city champion runner up as head Coach

  3. 1995

    bronx daily news coach of the year

  4. 2000

    New York public schools coach of the year

  5. 8

    Bronx division championships

  6. Editor in chief, Metro Spirit, publication of profiles and rankings of top high school players in the New York Tri-State area

  7. 35+

    years coaching experience

About Lace Up

Four ways to train

Fall / Winter 2026
  1. Individual

    1:1 Private Training

    One-on-one sessions focused on your game and your pace, with a trainer watching every rep.

  2. 2-5 players

    Small Group Training

    Same individual attention, shared reps, built-in competition.

  3. Team

    Team & Squad Sessions

    Bring your team or AAU squad in for skill work and conditioning.

  4. Clinic

    Clinics

    Multi-week clinics for players building fundamentals at every level.

Fall/winter cycle. Dates announced soon.

See how it works

The Lace Up way

  1. Fundamentals

    Every session starts with footwork, ball handling, and shot mechanics, no matter the player's age or level.

  2. Mindset

    Robinson and Dweck train mindset the same way they train footwork, every rep and every drill.

  3. Personalized

    Every plan starts with the player in front of us, in a one-on-one session, a small group or the full squad.

  4. Family

    Robinson and Dweck know the families they train as well as the players.

What Lace Up families say

Coach Robinson with a Lace Up player holding her 1,000-point banner
Kaitlyn Raguso’s 1,000-point night, with Coach Robinson.
Our daughter has excelled at Lace Up, each year improving physically and mentally. She now plays basketball at the collegiate level which Lace Up had a part in helping build the foundation for her success. We are grateful for all their help through the years.
The Raguso Family
  1. Elyse

    I've been training with Lace Up since 5th grade, and the impact the program has had on my basketball career has been incredible. They prepared me for the next level and gave me the skills and mindset needed to play college basketball. I would highly recommend the program to any player who is serious about improving their game.

  2. Abigail Burke

    Lace Up is such a great program and community with excellent coaches that have helped me tremendously with not only my basketball skills, but also my confidence as a player.

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Questions

Do I need to be at a certain athletic level to train with Lace Up?

No. Lace Up works with players from beginner through varsity/AAU. Each plan starts from where the athlete is right now.

What are your coaching credentials?

James Robinson Jr. is a 3-time collegiate national champion as head coach with 30+ years of coaching experience. Vaughn Dweck has 35+ years of coaching experience, including a 2000 NYC PSAL city championship as head coach and 8 Bronx division championships. Full lists are in the About section.

How do I book a session?

Book a free discovery call, or DM us on Instagram. We'll talk through goals and get you on the schedule.

What does training cost?

Ask on your discovery call. Sessions are set up per player, so we go over it with you directly.

Book a free discovery call

Pick a time online. A Lace Up coach calls you to talk through goals and get the player on the schedule.