Now Training · Portage, WI

Built to Win.

Elite player development for boys and girls from 2nd grade through college. 1-on-1 and small-group sessions built around real game situations — so your skills actually show up when it counts.

Portage & La Crosse, WI  ·  12 athletes currently training  ·  Spots available now
3 All-Americans Developed
1st NCAA Tournament Win in Program History
D3 Elite Eight Appearance
2026 WIAC Tournament Champions
D3 Sweet 16 · 2025–26
5+ Players Placed on D1/D2 Scholarships
NBA Professionals Trained
Top 7 UA National Finish · 48 Teams
NABC D3 Player of the Year · Sam Grieger
B1G Player of the Year · Johnny Davis
2020 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball · Johnny Davis
270 Career 3s · Bronson Koenig · UW All-Time Record
Big East 6th Man of the Year · J.P. Macura
2,031 HS Career Points · Mason Madsen
655 Single-Season Points Record · Tanner Resch
3x All-WIAC · JJ Paider
Pro Basketball · Brazil NBB · Grantham Gillard
Power 5 Cincinnati · Boston College · Utah · Mason Madsen
3 All-Americans Developed
1st NCAA Tournament Win in Program History
D3 Elite Eight Appearance
2026 WIAC Tournament Champions
D3 Sweet 16 · 2025–26
5+ Players Placed on D1/D2 Scholarships
NBA Professionals Trained
Top 7 UA National Finish · 48 Teams
NABC D3 Player of the Year · Sam Grieger
B1G Player of the Year · Johnny Davis
2020 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball · Johnny Davis
270 Career 3s · Bronson Koenig · UW All-Time Record
Big East 6th Man of the Year · J.P. Macura
2,031 HS Career Points · Mason Madsen
655 Single-Season Points Record · Tanner Resch
3x All-WIAC · JJ Paider
Pro Basketball · Brazil NBB · Grantham Gillard
Power 5 Cincinnati · Boston College · Utah · Mason Madsen
About Built to Win

Development that shows up in games.

The focus is simple: help players become more effective when the lights are on. That means teaching details — footwork, pacing, angles, reads, and decision-making — so players aren't just good in workouts, they're better in live play.

Every player is different. We look at your current level, role, and goals, then build a clear plan we attack together over time. No cookie-cutter programs. No wasted reps.

Game-like reps Position-specific Confidence & mindset Structured progression
What to expect every session
Structured
Warm-up and footwork activation
Ball-handling and pace work
Finishing vs. contact and length
Shooting off the catch and off the dribble
Live, decision-based reps and reads
The Standard

4 Core Principles.

Not rules on a wall. The standard we hold ourselves to every single session — as players, as coaches, as people.

1
Strength of the Pack
  • Everything you do must make the team stronger
  • No behaviors, mindset, or words that weaken the group
  • Team over individual. Always.
2
Focus on the Process
  • Obsessed with getting better daily — as a player and a person
  • Not outcome focused. Process focused.
  • Small daily improvements compound into something special
3
Be a DAWG
  • Never question your passion or competitiveness
  • Bring intensity every single day
  • Championship mentality is non-negotiable
4
Emotional Intelligence
  • Self-awareness in how you communicate
  • If you're struggling, don't bark at others
  • Lead by example first
Meet the Coaches

Coaches who've won at every level.

Coach Jeffrey
Portage, Wisconsin
CJ
Available Now

A player development coach with a Division III coaching background, Jeffrey spent time on staff at UW–La Crosse where he helped develop three All-Americans, contributed to the program's highest national ranking in school history, and was part of the first NCAA Tournament win in program history. Those experiences shaped how he teaches — with detail, purpose, and standards built for winning basketball.

Real development is more than running drills. Sessions are built around how the game is actually played — footwork, pacing, angles, reads, and decisions under pressure. The goal is players who build habits that translate, not just look good in a workout. Above all, Jeffrey builds real relationships with his athletes, pushes them with honesty and encouragement, and creates an environment where they feel challenged and confident.

3 All-Americans NCAA Tournament Win D3 Elite Eight UW–La Crosse
Coach Kenny Desrosiers
La Crosse, Wisconsin
KD
Available Now

Coach Kenny is in his 6th season on staff at UW–La Crosse, where he has helped build one of the most successful runs in program history. In 2025-26, the Eagles won the WIAC Conference Tournament Championship and advanced to the NCAA Division III Sweet 16. The year prior, they posted a 25-6 record and reached the Elite Eight — the deepest postseason run in school history. Before joining the college staff, he coached Wisconsin Playmakers' 16U and 17U UA Rise teams, finishing top 7 nationally out of 48 teams and helping five players from the 2024 class earn college scholarships.

Since 2020, Kenny has trained multiple all-state performers, scholarship-level players, and professionals through Built to Win in La Crosse. His intensity, attention to detail, and genuine investment in his players make him one of the best trainers in the state. Now open and actively taking high school, college, and professional clients in the La Crosse area.

WIAC Champs 2026 D3 Sweet 16 Elite Eight UA Top 7 National Pros Trained
Training Options

Programs & Sessions

High Energy
Small Group

Train with teammates or friends in a competitive environment while still getting coached on individual details.

Live 2v2, 3v3, advantage/disadvantage reps
Spacing, cuts, and off-ball movement
Reading help, rotations, and closeouts
2–5 players per session
Coming Soon
Clinics & Camps

Weekend and seasonal clinics in Portage and La Crosse for groups and teams. Pre-season tune-ups and off-season development.

Skill stations and competitions
Team-focused concepts and spacing
Custom clinic options for programs
Portage & La Crosse locations
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Ready to Train?

Fill out the form or reach out directly. We'll get back to you fast to lock in a first session and build a plan around your goals.

Coach Jeffrey — Portage
Coach Jeffrey
Coach Kenny — La Crosse
Coach Kenny Desrosiers
Now open — taking high school, college & professional clients.
Session Pricing
1-on-1 Private$60 / session
Small Group (2–5)$40 / person
PaymentCash · Venmo · Cash App
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We'll reach out within 24 hours to get you scheduled.

Results

What people say.

"

Coach Jeff & Coach Kenny are not only some of my best friends, but also some of the best coaches and trainers I know. Working with them will not only help your son or daughter become a better basketball player — but they will become better people as well. The relationship we developed during our time at UWL will carry out through life.

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Sean Suchomel
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach · Minnesota State Moorhead
"

Coach Kenny not only pushes us and challenges us to be better on the basketball court but in life as well. We are so grateful to have worked with him throughout our careers and we owe him for a lot of our success along the way. We're Built to Win.

JD
Jordan & Johnny Davis
University of Wisconsin–Madison · Milwaukee Bucks
Alumni

Players We've Developed.

From 2nd grade gyms in La Crosse to NBA arenas. These are the athletes who came through Built to Win.

Full Alumni Roster
Grantham Gillard
4x Football State Champ Arkansas St · Cerrado NBB (Brazil)
Mason Madsen
2,031 HS Career Points Cincinnati · Boston College · Utah
Evan Anderson
1st Team All-State · Onalaska South Dakota
Tamarrein Henderson
All-State 2023 & 2024 UMary · NSIC
Henry Meyer
All-State · 1,000 Pt Scorer · State Champ La Crosse Central · Jamestown (NSIC)
Bennett Fried
State Champion HM All-State Drake · Augustana (NSIC)
Dustin Derousseau
2x 1st Team All-WIAC · HM All-State Built to Win Alumni
Devon Fielding
1st Team All-State Winona State · UW–La Crosse
Noah Parcher
State Champion DMACC · Northern Michigan
Terrance Thompson
State Champion Green Bay · Navarro College · SIUE
Mandela Deang
HM All-State · 1,000 Pt Scorer Williston State · UW–La Crosse
Henry Noone
HM All-State · 58% 3PT in HS All-Time Scorer · Lourdes Academy · UW–La Crosse
Tanner Resch
1st Team All-State · Single-Season Record 655 Pts UW–La Crosse · Benedictine College
Nic Williams
State Champion Bay College · Malone University
Craig Steele
HM All-State UW–La Crosse · St. Cloud State (NSIC)
Austin Westra
2x 1st Team All-WIAC All-State UW–La Crosse
JJ Paider
3x All-WIAC State Champion · All-State UW–La Crosse