My son Marcus started working with Jeff in May 2021. I have seen growth in my son’s ability, discipline and confidence. I would highly recommend Jeff to work with your child if you want them to go to the next level.
Claim a $10 trial session with Coach Jeff Schmidt
Four quick questions and we’ll text you to lock a time. Ages 7–18, every level.
⏱ Takes under 60 seconds • $10 trial session • No membership required
A teacher first, and it shows on the court
What your athlete gets for $10.
- Coach Jeff has trained 735 athletes since founding Schmidt Performance in 2019.
- A retired K–12 educator with 22 years in the classroom — he teaches the game the way he taught school.
- Coach of the Year three times across nine years as a head coach.
- Has coached at the Michael Jordan Flight School and Snow Valley, named by Sports Illustrated the best teaching camp in the country.
- Small groups matched by age and level, so nobody is standing in a line waiting for a rep.
Coach Jeff Schmidt
Jeff spent 22 years as a K–12 educator in California and Colorado, and built a coaching career alongside it — nine years as a head coach, named Coach of the Year three times at three different schools.
He has taught at premier camps across the country and internationally, including the Michael Jordan Flight School, Snow Valley and Transforming Basketball. In 2019 he founded Schmidt Performance to give Northern Colorado athletes the same coaching, and has trained 735 of them since.
Athletes trained
Years teaching
Coach of the Year
What Northern Colorado parents and coaches say
Real names, real athletes. Nothing here is paraphrased.
Coach Schmidt knows how to teach and break down essential fundamental skills that are transferable for all athletes across all systems.
A great person with a vast knowledge of basketball. Jeff has considerable experience working with young players.
Dedicated, knowledgeable, sincere, always has the students’ best interest.
The things parents ask first
If something isn’t here, ask us when we text.
One real training session with Coach Jeff — not a sales meeting. He assesses where your athlete is and what to work on. It’s $10 with no membership attached.
You don’t have to. Fill in the form and we’ll text you to lock a slot that fits your week, then send the gym address.
Ages 7 to 18, from first-time players to elite. Athletes train in small groups matched by age and level, so your athlete is always with players at their stage.
Weeknight evenings and Saturday afternoons. The exact window depends on your athlete’s age and group — we confirm it when we text you.
Yes. Parents are welcome to watch the whole session.
Court shoes, a ball if they have one, and water. That’s it.
If it’s a fit, Coach Jeff will walk you through the membership options. If it’s not, he’ll tell you that too. No pressure either way.
Fort Collins and Northern Colorado
Coach Jeff trains athletes from across Northern Colorado in small groups matched by age and level.
One session tells you everything
$10, one real training hour, no membership. Answer four questions and we’ll text you to lock a time.
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