MBT Training – About

Our Why

We believe great training builds confident people, safer environments, and stronger organizations. MBT exists to deliver practical, repeatable, and measurable training that actually transfers to real-world performance.

The MBT Process

Learn

Players are introduced to a new skill or concept by understanding the why and how, focusing on proper technique, decision-making, and cues

Implement

Players apply the learned skill in controlled situations, such as guided drills or small-sided games, emphasizing correct execution with feedback.

Drill

Players repeatedly practice the skill at game speed and under pressure to build consistency, confidence, and muscle memory for real-game situations.

Meet Our Team

Headshot of Pat, Founder and Lead Instructor

Pat [Last Name]

Founder & Lead Instructor

Pat conducting training

About Pat

Coach Pat began his training career in 2007 and brings 17 years of experience working with athletes in individual, small group, and team settings. A former high school standout at Champlin Park and college player at Saint Mary’s University, Pat started 70 games and earned Honorable-Mention All-MIAC honors.

After college, he spent four years with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx directing camps and clinics, and later joined Midwest 3 on 3 to run all programs. In 2021, Pat opened his first training facility in Brooklyn Park, followed by locations in Blaine, Maple Grove, Rogers, and Chanhassen. He now trains athletes of all ages, from youth to professionals, and lives in Blaine with his wife Natalie and their four children.

Meet the Facility Director

Ian Smith

Ian Smith

Facility Director – Blaine

Playing Experience: Champlin Park / Northern State / Professional in the UK

Coaching Experience: Four years with Midwest Basketball Training

Favorite Athlete: Kobe Bryant

“Inspire the youth! Training brings me nothing but joy when a kid leaves the gym with a smile, positive energy, and feeling like they got better, while being challenged and having fun.”
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Meet the Lead Trainer

Evan Tillung

Evan Tillung

Chief Growth Officer / Lead Trainer – Blaine

Playing Experience: Rice Lake High School

Coaching Experience: Three years with Midwest Basketball Training

Favorite Athlete: Jayson Tatum

“To help athletes improve their skills on the basketball court, but also develop skills off the court. I find it incredibly rewarding to see their hard work translate into confidence, stronger work habits, and success that carries into everyday life.”
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Meet the Facility Director

Marshall Holland

Marshall Holland

Facility Director - Chanhassen

Playing Experience: Coon Rapids / Hamline University / University of Wisconsin–River Falls

Coaching Experience: Four years with MBT

Favorite Athlete: Anthony Edwards

“Building relationships and seeing the growth in athletes’ games is why I train. Helping players improve on and off the court makes the work rewarding every day.”
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Meet the Facility Director

Trevor Rothstein

Trevor Rothstein

Facility Director – Rogers

Playing Experience: STMA & Minot State

Coaching Experience: Three years with Midwest Basketball Training

Favorite Athletes: Ladainian Tomlinson, Kevin Garnett, Klay Thompson

"I train because I truly have fun and enjoy putting in the work. If you have goals, you have to appreciate and enjoy the daily process and grind of getting better."
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ABOUT US

MBT is focused on building relationships through the game of basketball. Through those relationships, we are able to instill confidence in every player we work. Our goal is to help our players take their game to the next level one step at a time without skipping steps along the way.

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