About Us

Our Commitment

Supporting your growth through experience

At Hoop Mentality, we’re driven by a shared passion for basketball. As coaches, we know how challenging it can be to find the right tools to succeed. That’s why we created these resources to help simplify the coaching process and make a real impact. We’re committed to supporting fellow coaches and players with the knowledge and tools they need to reach their full potential.

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Our Story

From Struggle to Solution

Early in our coaching careers, we faced the same struggles you do - finding the right resources, overcoming obstacles, and trying to make the best impact. Together, we created practical solutions from our own experiences. Through trial, error, and a lot of creative effort, we built resources that helped us grow as coaches. Now, we want to share those tools with you, so you don’t have to go through the same struggles. We're here to help you simplify coaching and succeed, just like we did.

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Our Approach

Comprehensive and Personalized

We know every player and coach has different needs, which is why we focus on practical solutions that make a real impact. Our resources are designed to help you grow, from improving skills to refining strategies. Everything we offer is something we’ve personally tried and tested, and it’s given us great results. We’ve been there ourselves, and we’ve created these tools to simplify the process and support your development.

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Meet the coaches

  • Dejan Ilic

    Founder Of Hoop Mentality

    Dejan Ilić has years of experience as a professional coach and scout, both in Serbia and internationally. He has worked in top leagues such as the Serbian KLS, the ABA League, and Romania’s Liga Națională, gaining valuable knowledge alongside respected coaches in the region. Known for his detailed preparation and ability to simplify complex situations, he has guided players and teams through effective game preparation and development. Dejan is also the author of Transition Offense Against Any Defense, a book widely used by coaches, and the Founder Of Hoop Mentality, where he creates digital coaching resources for coaches around the world.

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  • Dusan petroviC

    Director Of Player Development
    Dušan Petrović has years of experience coaching in Serbia and the Balkan region, where he has guided teams to multiple championships and medals. His career includes work with both youth and senior teams, with a strong focus on player skill development. He has spent many years specializing in individual training, helping players refine their fundamentals and raise their performance. Today, he leads the organization of training programs at Hoop Mentality, overseeing scheduling, gym operations, and communication with parents and staff. He also coordinates the work of other coaches, ensuring a consistent and professional standard across all player development programs.

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Master Your Skills

  • Learn and improve

    Explore our basketball coaching resources to grow and refine your approach. From playbooks to drills, everything is designed to help you learn and level up.

  • Achieve coaching success

    Our basketball coaching resources help you lead with confidence. Gain the tools to guide your team and achieve real results on and off the court.

  • Dominate the court

    Sharpen your skills with expert drills and workouts. Improve your shooting, dribbling, and overall play to dominate the court and hit your peak performance.
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