Coach Mendo’s contagious passion paired with intensity and his expertise of the game, embodies the Quick Handle™ philosophy of developing skills, mental toughness and core character values. Starting out as a player and growing into his role as a coach, Coach Mendo challenges players to dream big and work relentlessly in pursuit of those dreams.

Highlights of Coach Mendo's Qualifications:

- Head College & Professional Overseas Coach

- Professional Camp & Individual Trainer, both in the United States and overseas

- Player in a European Professional League

- 25+ years of coaching over 40,000 players of all ages and skill levels

“Nothing gives me more satisfaction than helping to develop the individual skills of players. I have such a passion to help players realize their dreams. It is so exciting to see players do something they weren’t able to do beforehand. Just the fact that they are there shows a commitment to get better. That alone kicks in my competitive juices to help them achieve their goals.”

The basis of Coach Mendo’s philosophy is:

- I demand excellence

- I push you to your fullest potential

- I encourage you to never give up and fight to be the best

- I teach values of sportsmanship, honor and integrity

- I promote humility, unselfishness and confidence leading to success on and off the court

- I instruct the fundamentals of the game, especially Quick Handle™, through repetition, discipline and proper technique

- I strengthen mental toughness to better master pressure, play in the zone and develop a leadership presence and take-charge spirit