Tommy Sampson who most know as Coach T., was born and raised on the north side of Chicago where he played all four years in High School. His collegiate career was shortened when he suffered an injury that would keep him from playing at a high level and making the tough decision to step away.
He then switched his focus, wanting to give back to the younger generation and became the Program Director for a youth basketball program in Chicago. This was one of the most successful youth programs in the city for 4 years straight, winning numerous of franchise performance awards. After moving to the Northwest Suburbs in 2018, Tommy started his training program TS Basketball Skills Training. In just a couple of years he was able to turn his company into one of the top programs in the Northern Chicagoland earning him Trainer of The Year in 2023. This year he was named one of the top 20 Player Development coaches in Illinois.
Currently Tommy travels and works with some of the most elite camps, showcases, AAU programs, and players in the country.
Tommy is the Head Assistant Varsity Coach and Head JV Coach at Schaumburg High School. He was named as one of the top 20 assistant coaches in Illinois for the 2025-2026 season. Coach T. is all about developing players, building confidence, mental toughness, and teaching life lessons on and off the court.