Tommy Sampson who most know as Coach T., started TS Basketball Skills Training in 2021. 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. In 2025 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.
Coach T. started his High School coaching career at Elgin Academy. He was brought on as Player Development, JV Head Coach, and Varsity Assistant Coach. In 2024 he went to coach at Schaumburg High School. At Schaumburg he was the JV Head Coach and Head Varsity Assistant. In 2025 he was named as one of the top 20 assistant coaches in Illinois. Tommy most recently accepted a position at Saint Viator High School where he will be the programs Player Development Coach, Varsity Assistant, and oversee the programs Feeder teams.
Coach T. is all about developing players, building confidence, mental and physical toughness, and teaching life lessons on and off the court.