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The Next StepBasketball Training
Personalized basketball training designed to take your game to the next level.
A new season deserves a new look. 🔥🏀
Over the years, THE NEXT STEP Basketball Training has built a reputation for developing talent, pushing athletes beyond limits, and creating a culture built on discipline, growth, and results.
But as we continue to elevate, we knew it was time for our brand to reflect the same energy, toughness, and intensity we bring to the court every single day.
So today… we proudly introduce our NEW logo. 💥
Same meaning.
Same grind.
Same talent development.
NEW LOOK. 😤
This isn't just a logo. It's a statement. A symbol of growth, evolution, and taking athletes to the NEXT LEVEL.
The mission never changed… we just upgraded the image to match the movement. 🚀🏀
Feel free to reach out directly to initiate your enrollment into our program and take the NEXT STEP in your basketball journey.
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About the Coach
Coach Al Blount
Coach Al Blount
Al Blount is a native to the Lehigh Valley. He attended Louis E. Dieruff High School where he was a stand out basketball player. Al received a scholarship from Tennessee State University of which he attended from 1978 to 1982. He went on to play semi pro basketball with Meadowlark Lemon and the Bucketeers.
He then worked as a counselor at Kidspeace Corp and soon after was the activities director in the Allentown School District.
Coach Blount has been a pillar of Lehigh Valley Basketball always willing and able to give back his time to the game. He has a personal training business “The Next Step (TNS)” where he focuses on creating a foundation to the youth by teaching the fundamentals of the game for many years.
The Next Step Basketball Program is a great resource for all basketball programs from youth through college teams preparing for the upcoming season. TNS holds its own sessions on the weekends and looks to assist in your team’s skill development as well as basketball IQ.
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What Our Families Say
Coach Al has played a huge role in my son’s growth as a basketball player and as a young person. Through his patience, encouragement, and clear instruction, Xavier has gained confidence in his abilities and developed stronger fundamentals and game awareness. Coach Al creates a positive, motivating environment that allows kids to believe in themselves, work hard, and enjoy the game. We are incredibly grateful for the impact he’s had on my son’s confidence and love for basketball.
Coach Al’s approach has truly transformed my son’s game. Through disciplined, fundamentals-based drills, Derek has become a more confident shooter, a stronger ball handler, and a more complete all-around player. The time, consistency, and attention to detail Coach Al brings to every session has made a lasting impact, not just on my son’s skills, but on his work ethic and mindset as a player.
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