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 Northern Chicagoland, earning him Trainer of the Year honors 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, where he was brought on as the Player Development Coach, JV Head Coach, and Varsity Assistant Coach. In 2024, he joined the coaching staff at Schaumburg High School, serving as the JV Head Coach and Head Varsity Assistant. In 2025, he was named one of the top 20 assistant coaches in Illinois. Tommy joined Harper College for the 2026-27 season as an Assistant Coach and Player Development Coach under Head Coach Jason Tucker.
Coach T. is all about developing players, building confidence, developing mental and physical toughness, and teaching life lessons both on and off the court.
