MP Training · For Serious Players
The Breakthrough
Starts Here.
For players who are done coasting. Elite skill development and strength training built around the player, the position, and the game. This is where the work happens.
Format
1-on-1 · Small Group · Clinic
Two Lanes
Skills + S&C
Booking
By Inquiry
Level
Serious Players Only
Real Talk
Who This Is For
MP Training isn't for every player — and that's the point. Here's how to know if it's the right fit.
✓ This Is For You If…
- You want a breakthrough in your skill set — not just another practice
- You're chasing a spot on a varsity, travel, or elite team
- You want to understand the game, not just play it
- You're willing to put in real work between sessions
- You want a strength and conditioning program built for basketball
✗ This Is Not For You If…
- You're just looking for casual reps or pickup
- You haven't tried our Academy or league programs yet — start there
- You aren't ready to commit to consistent work outside the sessions
- You want quick wins without the foundation
Two Lanes, One Standard
The Complete Player Package
Most training programs cover one piece. MP Training covers both — skills on the floor and the body that has to perform them.
Lane 01
Basketball Skills
By MP Basketball Coaches
Ball-handling, shooting mechanics, footwork, position-specific work, game IQ, and film. Built and run by Coach Matt Paul and the MP coaching staff — 22+ years in the Philadelphia game.
Lane 02
Strength & Conditioning
By The Village · Under the MP Brand
Basketball-specific strength training, mobility, speed, vertical, and injury prevention. Built and run by Marc Rodriguez of The Village, operating under the MP brand as part of the complete training experience.
Training Options
Pick Your Format
Four formats designed to match different goals, schedules, and budgets. Mix and match across lanes.
Format 01
1-on-1 Training
Private Session
Fully personalized — built around your player's specific weaknesses, position, and goals. The fastest path to breakthrough work.
Per Session
$60+
Format 02
Small Group
2 – 4 Players
The competitive edge of group training with the focus of small numbers. Great for players who push each other and want a more affordable option.
Per Session
$35+
Format 03
Position Clinics
Position-Specific
Guard skills, post moves, wing play. Run periodically across the year for players who want focused work on their role.
Per Clinic
$25+
Format 04
Film Sessions
IQ Development
Game film breakdown — your games or pro/college games — to develop reads, recognition, and basketball IQ. The work that separates good players from great ones.
Per Session
$75+
Who You'll Work With
The Trainers
Two specialists. One standard. Built for serious players.
Basketball Skills
Coach Matt Paul
Founder · Head Trainer
22+ years in the Philadelphia basketball community. Gold Medal Certified USA Basketball Coach. Founder of Matt Paul Basketball and Executive Director of the Power Forward Foundation. Coach Matt has developed players from elementary school through varsity, with a coaching philosophy built on game IQ, skill foundations, and player-first development.
Credentials
- USA Basketball Gold Medal Certified
- 22+ years coaching in Philadelphia
- Founder, Matt Paul Basketball
- Executive Director, Power Forward Foundation
Strength & Conditioning
Marc Rodriguez
The Village · S&C Lead
Owner and head trainer at The Village, a Philadelphia-area strength and performance training facility. Marc brings sport-specific S&C expertise to MP Training, operating under the MP brand for these sessions. Marc's programming is built for basketball — power output, vertical, mobility, and injury prevention designed around the demands of the game.
Credentials
- Owner, The Village
- Certified strength and conditioning specialist
- Specialty: Basketball-specific performance training
- Power Forward Foundation Board Member
One Standard.
Two Specialties.
One Roof.
MP Training is the result of bringing together two best-in-class disciplines under a single program. Basketball skills work runs through MP Basketball coaches. Strength and conditioning runs through The Village. Both operate under the MP brand and the MP standard — because serious players deserve a complete training package, not a referral to a stranger across town.