At Hoop There It Is, we believe every young basketball player deserves honest, detailed, and professional feedback that helps them grow both on and off the court. We analyze game film to give athletes and parents the same level of insight used by elite programs, college scouts, and professional coaches.
Basketball has the power to transform lives. It teaches discipline, teamwork, resilience, and goal-setting. But for too many young athletes, the path from local courts to higher levels of competition remains unclear. Players work hard but don’t always know where to focus their efforts. Coaches want to help but may lack the time or resources for detailed individual analysis.
That’s why we created Hoop There It Is—to bridge that gap.
Our team includes experienced coaches who have worked with NBA players, G League teams, international clubs, and high-level collegiate athletes. The same eyes that trained and developed pros are now helping youth players build confidence, strengthen their fundamentals, and develop smarter basketball IQ.
Whether your child dreams of earning more playing time, making the school team, dominating AAU, or pursuing a college scholarship — we’re here to guide that journey with clarity, encouragement, and expert coaching insight. Our reports are always honest, easy to understand, and filled with actionable steps so athletes know exactly what to work on next.
Some coaches teach basketball. Coach Phillip Gary teaches life through basketball.
For over four decades, Coach Phil has stood at the intersection of discipline, passion, and transformative mentorship—a journey that began under one of the game’s true visionaries. As a player at Long Beach State, he learned from the legendary Tex Winter, the mastermind behind the Triangle Offense and a coach who understood that basketball excellence starts with character. Those formative years weren’t just about perfecting plays or mastering footwork—they were about building the foundation of a man who would go on to shape the futures of countless young athletes.
Tex Winter instilled something irreplaceable in the young Phil Gary: an unwavering discipline that transcends the hardwood. It’s the kind of discipline that transforms raw talent into refined skill, that turns potential into performance, that builds not just better players, but better people. That wisdom became Coach Phil’s compass through an extraordinary career that has taken him across continents and into the lives of some of basketball’s brightest stars.
Coach Phil’s playing career took him around the world, competing internationally and absorbing the game’s universal language from different cultures and playing styles. But it’s what he’s done since hanging up his jersey that defines his true legacy. His experience spans the entire basketball ecosystem—from the high school and college ranks where he’s shaped programs and developed winning cultures, to the elite levels of the NBA and NBA G League where he’s served as a trusted scout with an eye for undiscovered talent. As a trainer to NBA players and thousands of youth basketball players across the globe, Coach Phil has touched every level of the game. This unique perspective—understanding what it takes to succeed from grassroots development all the way to professional basketball—is what makes him an invaluable mentor. As the driving force behind countless of successful basketball players and the heart of Hoops There It Is, Coach Phil has dedicated his life to one simple but profound mission: helping young players achieve their dreams.
His track record speaks volumes. Derrick Rose. Jabari Parker. Iman Shumpert. These aren’t just names on a roster—they’re testaments to Coach Phil’s ability to identify potential, nurture talent, and guide young athletes to collegiate and professional success. But for every household name, there are thousands more whose lives were changed by Coach Phil’s mentorship, players who made it to elite levels globally, because someone believed in them and knew how to unlock their potential.
What sets Coach Phil apart isn’t just his impressive résumé—it’s his approach. Drawing from Tex Winter’s teachings, he understands that basketball is a vehicle for building discipline, teamwork, resilience, and character. Every drill has a purpose. Every practice teaches more than technique. Every interaction is an opportunity to shape a young person’s future.
His four-decade career in playing, coaching, training, and scouting has given him a perspective few can match. He’s seen the game evolve, adapted his methods, and remained steadfast in his commitment to excellence. He knows what it takes to compete at the highest levels because he’s been there—and he knows how to get his players there too.
At Hoop There It Is, Coach Phil’s vision comes to life. This isn’t just about analyzing and developing basketball skills—it’s about developing tomorrow’s leaders. It’s about instilling the same confidence and discipline that Tex Winter passed down to him, creating a ripple effect that extends far beyond the court.
When you work with Coach Phil and Hoop There It Is, you’re not just buying a report or program. You’re becoming part of a legacy and fraternity. You’re learning from someone who learned from the best, who played the game at the highest levels, and who has dedicated his life to elevating others.
After more than 40 years in the various basketball professions, Coach Phil’s passion hasn’t dimmed—it’s only grown stronger. Every young player who joins the Hoop There It Is family is another opportunity to make a difference, to pass on the wisdom of Tex Winter, to help someone achieve something they once thought impossible.
This is Hoop There It Is. This is the legacy of Coach Phillip Gary—built on discipline, fueled by passion, and dedicated to changing lives one player at a time.
Because greatness isn’t just taught. It’s instilled, cultivated, and earned—one practice, one lesson, one moment at a time.
Some people play basketball. Crispin Guintu lives it.
From his earliest memories, basketball has been more than a game—it’s been a teacher, a passion, and a way of life. That passion took him to the professional ranks in Asia, where he competed at the highest levels and learned lessons that would shape everything that followed. The discipline. The energy. The relentless pursuit of excellence. These weren’t just skills for the court—they became the foundation for a remarkable business career.
For nearly two decades, Crispin channeled the same intensity he brought to basketball into building successful outsourcing firms across Asia, serving Fortune 500 clients with the same precision and dedication he once brought to every game. The parallel was clear: in business, as in basketball, every detail matters. Every decision counts. Success is built on preparation, discipline, and the ability to see what others miss.
But even as his business flourished, basketball remained his first love. He coached school and club teams along his journey, staying connected to the game and passing on the lessons it had taught him. Then came a meeting that would change everything.
When Crispin met Coach Phil, he found more than just a mentor for his sons—he discovered a new way of seeing the game. Coach Phil opened Crispin’s eyes to the art of player analysis, teaching him how to break down film, scout players, and analyze every possession with surgical precision. The philosophy was simple but profound: every play counts, and every play must be scouted.
What started as a father wanting to help his sons improve became something extraordinary. Inspired by Coach Phil’s methodology, Crispin began creating detailed analysis reports for his children—breaking down their games, identifying strengths, highlighting opportunities for growth, and building comprehensive development plans. The results were undeniable. His sons’ basketball skills—both physical and mental—elevated dramatically.
The story echoes the origins of Khan Academy, where a caring relative created simple, accessible teaching tools for family members—and discovered a method that could transform learning for millions. Crispin’s reports weren’t just effective—they were simple. They made complex basketball concepts easy to understand. They turned abstract coaching advice into concrete, actionable insights. They gave young players a roadmap to improvement that actually worked.
But Crispin and Coach Phil saw something bigger. If this approach could transform his sons’ games, why couldn’t it help thousands of other young players? Why couldn’t every dedicated athlete have access to the kind of detailed analysis and personalized development plans that were once reserved for elite programs?
Together, Crispin and Coach Phil share an unwavering belief: these basketball analysis and scouting reports can make a profound difference in the lives of young players everywhere. Not just in their jump shots or defensive stance, but in their confidence, their discipline, their ability to see the game—and themselves—with new clarity.
This is about more than basketball statistics. It’s about giving young athletes the tools to become stars and difference-makers, both on and off the court. It’s about democratizing elite-level development. It’s about taking the wisdom of a legendary coach, the analytical precision of a successful entrepreneur, and the heart of two fathers who want every young player to have the same opportunities their own children had.
Crispin brings his business acumen, his professional basketball experience, and his proven track record of success to every aspect of Hoop There It Is. But more than that, he brings the perspective of a father who saw firsthand how the right analysis, delivered the right way, can unlock potential that was always there—waiting to be discovered.
Together with Coach Phil, he’s building something that could change youth basketball forever. One report. One player. One dream at a time.
Because every young athlete deserves a coach who sees their potential—and a roadmap to reach it.
