ABOUT Hard 2 Guard
HARD2GUARD is an elite training company centered around skill development. It’s a place where you can expect our best as we push you to yours. We have no club or team affiliations, so we are solely focused on individual skill development.
Becoming a better player doesn’t just happen overnight, it is a long process filled with hard work and overcoming adversity. We want to help each player work hard, get better and develop a love for the game.
Hard2Guard also provides consulting services for children and their families that seek placement in High Schools/Prep Schools/Colleges/Universities across Canada and in the United States.
PHILOSOPHY
Our service is heavily based on supporting our clients to the fullest. Once you’re apart of the HARD2GUARD team you will always be treated like family.
Being detail-oriented with regards to training is one of our most important qualities at HARD2GUARD. We strongly believe with patience and hard work, we can help every child become a better basketball player and person.
About the owner- sTEVEN bENNETT
Steven Bennett is a former professional basketball player who now specializes in skill development of athletes. His journey originally started in Los, Angeles, California. Through his dedication, hard work, and passion for the game of basketball, his journey would take him all over the world.
Steven played his collegiate basketball at Chaminade University of Honolulu. His senior year he attained numerous accolades such as All-Maui Invitational, PacWest Player of the Year, and NCAA All-American honors. He managed to do this while also completing a bachelor’s degree in communications.
After Steven’s university career, he would then go on to play professionally overseas for seven years. Through these opportunities, he was able to play in numerous countries like Germany, Italy, Australia, and the Czech Republic.
“My main goal is to inspire and empower the youth through the game of basketball.”
- Steven Bennett
Currently Steven is the founder of HARD2GUARD He has worked with thousands of kids of various ages in Europe and North America. After Steven’s pro career, he was a trainer for elite Adidas basketball events which included top level NBA recruits. He has worked as the lead instructor at Cal Baptist University summer basketball camps along with various others across the USA.
Additionally, Steven is the founder of a nonprofit organization called Product of my Environment, which hosts events in inner city communities.