Testimonials

“Coach Thom is not only a great coach but a great person who truly cares about everyone that he works with. He is huge on positive energy and is one of the most upbeat guys you will ever meet, and is always encouraging and uplifting people. I first met Coach Thom when he was the head strength and conditioning coach at Cal Berkeley and I was being recruited there, and immediately loved his energy and passion that he gave off. I unfortunately didn’t commit to Cal and decided to go to Washington State University instead but, fortunately my sophomore year we were able to connect again as he was hired to be the strength and conditioning coach at WSU. Ever since then he has become like family to me and even opened up his house in the off-season for players like me and others that he’s worked with who are playing professionally. He lets us stay in his house, and trains us in the summers to continue to get better. His work ethic is amazing and not only is he an excellent strength and conditioning coach, he is a great basketball mind and teacher and understands the needs of the players to maximize their potential.

Over the course of the years, Coach Thom helped me change my body, in order to excel in the Pac-12 by helping me increase my strength and endurance and improve my skill set, working with me on the court and in the weight room to help me become one of best players in the Pac-12 and now a successful professional basketball player. Every summer I still go back to train with him at the “Hoop Hostel” as he calls it, because I know that there isn’t a better person or coach to help me improve my game. His relationships that he has with all of his players and staff are excellent and I know he’ll always be there for me and I can count on him for anything. It’s for all these reasons that I would highly recommend Coach Scott Thom!”  -Josh Hawkinson

“In my 21 years in athletics I have never been around a coach or mentor that has had such a meaningful and continued impact on virtually everyone he has been entrusted to lead/teach/coach. As a dedicated relationship builder, his ability to connect with seemingly anyone, with any background, is uncanny at times, but it’s rooted in a level of care and empathy you don’t often find. That is definitely not to detract from his High Basketball IQ, Player Development Prowess, or Strength and Conditioning Expertise. Rather, the respect and trust he builds with players in earnest only makes those three very important attributes more potent. This is best exemplified by the parade of former players (most now professionals) that frequent his #HoopHostel every summer.

Players from every place he has been (myself included, and I don’t ever play basketball anymore) continue to come back to Coach Thom summer after summer for that Player Development Prowess and Strength and Conditioning Expertise. But I think more than anything, they come for the positive, accountable environment that has helped so many of his players, and programs, reach their respective next levels. Whether it be an individual or an entire program, there is nobody I trust more to have a holistic positive effect on people, and create the on-court production that comes with it” -Junior Longrus

“There is no question in my mind that Scott Thom is one of the best coaches in the country. His experience and knowledge are on par with the best in the business. Where Scott separates himself from other’s is his passion and care factor. Scott is simply passionate about the game of basketball as well as strength and conditioning. His players can sense how much belief he has in what he is teaching and why he is doing it. In addition, nobody cares more about helping people achieve their own personal goals and dreams.” -Coach Gregg Gottlieb

“Had a chance to be coached by Scott while I was a player at Cal and then also went back to train with Scott while he was the HC at COM and I was training to play overseas. His attention to detail, hard work, and dedication to his players in unmatched. He genuinely cares for his players’ development on and off the court and goes to great lengths to help them succeed. Forever grateful to Scott and how much he helped me grow and succeed as a basketball player, but more importantly, as a maturing young man”  -Sam Singer

“Coach Thom coached me my freshman year at Cal, and he’s is to this day one of my favorite coach in general of all time! A genuine dude, you always know where he stand and you always know he’s going to care for his players and show up everyday and bring it!! It wasn’t always smile and laugh and it was often a grind.. but it’s what’s made me better for the time I worked with him! Thank you coach!!” -Roger Moute a Bidias

“Scott is one of the most genuine individuals I have had the privilege of working with. His energy and enthusiasm is incredibly infectious. I have watched him as one of the best strength coaches in major NCAA Division 1 men’s basketball inspiring the athletes he works with while forming life-long meaningful relationships with them. The young men who Scott coached at Washington State University will run through a wall for him because of the deep-routed relationships they shared with one another.

As a Head Coach himself, he is one of the best I’ve seen. His practices are high energy and extremely detail oriented. Under his leadership style of love and trust, the young men in his program work tremendously hard and seem to sincerely enjoy doing so, having a lot of fun in the process. Most importantly, I can say without question that Scott is an individual of phenomenal character. If ever given an opportunity I would love to work with him again in the future.” -Coach Tim Marrion

“I met Scott Thom many years ago when he was the basketball strength and conditioning coach at Cal. I knew right away Scott was one of those ‘young up and comers’ who would be making waves very soon.  Scott has a great background in strength and conditioning, but I believe his greatest attribute is his ability to convey information and training lessons.  Scott is a COACH, one thing you will hear over and over about Scott is that he has an amazing rapport with and respect from his players and the coaches he works with.  Scott is the real deal and is one of my very favorite people to be around in this world.”   –Coach Robert Dos Remedios

Coach Thom’s positive energy and enthusiasm makes training in the weight room and on the basketball court fun and productive. His sincere approach to coaching motivates you to get better.  He’s the type of coach that cares about you more than just basketball or getting your stronger.  He’s about building lifelong friendships that will last beyond basketball.  Over the years our friendship has grown, and he’s someone I can always count on.”   -Tyrone Wallace- Utah Jazz

“Coach Thom’s ‘my guy’ he doesn’t just get you stronger and help you jump higher, he teaches you injury prevention exercises and recovery techniques that will keep you healthy, feeling good, and keep you playing at your best year around.”  -Allen Crabbe- Portland Trailblazers

“Coach Thom’s strength and conditioning program allowed me to maximize my physical potential through the start and up to the finish of each basketball season. Not only were my performance levels always consistent but my health and well-being as well.”   -Jorge Gutierrez- Charlotte Hornets

“He’s an excellent strength coach, relates really well to the kids, has a ton of enthusiasm, just wants to be a part of it and wants to win and do whatever he can to help.”   –Coach Mike Montgomery

“Coach Thom has the unique ability to incorporate finely tailored lifting plans, comprehensive drills, and healthy meals into daily life.  He is extremely motivating and encouraging; I gained weight, perfected my shot, and regained my focus after three weeks of one-on-one training.  Training with him is a huge reason I was able to make the leap from playing professionally in Finland to playing in the top league in Germany.”   -Dave Kravish- BBL Germany

“Coach Thom has taught me the meaning of togetherness and staying positive no matter what.  He helped us as a team push each other every single day to be our best.  Attention to detail and everything matters in your preparation for the game of basketball was always a big factor with Coach Thom.”  -Justin Cobbs- Gravelines France

“Scott has the experience and passion to help elevate a basketball program to another level when it comes to strength and conditioning/player development.”   –Coach Ernie Kent

“I am more explosive now than I have ever been because of Coach Thom! Even after leaving Cal, I still rely on coach and his program. The workouts are always creative, dynamic, and demanding which give me the edge I’m looking for at the professional level.”  -Harper Kamp- Bremerhaven Germany

“Strength and conditioning with Coach Thom helped me on the court be at my best.  His attitude and willingness to help out in the weight room and on the court helped bring a new element of toughness to the table.  He gets you to your goals, and it translates to you moving better on the court and has your body feeling great and ready to go.”  -Richard Solomon- Toyota Alvark Japan

“Scott’s vast understanding of both the physical and skill needs of each of his athletes sets him apart from other coaches. His unique and cutting edge approach to program design will build the ‘total athlete’ to compete at the highest level.”  -Coach Mark Grabow