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BASED IN EL PASO, TX

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1000+

Athletes Trained

10+

Years of Experience

150+

Pro/College Athletes Trained

PERFORM WHEN THE LIGHTS COME ON

El Paso's Premier Basketball and Sports Performance Development Program

Different Breed was founded in 2020 by Jenzel Nash and Alexis Thornton, two former Division I athletes who know exactly what it takes to compete at the highest level. With backgrounds at UTEP and Delaware State, multiple conference championships, and professional playing experience, our trainers bring elite-level expertise to every session. We specialize in basketball skill development and performance training that builds explosiveness, power, speed, agility, and basketball IQ. Every workout is designed to help athletes separate themselves from the competition and perform with confidence when it matters most.

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OUR PROGRAMS

Basketball & Sports Performance Training for Every Level

From ages 3 to pro, Different Breed offers comprehensive training programs designed to develop complete athletes. Choose the program that matches your age and skill level.

Basketball Skills Development

Our Basketball skills development program aims to improve all aspects of every athlete's game. We welcome all skill levels, from beginners to pro. Trainers will give every athlete the proper attention to help reach his or her goals.

Sports Performance Training

Sports performance training is designed to prepare an athlete for optimum performance in a specific sport. The purpose is to work on those things that will translate into improved performance for the athlete's sport.

1 on 1 Sessions

Sessions will be with the athlete and trainer only, tailored to the athlete with guidance from coaches, parents and what the trainers observe. Strengths will be magnified and weaknesses will be improved in all areas.

Group Sessions

Sessions are available to ALL athletes and are grouped by skill level (not age).

DUO Sessions

Similar to 1 on 1 sessions but for TWO athletes of the same level.

Team Sessions

Sessions for up to 15 athletes on a team at once.

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TESTIMONIALS

What Our Clients Say

I have been taking my 11 year old daughter Emma for four months now. I have seen her confidence go through the roof due to the coaches attention to detail, positivity and consistently focusing on fundamentals. I was worried since my daughter had only been playing one year of basketball and the 7th grade middle school basketball season is on the horizon. Coach Nash said she would have my daughter as the best ball handler on her team before the season starts! That bold statement is coming to fruition as a handful of high school coaches have taken notice to Emmas ball handling abilities at various camps we attended this summer. Thank you to all of the coaches at Different Breed! Your dedication to your craft is paying huge dividends to all of the athletes that come thru your doors.

Mark R

Parent of Athlete

Were new in town and I picked this place because its close to home and wow!!! we found an amazing basketball gym. My son had a pretty basic basketball skills (he only played on RC in CA) and now after seven months of basketball and performance training hes doing a significantly improvement, hes faster and playing so different that was before. We are very thankful for all the hard work that Coaches Nash and Alexis give to their athletes.

Dennise Salazar S

Parent of Athlete

We're incredible grateful to coaches Nash and Alexis for the amazing work they've done with my son. Their dedication, consistency, and professionalism have made a huge impact, not only has he improved his fundamentals, but he's also become faster and more confident on the court. Thanks to their guidance he's progressed from nearly basic level to advanced, it's clear they care about their player's development both on and off the court.

Edna S

Parent of Athlete

Coach Nash is a professional who has helped both my kids improve their game. She has such patience and care for what she does. I love seeing the progress in my kids game. She sees things that coaches dont normally see.

Amber D

Parent of Athlete

My son has improved his game & skills bc of Different Breed. Coaches are professional & kind. They motivate and push their students to the next level. Highly recommend!!

Ethan M

Parent of Athlete

Coach Nash and Coach Thornton are excellent trainers and coaches. They understand all the nuances of the game and athlete development from beginners to elite level. My child has grown tremendously under them. Trust the process and trust the pros, they know what they are doing. Like the saying goes there is no replacement for experience

Raul S

Parent of Athlete

Different Breed has helped our son develop his skills. Coach Nash is amazing and we are so grateful we found a coach for our son who always makes practice fun and challenging. We continue to recommend all parents we know because they are the best!

Sonia D

Parent of Athlete

My daughter has been taking classes with different breed for about 2 years now for 1 on 1 sessions and group sessions. The amount of time and effort that Coach Alexis and Coach Nash put into the athletes in El Paso is amazing.

Denise M

Parent of Athlete

My son started attending Different Breed January of 2023 and was thoroughly impressed by how quickly his skills began to improve. Different Breed has great service and take the time to ensure their Athletes are learning correctly. I cant recommend Different Breed enough for fantastic training sessions. My son was recently moved up to intermediate level and is challenged every single session. If youre looking for a faculty to train your child, this is the place to go. Coach Nash and Alexis are amazing!

Mark Q

Parent of Athlete

Alexis and Nash have really developed both of my sons basketball skills. They are genuinely interested in strengthening their skills and athletic abilities. I also started attending personal training with Alexis and feel amazing! Thank you!!

Cristina V

Parent of Athlete

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Choose Your Training Focus

Select basketball training to master skills and techniques, performance training to build athleticism and explosiveness, or combine both for complete athlete development.

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Review Pricing Options

Explore our flexible credit packages for pay-as-you-go training or monthly memberships for consistent development. Choose the option that fits your goals and commitment level.

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Book Your First Session

Sign up online and start training immediately. Sessions can be booked up to 1 hour before start time. Join our small group sessions (max 10 athletes) and experience personalized coaching.

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