NORTH CITY FOUNDERS
Founder, Director of Training, Sgt. Mike Lawson
Mike Lawson leads all training efforts for the North City AAU basketball program. His extensive experience in training high school, collegiate and professional athletes is a true testament to his ability to get the most out of his players. Below is some information on Mike, but if you would like to learn more, please visit www.coachmiketraining.com.
BASKETBALL:
* Private basketball coaching for kids; 4th grade to high school, college to NBA/WNBA players
* Current member of the WNBA practice team of men that practices against the Seattle Storm team
* Played basketball in Germany on an all-Army basketball team.1987-1989
* In 1996, played in the Magic Johnson Fila Pro League. This is a sanctioned NBA summer league
* All state high school basketball player in Massachusetts
* Player of the year for central Massachusetts
Founder, Executive Director, Andrew Grinaker – Coach/Trainer
Andrew started North City Training in 2010 because he saw a void in developing and preparing young adults for high school and collegiate athletics. He wanted to create a program that focused first on fundamentals, individual skills and building core strength and conditioning. Each of our teams play in competitive AAU tournaments, but the goal of our program is to improve each player so that they can be better equipped to play at the next level (high school or collegiate athletics).
BASKETBALL:
* Played AAU basketball in Puget Sound Area and Varsity Basketball at Bothell High School.
* 15+ years coaching experience, including Shorecrest High School, Shorecrest HS Feeder Program, Jackson HS Feeder Program and North City AAU teams.
* 5+ years officiating experience, including at the HS Varsity level in Yakima and Seattle areas.
2022 Coaching Staff
