Drew Cobb
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic basketball coach and program builder with experience developing athletes from youth to professional levels, including NBA Draft prospects. Proven leader in designing high-impact training systems, mentoring student-athletes, and building culture-driven programs that emphasize accountability, discipline, and performance. Founder of the ASCENT Student-Athlete Mentorship Program, a structured initiative focused on mental wellness, academic accountability, and leadership development. Experienced in collaborating with school administrators, coaching staff, and families to drive measurable student-athlete success on and off the court.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Player Development Coach
NBA Pre-Draft & Combine Training
Los Angeles, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Trained elite NBA Draft prospects for team workouts and evaluations
- Assisting in development of projected #1 pick AJ Dybantsa
- Coached at NBA Draft Combine Pro Day (Egor Demin – Top 10 pick)
- Assisted in development of current Los Angeles Clippers guard, Bogdan Bogdanovic
- Collaborated with agents, scouts, and front office personnel
Head of Player Development / Director of Basketball Operations
Premier Elite
07.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented development curriculum for 50+ athletes annually
- Oversaw coaching staff and standardized training systems
- Built a culture centered on accountability and long-term development
- Created individualized progress plans and performance tracking systems
Head Coach
Premier Elite 11U (Made Hoops Circuit)
Downey, CA
07.2024 - Current
Head Coach
916 Select 11U (3SSB Circuit)
01.2023 - Current
Founder & President
3levation Athletics Academy
01.2022 - Current
- Built and scaled a player development organization delivering elite training and mentorship
- Designed individualized development plans combining skill work, film study, and performance tracking
- Led free community camps serving underserved youth
- Created the ASCENT Mentorship Program integrating academics, mindset, and recruitment education
Assistant Coach
Sheldon High School Varsity
Sacramento, CA
06.2023 - 07.2023
Head Coach
Drifty Elite 8th Grade (Made Hoops)
Sacramento, CA
06.2023 - 07.2023
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
California State University
Long BeachSkills
- Program Building & Culture Development
- Player Development (Youth to Professional)
- Leadership & Staff Mentorship
- Game Strategy & Basketball IQ Development
- Academic Accountability Systems
- Mental Performance & Athlete Mindset Training
- Recruiting Education & Athlete Branding
- Data-Driven Player Evaluation (Hudl, Synergy, SportsCode)
Accomplishments
- Helped TyJean Burrell secure first professional contract (Australia) and record a 50-point game
- Assisted Ronald Agesbar in signing first professional contract
- Developed Malachi Hollingsworth (League MVP, Fortune High School)
- Contributed to development of 2025 NBA top 10 lottery pick Egor Demin (Brooklyn Nets)
- Currently assisting projected #1 NBA Draft pick AJ Dybantsa
Timeline
Player Development Coach
NBA Pre-Draft & Combine Training
05.2025 - Current
Head of Player Development / Director of Basketball Operations
Premier Elite
07.2024 - Current
Head Coach
Premier Elite 11U (Made Hoops Circuit)
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Coach
Sheldon High School Varsity
06.2023 - 07.2023
Head Coach
Drifty Elite 8th Grade (Made Hoops)
06.2023 - 07.2023
Head Coach
916 Select 11U (3SSB Circuit)
01.2023 - Current
Founder & President
3levation Athletics Academy
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
California State University
ASCENT Student-Athlete Mentorship Program (Founder)
- Program Pillars:
- Mental Wellness & Athletic Resilience
- Academic Accountability & Eligibility Tracking
- Behavioral Discipline & Leadership Development
- College Recruitment & Future Planning
- Implementation:
- Weekly academic and behavioral accountability sessions
- Bi-weekly mindset and performance workshops
- Data tracking (grades, behavior trends, progress reports)
- Recruitment education modules
Athletic Background
- CSULB, Division 1 – Point Guard (2018-2022)
- Team Captain (2021–2022)
- Big West League Champion (2022)
- NIT appearance (2022)
Leadership & Community Engagement
- Speaker – Young Men Rise Up, City of Downey (2024)
- Alumni Panelist – CSULB Student-Athletes (2025, 2026)
- Youth mentor and community leader in Sacramento and Los Angeles