Basketball Training / Life-Changing Mentorship
Turn overlooked into unstoppable.
Elite basketball training & life-changing mentorship in East Texas, led by professional player Dyron “Coach Black” Anderson.
Train like an underdog. Train like a pro.

Coach Black
Pro Guard · Founder · Mentor
The Coach
Real game.
Real results.
Coach Black never played a single minute of high school basketball. No varsity jersey, no recruiters, no head start — so he outworked everyone in the gym instead, clawing from junior college to the NCAA to professional courts in three countries. Now he brings that same relentless standard to every young player in East Texas.
PBA — Arlington, TX
1st Team All-League selection
Professional Basketball Association
Dominican Republic
12 PTS · 5 REB · 5 AST
Latin All United Cup — 2nd Team
Armenia — League A
30 PTS · 7 REB · 5 AST
2023 League A scoring leader

“I think the kids needed a truthful and meaningful voice. They need someone to shoot it to them straight and give them a chance that others didn't give them.”
— Coach Black
Why the Dog Pound
This isn't just skills training.
Trained by a pro
You're not learning from someone who watched the game — Coach Black played it professionally across three countries.
Built for your player
Every athlete starts with an assessment, then trains on a plan built around their exact position, goals, and gaps.
More than basketball
The Dog Pound turns overlooked kids into confident, disciplined competitors with a moral conscience — on and off the court.
What families say
Parents & players trust the Pound.
“Coach Anderson is as high quality as they come! He is patient, kind, motivating and a true Professional. He takes his time to get to know his players and their families! Our daughter is young but LOVES basketball and he not only praises her but pushes her to do better! Do yourself and your player a favor and HIRE him NOW!!! You won't regret it!”
“I was recommended to Coach Anderson after quitting basketball. He not only helped me transform my game, but my mind! 2 years of training with him, helped me go from nothing to a full-scholarship!”
“Dyron is skilled in his craft! He is best at motivating his students and keeping them accountable. As a HS bb coach, what I like most about Dyron is his honesty. If an athlete isn't putting in the work, he's going to let them know. He will also be upfront with parents. Parents won't have to wonder what Dyron thinks because he is an excellent communicator and doesn't always tell you what you want to hear but what you need to hear. He is to the point now that he can be selective with who he chooses to train because he looks for heart and grind in a kid first, before anything else. So yes... that's Coach Dyron. And he's good.”
“Coach Dyron "Black" Anderson is one of the most present coaches you will ever meet! He will train your child, check on their grades, pray with them, make every game, & still find time to prep for their next session. He shows up on their good days and bad days no matter how he is feeling. This PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER will share every part of his Basketball IQ with your player to help them grow their individual game. Dog Pound Academy is more than a basketball training program, it's an EXPERIENCE!”
“Coach Anderson helped with more than being a better athlete helped me become a better thinker in life. I am Professional athlete and coach Anderson is a coach who will shoot it to you straight and will tell you what you need to do athletically, mentally and psychically to reach each your optimal performance level. I recommend all athletes ages (7-29) years old to at least one month with coach Anderson he will not only change your game, but he will help you be a champion for life.”
“Coach Dyron is exactly what our daughter needed to build her confidence. Within 1 lesson, I could tell that he truly cares about building positive relationships and growing the athlete from every aspect. He is extremely knowledgeable and I feel confident my daughter will become the best version of herself on the court through his leadership.”
“My daughter looks forward to training with Coach Black every week. There are people who can do but can't coach. There are people who can coach but can't do. Then there are rare people like Coach Black who can do both. It's awesome having someone who has played at the level he has and is able to explain and demonstrate how to get it done! I have had a lot of parents compliment how fast my daughter has improved in a short time especially with her dribbling. Her overall understanding of the game has leveled up also. He's not only a great instructor when he's on the clock, he constantly calls and texts us to check on how our daughter is doing before, during, and after the games. He has been like a new family member to us! I can't recommend this man enough!! Thank you Coach Black!”
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Training Packages
Pick your program.
From a single session to a full 24-session development path — every plan is built around your player. Payment plans available on all packages.
Triumphant Twenty-Four
24 top-tier training sessions built entirely around the player's unique abilities — the complete development path.
- Enhancing the player's game-day IQ
- Professional-level scoring and defensive drills
- A fully personalized progression plan
Sweet Sixteen
16 spectacular 45-minute sessions focused on the player's growth and role on their team.
- Skill work specific to the player's position
- Increasing game situational awareness
- Consistent week-over-week accountability
Elite Eight
8 extraordinary 45-minute sessions focused on deepening the player's knowledge of the game.
- Continued ball-handling & defensive development
- Building real game-day confidence
- A focused, fast-paced skill block
Impressive Individual Session
One high-energy session to feel the intensity of Dog Pound training firsthand.
- Fast-paced drills and skill work
- Shooting reps to increase accuracy
Ready to get in the gym?
Your player's next level starts with one session. Reach out to book an assessment and Coach will build the plan from there.