A basketball team coaching session taking place in an indoor gym. The coach, dressed in black, is talking to the players, who are in maroon jerseys and shorts, some with hands on hips, some listening attentively. There are bags and water bottles on the floor, and the gym has a polished wooden floor with red and gray lines. In the background, a few spectators and other players are visible. A large wall sign says 'THE REALITY.'

COACHES WHO TEACH THE GAME

Player development. Basketball IQ. Accountability. Competitive growth.

Boys & Girls • Youth - High School

Program Leadership

Experienced basketball people committed to building players, teams and a sustainable program.

Program Director and Basketball Coach Mike Schierhorn

MIKE SCHIERHORN

Program Director / Coach

Mike is a University of Florida graduate with a degree in International Business and a former Lake Park All-Conference player and North Central College basketball athlete. He brings extensive domestic and international basketball experience, including strong ties to the Asian basketball market through his work with professional and NBA players. Mike specializes in player IQ, physical readiness, and skill development. He also plays an integral role in driving the growth of West Irving through player recruitment, relationship building, and overall program direction, leveraging his extensive basketball network to create opportunities for players and the program.

Program Director and Basketball coach Phil Lee

Phil is a Judson University graduate with a degree in Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and he has been coaching youth basketball since 2006. Inspired by his son's passion for the game, Phil has become deeply involved in youth sports, helping players throughout the Chicago area develop their skills, confidence, and love for basketball. His coaching strengths include shooting development, ball handling, and improving player basketball IQ. At West Irving, Phil helps lead player evaluations, team development, recruiting, and overall program direction.

Program Director / Coach

PHIL LEE

OUR COACHING STAFF (COMING SOON)

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The West Irving Coaching Standard

Students are gathered in a gymnasium for a basketball practice or game, with some people on the ground and others standing around. The gym has a polished wooden floor, basketball hoops, an American flag on the wall, and red curtains behind the hoop.

TEACH THE GAME

Players learn fundamentals, spacing, reads, decision-making and team concepts—not just plays.

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DEVELOP THE PLAYER

We emphasize skill development, confidence, accountability and long-term growth.

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COMPETE WITH PURPOSE

Smart. Tough. Relentless. Our teams compete with purpose while representing West Irving the right way.

INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH WEST IRVING?

We’re looking for coaches who can teach, develop players, recruit, and help build competitive boys and girls teams.

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