G1 BASKETBALL

G1 God First is a faith-based organization founded by Joel Lawmann, which was created to help shape young athletes to be successful in both sports and in life. Joel, born one of five sons to a preacher, grew up in London, England, emersed in the basketball and soccer culture with his brothers. Joel moved to the states to play basketball for Wayne County, Michigan in 2003-2005 and the Detroit Panthers in 2006. His younger brother, Benjamin, joined him a few years later to play basketball in Michigan. Eventually, Joel moved to Colorado to tryout for Erie Bayhawks and has remained in Colorado ever since.

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ABOUT JOEL

Joel has coached several basketball teams over his career, including Wayne County Community Men’s & Women’s College (2006), University of Michigan Dearborn Men’s & Women’s College (2007-2008), Bear Creek High School (2011-2012), Conifer High School (2018-2019), and Ralston Valley’s Feeder Team (2018-2019).

TRAINING

  • One-on-ones, partners, and small group sessions for basketball
  • Personal Fitness Training
  • Camps upon request.
  • Supplemental practices for teams upon request.
  • Video and/or game analysis.

OUR TESTIMONIALS

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I have been training with Coach Joel since 4th grade, I am a junior in high school now. Throughout the years he has helped me develop, hone, and build my skills not only in the game of basketball but in life in general. I can confidently say he one of the most reliable, kind, and knowledgeable people I have ever known and is always someone I could look to for guidance, advice and support. He has helped me achieve my dreams of playing high-school varsity basketball at a high level. I am currently leading my team in scoring with aspirations to play at the collegiate level. I believe Coach Joel can help me get there.

– Brandon Bazan-Torres • Junior at Lakewood High School – playing Varsity