Tommy Sampson

Tommy Sampson who most known as Coach T. was born and raised on the north side of Chicago where he played all four years in High School. His collegiate career was shortened when he suffered an injury that would keep him from playing at a high level and making the tough decision to step away.

He then switched his focus, wanting to give back to the younger generation and became Program Director for a youth basketball program in Chicago. This was one of the most successful youth programs in the city for 4 years straight, winning numerous of franchise performance awards. In 2018, Tommy moved out of the city to the Northwest Suburbs to give his family a better life. Once he settled in, he started his own Basketball Training program called TS Basketball Skills Training. In just a couple of years he was able to turn his company into one of the top programs in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago earning him Trainer of The Year in 2023 and this year's top 20 Player Development coach in IL.

Currently Tommy travels and works with some of the most elite camps, showcases, AAU programs, and players in the country. Tommy is the Head Assistant Coach, Head JV Coach at Schaumburg High School. He was selected as a top 20 assistant coach in IL for the 2025-2026 season. He is also a USA Gold License coach. Coach T. is all about developing, building confidence, toughness, and teaching life lessons on and off the court.