About

MEET THE FOUNDER

DANTE LEWIS

Dante Lewis has three years of coaching experience training 3rd grade - Pro-level players. He is a current Assistant Coach at Northwest University in Kirkland. During his career he worked on his game day in and day out, he soon realized that the work he put in never fully translated for the results he needed for in-game success. As he went up to play at the college level he realized the importance of making your workouts as game-like as possible. Dante took this lesson and applied it to his basketball training where game-like drills and skills result in unwasted hours.

MEET MINI INFERNO HEAD COACH

LEWIS POPE

Lewis Pope has played at the NCAA Division 2, Central Washington University where he graduated with a bachelor's in IT and Administrative Management. Lewis was a great player leading his team as captain at NAIA Northwest University with a master's in Business. Lewis coached 5th and 6th grade parks and rec basketball as well as 5th-7th grade boys AAU Basketball in the spring with Finesse Inferno. He trained with Dante for over a year, bringing insight to the learning process. He has valuable lived experience navigating AAU and higher-level basketball opportunities.

FINESSE INFERNO PLAYERS THAT HAVE MADE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Tijan Saine- Mariner High School (Western Washington University)

Freddy Brown lll- University of Montana- Central Washington University

Jaye Ohonme- Kamiak High School- Peninsula Community College- Clark Community College

Scotty Ewing- PBA and East Asia Super League Pro Bay Area Dragons

Brendan Bier- Kamiak High School- Clark Community College

Trey Drechsel- S.L. Benfica Profressional Basketball Player in Lisbon, Portugal

Lewis Pope- Northwest University

BJ Kolly- Mariner High School (Western Washington University)

TESTIMONIALS

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I've been learning with Dante for about two years now. He is an amazing teacher who cares about everyone. What I think makes him one of the best coaches around, is that he doesn't help people he thinks are better, or he's just on his phone, Dante actually helps people with 100% of his power and shows amazing kindnessand support. Without him I couldn't make my school or select team. He taught me so much but still has more.

Long Time Client

We are so thankful we found Dante for our son's basketball training! Dante is committed to training his students and teaching the fundamentals of basketball thoughtfully and effectively. He has a way of pushing for improvement directly, while also keeping it positive and fun. He sticks with his students, encouraging them and correcting them until they master the skill or task. He has high expectations for all his trainees with a clear path in mind for how they can improve. He expects students to work as a team and respect each other no matter what skill level. He's firm & clear in his expectations, and for that is respected by those he trains.

Parent of Athlete

Since starting with Dante our son has grown not just on the court in his basketball skills, but he has also picked up some invaluable life skills like clear communication, teamwork, positive self-talk, dedication, practice, and confidence. Best of all, his students leave feeling like they put in the work it takes to become better and feel good about the work they put in. If you have a child who is passionate about the game and wants to improve their skills I couldn't recommend Finesse Inferno enough!

Parent of Athlete

Can't even express how grateful we are for you, this program and the family you're building!! His skill, confidence and love of the game only grow more the longer he works with you.

Parent of Athlete

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