REAL Hoops is all about providing athletes of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds the opportunity to achieve a high level of success. We have a culture of hard work, perseverance, and dedication.
Eric BenedictEric Benedick
Eric, an Albuquerque native, is a college athlete who competed for Northern New Mexico College from 2009-2010. Eric was an integral part of an Eagle team that featured a schedule comprised of NCAA Division I, II, and Top-Ranked NAIA teams. His team finished the season competing in the USCAA National tournament, receiving a 7th Place finish. After taking a brief break from the collegiate game, he is back playing for Tohono O’odham Community College in Sells, Arizona. T.O.C.C. is in Region I of the NJCAA, one of the top Junior College conferences in the nation. He has been trained and mentored by Omar Stewart of Elite IQ Hoops in Northern California. Eric has received training from Cody Toppert and Ganon Baker, of The Elev8 Sports Institute in Delray Beach, FL as well.
Eric is currently a the Head Assistant Coach for our REAL Hoops 18U Girls Basketball Team.
Eric’s knowledge that he has gained over the years of studying how the best trainers work, has allowed him to excel as a basketball skills trainer himself for REAL Hoops℠.