THE RE/AL STORY
ALL ABOUT COACH AJ
RE/AL Training Vault wasn’t built overnight.
It’s the result of years of real-life experience, dedication, and relentless hard work.
After a professional career that demanded discipline on and off the court, Coach AJ is now focused on pouring that same knowledge, energy, and passion into the next generation of athletes.
It All Started with the Grind
AJ started playing basketball as a kid with big dreams and low skill levels. Determined to improve, AJ didn’t get the chance to play competitively on a court until 8th grade. After extra time in the gym, he soon was overperforming his peers. He continued his basketball career at Saint Cloud Tech, scoring 50+ points in a single game. The drive continued as he made it to a semi-pro league, then overseas professionally also earning 50+ point games in each season and eventually the 2019 VBL MVP.
The Journey Beyond the Court
Basketball has taken AJ places he never could have dreamed of as a kid. From small-town gyms to arenas around the world, the game opened doors to incredible experiences and even better people.
Along the way, he’s met and trained with players like Marc Gasol, Isaiah Thomas, and Cuttino Mobley, learning firsthand what it takes to compete and stay at the top level.
Those experiences didn’t just shape him as a player — they gave him a deeper understanding of what it means to be committed, humble, and always ready to grow.
The Why Behind RE/AL Training Vault
After years of playing, traveling, and learning from some of basketball’s best, AJ realized his purpose was bigger than the game itself. He wanted to take everything he’s learned — the discipline, the mindset, the love for the grind — and pour it back into the next generation. Offering elite training to athletes in Minnesota, and this is only just the beginning.