What people are saying about BEST Basketball
During my several years as a student of the BEST shooting program, I learned how to train at game-speed, how to pay attention to detail, and how to never get bored with the basics. The fundamental habits and developed skills I absorbed from BEST propelled me to play Division 1 basketball, as well as coach at the highest level.” — Brittni Donaldson, Assistant Coach of the NBA Toronto Raptors
Northwestern Basketball utilizes BEST each year. The fundamentals taught in and through BEST are outstanding. BEST's footwork, technique reminders, and attention to detail are tremendous. We love to utilize BEST to help our players and our coaches get better at getting better. — Kris Korver (NW College Head Men's BB Coach)
BEST has been a huge part of my basketball training throughout my playing career. Beginning the BEST program at a young age, I was taught the stroke as well as the drills that I still use today. Taking BEST yearly, the footwork details of the program have allowed me to play at my highest level against some of the best athletes in the nation. Of all the developmental programs available, BEST will have the greatest impact on your future success. — Daniel Jansen (1st team All-American, Augustana University, Sioux Falls, SD)
I have been a long time believer in BEST. This past season, with just one summer of BEST training, I saw a major change in our team’s shooting. We were at the top or near the top of the conference in every shooting percent category. — Jordan Te Grootenhuis, Head Girls Basketball Coach, Rock Valley, IA
I would encourage every school and youth coach to attend BEST camp with their players. So many coaches keep doing the same drills allowing bad shooting form and bad footwork and somehow expect to magically get better results. If you want your players and team to shoot better at game speed you need to get the details right. BJ Mulder teaches those skills and drills intensely at every session. — —Myron Friesen, Assistant Coach in charge of Shooting/Parent at Crestwood, Iowa (2018 Iowa State Champions)
As the Lake Mills Junior Basketball Club Director and mother of three shooting guards, I am thankful and proud to say my sons have all been a part of B.E.S.T. BJ is an excellent, motivating teacher who strives to encourage all of his students to master the shooting stroke and footwork methods. The quick release is crucial in today’s 3 point game and his footwork drills allow the player to attack the basket or shoot with confidence. I recommend BEST for the beginner to advanced player. — Gretchen Kingland, Parent
The BEST shooting system has been a huge factor in our program’s success. We have developed many outstanding shooters using BEST terminology, drills, and footwork. Perimeter shooting is traditionally a strength of our program, and the BEST philosophy is what we teach. — Kyle Menke, Lake Mills Head Boys’ Basketball Coach
I have been using the BEST shooting program for the past five school years in physical education classes with great results. I see students pick-up on the fundamentals of shooting the basketball quicker than with other programs. What separates the BEST program from others is how easy it is for kids to understanding the basic language of the teaching cues. Kids have more understanding, they practice with more focus on-task, and the result is more success! Ultimately more kids want to keep working on their shooting fundamentals and that’s the key for me as a teacher and especially as a basketball coach. — Josh Nash
There is no doubt that BEST has had a huge impact on my playing career from high school on. The footwork and fundamentals are geared for every player and they will help you get to the next level. That’s why I am excited to be a part of BEST teaching the fundamentals and program to younger players each summer. — Brandon Woudstra, Professional Basketball Player and 2003 NAIA Player of the Year
My oldest son Michael had the opportunity to attend some excellent basketball camps over the years. However, I don’t believe he was exposed to the way B.J. teaches the fundamentals of shooting, footwork, and ball handling in the BEST school. It is honestly one of the finest methods I’ve seen for teaching young players these fundamentals. — Bruce Kalin, Father of Jacqui Kalin, 2010-11 Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year
The little details learned and developed in BEST Shooting School has made a huge impact in our basketball program. BEST offers knowledgeable instruction that passionately teach valuable shooting techniques resulting in improved game shooting performance. My own children have been involved with BEST since 1996. I am amazed at the continual improvement in the program and the passionate instruction given. My children have benefited both in shooting skill and understanding how excellence in life is attained. There is no doubt that I would choose BEST over any other basketball developmental program. A summer of BEST instruction results in significant shooting improvement. BJ Mulder’s BEST Shooting School is the BEST! — Loren De Jong, MOC-FV High School Head Boys Basketball Coach
I recommend BEST to all our students to help their shooting consistency, footwork, and overall offensive game. It’s been a part of the success in our program for a long time. — Tom Betz, Bishop Heelan Head Boys Basketball Coach – 2009 3A State Champs
I’ve gone to a lot of clinics and have purchased numerous DVD’s on shooting and BJ Mulder’s BEST is the most impressive I have seen! — Andy Timm, Yutan HS Head Boys’ BB Coach
BJ has high expectations for his students and because of his knowledge, enthusiasm and passion for this program they respond! — Kevin Negaard, CNOS, Sioux City, IA
The individual attention that BJ gives each shooter, combined with his love of teaching the fundamentals of the game and his constant search for new and better drills, leaves no room for error. BJ brings knowledge of the shot, infinite patience, and a will to see each shooter become the best that he or she can become. — Darwin De Vries, Kingsley Pierson High School Former Head Boys’ Basketball Coach
BJ’s instruction brought my game to another level even after only three sessions with him. If you are willing to put in the work, the fundamentals he teaches will impact your play tremendously! It definitely helped me get to the next level. — Missy Lange, Professional Basketball Player Birmingham Power, National Women’s Basketball League
BEST Shooting School is an excellent program for players of all ages. It offers valuable individual attention to every student. BEST does a tremendous job of breaking down the fundamentals of shooting and working on individual moves. The DVD serves as a great review and supplement to the school. If a player applies themselves in the BEST class and does the assigned workouts faithfully, you can expect definite noticeable improvement! — Mark Mohl, NIACC – Mason City Head Men’s Basketball
