Built on Fundamentals. Driven by Growth.
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About Us
Big on Basics is a player development program built on fundamentals, discipline, and long-term growth nothing flashy, no shortcuts. Just real work. Founded by Coach Cory Miller, Big on Basics was created to give young athletes something that is becoming increasingly rare in today’s youth basketball landscape: intentional skill development and honest coaching. In an era driven by rankings, exposure, and instant gratification, Big on Basics exists to bring players back to what actually creates opportunity skill, confidence, and consistency.
We specialize in teaching the foundations of basketball the right way shooting mechanics, footwork, ball control, finishing, decision-making, and basketball IQ while helping players learn how to compete, handle adversity, and fall in love with the process of getting better.
A New Era Requires a New Approach
The game has changed.
College basketball rosters are older. Opportunities straight out of high school are more limited. The transfer portal, re-classifications, and eligibility changes mean that development now matters more than ever. Players who separate themselves long-term are the ones who have real skills and understand how to play not just athletes chasing the next tournament or highlight.
Big on Basics was built with this reality in mind.
Our mission is not to promise scholarships or shortcuts. Our mission is to prepare players for whatever level the game takes them to—by building a strong foundation early and reinforcing it every step of the way.
Development First. Always.
At Big on Basics, we believe:
- Skill beats hype
- Reps beat rankings
- Confidence comes from preparation
- There are no shortcuts in basketball or life
Our training environment is high-energy, demanding, and intentional. Players are coached, corrected, challenged, and supported. Whether an athlete plays rec, travel, middle school, or high school basketball, our programs are designed to complement—not conflict with—team play, giving players an extra edge through focused development.
More Than Basketball
While basketball is the vehicle, character, accountability, and work ethic are the destination. We teach players how to show up prepared, respond to coaching, compete the right way, and build confidence through effort. These lessons extend far beyond the court.
Big on Basics isn’t about being the biggest program it’s about being the most intentional.
If your athlete is willing to work, embrace coaching, and commit to the fundamentals, Big on Basics is where growth happens.
Built on reps. Built on discipline. Built on fundamentals.
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Coach Cory Miller
Coach Cory Miller
Founder & Master Trainer | Big on Basics
Coach Cory Miller is the Founder and Master Trainer of Big on Basics, a player development program built on fundamentals, accountability, and long-term athlete growth. With a career rooted in leadership, performance, and relationship-building, Coach Miller brings a rare combination of on-court expertise, business acumen, and real-world problem solving to youth basketball development.
Coach Miller’s approach is grounded in one core belief: players don’t rise to hype they rise to their habits. In today’s rapidly changing basketball landscape, he focuses on preparing athletes with transferable skills, basketball IQ, and confidence that translate across levels, systems, and opportunities.
A Developer of Players and People
Over the past several years, Coach Miller has worked with hundreds of athletes across multiple age groups and competition levels, helping players strengthen their shooting mechanics, ball-handling, footwork, finishing, and decision-making. More importantly, he teaches athletes how to train how to embrace repetition, handle coaching, respond to adversity, and stay disciplined when results aren’t immediate.
His training philosophy is rooted in game realism, efficiency, and fundamentals, ensuring players develop skills that hold up under pressure not just in workouts, but in live competition.
Leadership Beyond the Court
In addition to his work in basketball, Coach Miller is an accomplished sales and leadership professional, currently serving as a District Sales Manager overseeing multi-state operations and high-value relationships. This background has sharpened his ability to communicate clearly, build trust quickly, manage expectations, and solve complex problems skills that directly influence how he coaches athletes and partners with families.
Parents and players alike benefit from his structured, transparent approach and his commitment to doing things the right way.
A Trusted Connector in the Basketball Community
Coach Miller has built a strong and diverse network spanning youth programs, school coaches, trainers, facility operators, and industry professionals. He is known for being relationship-driven, collaborative, and solution-oriented, often serving as a connector who helps players and families navigate the youth basketball ecosystem with clarity and honesty.
Rather than selling exposure or shortcuts, Coach Miller helps athletes focus on controllable factors skill development, work ethic, and preparation, while leveraging his relationships to provide guidance, feedback, and perspective when needed.
Leading From the Trenches
Coach Miller doesn’t coach from the sidelines he’s in the gym, on the floor, and in the work alongside his players. His sessions are high-energy, demanding, and intentional, designed to push athletes while reinforcing confidence and accountability.
Big on Basics reflects who he is as a coach and leader: disciplined, relational, demanding, and invested.
Coach Cory Miller is committed to helping athletes build a strong foundation so wherever the game takes them, they’re prepared.
Stephanie Pelletier
Stephanie Pelletier
Chief Operations Officer, Brand & Growth | Big on Basics
Stephanie Pelletier is the operational backbone and strategic leader behind Big on Basics. As Chief Operations Officer, Brand & Growth, she oversees every aspect of the organization’s operations, marketing, branding, and strategic growth initiatives, ensuring the program continues to scale while maintaining the culture and standards that define Big on Basics.
From athlete communications and scheduling to marketing campaigns, partnerships, apparel, and brand strategy, virtually every aspect of the Big on Basics experience flows through Stephanie. Her leadership allows Coach Miller to remain focused on what matters most developing athletes and producing results.
Driving Brand Growth
Stephanie leads the organization’s entire digital marketing strategy and has been instrumental in the explosive growth of Big on Basics across social media. Under her leadership, the brand’s digital presence has expanded significantly, with Instagram leading the way at more than 12,000 engaged followers, while continuing to grow reach and engagement across multiple platforms.
She oversees:
- Social media strategy and content execution
- Brand messaging and creative direction
- Uniform and apparel design
- Marketing campaigns and promotional initiatives
- Community outreach and athlete engagement
- Website and brand consistency across all platforms
Her ability to blend creativity with strategy has helped establish Big on Basics as one of the fastest-growing and most respected youth basketball development brands in the region.
Strategic Partnerships & Brand Expansion
Stephanie leads all partnership development and brand outreach efforts for Big on Basics. From cultivating relationships with industry-leading companies to exploring strategic collaborations, she is focused on expanding the organization’s reach while protecting the integrity of the Big on Basics brand.
As the organization continues to grow, Stephanie is actively engaged in discussions with several nationally recognized brands regarding potential partnerships and collaborative opportunities targeted for late Q3 and Q4 of 2026. Every partnership is evaluated through the lens of one question: Does it create more value for our athletes and families while strengthening the Big on Basics mission?
Executive Operations
Behind the scenes, Stephanie manages the operational systems that keep the organization running efficiently. She oversees registration, scheduling, parent communications, event logistics, organizational workflows, and internal processes that allow Big on Basics to deliver a first-class experience.
She also manages Coach Miller’s professional calendar, public appearances, meetings, partnerships, and day-to-day schedule, ensuring his time is strategically allocated where it creates the greatest impact. Whether coordinating clinics, private training opportunities, speaking engagements, media requests, or brand collaborations, Stephanie serves as the central point of organization that keeps everything moving forward.
Her leadership ensures Coach Miller can dedicate his energy to developing athletes while the business continues to grow with structure, professionalism, and purpose.
The Difference Maker
While many organizations require multiple staff members to manage operations, branding, communications, and growth, Stephanie provides unified leadership across every area of the business. Her ability to think strategically, execute consistently, and maintain an unwavering commitment to excellence has been instrumental in the continued success of Big on Basics.
She doesn’t simply manage operations she builds the infrastructure, protects the brand, creates opportunities for growth, and helps shape the future of Big on Basics.
Simply put, Big on Basics would not be where it is today without Stephanie Pelletier’s leadership, vision, and relentless commitment to excellence.