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Coach Justin Dehm

- 2006 member of the Class AA Runner-Up Richwoods Knights (lost to Simeon)

- 2007 Richwoods High School grad and Furman University (Div. 1, Southern Conference) signee

- 2-Time All State and All Mid-State 6 Honoree

- 2007 IHSA Class AA 3 Point Shootout Runner-Up (3 Time State Qualifier)

- 2008 All-Southern Conference All-Freshman Team selection

- 1,050 career points scored

- 214 career made 3s (2nd in school history)

- 266 career assists (14th in school history)

- 2011-12 Director of Basketball Operations at Furman University (’11 and ’12 Jeff Jackson Basketball Camp)

- Assistant varsity coach at Metamora High School 2013-16

- Head sophomore coach at Metamora High School 2014-16

- Illinois Irish 14U head coach

- Trained Peoria Journal Star POYs Creighton recruit Olivia Elger (2014) and Bradley recruit Nate Kennell (2015).

- Worked with international pros  Marcellus Sommerville (Bradley, Germany, Argentina, France, Belgium, Turkey) Jamar Smith (Illinois, Southern Indiana, NBA D-League, Venezuela, Czech Republic, Israel, Germany, France, Spain), John Little, (Germany) and Dyricus Simms-Edwards (Bradley, Mexico, Austrailia, Hungary)

- Has been working with players currently at, formerly at, or headed to Creighton, Bradley, Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Southeastern Louisiana, McKendree University, Indianapolis University,  Sauk Valley CC, Illinois Central College, Black Hawk College, Robert Morris College, and North Central College,   

 

What They Are Saying...

“In our short time working out I can see where I improved and where there needs to be more work done All kids and professional athletes in the Peoria and surrounding areas should give him a call.” 

- Jamar Smith (Illinois, Southern Indiana, Boston Celtics, Spain, France, Germany, Isreal)                                                                                                                                                                                                        

“Coach Dehm’s college experience and drill work have helped elevate my basketball skills to the next level.” 

- Nate Kennell (Bradley recruit)                                                                                                                  

“Coach Dehm is very knowledgeable and passionate. His experience and training methods took my game to another level and made into a Division 1 player.” 

- Olivia Elger (Creighton)                                                                                                                                                                                                         

"Coach Dehm has a natural ability to help players advance their basketball skills. He has developed an outstanding method for teaching fundamentals through demonstration, challenging drills, repetition, and on-the-spot feedback."

- Mike Feely (parent)

“Justin Dehm is the best trainer in the area…He covers a lot in his camp that no one teaches. I highly recommend his camp.” 

- David Kasel (parent)                                                                                                             

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