Aleksander Mrozik

ALEKSANDER MROZIK

International Basketball Camps | Sports Scholarships & Scouting | Jr. NBA Coach 🏀🌍

THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF INTERNATIONAL CAMPS AND DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS ⭐

Aleksander Mrozik is a basketball enthusiast who grew up surrounded by the game and has been deeply connected to it from an early age.
His understanding of basketball does not come from a career coaching professional teams — that was never his goal. From the very beginning, his focus has been on working with children and young athletes, creating opportunities, opening doors, and building real, long-term development pathways.

At the age of 41, basketball has been part of his life for nearly as long as he can remember. Since the age of 17, when he moved to the United States, he has continuously studied youth basketball in the U.S.
His knowledge and philosophy are the result of years of observation, analysis, and thousands of hours spent watching and studying the game at various levels — from youth development, through high school and college basketball, all the way to the NBA.

Based on this foundation, he has developed an international model of working with young players, combining basketball camps, scouting, and real educational–athletic pathways in Europe and the United States.
This model is further strengthened by hands-on experience gained through Jr. NBA programs held during NBA All-Star Weekend.

🏀 BASKETBALL CAMPS – HOOPLIFE (CORE ACTIVITY)

Organizer of basketball camps since 2011
56 HoopLife summer basketball camps organized
Approximately 7,000 players 👥

Fundamentals are the starting point, but the most important aspect of HoopLife training is understanding the game.
The focus is not simply on drills and repetition, but on helping players understand what they do on the court, when they do it, and why.

The training emphasizes basketball know-how (when / where / how / what), court awareness, experience, and basketball IQ, which develops and compounds over time.

🌍 HoopLife camps have been organized in:

Poland 🇵🇱
United States 🇺🇸
Hungary (Budapest) 🇭🇺

Over the years, many camp participants have gone on to compete in the highest basketball leagues in Poland.

🎓 SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS & SCOUTING – HOOPLIFE

Sports scholarships and scouting are — alongside camps — the most important pillar of the HoopLife project.

In Aleksander Mrozik’s view, scouting has never been only about having a good eye for basketball talent.
Basketball is the entry point, but understanding the person behind the player is the key.

Scouting within HoopLife focuses on:

identifying character, not just skill
understanding mentality, maturity, and readiness to move abroad
matching a player’s needs and personality with the expectations of a school, college, or sports program
creating true alignment, not random placements

Every player has a different story, different pace of development, and different possibilities.
That is why the scholarship process at HoopLife goes far beyond basketball itself — encompassing education, environment, language, culture, and long-term life decisions.

This is why the project is called HoopLife — because basketball and life are inseparable in this process.

Results (since 2013):

300+ players placed in:
- U.S. high schools and colleges 🇺🇸
- sports programs and clubs in Spain, Germany, Serbia, and Italy 🇪🇺

🏆 NBA & Jr. NBA CLINICS

Aleksander Mrozik has been involved for many years in Jr. NBA clinics held during NBA All-Star Weekend, the largest basketball event in the world.
He is the only European who has been regularly participating in these programs for many years.

During the clinics, he:

shares enthusiasm and passion for basketball with children and youth
teaches basketball fundamentals in a clear and accessible way
works with more advanced young players on details and so-called “micro skills” — small technical and behavioral elements that help players better understand and execute specific actions

The Jr. NBA clinics are also an important space for building relationships with the NBA and Jr. NBA community, which welcomed him with great openness and warmth.
This experience directly enhances the quality of his work in HoopLife camps and scholarship & scouting processes.

NBA All-Star Weekend (Jr. NBA):
2019 Charlotte • 2020 Chicago • 2023 Utah • 2024 Indianapolis • 2025 San Francisco • 2026 Los Angeles

🏫 COACHING PATH – CAMPS & LOCAL PROGRAMS

Aleksander Mrozik never pursued a traditional club coaching career — this was a conscious decision.
From the beginning, he focused on basketball camps, which represent a unique and highly demanding model of youth development.

Camp-based coaching requires:

speed and precision
the ability to deliver impactful feedback in a short time
clear, collective yet accurate instruction
immediate responsiveness to players’ needs

He has specialized in this model over many years, similarly to Donnie Arey, widely regarded as one of the most respected camp coaches in the world.

At the same time — out of love for his region, city, and community — he also led local youth basketball clubs:

Pro-Basket Lublin (2013–2016)
HoopLife Academy (2016–2021)
Lublinianka Basketball (2021–2024)

Lublinianka Basketball, built from the ground up, is today the largest basketball club in the Lublin region, with approximately 285 children training in the program.

He has never been driven by chasing a career or medals.
What matters most is building players — developing them, empowering them, and giving them tools for both sporting and life success.

⛹️ PLAYING CAREER (BRIEF)

According to teammates, coaches, and fellow players he competed with over the years, Aleksander Mrozik was regarded as a player with talent and potential.
At the same time, he openly acknowledges that it was not enough to fulfill his ultimate dream of playing in the NBA.

After returning to Europe, he chose not to pursue a professional playing career in Poland, although he believes that by continuing to work on his game, he could eventually have reached the PLK level, the highest basketball league in the country.
This, however, was a deliberate decision.

Recognizing that time is limited for all of us, he chose a path where he could have a broader and more meaningful impact on basketball.
He came to believe that real change starts with children and young athletes — by creating opportunities, opening doors, and building healthy development environments.

For this reason, he has devoted his entire adult life to working with young players, believing that thinking long-term and on a broader scale can change the future of basketball — one young person at a time.

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