Justin McDowell - L.A.B. University
Basketball Instruction

Justin
McDowell

Building better players. Building better people.

Youth–Pro All Levels
2 Degrees Earned
Col. Playing Career

Former collegiate athlete at Wittenberg University, educator, and published author. Justin brings a teacher's mindset and a player's perspective to every session — developing basketball fundamentals alongside the character and discipline that carry athletes beyond the court.

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L.A.B. University

L.A.B. University was built on a simple belief: great coaching transforms people, not just players. Justin is a family and community-oriented coach who thrives on collaboration and connection. His expertise in youth education — from Pre-K through 12th grade — combined with years of competitive playing experience gives him a unique ability to meet athletes exactly where they are and move them forward.

Now that his playing career has ended, Justin has honed in on teaching others how to become better basketball players — and through the game, better people as a whole.

Mission

Help players develop efficiency using their own unique style of play, while focusing on improving their basketball and life skills.

Vision

Establish a positive community using basketball as an engine, in order to help others build confidence in themselves to lead others.

Credentials
  • Collegiate athlete — Wittenberg University (Tigers)
  • 4-year varsity player — Gahanna Lincoln High School
  • B.S. Early Childhood & Special Education, Wittenberg University
  • M.S. Educational Leadership, Ashland University
  • Author — The Naked Truth
  • Educator specializing in youth ages Pre-K through 12th grade
What Justin Trains
1-on-1 Development Group Training Skills Clinics Team Workouts Open Gym Youth Athletes Collegiate Prep Character Development Monthly Guest Speakers
Session Rates
1-on-1 Training
60 or 120 min
$70/hr
Group & Skills Clinic
60 or 120 min
$60/hr
Team Workout
Custom programming
$90/hr
Open Gym
Simulated game play
$6/person
Justin McDowell playing at Wittenberg University

"My goal is to help athletes become better basketball players while correlating those skills off the court into becoming better people as a whole."

— Justin McDowell, L.A.B. University

When to Book
School Year
Mon – Fri: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Summer
Mon – Sat: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Serving Gahanna, Columbus, and surrounding areas within 25–30 minutes of Westerville
📅 Book 1–2 weeks in advance
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