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SUMMER SKILLS
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MEET THE TRAINER

DAVE PLOOG
Dave Ploog has been the Lead Skills Trainer at Valor for nearly five years. With a strong passion for the game, he is dedicated to developing players’ skills and confidence on the court. Dave takes pride in helping athletes grow through focused training, attention to detail, and a genuine love for player development.
Experience
- Played college basketball at Biola University (NAIA), 1997–2000
- 20+ years of experience in basketball coaching, conditioning, and skills development
- Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach (5 years)
- Head Assistant Coach at John Paul II High School — Texas State Champions (2022)
- Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Hope International University (2007–2010)
- Minor in Athletic Management and Coaching, San Diego University