Wilmington, NC · Youth Athletic Development
The Sports Lab ILM is Wilmington's premier youth training facility for basketball, baseball, and sports performance.
Group packages, 1-on-1 private sessions, and court rentals. All levels, all ages.
View Programs →Cage rentals now open. Hitting and pitching training coming soon.
View Programs →Strength, speed, and conditioning. Athlete-specific programming that transfers to your game.
View Programs →About The Lab
The Sports Lab ILM was built with one purpose — to give Wilmington's youth athletes access to the same level of training that elite programs have been benefiting from for years.
Whether your athlete is just picking up a ball or gearing up for a college showcase, we meet them where they are and build them into who they can become.
A basketball court, a full baseball setup, and a strength and conditioning floor — all under one roof in Wilmington, NC.
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Wilmington, NC
Youth Athletes
The Sports Lab ILM
Group packages, 1-on-1 private sessions, and court rentals. All levels welcome — ages K through high school.
Small Group Training · 1-to-4 Coach-to-Athlete Ratio
Every group is capped at 4 athletes per coach — a true 1-to-4 ratio — so your athlete gets individual reps, real 1-on-1 feedback, and coaching that's actually built around them, every session.
You won't have to take our word for it. We score athletes on real drills and post the top results on our Leaderboard, so you can see the progress.
Tier 1 · 1 session/week
/mo · $46.25/class
In 3 monthsA tighter handle and better shooting form.
Tier 2 · 2 sessions/week
/mo · $38.75/class
In 3 monthsComfortable with both hands and finishing at the rim in games.
Tier 3 · 3 sessions/week
/mo · $32.92/class
In 3 monthsQuicker, stronger, and confident scoring and defending in games.
K – 3rd/4th Grade · 2 sessions/week
/mo
In 3 monthsDribbling with either hand and making layups.
Private Sessions · Basketball
1-time purchase
per session · no commitment
$65/session
Save $20 vs. single rate
$60/session
Save $80 vs. single rate
Need the full court for team practice, open runs, or events? Rent by the hour — no coaching required.
Weekly Lineup
Built in the Lab
Think you can crack the top 5?
The Sports Lab ILM
Cage rentals open now. Baseball training coming soon.
Baseball Training
Baseball memberships and 1-on-1 lessons are on the way. Stay tuned — in the meantime, our cages are open for rentals.
Baseball Rentals
Every rental includes the pitching machine, pitching machine balls, and a tee. Baseballs are not provided — bring your own.
per rental
per rental
First-time renters must sign our release waiver before starting their rental time.
For multi-team rentals, please reach out to us directly.
The Sports Lab ILM
Athlete-specific strength, speed, and conditioning. Built to make your skills show up in the game.
Small Group Training · 1-to-4 Coach-to-Athlete Ratio
Every group is capped at 4 athletes per coach — a true 1-to-4 ratio — so your athlete gets real 1-on-1 feedback on their lifts, their form, and their progress every session, not lost in a big class.
We measure vertical and broad jump so you can see the change for yourself, not just hear about it.
1x/week · 4 sessions/month
/mo · $30/session
In 3 monthsBetter movement, better lifting form, and a stronger base.
2x/week · 8 sessions/month
/mo · $25/session
In 3 monthsA quicker first step and a higher jump.
3x/week · 12 sessions/month
/mo · $20/session
In 3 monthsStronger, faster, and more explosive, with the numbers to show it.
Train Both. Save More.
Add a Lifting/Sports Performance plan to any Basketball package and save on your lifting rate. Basketball is always full price — discount applies to lifting only. The higher your basketball tier, the bigger the savings.
1 bball/wk · 1 lifting/wk
You save $12/mo
Monthly Total
1 bball/wk · 2 lifting/wk
You save $20/mo
Monthly Total
1 bball/wk · 3 lifting/wk
You save $24/mo
Monthly Total
2 bball/wk · 1 lifting/wk
You save $18/mo
Monthly Total
2 bball/wk · 2 lifting/wk
You save $30/mo
Monthly Total
2 bball/wk · 3 lifting/wk
You save $36/mo
Monthly Total
3 bball/wk · 1 lifting/wk
You save $30/mo
Monthly Total
3 bball/wk · 2 lifting/wk
You save $50/mo
Monthly Total
3 bball/wk · 3 lifting/wk
You save $60/mo
Monthly Total
The Sports Lab ILM
The people behind the program — building athletes through hard work, discipline, and consistency.
Founder & Head Basketball Coach
Basketball has been a part of Austin Medlin's life since he could hold a ball. A three-year captain of his high school varsity team, Austin was a two-time Rocky River Conference Player of the Year and closed out his career with over 1,500 points — all while maintaining a 4.0 GPA.
His success on the court earned him a scholarship to play college basketball at Erskine College. But an injury before his sophomore season changed the direction of his playing career. Stepping away from the game as a player wasn't easy — but it sparked a new passion: helping the next generation of athletes reach their potential.
The lessons Austin learned as a player — hard work, discipline, leadership, and resilience — now shape the way he coaches. At The Sports Lab ILM, he's building the same standard into every athlete who walks through the door, helping them develop the skills, confidence, and work ethic to succeed both on and off the court.
Career Points
Conference Player of the Year
GPA
The Sports Lab ILM
Top 5 in every test. Scored in the gym and updated as athletes move up.
Think you can crack the top 5?