Wilmington, NC · Youth Athletic Development

Train.
Develop.
Compete.

The Sports Lab ILM is Wilmington's premier youth training facility for basketball, baseball, and sports performance.

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Basketball

Group packages, 1-on-1 private sessions, and court rentals. All levels, all ages.

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Baseball

Hitting, pitching, and fielding instruction. Built for real player development.

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Sports Performance

Strength, speed, and conditioning. Athlete-specific programming that transfers to your game.

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Built for Athletes

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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Sports

ILM

Wilmington, NC

All Ages

Youth Athletes

Get In Touch

Location9600 Ploof Rd SE, Unit 16, Leland, NC
Emailaustin@sportslabilm.com
ProgramsBasketball · Baseball · Sports Performance

Basketball Training

Group packages, 1-on-1 private sessions, and court rentals. All levels welcome — ages K through high school.

Monthly Packages

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.

Tier 1 · 1 session/week

Starter

$195

/mo · $48.75/class

  • Fundamental classes
  • Skills classes
  • In-game performance classes
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Tier 2 · 2 sessions/week

Pro

$315

/mo · $39.38/class

  • Athlete assessment — ball handling, shooting, speed, vertical
  • Fundamental classes
  • Skills classes
  • In-game performance classes

Tier 3 · 3 sessions/week

Elite

$395

/mo · $32.92/class

  • Athletic assessment — lifting, speed, vertical
  • Fundamental, Skills & In-game classes
  • 10–20% off camps & clinics
  • Free Unlimited Open Gym entry
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K – 3rd/4th Grade · 2 sessions/week

Future Star

$229

/mo

  • Session 1 — Fundamentals
  • Session 2 — Live play / scrimmage
  • Age-appropriate skill development

1-on-1 Training

1-Hr Evaluation

$40

1-time purchase

  • Skill & athleticism assessment
  • Shows which class fits the athlete best

Single Session

$80

per session · no commitment

  • 1 hour dedicated 1-on-1 coaching
  • Any skill focus — handles, shooting, defense
  • Personalized drill work
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4-Session Pack

$300

$75/session

Save $20 vs. single rate

  • 4 private training sessions
  • Structured skill progression
  • Session-by-session feedback
  • Progress tracker
Best Value

8-Session Pack

$560

$70/session

Save $80 vs. single rate

  • 8 private training sessions
  • Full development block
  • Progress tracker

Court / Team Rental

Need the full court for team practice, open runs, or events? Rent by the hour — no coaching required.

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Basketball Schedule

Mon
3–4pm1-on-1 Training
4–5pmSkill Development
5–6pmSkill Development
6–7pmSkill Development
7–8pmIn-Game Performance
Tue
3–4pm1-on-1 Training
4–5pmFundamental Class
5–6pmSkill Development
6–7pmSkill Development
7–8pmIn-Game Performance
Wed
3–4pm1-on-1 Training
4–5pmSkill Development
7–8pmSkill Development
Thu
3–4pm1-on-1 Training
4–5pmFundamental Class
5–6pmSkill Development
6–7pmSkill Development
7–8pmIn-Game Performance
Fri
3–4pm1-on-1 Training
4–5pmSkill Development
5–6pmSkill Development
6–7pmSkill Development
Sat
8–10am1-on-1 Training
10–11amSkill Development
11am–12pmSkill Development
12–1pmFundamental Class
1–2pmIn-Game Performance
2–3pmIn-Game Performance
Sun
10am–12pm1-on-1 Training
6–7pmSkill Development
7–8pmIn-Game Performance
1-on-1 Training
Skill Development
Fundamental Class
In-Game Performance

Baseball Training

Hitting, pitching, and fielding instruction for all ages. Complete player development under one roof.

1-on-1 Training

30-Minute Session

$30

per session · no commitment

  • 30 minutes private instruction
  • Hitting, pitching, or fielding focus
  • Mechanics & drill work
Full Hour

60-Minute Session

$60

per session · no commitment

  • 1 hour private instruction
  • Hitting, pitching, or fielding focus
  • Mechanics & drill work
  • Extended reps and video review time

Facility / Field Rental

Book the baseball facility for team practice, private hitting sessions, or showcase prep.

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Sports Performance

Athlete-specific strength, speed, and conditioning. Built to make your skills show up in the game.

Monthly Plans

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.

1x/week · 4 sessions/month

Foundation

$120

/mo · $30/session

  • Strength & conditioning
  • Speed & agility work
  • Sport-specific programming
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2x/week · 8 sessions/month

Performance

$200

/mo · $25/session

  • Strength & conditioning
  • Speed, agility & vertical work
  • Sport-specific programming
  • Progress tracking

3x/week · 12 sessions/month

Elite Performance

$240

/mo · $20/session

  • Full periodized program
  • Strength, speed & power development
  • Vertical & explosiveness training
  • Progress tracking & reassessment

Basketball + Lifting Bundles

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.

Starter Bundles

10% Off Lifting Basketball Starter ($195) + Lifting

Starter + 1x Lift

1 bball/wk · 1 lifting/wk

Basketball – Starter$195
Lifting (reg. $120)$120
Lifting after 10% off$108

You save $12/mo

Monthly Total

$303

Starter + 2x Lift

1 bball/wk · 2 lifting/wk

Basketball – Starter$195
Lifting (reg. $200)$200
Lifting after 10% off$180

You save $20/mo

Monthly Total

$375

Starter + 3x Lift

1 bball/wk · 3 lifting/wk

Basketball – Starter$195
Lifting (reg. $240)$240
Lifting after 10% off$216

You save $24/mo

Monthly Total

$411

Pro Bundles

15% Off Lifting Basketball Pro ($315) + Lifting

Pro + 1x Lift

2 bball/wk · 1 lifting/wk

Basketball – Pro$315
Lifting (reg. $120)$120
Lifting after 15% off$102

You save $18/mo

Monthly Total

$417

Pro + 2x Lift

2 bball/wk · 2 lifting/wk

Basketball – Pro$315
Lifting (reg. $200)$200
Lifting after 15% off$170

You save $30/mo

Monthly Total

$485

Pro + 3x Lift

2 bball/wk · 3 lifting/wk

Basketball – Pro$315
Lifting (reg. $240)$240
Lifting after 15% off$204

You save $36/mo

Monthly Total

$519

Elite Bundles

25% Off Lifting Basketball Elite ($395) + Lifting

Elite + 1x Lift

3 bball/wk · 1 lifting/wk

Basketball – Elite$395
Lifting (reg. $120)$120
Lifting after 25% off$90

You save $30/mo

Monthly Total

$485

Elite + 2x Lift

3 bball/wk · 2 lifting/wk

Basketball – Elite$395
Lifting (reg. $200)$200
Lifting after 25% off$150

You save $50/mo

Monthly Total

$545

Elite + 3x Lift

3 bball/wk · 3 lifting/wk

Basketball – Elite$395
Lifting (reg. $240)$240
Lifting after 25% off$180

You save $60/mo

Monthly Total

$575

Important Notes

  • Bundle discount applies to lifting only — basketball price is always full price.
  • Both services must be active in the same billing month to qualify.
  • Future Star (K–3rd/4th) participants are not eligible for bundle pricing.
  • 1-on-1 sessions do not qualify for bundle discounts.
  • Discount does not stack with other promotions or intro offers.

Meet The Coaches

The people behind the program — building athletes through hard work, discipline, and consistency.

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Founder & Head Basketball Coach

Austin Medlin

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.

1,500+

Career Points

2x

Conference Player of the Year

4.0

GPA

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Baseball & Basketball Trainer

Bryce Seals

Bryce Seals built his competitive edge on the baseball diamond, winning three state championships and playing alongside teammates who have gone on to play professional sports. That championship experience shaped a training philosophy rooted in preparation, discipline, and knowing what it takes to compete at the highest level.

Over the past 10 years, Bryce has coached and developed youth basketball players across every stage of the game, helping build the skills and habits that translate to the next level — currently, 15 of his former players are competing at the collegiate level.

Bryce currently serves as Head Middle School Coach and Assistant Varsity Coach at Wilmington Christian Academy, and holds a NASM Certified Personal Trainer certification, bringing a performance-training foundation to every session at The Sports Lab ILM. Whether it's baseball fundamentals or basketball skill work, Bryce coaches with the same standard: hard work, discipline, and consistency.

3x

State Champion

15

Players at Collegiate Level

10

Years Coaching

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