Jacob Begin joined Iowa United as the Player Development Coach, bringing his passion for teaching and mentoring athletes to the program. With a focus on skill development and growth, Jacob is dedicated to helping players maximize their potential both on and off the court.
Competed at the Division I level for Portland State and gained two years of coaching experience at the JUCO level with Chemeketa Community College. In the summer of 2022, worked alongside Noah LaRoche, facilitating workouts for NBA athletes including Russell Westbrook, Kyrie Irving, Harrison Barnes, Paul George, JaVale McGee, and others. Established a player development business in 2016, training notable players such as Payton Pritchard, Jabari Walker, Jackson Shelstad, Winters Grady, and Gradey Dick.
