About me & Elite Athletes
I’m Joerik Michiels, founder of Elite Athletes, with over 15 years of coaching experience across 40+ countries and 5 continents. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with athletes at all levels, from grassroots to elite, including collaborations with the NBA, FIBA, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and national federations.
I’ve trained WNBA and Euroleague players, run my own 24/7 Basketball Facility, and led an Elite Academy program. With more than 5000 players trained, my focus is always on helping athletes reach their full potential, both on and off the court.

My Coaching Philosophy
My coaching philosophy combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of the mental aspects of the game. I believe in the power of small-sided games (SSG’s) and the Constraint-Led Approach (CLA) to develop players through real-game situations. By focusing on decision-making, skill application, and adaptability, I ensure that players improve in dynamic, competitive environments, just like in an actual game.

It’s about more than just drills. It’s about making the game come alive for each player. Every session is designed to help players make decisions under pressure, develop teamwork, and apply their skills in competitive situations. My approach ensures that training reflects the real challenges players face on the court.

In addition to skills development, I emphasize personal development as a core part of my coaching. Basketball, like life, is about overcoming challenges, staying consistent, and growing from setbacks. I believe that mentality and attitude are just as important as technical skills in shaping an athlete’s success. At Elite Athletes, our programs go beyond just basketball. We focus on creating athletes who are not only skilled but mentally resilient and ready for whatever challenges lie ahead.

International Resume
Canberra, Australia 🇦🇺 : The international Speaker at the National Coaches Conference for Australia Basketball
– Belgrade, Serbia 🇷🇸 : player development trainer at the NBA without borders Europe camp
Europe Tour, Nike – Giannis Antetoukounmpo 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 : Camp director & head coach
– Cross Canada Tour 🇨🇦 : 50 camps in 17 locations all over Canada
– New York, USA 🇺🇸 : The international speaker at the New York City Hoop School Development Conference
– Los Angeles, USA 🇺🇸 : The international speaker at the Player Development Coaches Conference
Tbilisi, Georgia 🇬🇪 : Zaza Pachulia Academy : player camp & coaches development clinic
– Almaty, Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 : Camp, Clinic & Academy work with Champ Season
– Nymburk, Czech Republic 🇨🇿 : Camp & clinic for the federation
– North Carolina, USA 🇺🇸 : NBA Summerleague Off-season work with Codi Miller-McIntyre
Antwerp, Belgium 🇧🇪: Collab with Jordan brand / Bouncewear – Luca Doncic signature moves camp
– Istanbul, Turkey 🇹🇷: Training with WNBA player Julie Vanloo
– Tenerife, Spain 🇪🇸: Clinic de Baloncesto
Regina, Canada 🇨🇦: Global game camp
– Agadir, Marocco 🇲🇦 : Training with men & woman’s team
Bangkok, Thailand 🇹🇭 : Training with Academy
– Luxembourg, Luxembourg 🇱🇺 : Be great hoops camp
– Trondheim, Norway 🇳🇴 : Camp, training & clinic with Nidaro Jets
– Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪 : Player development camp
– Saint Petersburg, Russia 🇷🇺 : Training with Euroleague player Codi Miller-McIntyre
– Stockholm, Sweden 🇸🇪 : Player camp & coaching clinic with Drillos Drills
– Copenhagen, Denmark 🇩🇰 : Player camp with Falcon Basketball
– Cross Italy tour 🇮🇹, 3 player development camps in 3 cities
– Luxembourg, Luxembourg 🇱🇺 : Clinic for the federation
Regina, Canada 🇨🇦 : The international speaker at the best in the west clinic, 17 camps all over province
Mallorca, Spain 🇪🇸: Training with Euroleague player Codi Miller-McIntyre
– Barendrecht, Netherlands 🇳🇱: Coaching clinic
– Bremen, Germany 🇩🇪 : Player development camp with 1860 basketball
– Surry, England 🇬🇧 : Player development camp with Goldhawks
– Ulm, Germany 🇩🇪 : Collaboration with Dr Dish basketball
Edmonton, Canada 🇨🇦 : Training & player development camp with Goodhoops
Milano, Italy 🇮🇹 : Player development camp with Posal Basketball
– Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮 : pro workouts, coaching clinic & youth camp for Kouvola basketball
Peschiera, Italy 🇮🇹 : Player development camp with Arilica Basketball