MEET THE COACHES

Tyrone “Monty” Gordon - Owner

Tyrone Gordon Jr was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. Right out of high school, he received a full ride scholarship to Pratt Community College in Pratt, KS. In 2013, ending his college career at Dakota State University in Madison, SD, he led the team to the only Elite Eight appearance in school history.

After college, Tyrone was invited to three NBA workouts with the Milwaukee Bucks and variety of workouts with four NBA Development League teams. Tyrone traveled to Europe to play professionally until 2014.

In 2015, Tyrone became the Player Development Coach for the NBA Development League team, Texas Legends; who are affiliated with the Dallas Mavericks. Tyrone has also traveled to Asia to train many university and professional players. He trains every level; starting from grade school to professional/olympic players.

In 2016, Tyrone moved Gordon DTA to the Fargo/ Moorhead area, while still training internationally. After being in the Fargo/Moorhead Area for over a year he decided he wanted to give the FM Area something more personable of their own. That's when Monty Gordon added the "Inspired Athletics" Branch to his company in 2018.

Lexi Klabo - Master Trainer

Lexi Klabo is a Fargo native, who attend Fargo Davies for high school. Klabo was named North Dakota Class A Senior Athlete of the Year and Miss Basketball Finalist in 2015.

After high school, Klabo decided to continue her playing career at the University of North Dakota. Klabo averaged 13.2 ppg and 7.2 rpg during her four years with the Fighting Hawks.

After college, Klabo worked out with some of the top players in the country to land a professional career in playing basketball. She signed with a European team in Belgium named Kangoeroes Basket Mechelen.

Lexi Klabo has a great understanding and IQ of the game of basketball to help improve your athlete's individual skill set. 

Joelle Ertl - Master Trainer

Joelle Ertl is a former Mayville State college basketball standout. Ertl was named the North Star Athletic Association Player of the Year in 2019, along with being selected Third Team NAIA All-American. She finished her career with 1,306 career points.

Once Joelle completed her playing career, she became an Graduate Assistant Coach for the Comets. She spent a few years coaching for the Comets

Joelle is now pouring all her knowledge and wisdom of basketball to the youth. She has a huge passion for coaching and training.

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