About Nothing But Skills (NBS)
Nothing But Skills (NBS) is not an AAU team and does not organize competitive travel teams. NBS is widely recognized as the most competitive basketball training school in New Jersey. Founded in September 2000 by Coach Tiny Green, NBS has helped hundreds of athletes continue their basketball careers at the collegiate level—including NCAA Division I, II, and III programs.
At NBS, we are committed to long-term player development. We understand that every athlete develops at their own pace—but one thing is non-negotiable: you must be willing to work hard. Dedication, effort, and discipline are the cornerstones of success, and we expect every player who trains with us to bring their best every time they step on the court.
Our goal is to help athletes reach their full potential—on and off the court—by building skills, mental toughness, confidence, and self-esteem.
Most importantly, NBS will never turn away an athlete due to financial hardship. If you’re committed to working hard and improving, we are committed to helping you succeed.
Why NBS Stands Alone
Nothing But Skills (NBS) is the most successful and respected basketball training program on the East Coast. With an unmatched track record, NBS has consistently delivered on its promise to help young athletes turn their dreams into reality.
Led by Ellonya “Tiny” Green—a former Division I coach with over 25 years of experience—NBS has helped more than 500 student-athletes reach their goal of playing college basketball. No other program in the region has produced more Division I and scholarship-level players over the past two decades.
Every year, NBS continues to dominate the college scholarship landscape, a reflection of the relentless commitment and work ethic of both its players and coaching staff. The strength of the program is further proven by the NBS coaching tree, which includes over 30 current Division I coaches who once trained or coached within the NBS system.
At NBS, the philosophy is simple: everyone works hard—no exceptions, no special treatment. While hundreds of outstanding players have come through our doors, you won’t find a list of alumni on our website. That’s intentional. We believe that your future is not defined by someone else’s past. Every athlete has their own unique journey, and at NBS, we’re here to help you carve out yours.
Because at NBS, we don’t just believe in dreams—we believe that a dream is work.
At NBS, we build confidence through honesty. True development begins with a clear, honest evaluation of a player’s game. Empty praise and false confidence only lead to disappointment. Real confidence is earned—when an athlete knows they’ve made the necessary sacrifices and put in the work, success follows.
A fantasy is when a player picks up the ball occasionally, only to put it down until they need a quick boost of self-esteem. But here’s the real question: Are you living a dream—or chasing a fantasy?
No coach or trainer should ever define a player’s ceiling. A coach’s responsibility is to give their time and deliver the truth—always. It’s the college coaches who will ultimately determine a player’s level. Our role is to prepare athletes to reach that level by teaching them how to work toward their goals with purpose and consistency.
When a player tells me they want to be recruited, my first response is simple: Make sure the people guiding you have a proven track record.
No one has a track record like NBS—and there’s one reason for that: We care.
At NBS, our goal is to develop competitors—not drill masters. We focus on translating practice into game performance and turning hard work into real, measurable success on the court.
There are plenty of players spending time dribbling around cones and jumping over boxes. At NBS, we train athletes to dribble around defenders and rise to new heights as true basketball players.
We emphasize basketball IQ, unselfish play, and the ability to lead while standing out. Our mission is to help every athlete realize they’re capable of more than just being stars—they have the potential to be rock stars.