Founder & Head Coach
Dylan Elias
Elite Skill Development Coach
Team Training & Player Development Specialist

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Dylan teaches players how to make a defender react, recognize the opening and play with purpose.

A former Division I basketball player at the University of Northern Colorado, Dylan brings more than two decades of on-court experience to SwishLab™. His own game was built around a shifty handle, changes of pace and the ability to create space. Today, he breaks those skills into reads and habits athletes can use in competition.
At San Antonio’s William H. Taft High School, Dylan was a four-year varsity player and three-year captain. He earned the 2011 District 27-5A MVP award and All-Area Class 5A recognition while helping Taft finish 34–6 and reach the state tournament for the first time in 11 seasons. He played AAU basketball with the Texas D-1 Ambassadors, continued at Northern Colorado and later played at Our Lady of the Lake University.
As a coach and father, Dylan cares about the person learning the skill. He builds sessions around clear expectations, high activity and opportunities to compete, helping beginners develop confidence and experienced players become more composed decision-makers. His goal is progress that carries beyond a drill: better habits, stronger leadership and a lasting connection to the game.
What athletes work on
Ball handling • Changes of pace • Footwork • Advantage creation • Finishing • Reading defenders • Team concepts
Playing background & honors
- Taft High School: four varsity seasons, three-year captain and 2011 District 27-5A MVP.
- 2011 San Antonio Express-News All-Area Class 5A selection; All-City and three-time All-District honors.
- Helped lead Taft to the 2011 UIL Class 5A state tournament.
- Five-Star basketball camp MVP.
- Latino national tournament MVP during his middle-school years.
- Texas D-1 Ambassadors; NCAA Division I basketball at Northern Colorado; continued his college career at Our Lady of the Lake University.
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