Ace Hoops and Performance
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About
At Ace Hoops and Performance we specialize in basketball skill development and personal training for athletes and non‑athletes of all levels. My goal is to help you elevate your game, build real confidence, and reach your full potential.
With over a decade of training experience and 5 years in business, I’m committed to developing well‑rounded individuals through hard work, discipline, and personalized workouts. Every session is tailored to your specific needs so you can see progress on the court and in everyday life.
If you’re ready to put in the work, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
Overview
Serves Charlotte, NC
Background checked
1 employee
5 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 8:00 pmMon12:00 am - 8:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Square cash app and Venmo.
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Services offered
Specific skill(s)
Shooting
Ball handling
Rebounding
Passing
Work location
My customers travel to me
Reviews
Exceptional 5.0
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Nemesia J.
Aug 6, 2026
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From Google
AJ Smith is the GOAT!!He adapts to each athletes skill level, he has incredible patience but also knows exactly how hard to push each athlete. My son spend the summer getting personal training for basketball and his skill level improved greatly. Wonderful experience.
Kate E.
Mar 10, 2026
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From Google
AJ has been training our boys in basketball for several years now and its made such a difference with their skillsets and confidence.In addition to being a very knowledgeable trainer, AJ is kind, patient, and very encouraging.The boys really look up to him and continue to look forward to each session!Hes a great influence on the boys and we continue to recommend him to all of our friends!
Anita J.
Mar 1, 2026
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From Google
Would recommend AJ for all levels of training. From working on skills you would want to strengthen to all new skills. My son feels he learns a lot!
Ace Hoops and Performance's reply
Anita, Thank you for the recommendation! I’m glad your son is learning and continuing to grow each session. My focus is helping athletes at all levels improve their basketball skills, build new fundamentals, and gain confidence through quality training. I truly appreciate your support and look forward to helping him keep getting better!
Eboni J.
Feb 27, 2026
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From Google
Coach AJ has been a tremendous support for my son. I have seen such growth in my young athlete. We have seen our sons confidence and love for the sport grow! I would recommend coach AJ to any parent who wants to give their athlete the tools to be successful in basketball!
Ace Hoops and Performance's reply
Eboni, Thank you so much for the kind words and recommendation! It’s been a pleasure working with your son and seeing his growth in skill, confidence, and love for basketball. My goal is always to give every athlete the tools, fundamentals, and mindset they need to be successful on and off the court. I truly appreciate your trust and support!
Sara E.
Feb 27, 2026
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From Google
AJ is a wonderful coach! Not only does he have a wonderful way of teaching, but he is great at encouraging my son as well. He goes out of his way to come to games to help assess strengths and weaknesses so that he can use it during coaching sessions. My son has improved tremendously since starting with AJ.
Ace Hoops and Performance's reply
Sara, Thank you for the great review! I’m grateful for the opportunity to support your son’s growth and development. Focusing on skill improvement, confidence, and game performance is always my priority. I appreciate your trust and look forward to helping him continue to improve each session.
Credentials
Background Check
Albert Lee Smith Smith