REID OUSE
NBA SKILLS COACH
THE TRAINER
In an industry flooded with trainers, few bring the experience and credibility that Reid Ouse does. With seven seasons as a college basketball coach in the Midwest, Reid built a foundation of coaching and development before transitioning to full-time player development in New York City.
While in NYC, Reid quickly established himself in one of the most competitive basketball markets. He co-founded the New Jersey Hoop School with world-renowned trainer DJ Sackmann, working with elite high school players and solidifying his reputation as a trusted developer of talent.
In 2017, Reid and his wife Amanda returned to the Twin Cities to launch Catalyst Training, which has become a premier platform for player development. Since then, Reid has worked with over 200 professional players and some of the top college and high school athletes, including:
• Paige Bueckers (UConn)
• Andrew Wiggins (Golden State Warriors)
• Johni Broome (Auburn)
• Mark Sears (Alabama)
• Megan Gustafson (Las Vegas Aces)
• Azzi Fudd (UConn)
• Juancho Hernangómez, Cole Aldrich, Jake Layman, Jon Leuer, and more
Reid is also a nationally-recognized clinician, having spoken at coaching clinics across the country alongside some of the top NBA and college coaches in the game. His unique approach to player and coach development has made him a sought-after speaker and mentor.
Under Reid’s leadership, Catalyst Training has grown into a powerhouse in basketball development. The team hosts over 25 camps annually across the Midwest and partners with nearly 30 high school and youth programs each Fall and Winter. Reid also oversees NBA Pre-Draft training every Spring, preparing 10–15 players each year for the next level.
From small-town roots to working with some of the best players and coaches in the world, Reid’s journey is a testament to his passion for basketball and his dedication to helping players and coaches succeed at every level.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“Reid Ouse brings a great mix between skill development and game enhancement. Reid spent years at the collegiate level coaching, and you can tell by his knowledge to player development that he knows what it takes to reach that level.”
— DJ Sackmann || World-Renowned NBA Skills Coach
THE COACH
The son of a long-time high school coach, Reid has spent a large portion of his life in gyms across the country.
After a knee injury cut his career short, Reid began coaching at the college level. His career as an assistant coach began at the University of Northwestern in St. Paul, Minnesota. In his two years at UNW the program won over 40 games and two conference championships before making an appearance in the NCCAA National Tournament.
Reid then moved over to Bethel University, a member of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, arguably the best Division III conference in the country. During his time at Bethel, the program made the biggest comeback in MIAC history before advancing to the conference semi-finals. During his time at Bethel he was able to coach two conference MVP's in Taylor Hall & Kyle Zimmerman. Hall was selected to play in the Reese's D3 All-Star game and Zimmerman was named West Region Player of the Year.
After three seasons at Bethel, Reid became the top assistant at Waldorf College in Forrest City, Iowa. In his lone season at Waldorf the program defeated two Top 25 programs and had one of the best seasons in program history.
In the Spring of 2013, Reid accepted a position at Division II Minnesota State University Moorhead. During his time at MSUM, the Dragons won their first conference championship in over 30 years and went on to win over 30 games in the past two seasons, tops in the country.
OFF THE COURT
Reid currently resides in Eden Prairie, MN with his wife, Amanda and their three boys, Jackson, Jameson & Jordan.
Amanda worked in television in New York City before their move to Minnesota. She now works in the private sector in downtown Minneapolis, as well as working with Catalyst Training as the Chief Operating Officer.
KAREN'S KIDS
Reid comes from a large family and is the oldest of seven children. Reid's father was a well-respected high school coach in Minnesota. He held various positions in his nearly 20-year career, and was a part of multiple conference championships & a state tournament appearance.
The Ouse family now resides in Grove City, Ohio where his father work at Lower Lights Ministry. The ministry promotes the development, reconciliation and restoration of individuals and families in Franklinton area.
Karen's Kids was created in honor of Karen Ouse, the mother of Reid Ouse and Catalyst Training's biggest fan. Karen was legally the mother of 7 children, but she played the role of "mom" to many more. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July of 2016 and 46 days later went to be with Jesus.
In 2014, the Ouse family sold their family farm and moved to Columbus, Ohio to begin mentoring in the inner city. Karen was passionate about walking through life with people. Whether it was offering up a room in her home to someone in need, helping young mothers, or volunteering her time, Karen was always driven to help others.