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Thomas Viglianco at the NBA Draft

Meet Your Trainer

“My biggest strength is the mental side of the game.”

— Thomas Viglianco, 9-Year Professional

The Journey

From D.C. to the Pros to Lincoln

Early Years

The Beginning

Born in Washington D.C., raised in Alabama. All-state player at Bob Jones High School. Top 100 nationally by scouting services. Attended the Adidas ABCD camp for the top 200 players in the nation.

Map of the southeastern United States with Alabama highlighted
2002–2006

College Ball

Full scholarship to William & Mary (D1). Transferred to Birmingham Southern to chase the pro dream. Graduated with a business degree in 2006. Education always came first.

Thomas Viglianco playing college basketball at Birmingham Southern
2006–2015

Going Pro

Signed with a sports agent and launched a 9-year professional career across Italy, France, Denmark, Iceland, and Ireland. Played in Italy's top league alongside future NBA players. Competed against some of the best players in the world.

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2007

Coming to Nebraska

Moved to Lincoln, NE after his first pro season. What started as a summer visit became a second home. Began training the next generation while still playing overseas.

Thomas Viglianco training in Lincoln, Nebraska
2015–Present

Building Viglianco Hoops

Built one of the most respected training programs in the state. 1,000+ athletes trained. 100+ college scholarships. Alumni in the NBA, WNBA, and top European leagues. Connected across the basketball world — from NCAA coaching staffs to NBA front offices.

Viglianco Hoops training camp with athletes
Philosophy

The Philosophy

You don't have to run the fastest, jump the highest, or be the strongest to play this game. I focus on the mental side — how to think, how to compete, how to win. Not just basketball — life.

Thomas Viglianco coaching close-up
9
Years Pro
5
Countries
D1
Scholarship
Top 100
National Recruit
1,000+
Athletes Trained
100+
Scholarships

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