ABOUT L.A.B
Lab Development, LLC (Life and Basketball) is one of New Jersey’s premier basketball skills training and player development organizations. We take pride in truly developing every player who trains with us, teaching the game the right way. Our training incorporates drills, techniques, and scenarios that directly translate to in-game performance. Our staff is highly qualified, with experience playing and coaching at the highest levels around the world. Serving over 200 clients, we offer a variety of services, including small group training, one-on-one lessons, pure shooting instruction, Vertimax training, strength training, and much more.
MEET GAGE DAYE
Lab Development CEO, Gage Daye, brings an extensive background in basketball, shaped by years of playing and coaching around the world. He has learned from some of the best coaches and trainers in the game, and with this knowledge, Gage and his team have developed the L.A.B. System—a proven method for player development. Over the past eight years, Gage has trained and developed more than 100 players. Whether you’re a beginner, a potential prospect, or a seasoned veteran, the L.A.B. System is designed to elevate players at every level.
Gage’s basketball journey began at St. Mary’s of the Assumption, where he was recognized as one of the top guards in his county. He received multiple scholarship offers from Division I and Division II schools, including Norfolk State, Clark Atlanta University, Bloomfield College, and Hawaii Pacific, ultimately choosing to stay close to home and attend Bloomfield College. Gage enjoyed an illustrious collegiate career, earning First Team All-American honors, five separate Player of the Year awards, and becoming the school’s all-time leading scorer with 2,518 points.
Following college, Gage signed with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants (Indiana Pacers) in the NBA G League. He then took his talents to Europe and later spent three successful years playing professionally in Australia. His professional accomplishments include a 70-point game, two MVP awards, and an impressive 17 PPG average in the top level of UK basketball (Europe).
OUR COACHES
COACH RICH
Coach Rich has been training with lab for over 7 years and is our most recommended coach. Coach rich played high school basketball in Kentucky at Cordia high school and at Bloomfield college. He was the leading scorer of his conference championship team in 2021. Coach Rich specializes in teaching shooting, ball handling, and skills to increase a player’s IQ in the game.
COACH JAYLAH
Coach Jaylah had been training LAB for the past 4 years. She played high school basketball at Newark Tech High School claiming 3 state sectional,3 county and 2 Group championships as a varsity captain. Jaylah spent her 4 collegiate years at Bloomfield College as a leading scorer for her team and top 3 point shooter in conference. Since graduating Jaylah has coached at Malcolm X Shabazz High and currently coaching at Essex County College specializing in player development, shooting, IQ, defense and strength.