our mission.

We are more than a training company. We are a collective of purpose-driven builders. Our entire staff is committed to making the game make sense. We provide a clear path for skill development and personal growth, building not just better players, but a confident community of leaders who embody the core principles of excellence and service.

About Us

Our Team

Value Basketball's team is comprised of knowledgeable and experienced trainers and content creators who have an extensive history in developing their craft.

Yosef Yishak
Owner

From Silver Spring, MD, and a standout from Montgomery Blair HS, the brain behind Value Basketball brings a rich blend of academic and practical expertise. After earning his stripes with a Business Administration and Exercise Science degree from the University of Miami in 2019, he dove headfirst into the world of basketball training. Today, with 8+ years of training experience and 3+ years of coaching, he's transformed the game for over 300 players in the DMV and South Florida, proving that dedication and hard work truly pay off.

Yashar Joseph
Trainer, Coach

Also a Silver Spring native and Montgomery Blair alum, this Value Basketball trainer brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership from his coaching career, including tenures as Assistant Varsity Coach at both Friendship Collegiate and St. John’s College HS. As the current Head Coach of Pro Skills Basketball 16U Elite, he brings over 7 years of combined coaching and training expertise to guide and inspire young athletes.

Markel Baker
Trainer, Active Player

A Jacksonville, Florida native, Markel Baker brings a unique perspective to Value Basketball. Being class of 2025, he brings youth to the team as the youngest trainer. Markel has been training with Yosef since he moved to Maryland in 2021. Ever since, Markel has played high level high school basketball and trained with NBA players and high level Division 1 college athletes through Value Basketball. After Markel graduates high school, he plans to major in computer science while his pursuing basketball aspirations. Markel has insightful knowledge of the game and is prepared to teach the next generation of hoopers!

Jordan Price
Trainer, Sports Performance

Jordan Price is a sports performance coach and a former D3 college basketball player. Since starting his strength & conditioning journey in 2018, he has trained with elite programs including Get Wright Performance, R1A, By Any Means Basketball, the Under Armour Performance House, and completed a sports performance course in Italy. An aspiring doctor with a background in physiology, anatomy, and biomechanics, he combines his academic knowledge with personal experience recovering from an ACL tear and shadowing physical therapists. He uses a creative, evidence-based approach to develop athletes into adaptable, reslilient movers who maximize performance and mitigate injury risk.