TESTIMONIALS

"......NME is THE best run grassroots basketball program there is. No one comes close - it is the very best travel basketball program in Georgia and I mean that."

- Head Coach K.E. - Coach of prominent NAIA basketball program and NME parent.

"I love following your teams. You do it the right way!"

- Jonathan Dycus, College Recruiter, PrepGirlsHoops.com

".....[Coach] Mike [Rodriguez] will do a GREAT JOB. Worked for us at KSU for no pay. Was passionate about helping others. Can’t wait to see his impact on his players! You’re in Great Hands!"

- USF Head Coach Amir Abdur Rahim - DI University of South Florida

"Been with NME from 3rd-11th grade. Coaches taught my son how to play the game the right way. They put character and team and personal conduct above all and held our kids accountable. We used NME trainers as well as outside NME trainers but nothing equaled practice with their TEAM. Their teaching helped my kid make his HS team. As we got into high school our coaches contacted colleges and sent video for ALL of the players, even if they were not the best ones. The Director Coach Steve seemed to know every college coach in every gym during live periods. They knew what to do, where to play, and who to talk to along the way. There was no greater investment of time and money that our family could have made in our basketball journey and experience. Thank you NME!"

- Parent, William H.

".........I've been meaning to send this for a while, but I wanted to let you know that Coach K is awesome! He is informative and constructive. When the boys do well, he is quick to let them know and when they make a mistake, he shows them what to do next time without demeaning them in front of others. He demonstrates his passion and enthusiasm without losing his cool. Coach K has done a great job developing relationships with his players. He just met [my son] this season and I can already see the rapport between them. [His] confidence has grown and that is due to Coach K. It is clear Coach K is an ultimate professional, lover of the game of basketball, and a lifelong learner of the sport. He has constructed a cohesive coaching staff with each member playing their own role. They are all great and we are pleased to be a part of the NME organization." 

- Parent, Paulding County School Teacher, Robin L.

"...As a parent, HS coach, and D1 player, I’ve always believed in teaching players to do it right on/off the court and it’s a pleasure to know we have coaches at NME that expect the BEST from our boys. Keep pushing and expecting greatness @NMEBBALL"

- COACH BRIAN R., Local HS Head Coach

"...NME is an incredible organization. Loved what I saw @ all age levels! Definitely going to be back next year right next to Coach K! #nmefamily!"

- Mr. E. Bilkerdyk

"...[My son] loved this team as they grew together. Loved learning and growing from his Coach. I appreciate all the dads involved in our kids lives, more than you could know. Strong supportive men are what these boys need. Thank you!" 

- Ms. L. Pennington

"NME was a great experience for both of my boys. Very, very organized program with personal and team growth in mind. The confidence and comradeship that was instilled in the players was so special to see. First class program with first class leadership."

- G. Cherry, Parent

"NME was a great experience. It was well run, organized and very competitive. It definitely prepared the boys for varsity [high school] basketball. It was like a family as the parents involved were awesome and the coaching staff really cared about the boys. A great organization that I would recommend to anyone."

- S. Wirth, Parent

"Our son participated in NME from the beginning. The program was top notch, competitive, well-organized and beneficial to his basketball and character development. It’s everything we were looking for in an AAU program!"

- G. Williams, Parent

"Our son got selected and played AAU ball from 8th - 12th grade for Coach Rodriguez and we couldn't be more pleased with our experience. He continuously exceeded our expectations not only with the team but individually with our Son. You won't find a better teacher, mentor and Coach anywhere. Coach Steve has a way of influencing and building players that we have never seen, a true leader from communication with players and parents to on the court instruction. He is Tough, he is Relentless and most of all he is Caring. He epitomizes greatness and drew it out of all of the players. AAU ball, specifically North Metro Elite, was a tremendously positive force that brought out excellence in skills and discipline in our Son as a Player and a young Man. You won't find a more organized and structured organization anywhere. We are very thankful to Coach Steve for our Son's memorable travel ball seasons and are even more grateful for all of the off court growth and professionalism we saw in him."

- B. Goff, Parent 

"As a tournament director we always strive for the program who has the best competition. However it’s equally important to have a program with great character and integrity. For the complete package you will find it in the North Metro Elite program."

- Philip Haynes, President, Northeast Cobb Basketball, Inc. - Tournament Director

"North Metro Elite is one of the most professional, competitive, family-oriented travel basketball programs in Metro Atlanta."

- Ernesto Ifill, President and CEO of Tournaments R' Us, Inc. and TRU Elite Travel basketball

"One of the best, most organized travel basketball programs in the country. They are always welcome to any and all of our events."

- Kim Coleman, President of Halftime Sports, LLC

"Steve Rodriguez and staff run a first class program. They care about ALL of their players."

- Paul Biancardi, ESPN College Basketball Analyst