Baden Sports and Chris Hyppa Join Forces for an Exclusive Training Collection
Chris Hyppa is a highly respected basketball trainer with over 20 years of experience in player development. Known for his intense and detail-oriented approach and love of a heavy ball, he has trained thousands of athletes, from aspiring youth to NBA and WNBA stars like Nate Robinson, Jamal Crawford, Kelsey Plum, Cameron Brink, Paige Bueckers, Kiki Rice, and Courtney Vandersloot.
A former Varsity Assistant Coach, Chris helped lead Foss High School to a state championship and Sumner High School to its first state appearance in decades. His training philosophy focuses on building instinctive, high-IQ players while fostering a deep passion for the game. Chris also conducts international camps and collaborates with local organizations to mentor young athletes.
Baden Sports, a Washington-based leader in premium sports equipment for over 40 years, is proud to partner with Chris Hyppa on a new line of heavy trainer basketballs. With both Baden and Chris connected to Washington, this collaboration is an ode to all the great PNW Basketball players and was built from a shared passion for improving the game for ballers everywhere.
Chris Hyppa, a globally respected basketball trainer, brought his hands-on expertise to every aspect of the basketballs’ design. From selecting a high-quality PU material for a more game-like feel to ensuring comfort during intense training sessions, Chris worked to create a ball that meets the demands of athletes at all levels. The result is a basketball collection with specific balls built for Youth, Women, and Men that feel great in the hand and perform flawlessly during high-velocity practice.
This partnership reflects a commitment to innovation and player development at all levels. By combining Baden’s legacy of quality with Chris’s unmatched training insight, we’ve created a basketball that empowers athletes to train harder and smarter, all while staying connected to our Washington roots.
