Spencer Ballinger
Marion
Spencer Ballinger is a professional basketball trainer/coach as well as a mindset coach. Basketball has always been a huge part of his life, from training in the driveway with his dad to competing with Jordan Delks as one of CTAs first clients. In 2018 Spencer was a part of Oak Hill high schools state championship run while also being an all state and all conference player. Spencer went on to earn a full ride college scholarship to play for Huntington University. Throughout his career he went through many injuries which limited his play at times but he also found a way to make an impact for his team whether he was on or off the court. During his years at Huntington University he was widely recognized as a player coach by the end of his career whether he was putting guys through workouts or helping them on their mindset. Upon graduating from Huntington University Spencer has interned for CTA since 2020 and has been working as a trainer, coach, and mindset coach for a year. With a unique story Spencer can relate to players in almost every situation from running point guard to center, from riding the bench to being a leading scorer and playing almost every minute of every game, and finishing his career as a role player. Spencer challenges people to maximize who they are wherever they are in life. Spencer has a huge heart for people and helps all types of people learn how to compete!
Brody Kirby
Michigantown
Brody was born and raised in Frankfort, IN where he attended Frankfort Senior High School playing both football and basketball all four years. He was able to continue his basketball journey at Manchester University, playing all four years while majoring in Business Management and Sales. Brody has spent the last 4.5 years serving as a Logistics Officer in the United States Marine Corps. He and his family are extremely excited to be back in the community where Brody and his wife were raised. He can’t wait to help Indiana hoopers reach their dreams on and off the court!
Craig Helfrich
Fort Wayne
Craig was born and raised in Grant County and played 3 sports in High School (basketball, baseball and cross country). Craig was an All Conference player at both Oak Hill High School in basketball and Fremont High School in basketball. He was selected on the Indiana/Ohio All Star team in 1992.
Craig grew up around sports his entire life and started playing basketball at a very early age. He played college basketball at Indiana Wesleyan University and has been in coaching for 20 plus years (Varsity Basketball Head Coach all the way down to elementary coaching).
Craig has been in Education for 27 years helping students and currently teaches P.E. He brings many years of leadership to the court that will help the future basketball generation. He is looking forward to training CTA hoopsters!
Craig enjoys spending time with his wife Jill and their dog Mollie.
Ryan Ridge
West Lafayette
Ryan was born and raised in Lafayette Indiana. He played basketball at Lafayette Jeff during his high school days. Ryan has been coaching AAU 2014- present with wins over programs such as EG10, Distxtion, Indy Nets, Grandparke and Indiana Elite. Ryan also currently assists Jordan in training current Purdue players. He loves spending time with his wife Andrea and their two dogs. Boiler up!!
Luke Brenneman
West Lafayette
Luke is a former Basketball manager from Purdue. He spent 5 years as a collegiate basketball coach following Purdue with 2 years at Indiana State, a year at Goshen College, and 2 years at Mercer University.
Chase Martin
West Lafayette
Chase started playing basketball around 4 years old and has always been around the sport. He grew up in a basketball family and that has helped him get to where he is today. Chase was all conference and state his senior year of high school. He is soon to be a senior at Purdue University. Chase would like to use the experiences he’s had and the knowledge he’s gained to help others grow in the sport of basketball.
David Froedge
Henry County
My name is David Froedge. I am married to my wife, Hannah, and we have 2 kids, Liam who is 1 and Naomi who is currently on the way! I played high school basketball at New Castle. I am a former college basketball player, where I played at Indiana Tech and the University of Cincinnati Clermont, where I became a 2x All American. I pride myself on helping others and doing what God has called me to do. I couldn’t be more excited to join the CTA family!
