Frequently Asked Questions

Andrew Kurzawski is the Founder and Director of Gym Rat Performance Training, a hub for aspiring gymrat basketball players. A veteran college and high school coach, he has coached both men’s and women’s basketball at St. Vincent College, Carlow University, Penn State Beaver, and Point Park University. Throughout his career, Coach Kurzawski has collaborated with USA Basketball, renowned skills trainer Micah Lancaster, and countless athletes competing at various levels, including professional, Division I, Division II, Division III, and NAIA. He currently serves as the Head Girls Basketball Coach at Aquinas Academy in Pittsburgh, where he led the Crusaders to their first-ever undefeated section championship. Andrew and his wife live in Pittsburgh with their son, and he remains deeply committed to developing players and promoting gym ratz basketball in the city he calls home.

Tom Obiecunas serves as the Assistant Director of Gym Rat Performance Training and is a highly respected veteran coach in the Pittsburgh area. Coach Obiecunas previously served as Head Coach at Keystone Oaks High School and worked under legendary WPIAL Coach Rick Bell. He was also an assistant coach at Rochester High School during their three WPIAL Championship runs. His coaching experience additionally includes stops at Propel Montour, McGuffey High School, and he currently serves as an assistant coach at Aquinas Academy. Throughout his career, Coach Obiecunas has developed numerous collegiate-level players, including Corynne Hauser and Lexi Robison, as well as current professional players Kason Harrell and Kendell Jordan, among others. As one of the top guard development coaches in the city, Coach Tom is well-known in the gymrat basketball community and is available for both private and small group training sessions, catering to aspiring gym ratz basketball athletes.

Katie Hoff is a senior at Grove City College and a member of the Grove City Wolverines Women’s Basketball program, competing at the NCAA level. She is also a former WPIAL Champion at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School in Pittsburgh. Katie has been part of the Gym Rat Performance Training program for over six years, contributing her high-level experience, energy, and skill to our athletes — particularly in post development and interior play. As a passionate advocate for gymrat basketball, she works closely with youth and middle school players, focusing on building confidence, strengthening fundamentals, and helping young athletes develop the skills necessary to compete at higher levels, embodying the spirit of gym ratz basketball.