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Meet Coach Kaimyn

From the professional courts of Europe to developing the next generation of athletes in the Inland Empire.

Coach Kaimyn Pruitt-Smoot professional basketball photo

Kaimyn Pruitt-Smoot

Former professional basketball player • Youth development coach

Kaimyn Pruitt-Smoot is a former professional basketball player who spent five years competing professionally in Europe. As team captain of the Itzehoe Eagles, he was known for his rebounding, court vision, and leadership both on and off the court.

Before going pro, Coach Kaimyn played NCAA Division II basketball at Adams State University, where he developed the strong fundamentals and competitive mindset that would define his professional career.

Now based in the Temecula Valley, Coach Kaimyn has channeled his passion for the game into developing young athletes through Smoot Hoops Academy. His training blends the discipline and structure he learned as a professional with an encouraging, player-first approach that meets each athlete exactly where they are.

Whether a player is picking up a basketball for the first time or preparing for competitive tryouts, Coach Kaimyn creates an environment where growth happens naturally — on the court and off.

5
Years playing professionally
NCAA
Division II athlete
Captain
Itzehoe Eagles team captain
8–18
Age range trained

Professional career

Coach Kaimyn’s professional career in Europe wasn’t just about playing basketball — it was about competing at the highest level day in and day out, refining his craft, and leading a team.

  • 5 years playing professionally in Europe
  • Team captain of the Itzehoe Eagles
  • Known for elite rebounding and court vision
  • Competed against professional athletes from around the world

This professional experience gives Coach Kaimyn a perspective that few youth coaches can offer — adapted for each player’s age and experience.

Coach Kaimyn dunking during professional game in Europe
Coach Kaimyn's son with a basketball — the next generation Coach Kaimyn's son running with a basketball on court

Why coaching

As a father of two young boys, Coach Kaimyn is motivated by a desire to make the world a better place for his sons and for every young person who steps onto a court. Basketball shaped his life — teaching him discipline, perseverance, teamwork, and confidence — and he wants to pass that forward.

He founded Smoot Hoops Academy because he saw an opportunity to show up for youth in his community and bring professional-level training and mentorship to young athletes in the Inland Empire. Developing their skills through the game that gave him so much is what drives him every day.

  • Passionate about youth development on and off the court
  • Patient, encouraging coaching style that builds players up
  • Adapts training to each player’s level and goals
  • Committed to being a positive role model

“Every kid deserves a coach who believes in them. My job is to help them see what they’re capable of.”

— Coach Kaimyn

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