Coach JET
CoachJET is a college coach with an international background. Coach JET was most recently the associate head coach of Northwest Kansas Technical College, a division 1 national junior college (NJCAA D1 Region VI).
Coach JET came to NW Tech by way of the University of Guam where he served as the associate head coach of the men’s basketball team, for 5 seasons. While serving as the University of Guam men’s associate head coach, Coach JET was the head of recruiting. He showed great success bringing NCAA Division 1 athletes and NAIA Division 1 athletes to Guam. Coach JET built inarguably the best team that the local island of Guam had ever seen by pairing local talent with incoming talent. The team went 30-0 with a set of championships.
In addition to his coaching duties at the University of Guam, in 2017 he also lead the Notre Dame high school girl’s team to an 18-4 record and a 3rd place finish in the IIAAG championship tournament. Also serving as the boy’s coach, leading that team to their first victories in the previous 4 years.
While on Guam Coach JET started “Nothing But Net Guam” organizing and operating basketball skills camps in three different countries for school-age, collegiate, and professional players. NBN brought current and former NBA and WNBA players to Guam for the first time. This added an island-wide sense of excitement and increased the Guam’s basketball obsession.
As a child he grew up in Seattle, Washington. In elementary and junior high school, he attended Renton Christian School. Followed by attending Kentwood High School, where he graduated in 2008 and lettered in 3 varsity sports.
Coach Josh E. Torres
Testimonials
"Guided my growth as a player"
"Guided my growth as a player"
"Guided my growth as a player"
"Guided my growth as a player"
"Guided my growth as a player"
Having been a player for Coach Josh Torres. I fully support the idea of getting into training business if not another coaching spot, immediately. After spending only a year under his wing, I can honestly say that I have immensely improved my game.
Through his mentorship and coaching he has guided my growth as a player. He definitely maximizes all opportunities to get the players he has in the gym, better, everyday. Being a player that had an injury while being coached by Torres, he never gave up on making sure I would reach my full potential. Every time I stepped on the floor, I wanted to give my all for Coach Torres.
For example, with an injury to my dominant hand, Coach Torres made sure I was up at 6am sharp, developing my left hand finishing and handling. I high recommend Josh Torres for any coaching or training opportunities. He definitely knows how to get the best out of his players and he makes sure that everyone in his gym walks out a better player, every single time.
-Jaylin Moore, Dillard University
"A better teammate, student and young man"
"A better teammate, student and young man"
"A better teammate, student and young man"
I wanted to thank you for always taking the time to talk about what happened during the game, and always helped me improve. You always helped me look at what I could’ve done better as a player. You really helped me grow as a player and a better teammate, student and young man. I always take time to reflect on things I need to approve on and you make sure I'm working on areas of my game that need improvement. I will definitely look into working with you some more. Thanks again, Coach JET!
- Justin Berry, NW Kansas Tech
"He put me in a position to flourish"
"A better teammate, student and young man"
"A better teammate, student and young man"
Although I’ve only played for Coach Torres for a year in junior college, he’s definitely one of the best coaches I’ve had throughout my college career. He cares for each player that he coaches whether as an assistant or head coach. He teaches fundamentals and how to understand the strength of your game to make you successful individually. He recognized my hard work when he first met me. He put me in position to flourish no matter what my role was within a game and it worked out.
Away from the actual game and practice he is always willing to work with you individually on your strengths and weaknesses. He sits down with you and gives you a realistic outlook on what level you are and can get you where you need to go with the connections he has. Even after junior college once you’ve chosen the college of your choice he still keeps up with how you are doing. Him and I have a great relationship. We still still call and text each other to see how one another is doing. Coach Torres is definitely a great coach to learn and play for.
- Anthony Picott, Penn State-Wilkes Barre