Amanda Pevey
Elmore Autauga News
Recently, children from 3rd through 12th grade trained with the pros at the inaugural Let Em Know Basketball Clinic, hosted by Jason Landman.
Athletes were able to lean how to think, move, and compete on a professional level. They also gain more confidence on the court and sharpened their basketball skills.
“The main purpose of this camp was just to introduce myself to the community,” said three-year Pro Player and host, Jason Landman.
He continued, “I wanted as many people as possible who are interested in basketball to come out, meet me, and see what I do. That is why I am so grateful to 17 Springs. They really believed in my vision for the community and gave me an amazing rate on the gym, which drastically lowered my expenses that allowed me to drop the camp price. I know it is hard for parents to invest money in someone they have never met, so lowering the cost made it less of a risk and opened the door for more kids to come out. This clinic was never about the money. It was about planting my name and face here for future possibilities. Every bit of profit went straight to my amazing staff and helpers.”
The History Behind the Trademark
Landman started his Let Em Know trademark back in 2021, during his senior year of college. The name has been a saying of his since 2015, which was his senior year of high school. Back then it started out antagonistic, but over time it grew into something deeper. For him, it means letting everyone know with actions, not just words, that you can do anything you set your mind to. He always tried to let the game speak for itself and tune out criticism, and that is the message he wants kids to take away.
Landman moved to the Millbrook area a few weeks ago. He is now the assistant basketball coach and a math teacher at Prattville High School. His wife, Madison, is teaching first grade at Coosada Elementary School. They are expecting their first child at the end of September, so moving here was about raising their son with a strong support system. Madison’s parents live in Millbrook.
Landman started training players back when he was still playing overseas. During his breaks, he used training to make money, but it turned into something he really loves. He built a talented group of players in Arab, Alabama, and moving down here has taken him away from them. He has also seen and heard how limited the opportunities are for basketball development in this area, so he wanted to replant his business here and start building something for the kids in this community.
“I also cannot say enough about my staff,” said Landman.
He continued, “My former teammate from Europe, Kevin Sarlette, actually flew in from Belgium to help me put this camp on. Jordan Parks was right there with me working with the older players and did a fantastic job connecting with them. When it came to the younger group, Cameron Lewis stepped up in a massive way, taking over the 3rd–5th grade players and doing an outstanding job. The kids loved him, and it was great to see them respond to his teaching.”
Landman’s goal is simple: to give kids the skills and knowledge he had to learn the hard way, in college and professionally, so that they can grow and reach their goals a lot faster than he did. Whether that means making a varsity team, earning a scholarship, or just becoming more confident, he wants to help them get there.
17 Springs Fieldhouse will be the future home Let Em Know training. If you are interested in small group sessions, private lessons, or future clinics, email Jason Landman at [email protected]. You can also check out the Let Em Know website at: http://www.letemknowtraining.com.
