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About Dylan Elias – Founder of SwishLab

Dylan Elias is not your average trainer. He’s a former D1 athlete, high-level skills coach, and the heartbeat behind SwishLab — San Antonio’s premier basketball training program for kids ages 4–18+.

A Texas native with a relentless drive, Dylan has trained with and competed against some of the best in the game, including NBA talents like Damien Lillard, Jordan Clarkson, Andre Roberson, Alex Caruso, Monte Morris, and Taurean Prince. His journey from the hardwood at Northern Colorado to founding SwishLab is fueled by one mission:
Develop players from the ground up — skill by skill, rep by rep.

With over 2 decades of on-court experience and a passion for building confidence through hoops, Dylan brings more than drills — he brings discipline, energy, and culture. Whether it's a 4-year-old learning to dribble or a rising high school/collegiate athlete working on game reads, Dylan meets each player where they are and pushes them beyond what they thought was possible.

Core Values: Confidence. Discipline. Leadership. Effort.
Location: San Antonio, TX
Specialties: Skill development, youth mentorship, camps, clinics, and team training

If your kid’s got the hunger, Dylan’s got the blueprint.

SwishLab isn’t just training. It’s a movement.

About Coach Paul Garnica 

Paul Garnica is built for this. A former Division I standout, professional guard, and elite skills coach, Paul brings championship-level experience and leadership to SwishLab — San Antonio’s premier basketball training program for youth athletes chasing the next level.

A Texas native and former teammate of Coach Dylan Elias at the University of Northern Colorado, Paul carved out one of the most decorated careers in San Antonio basketball history — still holding the all-time public school scoring record for 5A/6A. After college, he continued his career overseas, playing professionally in Mexico and competing against top international and U.S. talent.

At SwishLab, Coach Paul’s mission is simple: develop complete players who can think, react, and lead under pressure. His sessions are intense, efficient, and game-real — focused on creating athletes who can score at all three levels, control pace, and make high-IQ decisions when it matters most.

With years of experience across the college and professional ranks, Coach Paul knows what it takes to separate from the crowd. Every athlete he trains leaves sharper, tougher, and more confident — ready to perform on any stage.

Core Values: Accountability. Confidence. Leadership. Execution.
Location: San Antonio, TX
Specialties: Guard development, shooting, footwork, game IQ, and pro-level conditioning

If your athlete wants to learn what it takes to truly compete — Coach Paul’s lived it.

“We don’t train for highlights — we train for results.” — Coach Paul Garnica