Dakota Patton
PGC BASKETBALL DIRECTOR
Yes, Dakota led his team to the best record in school history. And yes, he was the team captain.
But what most don’t know, is Dakota has a unique ability to connect with athletes quickly, challenge them gracefully, and guide them to a place they never thought they could go.
Like most things in life, it didn’t come easy. Dakota knows what it’s like to be passed up on the recruiting trail and overlooked by coaches. But what he learned through that, is how to best respond in tough situations and major setbacks. He’s developed the mentality of a champion, one in which he energetically taught the players he coached at Sterling College and now through individual mentorship with athletes around the world.
When your athlete attends a PGC camp with Dakota, they’ll learn from one of the brightest young minds in the game today. And they’ll walk away with a skillset ready to take their game to another level.
His lighthearted personality, combined with ultra competitiveness is why athletes say, “he completely changed my game, I’ve never been this good.”
Although Dakota saw great success in the sport, he overcame obstacles.
For Dakota, it wasn’t always obvious to others he’d become a college basketball player, but he knew if he dedicated himself, trained diligently, and got around the right the mentors, he would achieve his dream. And that’s what he did. Dakota knows how to connect with players like few others, and push them to become their best. His lighthearted personality, combined with competitiveness is what drove him to become a 4 year college basketball standout. He knows what it’s like to be passed over, and underrecruited. The frustration he felt has driven him to accomplish more than most thought he could. And that’s what he brings to the players he works with. A competitive drive. An uplifting spirit. And a deep knowledge of the game few people of his age have. He’s trained with high level players, and coached players to reach their potential.
Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.
– Nelson Mandela
HISTORY
- Director, PGC Basketball 2022-present
- Assistant Coach, Sterling College 2020-present
- Basket Instructor, PGC Basketball 2021
- Coach, State 38 Basketball 2019-2020
- Skills Trainer, Integrity Basketball, 2019-2020
- Redshirt, Colorado State, Rams, 2014-2015
- Shooting Guard, Johnson & Wales University (Denver), Wildcats, 2015-2019
HIGHLIGHTS
- Team Captain
- Junior Year 40% from 3PT line
- Best Record in School History Senior Year
- Led the team in FT % senior year
- Best Defender
- Invite to Overseas Basketball Camp
- 4th in assists and Overseas Camp with over 200 athletes
AWARDS
- Mr. Wildcat Award (for outstanding success on court, in classroom, and involvement in campus and community)
- Best Teammate Award
- NAIA Scholar Athlete Award
- SCAC Character & Community Male Athlete of the Week
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What They’re Saying About Dakota Patton
"It met all of my expectations. As a single mom who works multiple jobs, I wanted to make sure that the money I was spending was going to make an impact!"
- Nicole Mathis
"Lauren tends to be a bit of an introvert but she connected so well with the coaches and other players. She made a family there."
- Wendy Ellis
"The experience didn't just make them better at basketball, it made them think more about being a better teammate, leader and just all around better person :)"
- Belinda Bank
"As a parent the camp met my expectations as my son came with new ways to think the game, work on his attitude and identify the most important thing to improve his leadership. He liked it very much and want to come back next year for the Point Guard camp!"
- Daniel Cote
"On summer HS league Damon was scoring 16 points average. First game after Scoring College and he scored 30 points, leading his team, asserting himself on the court and positively encouraging his teammates."
- Paola Merazzi
"PGC exceeded my expectations by providing supervision of my son while spending the week on a college campus. PGC also exceeded my expectations by providing classroom lectures to improve basketball I.Q. followed by practice of what was learned in the classroom in the gym, throughout the duration of each day, helping him commit the concepts learned to memory."
- Aaron Pomrenke
"Instead of just focusing on basketball, the experience helped my son grow as an athlete and help open his mind to the benefits of being a better teammate, leader and good person."
- Belinda Bank
"Simonas was getting a bit homesick prior to arriving at Wheaton College and this concerned me. But the camps active schedule helped him focus on his love for basketball and his commitment to improve as a player. His enthusiasm for the camp on our ride home convinced me that it had been a valuable experience. Please express our sincere thanks to your staff for the kind attention and support they game this young man who was far from home. We are very grateful."
- Scott Bryson
"My son didn’t know anyone going into this camp. All his roommates were by themselves too! It forced him to get outside his comfort zone. Meet new people. High quality staff and campers exceeded my expectations."
- Tammy Akard
"The director, Dakota, had a way of connecting with my daughter that encouraged her to take risks in becoming a better player and more confident individual. This is her second camp, and during this one, I really saw huge strides in my daughter."
- Donald Braught
"We had 5 players attend and saw growth in all of them. It will definitely help us in the future. The coaches did a great job of supporting the director and providing energy to the group.
I would recommend that everyone who is serious about coaching or playing attend PGC. Amazing experience, thank you"
- Raymond Counter
"The camp exceeded expectations. This was my son's second scoring college and he took new techniques away from this one."
- Jerry Vavra
"All of my expectations were exceeded from the very first camp he attended. After his second camp, it is obvious that this camp is like no others out there. From the classroom settings to the exemplary coaches and directors to the organization of the entire week."
- Patricia Labbadia
