Who We are
Meet your basketball Coach
I am proud to be the owner and founder of 4VLegacy, a basketball training and coaching service that provides top-notch instruction to players of all levels. With over 20 years of coaching and training experience, I help players focus on developing fundementals to improve their skills and confidence on the court! In addition to my role at 4VLegacy, I serve as an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, where I am able to share my wealth of knowledge and experience.
My coaching journey has been truly fulfilling and I am grateful for the opportunity to have led two different boy's club teams, serve as an assistant girls high school coach at Valley High School, and at Iowa Christian Academy and Perry Community Schools as a high school head coach. My passion for basketball runs deep and I am excited to continue to make a positive impact on the sport.
Linn-Mar Community School is where I played high school ball and then all 4 years in college at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa. As team captain at BV during my senior year, I recorded 133 assists for the year. This currently sits number 7 all-time in school history. Playing at the college level has provided a much deeper understanding of teaching and guiding players to reach their highest potential.
Denny McDonnell
Trained, Experienced, and Certified
I’ve played at the collegiate level, coached at top high school programs, and trained athletes of all ages and backgrounds — many of whom have gone on to have successful college basketball careers. I hold a Master’s in Education and am a USA Basketball Certified Trainer, bringing both coaching expertise and an educator’s perspective to player development.
My passion is helping players become the best basketball versions of themselves. I focus on building game-ready skills through purposeful repetition, positive reinforcement, and detailed instruction. By breaking down each concept into “micro-skills,” players gain a clearer understanding and natural progression in how to shoot, dribble, pass, and defend effectively.
I also attend games and review film to evaluate how training translates to live competition — ensuring every athlete continues to grow and perform at their highest level.
USA Basketball Certified
You can trust that your basketball development is in the hands of a coach who genuinely loves the game and brings deep knowledge across all aspects of player development. With a USA Basketball Certified Coach, you’ll receive top-quality instruction from someone dedicated to helping every athlete reach their full potential on the court.
USA Basketball certification is a key credential that signifies a coach’s commitment to excellence. It demonstrates advanced expertise, proven training methods, and a professional standard that ensures every player receives the highest level of development and guidance.
Master’s in Education
With a Master’s in Education, this program is built on proven teaching principles that enhance communication, skill progression, and player understanding. That educational foundation allows for a structured approach to coaching — breaking down complex basketball concepts into clear, teachable steps that help every athlete learn and perform at a higher level.
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Simpson College
Denny’s experience as an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Simpson College fuels his approach at 4VLegacy Coaching and Training. He knows what it takes to compete at the next level and builds that mindset into every workout — pushing players to train with purpose, play with confidence, and lead with character.
Basketball Training Safety
Safe Environment - The USA Basketball certification program places a high priority on player safety by providing training in injury prevention, emergency response, and concussion care. This guarantees that instructors are well-equipped to provide a safe environment for learning and play for their players.
Background Checks - USA Basketball-certified coaches go through a background check in addition to safety training. This helps foster the development of a safer and more encouraging learning environment by preventing those with a previous record of inappropriate behavior from educating young basketball players.
Accreditation - Safety is given top consideration by the USA Basketball accreditation program. You can be sure that safety is a top priority and that your young athlete is learning and playing in a secure environment by selecting a USA Basketball-certified coach.
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