I Was 5’7″ and Told I Was Too Small for University Basketball.
Then I walked onto a Canadian university team and became a major defensive contributor.
I’m Sherwin Vasallo, and I’ve spent 14 years training undersized basketball players to dominate taller competition. Small Ball is the exact system I used—and now coach—to turn “too small” into your biggest advantage
14 Years Training Elite Athletes
ACL Rehab & Return-to-Sport Specialist
100+ Undersized Players Coached
Owner, Acceleration Performance
Basketball Is a Different Game for Undersized Players
You can’t just copy what tall players do. When you’re 6 feet and under, you need different training. You need to be stronger pound-for-pound to maintain position. You need explosive speed that gets you end-to-end before defenses can set up. You need reactive quickness that makes you a defensive threat.
Most training programs ignore these needs. They’re built for tall players who rely on size and reach. That’s why Small Ball Training is different.
Small Ball: Built Specifically for Players 6ft and Under
This 12-week program is scientifically engineered to build the physical attributes undersized players need to excel:
Explosive Strength - Maintain position against bigger opponents
Elite Speed - Get end-to-end faster than defenses can react
Reactive Quickness - Dominate in passing lanes and on-ball defense
Basketball-Specific Power - Jump higher, move quicker, play stronger
Two versions available:
Small Ball: Full gym access required (barbells, dumbbells, turf)
Small Ball Anywhere: Minimal equipment (train at home, playground, anywhere)
Proven Results for Undersized Players
Small Ball Training has helped university and professional players 6ft and under dominate on the court. Here’s what they have to say:
Player Profile: Jarred Ogungbemi-Jackson, PG, 5’10” 10 years Pro,
Last team: MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg, Germany
Player Profile: DJ Presingular, PG, 5’9″ Canadian University, Year 2, Grant McEwan University,
Player Profile: Elijah Lostracco, PG, 5’10”, 1 Year Pro, Last team: Jamestown Jackals
How Small Ball Works: 12 Weeks to Transform Your Game
Phase 1 - Groundwork (4 Weeks)
Build your foundation for intense training. Improve joint mobility, enhance muscle flexibility, and increase muscular endurance. You’ll learn proper movement patterns and prepare your body for the demanding work ahead.
Phase 2 - Optimization (8 weeks)
The main training phase. Build functional strength, improve tendon quality and performance, master basketball-specific movement patterns, develop explosive power (vertical jump and speed), and condition your cardiovascular system for game-level intensity.
Choose Your Program
Small Ball
$125 / One Time Cost
Complete 12-Week Program
For those with gym access
Full equipment: barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, turf
$125 One-Time Payment
OR
3 Payments of $45
Small Ball Anywhere
$125 / One Time Cost
Complete 12-Week Program
Train anywhere, anytime
Minimal equipment needed
Home, playground, or open field
$125 One-Time Payment
OR
3 Payments of $45
Ready to Turn “Too Small” Into Your Biggest Advantage?
Join hundreds of undersized players who’ve transformed their game with Small Ball Training. Start your 12-week journey