The mission of the Northwest Rockets is to incorporate the fundamentals of basketball in everything we do. We believe that mastering the basics builds confident, disciplined athletes. Our goal is to empower young players to succeed both on and off the court, with the mindset that “Every Minute Matters” in helping them grow. By dedicating ourselves to the basics, we foster not only skill development but also teamwork and a lifelong love for the game.
Northwest Rockets was founded by Bruce Cooper, a former professional basketball player. Bruce has 15+ years of coaching experience and is passionate about helping youth develop as athletes and people through coaching, skills training, and mentorship. In previous years, you could catch Bruce in the Seattle Pro-Am Summer League and playing professionally overseas in China, Romania, Uruguay, and Mexico. He now focuses his time with the Northwest Rockets and coaching local school programs.
