Half-Court Hoops Laurie Pirtle

Half-Court Hoops was initially formed in 1997 and provided basketball skill training on a backyard court. The business was expanded by creating interactive skill workouts on CD that have been sold internationally over the internet.

We are excited about the growth of our company and the impact on the sport of basketball. We currently offer a high level of Skill Training for individuals and teams, Coach's Consulting and a Team Unity & Motivation Program.

Coach Laurie Pirtle is the former University of Cincinnati Women's Basketball Coach. She recently retired as the head coach for 21 years with a very successful career. Laurie has nearly 400 career wins, 8 Post Season Appearances in the last decade, 3 All-Americans, many players playing professionally, and various Coach of the Year Honors. She was also inducted into the Greater Cincinnati Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002. During her career at the University of Cincinnati, Laurie was also appointed as the Senior Woman Administrator, served on the NCAA Certification Committee, and the Gender Equity Committee.

Laurie is also responsible for building the foundation of the Capital University Basketball Program. In just four years as the head coach, she took her team to the Division III Final Four, won two conference championships, received many Coach of the Year Honors, had a 31-game winning streak, and overall record 83-16.

Laurie currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Greater Cincinnati Sports Corp and she is one of the founding members of the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Women's Sports Association.

Laurie received her Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education and a Master's Degree in Physical Education with a concentration in Sports Management from the Ohio State University.

Coach Laurie Pirtle,

Managing Partner

Mindy Shonk founded Half-Court Hoops LLC in 1997 to provide individual skill training for kids on a backyard court. It was an immediate success as there was much demand for training players on individual skills. Mindy grew up playing the game of basketball and wanted to share her knowledge and experience. She is an alumni of Capital University where she had a successful 4-year career as her team reached the Final Four. Mindy was an all-conference and all-academic player who loves competition and the game of basketball.

A native of Lancaster, Ohio, Mindy has a Bachelors Degree from Capital University. She received her Master's Degree from the Capital University Law School. Mindy is a Certified Public Accountant and was a Senior Manager with an international public accounting firm where she was responsible for managing staff, public speaking, and training seminars. She continues to manage her own CPA practice.

Mindy Shonk,

Managing Partner