Pietro Barbera

MSCS @ Georgia Tech (AI) | Founder of Hoop Discipline

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

About

Experience

  • Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Pure Sweat Basketball
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    Building a real-time computer vision system that detects and classifies structured basketball dribble sequences inside a professional training app. • Fine-tuned YOLOv8 for accurate basketball detection • Integrated pose estimation for player skeleton tracking • Developed a temporal convolutional network to detect bounce events • Designed bounce-centered segmentation and classified 4 dribble types (~92% F1) Trained on ~2,000 labeled bounce events and structured as a sequential, event-driven pipeline for real-time mobile video processing.

  • Founder & Player Development Coach at Hoop Discipline
    Nov 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

    𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 & 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Hoop Discipline is a performance-driven basketball development program focused on helping NCAA athletes and youth players reach their highest potential—both on and off the court. We specialize in individual skill development, structured training systems, and long-term athlete progression. Our mission is to build a recognizable brand and identity rooted in discipline, consistency, and a modern approach to player growth. ⸻ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲 𝗗𝗼 • Train NCAA and high-level youth athletes through individualized, data-informed skill development • Build complete training paths including on-court skills, decision-making, strength, conditioning, and mentality • Support athletes with off-court structure, accountability, and personal development • Create a brand identity rooted in discipline, work ethic, and high standards • Develop content and curriculum that showcase athlete improvement and reinforce the Hoop Discipline philosophy ⸻ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 • Develop, manage, and evolve the Hoop Discipline brand identity and visual style • Create training programs, progressions, and individualized development plans • Monitor player performance, track long-term progress, and adapt training accordingly • Produce content (video/photo/graphics) highlighting training sessions, athlete stories, and brand message • Engage with athletes, parents, and coaches to expand the program’s impact • Maintain a high-standard environment built on discipline, professionalism, and mentorship ⸻ 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 Hoop Discipline stands for: • Elite work ethic • Consistency over hype • Individual development over empty showmanship • Holistic growth as both player and person • Commitment to long-term progress