ABOUT OUR TRAINER
Darren Fenn
Darren Fenn is not just a trainer or a coach—he’s a basketball lifer. With 14 professional seasons overseas and countless hours spent honing his craft and working with. others, Darren brings a wealth of experience and a deep love for the game to XGen Academy. He’s been where you want to go, and he’s passionate about helping you get there. Darren’s approach is built on honesty, hard work, and a commitment to making elite basketball training accessible to all.
Darren Fenn is a former professional basketball player whose career spanned 14 seasons across Europe and Asia. A standout player from Buffalo, New York, Darren made a name for himself early on as Western New York’s Player of the Year at Canisius High School in 1997, and later as an all-conference big man at Canisius College, where he earned a spot in the school’s Hall of Fame. However, it was during his extensive international career that Darren truly honed his craft, competing at the highest levels in countries like Belgium, France, Russia, Bosnia, Japan, Greece, Spain, Italy, Germany, and Romania.
Throughout his career, Darren was known not just for his physical prowess, but for his deep understanding of the game. Drawing on his academic background—a Biology major with a Psychology minor—Darren became a student of the sport, meticulously studying coaching styles, player psychology, and the nuances of team dynamics. This holistic approach to basketball allowed him to adapt and thrive in diverse basketball cultures, ultimately transforming him from a dominant post player into a well-rounded sharpshooter by the end of his playing days.