Our love of teaching, training and coaching, as well as a team approach to completing projects makes working with My Backyard Sports a dream come true. We are looking forward to sharing this dream with others.
Kaylan
Working with kids has been a passion of mine for a majority of my life. From an early age I knew I wanted to be a teacher. I also grew up playing sports and being active. I played volleyball, softball and was always in gymnastics and dance. I was a cheerleader for the great Katy Tigers. After having two boys and helping Jeff coach our son’s little league team, I developed a desire to combine my old love of working with kids and new love of youth sports. MBS is the perfect opportunity to create a career based on these passions.
Jeff
Sports have always been my favorite thing. Whether it was elementary school art projects, Halloween costumes, watching on TV, or getting to play I could think of no better way to spend my time. Like many kids I wanted to be a professional athlete when I grew up, by joining my backyard sports I have a chance to help kids follow their passion for sports. Watching and coaching our boys as they learn to play and compete has been a great thrill for me. My passion lies in teaching and coaching kids as they learn how to play and compete in athletics.
Kaylan
Keeping kids and adults active. The social skills and awareness of others that team sports can enhance.
Jeff
Passion about my love of sports and passing it on to kids. There is no better way to learn life lessons and have fun building relationships.
Kaylan
I grew up in the Houston area and moved to Dallas out of High School. I went to college with the idea of becoming an elementary teacher. While taking some early childhood education courses, she became passionate about children’s development age birth to 5. I spent the 13 years as a preschool teacher and curriculum coordinator where I transitioned from teaching young children to mentoring preschool teachers. Jeff and I met on a golf course and spent the better part of our relationship golfing and watch the Texas Rangers together. We got married and now have two awesome boys. After moving back to the Houston area, our family delved into the youth baseball experience pretty heavily. Right from the start, I bought my own glove and can be found running drills at practices, playing hot box in the backyard or goofing off with the players younger siblings on the fence line. I wear my affectionate nickname of Coach K proudly.
Jeff
Jeff grew up in Fargo, ND before getting his degree from the University of Minnesota. After graduation, he moved to Dallas, TX where he met Kaylan. Jameson and Jordan were born and the family moved to the Katy area. He spent 20 years in the mortgage industry helping people achieve the dream of homeownership. This opportunity to combine our skill sets in a business we are passionate about was too good to pass up. We look forward to building projects that allow families to create a lifetime of memories through sports.
Quote – “If you do not believe in yourself, no one will do it for you.”
Favorite team – Houston Astros and Katy Tigers!
First sports experience – Cheerleading camp every summer as a young girl. Cheering at Jr. High and High School games will forever hold a special place in my heart!
Favorite sports experience – Watching my older son pitch and my younger son hit. This is where I see the determination, confidence, defeat, hard lessons learned and memorable moments made in their faces. (I also always loved watching Elvis Andrus and Adrian Beltre interact on the ball field.)
Quote – Great moments are born from great opportunity…This is your time, go out there and take it
Favorite team – This is harder for me. Kid me is a die hard fan of the Twins and Vikings as well as NDSU Bison, grown up me says the Mavericks, Astros, and Vikings. I guess I would have to say Vikings
First sports experience – Old Metropolitan stadium in Bloomington. Went to a Twins game and got a ball signed by Mark “The Bird” Friedrich
Favorite sports experience – Watching Kirby Puckett hit game winning home run in the 11th inning of game 6 of 1991 World series “And we’ll see you tomorrow night” Close second watching Dirk have to leave the court in final seconds of NBA Finals to get his emotions in check
Madeline Martineau2024-10-18 We recently had the pleasure of working with My Backyard Sports to customize our courtyard, and we couldn't be happier with the results. From start to finish, the experience was exceptional, and much of that is thanks to Jonathan, who truly went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect. Jonathan's commitment to customer service stood out from the start. He took the time to understand our vision and offered thoughtful suggestions that enhanced our original ideas. His dedication was evident in every step of the process, from the initial consultation to the final installation. Whenever we had questions or needed adjustments, Jonathan was always available, responsive, and genuinely interested in making sure we were satisfied. The quality of the work exceeded our expectations. The custom courtyard not only looks fantastic but is also built to last. It's now a beautiful, functional space that we enjoy every day. The craftsmanship and attention to detail really show, and we couldn't have asked for a better result. We highly recommend My Backyard Sports, and especially Jonathan, for anyone looking to create a custom sports or recreational space. The experience was seamless, and the outcome speaks for itself. Thank you, Jonathan, for your outstanding service and for making our vision a reality! Erez Shimoni2024-09-10 I had a basketball court installed by **My Backyard Sports** during the height of the pandemic, and it quickly became a centerpiece for outdoor fun and activity. Recently, I noticed the tiles were fading, and I reached out to them for assistance. **My Backyard Sports** immediately stepped in, submitted a claim with the manufacturer, and handled everything on my behalf. It turned out there was a known issue with the materials, and thanks to their prompt action, the manufacturer stood by their product and I received a complete replacement for the court. I am incredibly grateful to **My Backyard Sports** for their dedication, professionalism, and exceptional customer service. They took the lead on this issue from start to finish, keeping me informed every step of the way, and ensuring the problem was resolved to my satisfaction. Their support and commitment to their customers are truly top-notch. If you're considering any type of sports installation, I can't recommend them highly enough! Adnan Danish2024-08-17 My experience with the company was excellent! From sales to completion of the project, Mike, Jacob and Victor were professional, responsive, and knowledgeable. The court is amazing! High quality, durable, and beautiful. David Gilboa2024-06-14 I had an exceptional experience with Michael Kraner and the entire My Backyard Sports team, who built a beautiful basketball court for me. Michael visited my house several times to discuss the process, provide recommendations, and suggest the best court size, orientation, and hoop placement. Their expertise was evident as they even connected me with another customer to test out a similar court. Building my court was no small feat, given the 4ft dip/hill in my yard. They expertly constructed a retaining wall and collaborated with me to find solutions to prevent the ball from going down the hill. Their recommendation and installation of a pitch-back net and behind-the-hoop netting were perfect solutions. After installation, I encountered an issue due to the weather, but their response was swift and efficient. They promptly came out to fix it without any hassle. The team at My Backyard Sports is fantastic, and I highly recommend them to anyone considering building a basketball court. Robert Cowper2023-12-05 I used My Backyard Sports for a basketball court project at work. The experience was good all around. My main point of contact was Jonathan who was helpful throughout the entire process. The crews that worked on site were respectful of the park and communicated with me well during the construction. I would recommend for future court projects. William Ostroski2023-08-18 There isn't a better company out there. They work with heart and have the human element. They made something so special to showcase our sons epilepsy condition and his foundation I was moved beyond words. Use this company for anything sports related ! You will not be disappointed!! Thank you so very much MBYS ! Bobby Delmonico2023-08-08 These guys are great. They do what they say and they get it done. Very trustworthy. Edward Leskauskas Sr.2023-07-23 My Backyard Sports just completed the lining of my court! It looks fantastic. A gift to my boys (1 of which is playing college hoops this year). We had numerous weather challenges in NJ this summer but Michael and Deb worked through to get the job done- in top notch fashion. I considered doing myself but after watching the experts- there is no way I could have achieved the pinpoint accuracy of the measurements, the precision taping and high quality painting. I feel like I have a professional court in my backyard. I am really amazed at how fantastic my court looks. I would highly recommend My Backyard Sports for this service. Roger2023-07-08 Just had my new hoop put up this morning after the team took my old one down and found a better spot for my new one. It’s amazing. I love it and my kids are so excited. I’ve played high level for many years throughout school and after and it’s the best hoop I’ve played on including all the arenas I’ve played in. Highly recommended. Cleaned up and took away my old one and even cut some branches away for my new one to make it even better and play better Thanks to Michael , Alex and the entire team internally and techs.Load moreVerified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more