Private Basketball Coaching to Level Up Your Game in Harlem

  • 27 Vetted Basketball Coaches
  • Lessons From $35
  • Background-Checked Coaches
  • Money-Back Guarantee
Coach Kailey - Basketball coach
Highly RebookedCollege Athlete

Coach Kailey

★ 5.0 (19 lessons)

I’m a former NCAA student-athlete, NYSAIS State Championship coach, and Assistant Director of Athletics in New York City with 14+ years of… See full profile

“Coach Kailey is a keen observer of the underlying movement patterns that undermine a player's goals. Coach Kailey zoo...” — Ruth

  • Trains in New York City & virtually
  • Available for Lessons
  • All ages
$125 /Lesson
Coach Graham - Basketball coach
Highly RebookedCollege Athlete10+ Yrs Coaching

Coach Graham

If you want to learn international basketball skills from a European Coach in NYC, then I can help. I know where you're at & where you want… See full profile

  • New York, NY
  • 12 Lessons
  • All ages
$149 /Lesson
Coach Bria - Basketball coach
College Athlete10+ Yrs Coaching

Coach Bria

Let me teach you how to be comfortable while uncomfortable during training See full profile

  • Trains in New York
  • Available for Lessons
  • All ages
$50 /Lesson
Coach Anita - Basketball coach
Highly RebookedCollege AthleteFast Responder

Coach Anita

I'm a Division 1 Middle Blocker with more than 13 years of experience training at a high level, and across multiple sports at once. I… See full profile

  • New York, NY
  • Available for Lessons
  • All ages
$85 /Lesson
Coach Jason - Basketball coach
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Coach Jason

I am committed to fostering a winning attitude and helping each athlete reach their full potential, celebrating both their victories and… See full profile

  • Trains in New York & virtually
  • Available for Lessons
  • Ages: Elementary–Middle school
$50 /Lesson
Coach Chris - Basketball coach
Fast Responder

Coach Chris

Athletes should train with me because I take a movement-first approach grounded in more than a decade of experience with professional… See full profile

  • Trains in New York City, Rutherford & virtually
  • Available for Lessons
  • All ages
$100 /Lesson
★★★★★
Rated 5 based on 128 Basketball lessons in Harlem, New York

Where Basketball Lessons Happen Around Harlem

What Families Say About Our Basketball Coaches In Harlem

★★★★★
“Coach Joe was very patient with me from the start, it was clear he was knowledgeable from breaking down the simple technique in a way easy to understand. I’ll definitely be back”
Jennifer on Coach JoeAugust 2026
★★★★★
“Coach Joe was very professional and made my son feel comfortable right away. The session was structured, high-energy, and focused on fundamentals while still challenging him. I really appreciated how patient and detailed he was with corrections it built my son's confidence. He left motivated and excited to keep trai...”
Harold on Coach JoeFebruary 2026
★★★★★
“Coach Kailey is a keen observer of the underlying movement patterns that undermine a player's goals. Coach Kailey zoomed in right away on my son's defensive stance (or his tendency to drift away from it). That drift had not only weakened his playing but also led to overloading his spine and keeping him away from the...”
Ruth on Coach KaileySeptember 2026

Why We Created Athletes Untapped

Private Basketball Coaches in Harlem, NY

If you’ve heard of New York, you’ve heard of Harlem. Harlem is a neighborhood known for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant community spirit, African American heritage, but also, for its basketball history. Being one of the staples of this area, people are always going around dribbling a basketball and playing with their friends. Athletes Untapped is here to maximize every athlete’s potential, as our coaches offer outstanding private basketball coaching in Harlem, providing individualized training sessions that cater to each athlete’s unique needs.

Our experienced coaches are dedicated to enhancing skills, building confidence, and instilling a deep understanding of the game. With the convenience of flexible scheduling and customized training plans, Athletes Untapped ensures that each session is effective and fits seamlessly into your busy schedule. By choosing Athletes Untapped, you’re giving your child the opportunity to thrive in a supportive and inspiring basketball community.

Youth & Adult Basketball Training Services

Both youth and adult basketball players can benefit immensely from private basketball coaching. From improving strength and endurance to developing expertise in your dribble and passing, a private trainer can help you reach the next level in your performance.

Athletes Untapped is committed to delivering the best in private and group basketball coaching. We make it easy to access a trainer who will focus on your specific training program objectives with 1 on 1 instruction. Our vetted pool of coaches will take you through every stage of training for youth and adults. All you have to do is schedule your first coaching session!

We also offer a wide range of other sports training options, including soccer coaching, swim instruction, and more. Explore our site and find the trainer you need to build strength and skills in your favorite sport.

Company Overview

Athletes Untapped connects parents/kids with vetted private sports coaches for in-person training. The platform was created by Gene & Elaine Williams – a married couple who both played college sports. Once their playing days ended, they started private coaching to stay involved with the game & earn extra income – and they loved it! Realizing there wasn’t a go-to platform meant to help private coaches scale their business – like Airbnb does with rentals, or Rover for dog walkers – Gene & Elaine decided to build AU. They’ve seen the impact private coaching can make on a young athlete’s life trajectory, so that’s why they’re using their backgrounds in tech & coaching to help millions of young athletes succeed through elite coaching.

Private Basketball Coaching

Private training is one of the best ways to improve your game. Your private coach will develop an individualized training program that’s aligned with your current skills and future goals, on and off the court. Your AU trainer will watch you play, analyze your performance, and design a custom training program. With our easy scheduling and communication system, you’ll work with your coach on your program and steadily improve your game.

For youth and adults alike, private basketball coaching can foster a true love of the game through rewarding practice and skill development. With personal, 1 on 1 coaching, youth players will develop fundamental skills in dribbling, passing, and shooting at their own pace, which isn’t always realistic during team practice sessions. Private basketball coaching can mean the difference between mediocrity and excellence. 

Defensive strategy, offensive plays, footwork, rebounding, and even jumping can be improved by working with an AU-vetted trainer. It can all be done at a time that is convenient for you, too, making it that much easier to succeed. 

Experienced Basketball Coaches

The basketball coaches who work with us here at AU are some of the best in the industry. Each has extensive experience and is passionate about the game and helping players improve. Their experience gives them deeper insights into your training needs and allows them to fully understand your challenges and how to overcome them. From improving on-the-court physical and mental skills to increasing your confidence in your abilities, our experienced basketball coaches are committed to your success. 

Personal Basketball Training Programs

Basketball training programs need to be customized for individual players. This is true for both youth and adults. Unfortunately, sometimes both players will find themselves in situations where they are just one member of a larger team, where coaching is focused on the group more than the individual. That can leave them without the 1 on 1 attention and support they need to turn their weaknesses into strengths. 

When you work with a personal trainer at AU, you get 1 on 1 coaching that is custom for your needs. If you have trouble with your dribble, for example, your 1 on 1 training program will likely focus on developing techniques to improve that skill. Training is personal, and every AU trainer designs their programs based on where you are and where you want to go.

We also provide the option to upload videos of your training sessions so that your coach can see how you are moving and playing. They will analyze the footage and develop a basketball coaching program specifically for you. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, you get 1 on 1 coaching that is perfect for your unique requirements.

Basketball Coaching- Agility Specific

Our personal basketball coaches are experts at helping players improve strength, skills, speed, and agility on the court. They use a wide variety of drills and tactics that can help both youth and adults get real improvements. For instance, they might ask you to do a 10-in-1 drill or take you through a 30-yard sprint where you strive to reach maximum acceleration and speed. These drills can help you gain speed in a straight-ahead direction so you can push through your perceived limitations.

For agility, the trainer might take you through agility ladder drills or a T-drill, where you sprint around cones in a specific pattern. There are multiple different patterns the trainer can design using cones to mimic the players you might need to maneuver around during an actual game.

Benefits of a Personal Basketball Trainer

In basketball, one of the skills that is important to perfect is the free throw. It can be hard to a coach to set aside time at a group practice for free throws. It’s tough to stand at the free-throw line with all eyes on you. That’s why only a few people can do it perfectly. While you don’t have to compete with the pros, it makes sense to want to improve your free throw percentage. The better you get, the better for you and your team.

A trainer can look at your free throws and tell you exactly how to improve. That might mean refining your shot, embracing repetition, or using specific drills to increase your success percentage. It all depends on the player! 

If you want to get better at free throws or any other aspect of basketball, find your perfect trainer with Athletes Untapped today. 

Connect with a Basketball Coach Today!

AU facilitates personal basketball lessons whenever you’re ready to get started. To find out more about football coaching, tennis instruction, private soccer lessons, or training for your favorite sport, take a look at our available coaches in your area.

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