Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Benjamin
I bring a strong sense of purpose and appreciation for athletic development.
I bring a strong sense of purpose and appreciation for athletic development.
As a coach, my primary responsibility is to evaluate an athlete’s strengths and weaknesses. I then develop customized training programs tailored to their specific goals. My goal is to provide effective and supportive training that fosters a learning environment where athletes feel challenged, confident, and understood.
North Hollywood, CA
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Get to know Coach Benjamin
About Me:
About ten years ago, I developed a fascination for sports psychology, which led me to prioritize healthier habits, transition to a plant-based lifestyle, and immerse myself in functional training and athletic development. Shortly after, I began training and coaching both general clients and athletes.
Since then, I’ve earned several certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and am currently pursuing my Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology.
How I can help you improve your game:
My primary focus is on assisting athletes in achieving efficient movement by emphasizing proper postural alignment, balanced muscle development, and sport- or position-specific functional training. I am meticulous in my approach, deliberate in my progressions, and dedicated to helping athletes reach their full potential while fostering long-term, sustainable habits.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical session starts with movement preparation, including warm-up stretches and activations. It then progresses to core engagement and/or plyometric exercises. Finally, the session concludes with sport or position-specific functional training, tailored to the athlete’s goals and needs.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I started my coaching journey with high school volleyball players. After working with several student-athletes, I organized a strength and conditioning bootcamp for a Girls Volleyball Club. Subsequently, I expanded my clientele to athletes from various sports, particularly basketball. I’ve collaborated with both boys’ and girls’ youth basketball players to refine their movement patterns, and with high school players to teach them proper fundamental progressions. Additionally, I have extensive experience in optimizing athletic development with both current and former collegiate athletes. Furthermore, I’ve shadowed sessions involving NBA and WNBA players. Currently, I oversee the strength and conditioning programs for Men’s Basketball and Women’s Water Polo at Los Angeles Valley College. I hold multiple coaching certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), including Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Performance Enhancement Specialist, and Certified Sports Nutrition Coach. Additionally, I am currently enrolled in the Kinesiology program at Los Angeles Valley College. In addition, I recently joined EXOS as a Performance Coach. EXOS trains one-third of all NFL Combine draftees, manages the Los Angeles Lakers El Segundo training facility, and provides coaching services to 20% of Fortune 100 companies.
Best coach I ever had:
My grandmother, a teacher with over four decades of experience, instilled in me a strong work ethic and a high level of accountability that I still take great pride in.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I take pride in everything I do. As a third-generation teacher and coach, raised by two strong women, I have developed a unique empathetic and passionate approach to sharing the knowledge and lessons I’ve been fortunate enough to learn. Whether it’s youth or professional athletes, I will always provide the same level of care and attention to detail. I believe I would be a strong fit because I genuinely value the coach-athlete relationship and understand its significance in an athlete’s development. I recognize that each athlete has a different learning style, background, and set of strengths, so I approach each individual with a personalized approach.
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