Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Jim
I'm a former Johns Hopkins basketball player who has been around the game since 3 years old. Throughout my high school and college careers, I have coached at numerous basketball camps where the ages have ranged from 3rd grade to high school. I have also individually trained kids, who have asked, on a complimentary basis. I look forward to helping you improve in all aspects of your game.
Sea Isle City, NJ
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Get to know Coach Jim
About Me:
I played collegiate basketball at Johns Hopkins University where I ended my career as the school's all-time leader in three pointers made, as well as in the Top 20 for nearly 20 categories. In my senior season, we had the best team in our school's history, finishing 25-5 and going to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Some accolades of my college career include:
Co-captain for the 2014-15 basketball season; 2014 Conference Champs; 2x NCAA Basketball Tournament (2014-15: Sweet 16); First Team All-Region; 2x First Team Academic All-District; 3x All-Conference (First Team - 2; Honorable Mention - 1); 2x Conference Academic Honor Roll
How I can help you improve your game:
I know many drills for every aspect of the game and we can focus on the areas you want to improve. Most, if not all, of the drills are game situation type drills to make sure you are training at a level needed to be successful in the real situation.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
This will be completely client focused. We will focus on the parts of your game that you are looking to improve while also perfecting the fundamentals. I will be very engaging and look to push you in order to make you the best player you can be.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Throughout my high school and college careers, I have coached at numerous basketball camps where the ages have ranged from 3rd grade to high school. I have also individually trained kids, who have asked, on a complimentary basis. Ideally, I would prefer to work with kids in the age range of middle school and older.
Best coach I ever had:
Jim Fenerty. He was my high school basketball coach at Germantown Academy. He always pushed us to be the best we could be with great passion and intensity, not only on the court but off the court as well. He truly cared about us as people and always asked how we were doing. I believe this is even more important than on the court coaching.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I love the game of basketball who is excited to help you take your game to the next level. We can focus on any skills you would like to improve (shooting, passing, ball handling, rebounding, defense, footwork, etc.). Whether it's one skill or multiple, I have many drills and techniques that can help you improve your game. My coaching style is organized, energetic and engaging. I may even start working out with you to make it more of an engaging experience!
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