Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Katyah
Hello players and families, my name is Katyah Amacker but you can call me Coach Kay. I’ve played basketball all throughout high school and even had a collegiate tenure as well. More recently I’ve been the one beside the court; coaching and training players at all levels and ages. Coaching is my way of continuing my basketball journey. Recently I have been working on my own skills and studying the game further. Basketball is a game where you will always have more to learn, you’ll always be a student of the game. My passion and love for hoops is still burning strong and I can’t wait to share my experience and understanding.
San Diego, CA
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Get to know Coach Katyah
About Me:
Played all four years of high school.
Trained at multiple positions.
Played 2 years in community college and one year at a D2 University.
How I can help you improve your game:
I can help someone improve their skills and game by understanding what you want and what you need. I won’t ignore your ideas and suggestions, I’ll be behind you 100% and work on my craft as I help you improve your own. I will keep things fresh, fun, and engaging.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical training session would involve:
Skills training
Footwork
Shooting Drills
Ball handling drills
Cardio
Basketball IQ
Career summary and accomplishments:
Assistant Coach for High School team in Pasadena. 2 year tenure at a youth basketball training center; where I ran classes of all levels, helped coached an AAU team, did 1 on 1 classes, and helped coach and ref weekend in house tournaments.
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I ever had was my high school coach. She was a no nonsense woman who not only helped me grow on the court as a player but also helped me grow as a student and young man. She was heavy on academics as well as athletics. Playing under her made me realize you aren’t just a coach by a role model and do a lot more than you realize.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I am the most down to earth person you’ll meet. My coaching style is heavy on connection, communication, and understanding. I will be right there every step of the way learning right there with you. I’ve had many coaches in my life; and I know which ones worked for me and didn’t. I was drawn to the ones who were patient and supportive. The ones who knew how to communicate without yelling or getting frustrated. The ones who didn’t look at you like just another kid.
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