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I received my bachelor's degree in kinesiology from Grambling State University. I'm working toward a master's in sports administration right now. I coach at North Star Academy right now and work with players as well. Additionally, I worked as a graduate assistant at Peru State and as a student coach at Grambling State University, where I gained practical experience working one-on-one with college athletes. I also trained children at the park and in their backyards while working with Roswell Elite Training. Among the athletes I've trained is Cam Christon, the recent winner of the British Basketball League's sixth man of the year award. And Kyle Lofton, a player for Florida University and St. Bonaventure who recently concluded his debut season in Finland.

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  • Hillside, NJ

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Get to know Coach Craig

About Me:

How I can help you improve your game:

Having had the good fortune to work with college coaches with high IQs, I know what it takes to succeed there, which is essentially just playing excellent defense and being able to make open shots on a regular basis.

What a typical training session looks like with me:

Ball handling and form shooting will ALWAYS be a part of my training regimen. several variations off finishing at the rim and shooting drills. For instance, we might practice midrange and off-the-dribble catching and shooting on certain days, and threes on another. I also enjoy customizing the workouts to a player's advantages and disadvantages.

Career summary and accomplishments:

Jersey Heat WBB Head Coach AAU 17U Summer 2017 Intern YMCA Basketball Clinic 2019 Fall Semester Student Coach Grambling State 2019-2022 Graduate Assistant Peru State Wbb 2022-20223 North Star Academy Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach 2023-2024 HBCU All-Star Game Intern March 2024

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What athletes and parents should know about me:

I adore basketball, and I take my time honing my craft—whether it's instructing young children in the fundamentals or working with teenagers on their skills—because I enjoy what I do.

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