Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Matt
I am a coach that focuses on the fundamentals of basketball and skill development. Fundamentals are important to build off of and I believe that people who do the ordinary things extra can become extraordinary. Not only is fundamental skill essential for success on the basketball court but also knowing how and why to build off of the fundamentals and expand your game and skill set to new levels. I have been coached and trained by great coaches and have been fortunate enough to be able to pass that info and knowledge on to others.
Houston, TX
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Get to know Coach Matt
About Me:
(MVSU) 8 time recipient of SWAC Freshmen of the week.
Voted Defensive player of the year by team at MVSUv
(Columbia State Community College) 1st team all conference at Columbia State Community College.
Helped lead team to a 28-4 record, a number 3 ranking in the nation and an Elite 8 appearance in the NJCAA.
Lead the Nation in Field Goal Percentage that year.
(California State University Bakersfield) Helped lead California State Bakersfield to its first ever conference championship and NCAA Division 1 March Madness appearance. Lead team to regular season championship and a final 4 appearance in the NIT. First ever 8 seed to make it that far in the NIT.
Named 2nd team all Conference and First Team All Defense.
How I can help you improve your game:
I can help someone improve their game by passing on all the knowledge that I have gained over the years to them. I am extremely resourceful and know how to get players to “understand” whatever I am trying to explain. I believe in working hard but also working smart with a goal in mind.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical training session with me looks like a bunch of fundamental skill work (ball handling, footwork, shot attempts, speed & agility) . Once skill work is completed I like to ask each trainee what they would like to work on and build from there. Sometimes depending on the number of trainees in the session I lie to do controlled scrimmages and in game situations.
Career summary and accomplishments:
The first game I ever coached I was a sophomore in high school and our girls junior varsity coach let me coach their game before our boys junior varsity game. Ever since then I have always had a passion for watching other people achieve goals on the court. I have also coached numerous age groups from kindergarten all the way to post grad players. Although ages and skill level changes from player to player the basic instruction is the same. Basketball is a simple sport and I don’t believe in over complicating things.
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I ever had was Brian Penny Collins. He was my coach at Columbia State Community College. He was the best coach to me because he was a players coach and allowed his players to have a voice. It felt great playing for a coach like that and has allowed me to have a similar coaching style for myself. Brian Collins is currently the Head Coach at Tennessee State University.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Athletes and parents should know that I meet players where they are skill wise and I am extremely patient. The skills and drills that I provide range from beginner to professional and I enjoy watching players constantly improve. I am serious about sports and training because I know the tools and skills I learned through sport and being a good teammate are being used in my everyday life and can be applied in the workplace, with friends, and family. I am extremely resourceful and like to set realistic goals for everyone I’m involved with. I also try to be extremely flexible with scheduling understanding that things come up in life sometimes that we can’t avoid.
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