Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Shayla
Hi I'm Shayla! I am a 6'2 post player currently playing at the college level. Training with me will help you expand your skillset and knowledge of the game to make you the best player you can be! I want to get to know my players, so I can train them based on their needs and skills that need to be developed, and also teach them how to be a strong inside and outside threat! I am still in college, so I will be unavailable during the winter due to my own season. I am available late spring/all summer.
Downingtown, PA
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Get to know Coach Shayla
About Me:
I was a 4-year varsity player, and 3 year starter for the Downingtown West whippets. My junior and senior year I made second team All conference and All area. I also played competitive AAU basketball with the Chester County Storm from 8th grade until my senior year. This year (2021/22), I played for the Devils at the University of the Sciences, and will be transferring to Rowan University to continue my athletic career.
How I can help you improve your game:
Most post players my size are only true threats around the basket, and through the years I have focused on being a threat both inside and outside. Post players can be shooters too! I plan on focusing on developing and strengthening fundamental skills for each athlete, and also teach them new skills I think would help make them unstoppable. Shooting form, post moves, defensive techniques, and playing under pressure are all things I can help players improve on.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Though it will differ from player to player, a typical training session would start with fundamentals. Form shooting, layups, ball handling, and passing drills will all be included. Then I would do several shooting drills, including spot shooting, one dribble pull ups, and dribble moves to the basket. If you are a pure post player, I'll teach you new post moves and help you with your footwork so no one can guard you in the paint! I also believe being a defensive threat is not taught as much, and I think it is important to teach players how to be a strong defender without getting in foul trouble.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I have worked several basketball camps at Downingtown West, and also have assisted with training clinics for my AAU team.
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I have had so far is my current college coach, Jackie Hartzell. She has won Coach of the Year several times, helped our team win our conference and led us to the second round of the NCAA tournament. Coach Hartzell really showed me what it takes to be a college level basketball player, and she has taught me new strategies to the game that have helped me adapt my skillset to not just a post player, but also an outside threat.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I really love basketball, and I have always wanted to show others how affective they can be for their teams. I want to train each athlete in skills needed for their position, but also work on overall skills to help elevate your overall skillset as a basketball player. I also think basketball IQ is important for a good player and can help people get an advantage over their competitors!
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