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Basketball coach · Roxbury, MACoach Aaron

Private Basketball CoachCoach Aaron

Roxbury, MA

Works with all age groups

Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun

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Get to know Aaron

The Work Always Shows

As a 6'5" guard-forward who grew up in Roxbury, Massachusetts, and achieved my dream of playing Division 1 basketball, I've dedicated my life to reaching the highest levels of my athletic and professional career. Now, I’m excited to share the insights and training strategies I've developed along the way with aspiring athletes. Through Athletes Untapped, I'm offering students a unique opportunity as I give exclusive insight into the instruction book never provided to me: "How to train like a Division 1 athlete." Despite a demanding schedule, I'm committed to giving back to the community and empowering young athletes to elevate their skills and realize their full potential.

About me

My name is Aaron Cooley, I'm a senior at Brown University majoring in Modern Culture and Media with a certificate in Entrepreneurship. As a four-year Division I basketball player, I've been a starter since my sophomore year and was selected team captain in my senior year. In my career i've done it all: competed at the highest level, hit game-winning shots, and dunked on a few people along the way. As 6'5" lefty, my game is focused on being a strong slasher to the basket; being the loudest and most versatile defender on the court; and being able to score the ball at all three levels. Despite my 'thin' frame, I skillfully use my length and agility to be an athlete that can guard and play multiple positions. Growing up in Roxbury, Massachusetts, I dedicated countless hours to honing my skills at local parks and community centers. My goal now is to inspire and mentor youth, helping them pursue their dreams one workout at a time. I strive to serve as a resource to the youth showing them that through dedication, belief, and perseverance you can make your dreams come true.

I can help you by giving you the notes and gems i've learned in my four years of division one basketball. I know its a lot of kids dreams to go D1 and I just want to be a resource they can use to get closer to that dream. Not only just through skills and drills but through hardship, discipline, and accountability.

A typical hour

Normally, I would advise the student to come in fully stretched and ready to go, but I'm also aware that in most situations, they would be getting out of the car, and their body will become stiff. Proper warm-ups and stretching are essential, especially if you want to last through an entire winter season, plus post post-season of basketball.

*INTENSITY OF WORKOUT VARIES ON STUDENT. EACH STUDENT LEARNS AND DEVELOPS DIFFERENTLY, HENCE EACH WORKOUT WILL BE TAILORED TO THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS*

The 1-hour workout below with be a demo of how I would work myself out if I were a client:

10 minutes: Stretch, agility work to warm up (jump rope, agility ladder, defensive slides)

10 minutes: Finishes and soft touches around the rim

10 minutes: stationary to on-the-go ball handling, focusing on power and change of speed

20 minutes: Conditioning shooting: 4 level shooting: catch and shoot midrange, rip right midrange, rip left midrange, catch and shoot 3; star shooting

5 minutes: Beal shooting drill (try to make 10 from all 5 spots in five minutes)

3 minutes: Conditioning drill to end the workout (full-out sprint to full court and back for 3 minutes)

2 minutes 10 made Free-throws and Westbrook drill to sign out (5 dunks from each spot, must make them all in a row and last one must be an alley oops)

Your time is valuable, and the hour will go by fast.

Do not waste my time, and I will not waste yours.

Starting guard on Brown’s Men’s Varsity Basketball Team, actively competed against top teams from across the country

• Committed over 30 hours a week to intensive practices, games, strength training, film sessions, and travel to other schools

• Competed with a right elbow contracture, undergoing 3 surgeries in 2008, 2016, and 2024, with limited extension since 2008

Averaged 10.5 ppg, 6 rpg, and 1.3 apg shooting on 47% from the field my senior year

• 2024-25 All Ivy Academic Team

• 2024-25 Team Captain

• Recognized on Sports Center Top 10 (2024)

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When I'm not playing basketball I am a digital content producer. I run a freelance videgrpahy and photography page on IG called BIOPRODUCTIONS

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