Basketball coach · Washington, DCCoach Amadi
Private Basketball CoachCoach Amadi
Trains in Washington & virtually
Works with all age groups
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
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Get to know Amadi
Water your garden or your grass won’t grow. 🪴 🚿
I’m a former college basketball player and psychology graduate who understands that player development is about more than learning moves. I help athletes sharpen their fundamentals, decision-making, confidence, and overall feel for the game. My coaching style is encouraging but demanding I want athletes to understand why we’re doing something, learn from mistakes, and become more comfortable competing under pressure. Whether we’re working on ball handling, shooting, finishing, footwork, or game situations, my goal is to help each player leave the gym more skilled, confident, and prepared than when they walked in.
How I can help you improve
I can help players develop their ball handling, shooting, finishing, footwork, change of pace, and ability to create scoring opportunities. Just as importantly, I want players to improve their decision-making and understand how their skills translate into real game situations. We’ll identify strengths and weaknesses and build from there rather than using the same workout for every player.
A typical training session
My sessions are creative, diverse, and built around the individual player. One workout might emphasize shooting and footwork, while another could combine ball handling, finishing, conditioning, reaction work, or game reads. I like experimenting with different drills and borrowing useful concepts from basketball, athletic performance, and my own experiences as a player. As the workout progresses, I add pace, decision-making, and pressure so the athlete isn’t just memorizing a drill — they’re learning how to adapt and play.
Career & accomplishments
I played college basketball at Harcum College before continuing my playing career at SUNY Old Westbury, where I competed with the JV program and earned an opportunity to participate within the varsity environment. Alongside basketball, I earned my B.A. in Psychology and developed experience working with young athletes through youth sports, mentoring, and coaching. I’m currently pursuing my NASM CPT certification and continuing to build toward a career in athlete development and performance.
Best coach I ever had
The best coaches I’ve had were the ones who could hold me accountable while still showing that they genuinely cared about my development. They didn’t just tell me what I did wrong — they helped me understand why and gave me the tools to improve it. That’s something I try to carry into my own coaching. I want athletes to feel challenged without being afraid to make mistakes, ask questions, or try something new.
What athletes & parents should know
I’m not the trainer who’s just going to put your kid through 500 dribble moves for Instagram. I want them to understand basketball, develop actual skills, and become a more confident player.
Training locations
25% off your 1st lesson
$63
$47
Then $200/mo for 4 lessons, starting 48 hours after your 1st lesson. Cancel anytime.
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