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Become the player coaches trust
I help players close the gap between where they are and where they want to be through purposeful training and proven development. I help overlooked and developing players earn more opportunities by building the skills, confidence, and basketball IQ coaches value most.
Trains in Riverside & virtually
Works with Elementary, Middle School, High School, College
Basketball, Football, Mental performance
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Get to know Coach Andre
About Me:
My primary focus is helping basketball players maximize their potential and translate their hard work into game-day performance.
How I can help you improve your game:
My coaching isn’t built around random drills, endless workouts, or keeping athletes busy. It’s built around results. I help players develop the skills, habits, confidence, basketball IQ, and mindset needed to earn more playing time, elevate their role on the team, and become impact players when it matters most.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
I don’t measure success by how tired an athlete is at the end of a workout. I measure success by whether they leave with skills they can apply in games, greater confidence, and a clear path toward their goals.
* Dynamic warm-up and movement preparation
* Ball handling and control development
* Shooting mechanics and shot-making drills
* Finishing and scoring moves around the basket
* Footwork and change-of-direction training
* Position-specific skill development
* Game-speed skill application
* Basketball IQ and decision-making training
* Competitive game-like situations
* Performance feedback and progress tracking
* At-home development plan and accountability steps
* Goal review and next-session focus points
Career summary and accomplishments:
Career Summary
* Former high school and collegiate athlete in football and track & field
* Earned starting positions as a freshman at both the high school and collegiate levels
* Holder of multiple high school and collegiate athletic records
* Basketball development coach focused on helping athletes maximize their potential and perform at a higher level in competition
* Extensive experience developing youth, middle school, and high school athletes
Coaching Accomplishments
* Career coaching record of 64-11
* 3 Championship Game Appearances
* Developed middle school athletes who went on to earn varsity starting roles as freshmen
* Built athlete development systems focused on skill acquisition, basketball IQ, confidence, and accountability
* Consistently prepares athletes to compete at higher levels by emphasizing game-ready skills and decision-making
* Helped athletes improve their performance, expand their roles, and increase their impact on their teams
Athletic Accomplishments
* High school football starter as a freshman
* Collegiate football starter as a freshman
* Competed in football and track & field at the high school and collegiate levels
* Holder of multiple high school athletic records
* Holder of multiple collegiate athletic records
* Developed a strong foundation in leadership, discipline, work ethic, and competitive excellence through years of high-level athletic competition
Short Version:
* High school and collegiate football and track athlete
* Freshman starter in both high school and college
* Multiple high school and collegiate record holder
* 64-11 career coaching record
* 3 championship game appearances
* Developed middle school athletes into varsity starters as freshmen
* Specializes in athlete development, performance, and basketball IQ training
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I ever had was my hs track coach. He instilled so much confidence in me by how he spoke to me. He believed in me and he let me speak freely with respect. I pass that onto my players.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I can be intense. But I get results. We all have fun at the end of the day. All players should come ready to work.
Weekly Availability
Monday
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tuesday
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wednesday
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thursday
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunday
Unavailable
This is only general availability - more times may be available when booking!
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