Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach danny
I'm a patient teacher with a M.A.T. degree and you will improve..thank you!
I'm a patient teacher with a M.A.T. degree and you will improve..thank you!
If you want a basketball tutor that listens to your needs, puts you and/or your child's interests first, and will increase your skills and ability to enjoy basketball, then I will help you get better while having fun playing this enjoyable game!
Wilmington, NC
Available: Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
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Weekly Availability
Monday
Unavailable
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
9:00 PM - Invalid Date
Friday
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Saturday
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Sunday
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Don't see your preferred date/time? This is only general availability - alternative times may be possible.
Get to know Coach danny
About Me:
Master's of Arts in Teaching degree from UNCW with a Specialization in Health/Fitness and my students nominated as Who's Who Among Educators
Named to Alabama All-State Basketball Team Private Schools and also All-State in baseball but elected not to play in college to focus on my major in Biology
Played competitive basketball for 8 years
Played competitive baseball for 8 years including adult amateur league
Played competitive flag and tackle football for 5 years
Ran competitively for many years
Have participated in mini-triathlons and played in adult softball and basketball leagues
Former Rocky Mountain Backpacking Expedition Guide and Instructor
Avid hiker, backpacker and mountain biker
Enjoy biking, hiking, basketball, kayaking, tennis, swimming, skiing, yoga, and snowshoeing
How I can help you improve your game:
Each person learns differently so the most important skill I can use as a Coach is listening to each client and meeting them where they are so I don't waste the client's time or have unrealistic expectations.
Coaching is the same as tutoring and I find out the strengths and weaknesses of the client so we have a foundation to build on and can then increase the skills incremently.
Then I listen to the short-term and long-term goals of the client and begin skill development that address those goals directly which will show improvement immediately.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Communicate where we are and where we want to go for long-term goals and how does that show up in today's session
>Warm-up >Implement Specific Requested Drills Practice>Free Throws>If have extra time then focus any other fundamental areas not covered such as Dribbling, Rebounds, 3 point shot, etc...
>Communicate with each other about what was accomplished in this session and discuss the next session and expectations
Career summary and accomplishments:
Over 10 years of one-on-one sports specific training and personal fitness training. Basketball is my favorite sport and I have taught a College Level Basketball course for many semesters and actually developed the course curriculum. Experience as one-on-one Basketball Trainer for Sport Specific Skill Development. Started and coached an inner-city youth basketball team for ages 12-17 in order to be a mentor and develop teamwork and individual skills Many semesters as a College Instructor of Basketball, Health Education, and Fitness During my Master's program developed a 6 weeks basketball skills development curriculum and coached/taught these skills to students at a local Wilmington elementary school k-5 program. Currently in my 3rd straight year as a YMCA volunteer basketball coach for my teenage son's team due to his request and at the request of the other parents for me to return as the coach
Best coach I ever had:
My first year ever playing on a basketball team was in 6th grade and the best coach I ever had was my first coach, Coach Davis, because he was my coach for 3 years and taught me all of the basics and how to learn all of the fundamentals of basketball and team work. During his 3rd and last year as my coach when I was in 8th grade, we went undefeated at 19-0 and won the state Junior Varsity championship in the small private schools association due to our focus on the fundamentals.
Coach Davis emphasized defense, passing, rebounds, and valuing the ball. He never yelled at us and was kind but kept us in line and focused on developing our skills and improving our team communication.
Coach Davis was a generous person and bought me and my brothers our first pairs of basketball shoes ever. I have never forgotten Coach Davis and his kindness and great example of coaching!
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I love the joy and fun and creativity and teamwork in the game of basketball. Basketball has been my favorite sport since I was 10 years old which was the first time I ever picked up a basketball. I am a kind and respectful communicator with a laid back personality and have a calming demeanor.
I would love to increase your skills and pass on the joy of the game and the secrets on how to improve your skills in every area that you desire.
I also have experience as a personal trainer working with clients up to 89 yrs. old and also as a k-12 and college level math and science tutor.
As a tutor I understand that every client is unique and learns in their own way.
I believe that you should always try to help others and give back to your community so my son and I are active volunteers helping the needy in Wilmington and we love living on the coast in a "basketball state".
Let's go play some bball together and have some fun!
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