Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Cassandra
I work to create a space for positive growth, instill mental fortitude, and better knowledge of self within your skillset. Entering an enthusiastic environment where the only options are to work hard and have fun. I incorporate an understanding of physiology in alignment with your personal goals and dare you to aspire for more. To change the mentality of "what if?" to "even if?"; learning how to fail up and strive for consistency and efficiency over perfection.
Los Angeles, CA
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri
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Weekly Availability
Monday
12:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Friday
Unavailable
Saturday
Unavailable
Sunday
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Get to know Coach Cassandra
About Me:
2013 RRAC Honorable Mention- University of the Southwest
2015 2nd Team All Conference RRAC Volleyball- University of the Southwest
*volleyball stats lost in system*
2015 RRAC Champion of Character Basketball- University of the Southwest
Up until 2022 held the record for most career rebounds: 641 (2013-2016)
3rd for most rebounds in a single season: 288 (2014-2015)
10th overall in career points 597pts (2013-2016)
How I can help you improve your game:
Speaking their language, not so literally but more so gaining a better understanding of learning/communication style. Taking film and watching it back with, demonstrating, illustrating, whatever they may need for comprehension. Most importantly, listening to them and seeing things through their perspective.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Start off with the pre-discussion where we check in, establish goals, intensity, communication. Discuss drills and callbacks to goals listed prior to the session. Then we get into dynamics and mobility for about 15-20 minutes.
Mini-drills that cater to specific movements we want to incorporate into longer and more complex drills.
Check ins with the athletes or what I like to call an "vibe check" to assess intensity levels and whether or not we need to adjust down or increase.
Hit specific movements aligned with the goal we set during the pre-discussion. Always finish on a high note.
Decompress/cool down followed by post-discussion regarding positives then acknowledging where improvements can be made.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Starting in 2011 I took a gap year after leaving my D2 where I coached AAU Volleyball with the El Paso Desert Diamonds from ages 10-18, mainly 12U where we competed up in the 16U. I was truly lucky to have the talent that I did and it lit the spark for me towards coaching. During that summer I returned to my former travel basketball team Elite Force and coached the 14U and 16U as well as the boys 10U team. Again I was blessed with great groups of athletes who were open to learning from me and we saw much success in local tournaments. Went back to school in 2013 and graduated in 2017. 2018 is when I started my role as the Volunteer Assistant Coach for University of the Southwest Volleyball where I had the privilege of seeing the administrative side of coaching and with my longevity was honored with the official Head Coach position post COVID. We were the only NAIA in NM to have a volleyball team and even though on the stat sheet we didn't always look the best, we fought tooth and nail and I am proud of what we did.
Best coach I ever had:
Coach Flo Valdez, a hall of famer from Roswell, NM. Coached me in Varsity Volleyball in High School from 2009-2011. Tough as nails and made sure her players were just as resilient. Every day was a challenge and those who not only survived, but thrived? Made it to the end. I am the person I am today thanks to her.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I keep the athlete in mind always. I listen to what they aspire to and what kind of results they want to tailor-make their training while also creating a space for them to struggle safely. I will hold them accountable, I will support them, and I will fight for them and with them.
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