Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Gene
Hi! I'm a former college (Johns Hopkins) & professional (Ireland) basketball player looking to help the next generation of hoopers through private coaching. I've been coaching young athletes for over a decade, both through private lessons & various teams. I love coaching for two reasons: 1) teaching on-court skills like shooting & dribbling to help young players improve their game, and 2) showing young athletes what it takes - discipline, hardwork, and confidence - to achieve their goals. I train in the West Chester borough. Message me if you'd like to schedule some sessions!
West Chester, PA
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About Me:
Played high school basketball at St. Joe's Prep in Philadelphia, where I was a 3-year started and Catholic League Senior MVP. Played college basketball at Johns Hopkins, where I finished my career 4th in school history for 3-point field goals made. Played one year professionally in Ireland for the Galway Titans, where I averaged 25 ppg.
How I can help you improve your game:
Shooting is my specialty but we'll work on all aspects of the game, I also love hearing feedback on what players need to improve upon - ultimately, we're training to help them play better in games.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
We'll combine strength/conditioning, ball handling, and shooting within the 60 minutes. Even though social media might paint a different picture, training isn't about doing crazy moves or teaching niche skills. It's about doing the little things over, and over, and over again until you perfect them. This includes form shooting, pull-ups, two-ball dribbling, speed dribbling, and anything else the athlete can handle!
Career summary and accomplishments:
10 years of private coaching at all ages & skill levels. Couple years coaching an AAU team in Center City, and another couple years coaching a school team in West Chester.
Best coach I ever had:
Might sound cliche, but it's my dad! He's the best role model & teacher I know - especially for the off-court part of the game (building confidence, remaining disciplined, etc.), which is arguably more important than the on-court skills as you get older.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I love coaching, and it's incredibly rewarding for me to help young athletes achieve their dreams. Not every player will make it to the high school, college, or pro level - but if I can even play a small part in building self-confidence, teaching a new skill, or helping players understand what it takes to succeed, then it's worth it to me. I'll be a mentor for young athletes throughout their entire journey and I still keep in touch with players/parents that I haven't trained in years. I just want to see young athletes succeed!
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