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Coach T creates high IQ basketball players

I have experience in coaching basketball, baseball, flag football, soccer and chess but basketball is my specialty. I am a lifelong basketball nerd who loves the smallest details. From footwork to drills and everything in between. I began playing at age 8 all throughout high school and through my 20s as a player coach on several rec teams. I got into youth sports coaching about 5 years ago and it has become my passion ever since. I have coached basketball for kids as young as kindergarten at a prestigious private school in Medina, WA all the way up to high school girls teams. I have experience in AAU and with developmental feeder teams as well. I specialize in expert quality player skill development and technique and creating high IQ athletes. USA Basketball Gold Certified Coach. CPR/FIRST AID/AED Certified.

Overview
  • Trains in Burien & virtually

  • Works with all age groups

  • Basketball

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Get to know Coach Tristan

About Me:

I am a lifelong basketball nerd. In my home, ball is life. I began playing at 8 years old and continued through high school and into adult rec leagues where I also began my coaching journey. About 5 years or so I got into youth sports coaching and have made it my life's purpose ever since. USA Basketball Gold Certified Coach.

How I can help you improve your game:

I specialize in player development. I focus on creating confident, high IQ hoopers by teaching not only fundamentals and technique of the game, but also the science behind the sport and basketball theory that you likely will not find anywhere else. From man vs zone defensive schemes to proper footwork and angles to the ideal amount of rotation on your free throws, I can teach it all.

What a typical training session looks like with me:

For a new player:

1. get to know you as a player and as a person

2. warm up. Stretches and cardio, sprinkle in some ball handling basics and mindfulness.

3. identify strengths and weaknesses as a player

3. begin with fundamental based training on sharpening skills. Iron sharpens iron.

4. teach the reasons why these skills are important to a player and how and when to use them using science, physics and logic.

Career summary and accomplishments:

I have coached at several levels. From kindergarten all the way through high school and some adult leagues as well.

Team Wilder AAU 5th grade boys, 11/12th grade girls

St Thomas School K/1st grade and 2nd/3rd grade

i9 Sports ages 5-10

multiple PSBL adult men's and co-ed teams

Best coach I ever had:

The best coach I have ever had was my baseball coach from 3rd through 6th grade. He taught me patience and confidence that I was in desperate need of at that time and he taught me how to win with grace and lose with my chin up. He left a lasting impression on me that translated beyond sports and I modeled the base of my coaching style after him and every time I step out there, I bring the lessons he taught me along. Leave a legacy.

What athletes and parents should know about me:

I am not here just for a paycheck. I love the game of basketball. It is like religion in my household. My goal is not just to take your money. My goal is to give back to the game that gave me so much. I am passionate about this sport and I want to help grow the game to become better than it ever has been before. I want to help develop the next generation of stars. I like to think about my coaching style like a gardener would think about their crops. When you grow, I grow. And together we can help grow the greatest game in the world. Leave a legacy.

Weekly Availability

Monday

Unavailable

Tuesday

12:00 am - 4:00 am

Wednesday

Unavailable

Thursday

12:00 am - 4:00 am

Friday

12:00 am - 4:00 am

Saturday

5:00 pm - 4:00 am

Sunday

5:00 pm - 4:00 am

This is only general availability - more times may be available when booking!

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