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Hello, my name is Abijah Black. I am a knowledgeable coach and active student-athlete. I have played basketball for some time now starting in elementary school. I have experience playing basketball at many different levels including college. I have coached and worked with all ages. With my immense understanding of the game and how to progress at it, I am an excellent choice. I am First Aid/CPR and AED certified as well.
Bloomfield, CT
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Get to know Coach Abijah
About Me:
1 year of college experience (Niagara) (NCAA 1)
3 years of AUU experience (East Hartford) (AUU)
2 years of prep school (Capital Prep) (Middle/High School)
6 years of non-basketball experience
How I can help you improve your game:
The best way to improve your game is to understand the fundamentals and how they impact all other aspects of the game. Once we can recognize and fix those weaknesses, the next step will be polishing these aspects while adding new focuses to your game on both sides of the ball. The goal is to make sure there are no weak spots in your skill set that can be exploited during a game while improving on the things you're already good at.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A session will always start with a stretch and muscle activation. Then, we will discuss the game plan for the day. It will always be a walkthrough before playing. After that, we will get into drills, which will take up the majority of each session. During the drills, there will be water breaks. When we are done with drills, the athlete will have a chance to replicate what they learned that day. This will be followed by cooldown exercises. Finally, I will discuss the progress they've made and let them know how to prepare for the next session.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Assistant Coach at Brook Sales Basketball Camp Player Coach at Niagara 2 years of non-basketball experience
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I've ever had was Coach Gibbs. Coach Gibbs taught me the value of hard work, what it means to prioritize the team as well as my development, and how to be the best player I can be. He also taught me the extent of how my habits off the field effect how I play. It all starts with spreading your bed in the morning.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I am open to working with all ages. I have a very flexible schedule and I always prioritize the athlete. Each session will be catered to the athlete and their skill set. I am not hard to work with at all.
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