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Growing up, the coaches I had in sports ended up as the most significant role models in my life. This caused me to want to do the same with mine; to give back to the youth, train and guide them the same way I was.
Lakeland, FL
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Get to know Coach Connor
About Me:
-Played Basketball competitively for 11 years
-2 years of high school Varsity Basketball
-3 years of high school Varsity Track and Field
-2 years of collegiate Track and Field (SEU)
-Held university record for most points scored in a Decathlon, 1 year
How I can help you improve your game:
The technique to assisting the growth of an athlete is by not only analyzing the skill level they are at, as well as strengths and weaknesses, but also by analyzing what their goals are, both long and short term.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
The first session is used for me to assess the athlete in training, and to push the limits of their current skill level. From there, both the athlete’s desired area of improvement and what I believe is most important to be developed will then be worked on throughout future training sessions. The goal is to teach the athlete how to coach themselves when they are on their own, and not to rely on me as their trainer.
Career summary and accomplishments:
-Coached high school Track and Field for 4 years -Total of 16 athletes qualified for Regionals, 5 qualified for States -Coached Recreational Basketball age group 11-12 for 1 year -Private Basketball training sessions for 6 months
Best coach I ever had:
Coach Lambert, my collegiate decathlete coach in college, was the most decorated coach in my career. He competed in the Olympic Trials when he was competing. However, my high school Varsity Basketball coach, Coach Fitzgerald, was the man who helped me most throughout my career. The strategies he used to tap into all of his player’s potential, including me, is something I will always cherish and utilize in my own trainings.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I am very passionate about what I do! I love sports, but I love watching the youth be active much more. I enjoy any and every training I have ever done, because it does not matter what sport, age, or skill level I am working with. What matters most to me is seeing your athlete having fun in the game they’re passionate about, while developing their skill and improving through innovative drills and exercises that I’ve accumulated over the years.
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