Athletic Background
Summary of Career and Accomplishments
Played 4 years at the NAIA level. Inducted in my college hall of fame. Coach 25 years at the college level. Won a Patriot League Championship. Coached numerous All Conference and A few All American players. Lead Clinician for Break Through Basketball.
Who is the best coach you ever had and why?
Best Coach I ever had was Bud Hamilton, coached small college basketball for over 35 years 1200 wins.
What should athletes and parents know about you?
I am passionate about the sport love to teach and work with young people. I am supportive and communicate very well. I have a wide range of knowledge to help improve your child's game. Rather there desire is for fun, make a team, start or play in college. I have experience at a multitude of levels.
Coaching Background
Summary of Coaching Background
Head WBB Coach Jessup University - Most wins in schools history
Head WBB Coach Colorado Christian - D2 RMAC
Head WBB Coach Gordon College - NCAA D3
Head WBB Coach University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, D2 RMAC
Top Assistant & Recruiting Coordinator Bucknell University - 2008 Patriot League Champs, NCAA Tournament Appearance
Head Coach Defiance College - NCAA D3
Head Coach Taylor University, Fort Wayne Campus - NAIA
How can you help someone improve their game?
Focus on Fundamentals, footwork - pivoting, skill work - ball handling, passing, shooting and movement. Grow overall understanding of the utilization of skills. Build understanding of screening, spacing, training and attacking.
What does a typical training session look like?
Introductions
Address Mental
Dynamic Warmups
Ball Handling - stationary, on the move - combo
Finishing Moves - Floaters, Euros, Pro Hops, High off Glass, Double Clutch, Reverse - Sigma, Step Back...etc
Fundamentals - Pivots, Passing and Rips Through
Shooting - catch, off bounce, screens
Interior Skills - faceup & back to basket
Mini Games