Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Donavan
Enthusiastic player’s coach that loves the game.
Enthusiastic player’s coach that loves the game.
I’m vastly trained in coaching girls and boys of all levels. I am a former collegiate basketball player that has knowledge and extreme love for the game! I’ve played and trained under two former NBA players in T.R Dunn as well as former NBA All Star Josh Howard. I currently coach at Pace Academy and have a numerous amount of connections all over GA as well as relationships with AAU, Varsity, and Collegiate Coaches. I am a player’s coach that will constantly motivate you, hold you accountable to your standards, and to help you get to whatever level you want to attain in this beautiful sport!!
Atlanta, GA
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
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Weekly Availability
Monday
11:15 PM - 4:00 AM
Tuesday
10:00 PM - 2:30 AM
Wednesday
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Thursday
11:30 PM - 3:32 AM
Friday
11:32 PM - 1:32 AM
Saturday
5:32 AM - 1:32 AM
Sunday
6:32 PM - 11:32 PM
Don't see your preferred date/time? This is only general availability - alternative times may be possible.
Get to know Coach Donavan
About Me:
Played Prep School basketball in Alabama for a Post Grad program formerly named Alabama Prep Sports Academy due to being injured in high-school. Named new comer of the year for them. Offered to play for Carolina University under Josh Howard. Played there until I had to leave to assist my family when my father had an unexpected stroke. Began to train youth 6 and up from recreational level all the way to division 1 level. Currently I serve as Varsity assistant coach at Pace Academy under Christal Caldwell, former West Virginia alumni and 3 time All Conference selection as well as a former director of operations and assistant coach under Kenny Brooks at Virginia Tech University.
How I can help you improve your game:
I can help improve your game by focusing on your weaknesses and turning them into strengths. Then fine tuning your strengths into true tools that will be automatic. Lastly with positive affirmation and encouragement!
What a typical training session looks like with me:
I tailor the training towards the skill level and conditioning of the player! If the player is high level, then we would do a lot of game speed drills that focus on your muscle memory. As well as conditioning shooting and free throws at the end. Intermediates will focus on fine tuning weaknesses first and then working on and applying the strengths when you are tired! Beginner level, I will focus on you developing a love and passion for the game as well as fundamentals and basic skill work. Lastly we would end in a fun game at the end.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Have done small group and 1 on 1 training since 2021. Having groups as big a 4 at one time. Currently coach Varsity Girls Basketball at Pace Academy for 2 years now. Coach Part time and assist Coach Dj Evans in his AAU team in “Skills n Harmony”. I am also USA basketball gold certified as a coach as well!
Best coach I ever had:
My best coach I had was my dad because he was true coach that held me to high standards and was real with me. I once came off the bench for my dad’s basketball team because he said that the player starting ahead of me was better and that he will never play favorites and will always put the best player on the floor. That has stuck to me to this day of my coaching philosophy.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I am youth mentor as well, and not only want to help the player grow in their skills and form; but also in being a good human being and overcoming the mental and emotional struggles of being a student athlete.
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