Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Gavien
I have always had love for sports, but particularly basketball. I played basketball all the way up until high school,( no further due to injuries). I’ve coached over 5+ years ranging from 5th grade up to 11th with Irondale High school being my last coaching job. I believe I can bring the passion and the love of the game, as well as skills. I’ve been a positive role model for several students over the years bringing out some of the best qualities basketball can’t teach.
Saint Paul, MN
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Get to know Coach Gavien
About Me:
I’ve played basketball for as long as I could remember due to injuries I couldn’t further my playing career.After high school, my coaching journey began in 2016. After volunteering for two seasons I began pursuing my coaching career. Having a few successful seasons I transitioned to Highschool basketball for 3 years while working in player development with the younger levels (7-8th grade).
How I can help you improve your game:
First thing is to understand the player, after proper evaluation, apply skilled based trainings to specific areas.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Stretch, stretch, and stretch! After warming the body up daily you want to start with things already molded into player such as free throws, layups, dribble moves etc. You can never be perfect! Following a timed warm up I would instruct player through skill based drills applicable to players needs. Finally, a light cool down which may include another stretch of some sort, a light jog and a challenge completion before end of session. (Ex: Make 3 consecutive free throws)
Career summary and accomplishments:
2016-2019 AAU coach 7-10th grade- E1T1 2020-2023 Highschool/Middle school (association) Coach 7-11th grade- Irondale and Irondale basketball association 2024- AAU (Addidas circut)- Jsizzle
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I had was my highschool coach. He pushed me as a player and a person, always demanded the best from me. During my injuries he helped me not only strive to see the game in a different light and appreciate it more, but also character building during those hard times.Coach Al is a big part of why I coach today.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I’m very patient and open to suggestions. I believe in overcommunication (to help understand terms, plays, the why’s and how’s). I’m a constant learner whether it be a player related situation or basketball situation i’m always all ears!
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