Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Joe
As a school teacher and a coach who has been fortunate enough to work with youth players at elite levels, intramural levels and everywhere in between, I am able to meet all basketball players where they are developmentally. Teaching athletes the importance of perseverance, dealing with failure and a strong work ethic are all important to me as they play a major role in success on the court and in life. Look forward to working with you, Coach Joe
Coatesville, PA
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Get to know Coach Joe
About Me:
7/8 grade girls' and boys' basketball coach The Tatnall School
High school boys' basketball coach Concord High School
U-14 boys' basketball coach WE R1 national circuit
5/6 grade girls' basketball PJPII Regional Catholic Elementary School (present)
Numerous middle and high school soccer and baseball coaching positions as well.
How I can help you improve your game:
My time coaching has given me the insight and ability to help players improve in all aspects of their game regardless of their starting point. Whether your son or daughter has never played before or has aspirations of playing after high school, I can improve their game in all areas, especially shooting and building an offensive skill set that suits their size and strengths.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
If an athlete has a specific area of need they would like to focus on we can get right into training. If an athletes just wants to make overall improvements or improve in areas such a speed, basketball IQ etc. we would first go through a few movements/ drills so we can establish a baseline in which to start from. Either way, as a session progresses, I am always looking for areas of need and giving feedback. I try to stress the importance of doing everything with a purpose in order to build those pathways in the brain that result in the new skills becoming second nature and players can simply react during their games instead of having to "think" then act.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Certified Health and PE teacher k-12 High school boys' basketball coach Concord High School U-14 boys' basketball coach WE R1 national circuit 5/6 grade girls' basketball PJPII Regional Catholic Elementary School (present) 7/8 grade girls' and boys' basketball coach The Tatnall School Numerous middle and high school soccer and baseball coaching positions as well.
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I even had was Tony Deldeo. Tony coached my little league baseball teams for a number of years including a few that competed deep into the summers at the highest levels of travel competition. Coach Deldeo treated everyone with respect, even when giving negative feedback. He garnered respect from players and created a team environment in which we knew he had our backs and we had his.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Along with teaching the fundamentals and skills sets needed to be successful in the game of basketball, my experience as a coach has reinforced the notion that mental toughness, perseverance and work ethic all play a vital role in every athlete's ability to reach their full potential and can translate to all areas of their lives, especially after their playing career is over.
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