I’m a former European professional and Division I women’s basketball player, now dedicated to helping players build elite skills through focused on-court training. I bring college and pro-level experience to every session, focusing on fundamentals, footwork, and confidence—giving athletes the tools they need to level up their game.
Whitsett, NC
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8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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I'm Coach Kelsey - a former collegiate player from Elon University and professional player in Ireland. I'm excited to help you achieve your basketball goals! Each session is personalized and customized depending on the athlete's goals and current skill set.
Ball-handling, decision-making, shooting form, fundamental understanding of the game. Game-awareness and confidence building will also be an important focus in utilizing your skills and applying them into game-like situations.
I like to explain the "why" behind drills to ensure the learning process is relatable to every player in their own way. Knowing "how" to do it is a great first step, but knowing the "why" will set each player up for success and increased their overall basketball IQ. I also bring the energy each training session with a personalized game plan for each athlete.
• Warm-Up (5 min): Ball-handling and speed/agility/footwork drills
• Skill Work (30 min): Skill of the day focused on our agreed-upon game plan. This can be based from the athlete/parents perspective or an area of focus that I have noticed from an initial evaluation.
• Challenge (10 min): Incorporating the new skillset into faster, more challenging situations.
• Conditioning & Stamina (5-10 min): Mental toughness and conditioning go hand-in-hand. If you are out of shape, it's easier to lose your focus!
• Stretching/Cool-Down/Thoughts (5 min): Recapping the session to ensure athlete understands the "why".
3A 2010 North Carolina High School State Champion 3A 2010 NC High School Most Outstanding Player 2014 Elon University - Team MVP 2014 All Southern Conference Elon University 1,000 point club 2015 Ireland - Women's College Player of the Year
Barbara Nelson - AAU Carolina Comets
I truly care about each of my athletes and want to help them achieve their goals. I've been playing competitive basketball since the age of 10 and want to impart my knowledge to athletes who are wanting to learn - especially female basketball athletes!
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