Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Laken
I want to help people develop their skills and gain confidence in themselves.
I want to help people develop their skills and gain confidence in themselves.
I have been around basketball my whole life and I love it with my whole heart. I’ve been through AAU exposure and have seen many teammates and friends play at division 2 and 1 level. I love helping people find their confidence and I would love to help people who want to develop their skills and gameplay knowledge :) I would love to share my game knowledge! I am excited to start this new journey and can't wait to help young athletes improve!
Bellefontaine, OH
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
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Weekly Availability
Monday
10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
11:45 PM - 12:15 AM
Tuesday
10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
11:45 PM - 12:15 AM
Wednesday
10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
11:45 PM - 12:15 AM
Thursday
10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
11:45 PM - 12:15 AM
Friday
10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
11:45 PM - 12:15 AM
Saturday
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3:45 PM - 5:30 AM
Sunday
Unavailable
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Get to know Coach Laken
About Me:
I have been playing basketball since Elementary to High School, but unfortunately had a couple surgeries at the end of my high school career. I have been around basketball my whole life and my love for the game has never changed. My dad was also a coach and I would help him out and would always be on the sideline learning and taking it all in.
How I can help you improve your game:
I believe that the little details add up. But I believe that confidence is key to a good player. Skill and having confidence and smart game play is what makes a good player.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
My training session depends on what the player wants to work on. I like working on skill work and just breaking the shot down. But like I said, it just depends on what the person needs help with. I’m an all around trainer.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I was an assistant coach for Varsity Girls Basketball for the first half of the season but unfortunately I had to stop coaching because I was working and also going to college so it was just a lot on my plate. When I was out for two years in my high school career, I would help out coaching as well.
Best coach I ever had:
I personally didn’t have a favorite coach, because each coach I had has taught me something about the game but most importantly has taught me what person I need to be. Going to my sisters basketball games, going to big exposure AAU tournaments and going to AAU practices, I have learned and watched plenty of coaching styles. Jason Otter is another coach I have learned a lot from in my younger years.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Even though I don’t play in college, I have learned a lot of basketball knowledge. I have been around basketball my whole life. I have lots of love and passion for the game and I just want to help people become better versions of themselves.
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