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I'm a firm believer in developing mental strength, confidence, and a love for the game of basketball in the players I coach. I believe those three things are best acquired through learning and perfecting the fundamentals of basketball. Whether you are a beginning player and new to the game or a more seasoned player looking to fine tune your abilities, I have confidence that you will see the improvement you seek by working with me.
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About Me:
I began playing basketball at the age of 5 and continued all through my growing years and into high school on AAU teams that traveled all over the country. During that time I had the privilege of playing with and against players like Nolan Smith, Kevin Durant, Evan Mosely, Dino Gregory, and many others.
I then went on to play for Annapolis Area Christian School through high school and had multiple Division 1 scholarship offers in my junior year. That summer, I severely injured my shoulder in a surfing accident and required surgery. This of course was devastating for me as a teenager and completely changed the plan I had for my basketball career. Through all this, I was still able to rehab my shoulder and received a full ride scholarship to play basketball for Wheaton college. While this wasn't the flashy D1 college I'd had in mind, I continued to develop my love for the game and began to develop my love for coaching.
How I can help you improve your game:
My overall approach to coaching remains the same across the board, and that is to focus on fine tuning areas where each player can improve on the fundamentals of basketball.
From there, I like to have a discussion with the player and their parents about what their specific goals may be and what I can do to help them attain those goals.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
This will fluctuate depending on the payer, their goals, and the specific ares that need improvement in order for them to reach their goals.
Career summary and accomplishments:
- Privately coached players ranging from 5 years old up to 18 years old. - Assistant coach of St Mary's high school - Head coach of MD 3D (U10) - Head coach of MD stars (U13,U14)
Best coach I ever had:
My 3 best coaches were Ed Wilson, Tim Miller, and John Calipari. These three taught me the critical components of being a great basketball player. Ed Wilson was my first coach and taught the importance of focusing on the fundamentals of basketball as a place to build from. Tim Miller taught me the importance of discipline, striving for excellence and fine tuning your craft. John Calipari taught me the importance of a belief in yourself and that you don't need to be 7 feet tall to succeed - you need dedication, discipline, and a love for the game.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
The average vertical jump for male basketball players is 17.7 inches (Lebron James' vertical jump averaged about 44 inches). Additionally, the percentage of people born who will grow to be 7 feet tall is .000038%. My point in providing these statistics is to assure you, that as a player, you do not need to be born with these exceptionally rare athletic features in order to be successful at basketball.
One of my absolute favorite basketball players to watch was a 6 foot 1" kid from Spokane, WA. He wasn't born athletically or physically gifted, but was dedicated and focused on perfecting the basic fundamentals of basketball. He went on to be labeled as one of the 50 greatest NBA players to ever play and has been routinely identified by other great players (like Michael Jordan) as one of the hardest players to compete against. His name is John Stockton.
All this to say, no matter your height, speed or jumping capabilities - if you are disciplined enough to focus and develop the critical fundamentals of basketball, you can be successful in basketball and the very highest level.
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