Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Michael
I have an unwavering love and passion for the game of basketball. Having played collegiately and professionally, I understand the ins and outs of basketball training. The game of basketball is truly amazing and offers so much more than just the on court experience. Training with me with certainly improve your basketball skills, but it will help prepare you for things outside of the game such as perseverance and confidence. I am eager to help the younger generations achieve their goals and dreams while ensuring a fun and productive session each time.
Durham, NC
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Get to know Coach Michael
About Me:
I was a three year scholarship basketball player at Duke University from 2019-2022. After graduating, I used my remaining eligibility and grad-transferred to New York University where I spent my last 2 years of collegiate athletics. At NYU, we went to back to back NCAA tournaments and in my last year we were conference champions. After the season, I was awarded and selected to the All-Conference team and the All-Met Team. Upon graduation, I signed to play basketball in Costa Rica in the first division and that is where I am currently playing.
How I can help you improve your game:
I've played basketball my entire life. I've now played AAU, Division 1, Division 3, and professionally, so I understand what it takes and the nuances that go into basketball development. Throughout my time of playing, I have worked with numerous trainers who have given me a strong background into drills, moves, and techniques that have elevated my game. I can help someone improve their game through live on court drills, but also, film and mental training that are just as important as one's physical play.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical training session includes a lot of shooting as I believe this should be the basis of everyone's game. In other words, their foundation. I will teach the correct mechanics of how to shoot a basketball and then continuously rep this out until it's second nature. Following this, we will typically work on ball handling and finishing at the basket. Through live action and reads, this will help the player develop into a three level scorer with an extremely high basketball IQ.
Career summary and accomplishments:
My coaching career started when I was 12 years old helping out at young basketball camps. I've worked at basketball camps and done individual trainings for over 10 years now. I've also had head coaching experience at the middle school level and even older men's leagues. In other words, my love for coaching is not contingent on skillset, but rather the growth of my players over time.
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I ever had was my AAU basketball coach from 6th grade to 11th grade. He wasn't the best X's and O's coach, but he took the time and put in the effort to learn how to coach each of his players. Each player responds to different types of coaching and the best coaches are the ones who understand this. My AAU coach was the best at this which helped propel me to be the player I am today.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I'm extremely passionate and truly love the game. The game of basketball has been such a massive part of my life and I want to share this with others who have similar aspirations as I once had. I can work with any range of skillset as I have a plethora of experience with all age groups. The trainers I have grown up working with have been massive mentors in my life, and I see this experience as an opportunity to give back and provide insight to the younger generations.
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