Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Ferrin
My attention to detail, in-depth knowledge, experience and skill have allowed me to successfully help dozens of athletes take their skills to the next level throughout my 15+ years in private coaching and training!
Lansing, MI
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Get to know Coach Ferrin
About Me:
Started playing at age 5. Started organized basketball at 10. Played for 2 teams, mostly undefeated, with a few losses here and there. Won several state and national tournaments in AAU and other national youth leagues into high school. Won the Mr. Defense award at an all boys camp. In high school, played JV as a freshman. Lost 1 game in two years. Varsity came in 2nd, then back to back State Championships. Won an Honorable Mention. Coached 3 years Men's Semi Pro. Played in high level leagues in several states. Coached elementary, middle school and high school boys and girls. Trained & Coached for over 15 years.
How I can help you improve your game:
I specialize in shooting and guard skills. I combine old school fundamentals with the newest developed techniques and drills of training that other highly successful coaches use with top young athletes. I also teach mental acuity skills, court vision, court awareness and basketball I.Q. while building physical skills.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
My first session is always an observational session. I run my clients through basic drills in all areas. I sit down with my client and parents to discuss goals. From there, I determine what areas need work and how I can help take their skills to the next level. I design my sessions specifically for each individual. For the most drastic improvement I recommend a full 10 sessions. After a client completes the 10 sessions, single sessions are welcomed for continuous improvement.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Have been working with youth since age 16. Started coaching basketball right out of high school. I've coached at camps, elementary, high school & private/individual levels. I've boys, girls, coed & men's teams. Had a personal trainer myself in high school. Coached men's Semi-Pro a few years. I specialize in shooting, guard skills, individual defense & basketball IQ. I do Jump programs/sessions, shooting clinics (individual or group), college prep/recruitment workouts & team or coach efficiency, consulting and analytics.
Best coach I ever had:
My high school was impactful to me as a player and influenced me to go into coaching. Being the first coach to tell me I would make a really good coach one day. My AAU coach was the first coach to believe in me fully and give me the reigns. He also taught me how to train, as my first trainer. My 2nd trainer, legendary Flint coach/trainer Raymond Jones forced me to do things I did not believe I could. This is the basis for which I push my athletes to this day. The most influential coaches I have had outside of those I was coached by are Pat Summit and Dawn Staley.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Working with young people is a life long passion for me. I genuinely enjoy helping young people see their potential, reach their goals and be successful.
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