Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Octavius
Become the best version of yourself with my training!
Become the best version of yourself with my training!
In today’s athletic environment, we are exposed to more than just Wins and Losses! As your trainer, I will help you improve your career as a whole. No longer will you be out of the circle. Be apart of the latest training techniques and athlete development to increase your chances of fulfilling your goals.
Houston, TX
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
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Weekly Availability
Monday
4:00 PM - 3:45 AM
Tuesday
4:00 PM - 3:45 AM
Wednesday
4:00 PM - 3:45 AM
Thursday
4:00 PM - 3:45 AM
Friday
4:00 PM - 3:45 AM
Saturday
2:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Sunday
2:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Don't see your preferred date/time? This is only general availability - alternative times may be possible.
Get to know Coach Octavius
About Me:
Top Performer in Chicago, IL Basketball, PG. Holy Angels Elementary 1995
All Conference Track and Field 1999 in Hurdles, LJ, TJ, 200m, and Sprint relays
High School All-American 1999
College Scholarship to University of Kentucky , coach Hal Mumme
Grambling State University, All- SWAC 2003 , coach Doug Williams
Coached on high school level.
Trained with and for NFL, NBA, and Track & Field professionals.
How I can help you improve your game:
1. Make a plan
2. Attack the plan
3. Evaluate pros v cons
4. Upgrade the plan
5. Start the process over from step 1.
These 5 steps are examples of how I personally get better results trying to do anything. Athletics takes a lot of preparation and effort. Having a plan helps. Revisions are a necessity. We will work together to improve productivity.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
1. Warmup 15 mins
2. Technical skill training 40 mins
3. Cool down 5 mins
These three steps are essential to my 1 hour training sessions. Each workout is personally geared towards the athlete. Every workout may not look the same, but these three steps are the framework for any workout.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Hal Mumme Air Raid Certified Coach ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, and Strength and Conditioning Trainer. High School football, track, and basketball. AAU assistant in Track & Field QB, WR, DB coach AAU 7v7
Best coach I ever had:
Frank Lenti of Mount Carmel High School in Chicago, IL. The man that showed me how to be a champion. We won 2 state titles together. He gave me a chance when I thought nobody would. I am forever grateful.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Families should be ready to have transparency with their careers and training. I don’t know everything, but we will figure it out together. I will be sure to use all of my resources to get the most out of our relationship. I’m an open book. I have experience on every level of athletics that I coach. I welcome athletes of all realms. We will configure a plan to increase production. Families that train with me see that they get more than Xs and Os. Athletes that I am around should see that I always give them my undivided attention. So, let’s work!
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