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I guarentee measurable improvement
I guarentee measurable improvement
I've played sports my entire life, junior high, high school, college, and adult leagues. I started coaching my younger brother's teams when he was in Junior High in the 80s. I've either coached and/or refereed ever since. I've also been an administrator in youth leagues, so in addition to understanding the mechanics, I understand the social and organizational components of youth sports. In addition to the proper strategies and mechanics, I also help athletes with proper mental and psychological perspectives and techniques. As a father of four grown children, I always consider the development and safety aspects of sports as the most important. I guarantee your improvement and increased satisfaction.
Downey, CA
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About Me:
Player: College Intramural Basketball Champion. Youth Soccer Champion.
Coach: Little League Baseball Champions in both regular season and post-season tournament.
Assistant coach for a competitive youth baseball team with a Manager who was a former MLB and Mexican league player.
Administrative: Regional Manager for American Youth Soccer Organization.
Umpire: Selected to work at ASA multiple state area youth tournament and was selected to work the plate in the championship game.
Soccer Referee: I have officiated in the multiple states where I have lived. In addition to youth games, have also refereed a number of adult, and collegiate sanctioned matches.
Basketball Referee: Numerous youth and High School games
How I can help you improve your game:
I observe an athlete and record notes on areas I believe they can improve. I also use video feedback when necessary. I create a plan with drills and exercises that will allow the athlete to improve and better enjoy the game. I measure the progress on an ongoing basis and get additional feedback from the athlete and parents, and coaches if possible.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Discussions during warm-up and stretches. Explain the techniques to be covered in the lesson. Demonstrate a single, specific technique and observe the athlete's ability to perform the desired technique before moving to other techniques. Feedback occurs during the lesson as well as with parents and in writing at the next lesson/game/practice.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Coach and referee for Youth YMCA basketball. Played High School Basketball, college intramural Basketball, and Adult work league Basketball. Coach and Umpire Little League Youth Baseball. Umpire competitive Youth and Adult Fastpitch Softball. Umpire High School baseball. Administrator, Coach, Referee, and player for AYSO Soccer. Referee for competitive High School and USSF soccer leagues in multiple states.
Best coach I ever had:
High School coaches taught us numerous plays and strategies to perform our best. Conditioning also helped us have a speed advantage over our opponents. I have adopted a style similar to legendary NBA coach Pat Riley.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
First off, I listen to what area the athlete wants to improve. I watch the athlete in both practice and game-time conditions to establish a record of their baseline abilities and to measure the improvements. I also recommend areas the athlete might not be aware of where I believe the athlete can easily improve based on observations. I work on techniques approved by national and youth organizations. I also explain to each athlete the rules of their sport. I have found that an accurate understanding of the rules fully allows them to play smarter than anyone else on the field.
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