Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Sara
I am a positive motivator!! I will give you the tools to improve and help you put them into action!! I believe that a workout is most effective when you know why you are doing something. I will help you through each drill to build skill and a desire to be better!!
Chicago, IL
Available: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
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Weekly Availability
Monday
11:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Tuesday
11:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Wednesday
Unavailable
Thursday
12:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Friday
6:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Saturday
4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Sunday
4:00 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 Sara
About Me:
I played D3 college basketball for 4 years! I was a captain of my team for 2 years. I am in my school's record book for most three pointers made in a season. I made the BCAM Women's Academic-Athlete Team my senior year as well as All-Tournament Team for the years Tip-off Tournament. I played in 87 college games while starting 71 of them, and averaged the third most minutes played in my conference.
How I can help you improve your game:
I will help athletes improve their game by instilling a want to be better and giving them the tools to do so. We will talk about strengths and weakness. We will practice BOTH what they are not great at and what they are.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical training session always starts with form shooting and ball handling. From there it depends on each athletes specific need.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I am just starting to get into the "real" coaching world but I have lived basketball my whole life. My grandfather is in the Ohio High School coaches hall of fame. My grandpa, my dad and my aunt are all state championship winning coaches. I have learned from them how to lead efficiently and effectively. During my years playing college basketball I planned and ran all Captain's practices and conditionings. I am currently a grad student but I plan on coaching in the college basketball world one day.
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I ever had was my dad. He taught his team discipline and confidence. Most importantly he taught his players to love basketball. It is a privilege to play the sport you love!
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I believe that 50% of basketball is a mental game. Players need to have confidence in themselves while also knowing their role. Confidence is earned through practice when nobody is watching.
I was a D3 college basketball player who really just loves basketball. I loved every second of my college experience and I want to help others to have the opportunity to play in college if they want to. To play d3 basketball you really just have to love the game, nobody is watching, there are long hours, there are no D1 perks, it is just people who really care about basketball. I would love to share that with everyone!!
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