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I take personalized approach to helping athletes improve their skills and game
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I take personalized approach to helping athletes improve their skills and game

With years of working with NBA and College athletes, taking a personalized approach based on their skill-set breakdown, I have been able to helps athletes showcase their strengths while continuously challenging and working on their weaknesses to reach their full potential. My coaching style in centered on individual basketball skill development, film study, basketball concept and ability to use your strength to your advantage at all times.

Overview
  • Minneapolis, MN

  • Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun

  • 0 Lessons

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  • Basketball
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Weekly Availability

Monday

11:00 PM - 11:45 PM

12:00 AM - 12:45 AM

Tuesday

11:30 PM - 12:15 AM

12:30 AM - 1:15 AM

Wednesday

11:30 PM - 12:15 AM

12:30 AM - 1:15 AM

Thursday

11:30 PM - 12:15 AM

12:30 AM - 1:15 AM

Friday

10:00 PM - 11:00 PM

11:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Saturday

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Sunday

6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Don't see your preferred date/time? This is only general availability - alternative times may be possible.

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Get to know Coach Sylvester

About Me:

NBA G League Coaching Staff (Iowa Wolves)

Georgia Tech Men's Basketball Captain 2017 - 2019

Ohio University Men's Basketball Captain 2019-2020

NCAA Division 1 Athletic Scholarship Recipient 2015 - 2020

Nigeria Basketball National Team Invitee

How I can help you improve your game:

Confidence and practice. Work on your tendencies and strengths and challenge your weaknesses to become an unstoppable athlete. Study the game to give you an advantage every time you step on the court. Study players that have same skillset with you and take tips, to add to your skills.

What a typical training session looks like with me:

Each workout is tailored to individual player skillset, strenghts and weakness.

Film and video breakdown of your game (if available)

Film and video breakdown on skillsets during live action

Stretch

Form Shooting / Warm Up drills

Shooting

Ball handling

Attack drills

Shooting

Read and React

Live action

Career summary and accomplishments:

Sharing my knowledge and experiences in basketball has always been my passion. My highest level in coaching has been with the Iowa Wolves NBA G league as well as various camps and clinics to continue growing in the space as well. I was opportune to work with players like Josh Okogie, Moses Wright, Jordan Godwin, various camps and private individual developments

Best coach I ever had:

My favorite coach to play under has been Coach Jeff Boals. He is definitely a player's coach because of his playing experience and also his encouragement of individual skill development using film study and attention to detail. It'sI b the little thing you do repetitively that ultimately help build your skillset.

What athletes and parents should know about me:

I bring excitement and fun into the workout, attention to detail and tailored skill development. I am a 6FT 9 power forward that played inside and outside. I have played and worked alongside players like Jose Alvarado, Josh Okogie, Naz Ried, Anthony Edwards, Jordan Usher...NBA, Overseas, College and Highschool Athletes.

I have also been under coaches like Jeff Newton, Josh Pastner, Jeff Boals, Brian Gregory, Mario West etc

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