Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Donnell
Train with me to get faster, more explosive, and dominate your sport.
Train with me to get faster, more explosive, and dominate your sport.
Speed and agility don’t just happen—they’re built through smart, sharp training. I help athletes unlock their full potential with elite footwork, acceleration, and reaction drills designed for real-game situations. If you’re ready to put in the work and separate yourself from the competition, let’s make it happen!
Jacksonville, FL
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
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Weekly Availability
Monday
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Thursday
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Friday
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Saturday
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
Unavailable
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Get to know Coach Donnell
About Me:
I am a former college wide receiver that played four years at Angelo State University (San Angelo, TX). I am a speed and agility coach as well as a wide receiver and defensive back trainer. I have worked with all types of athletes, from elementary age to professional football, basketball, and hockey players.
How I can help you improve your game:
I help athletes improve their acceleration, footwork, and reaction time by refining their movement patterns, building explosive strength, and developing game-speed agility. Every drill and technique I use is designed to translate directly to their sport, whether it’s improving their first step, changing direction faster, or increasing endurance. My goal is to make athletes not just faster but more effective and dominant in real-game situations.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
We start with a dynamic warm-up to activate key muscles, improve mobility, and prevent injuries. Then, we move into acceleration and sprint mechanics, focusing on proper form, stride efficiency, and explosiveness. Agility drills follow, incorporating footwork, reaction time, and change of direction exercises that mimic game situations. Depending on the athlete’s sport and position, we also integrate plyometrics, resistance training, and sport-specific movement patterns to enhance overall performance. Each session is tailored to the athlete’s needs, ensuring measurable improvements in speed, quickness, and on-field dominance.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Graduate Assistant of Angelo St. University (wide receiver coach) Varsity Wide Receiver Coach and Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach at Lake View High School Varsity Wide Receiver Coach and Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach at Poteet High School
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I ever had was my high school offensive coordinator. He was also one of the smartest football coaches I ever had. He taught me a lot about the game of football. He knew how to put players in the right positions and he knew how to relate to the athletes he coached. He has always been a person that inspired me to develop good relationships with teammates and athletes that I've had the privilege of coaching and training.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I love the Lord and fear God. I strive to be the best example of a child of God that I can be. I am very relatable and enjoy developing relationships with the athletes that I train. I have experience working with elementary, middle school, high school, and professional athletes. I am passionate about developing athletes and helping them improve in their sport as well as in their character as people.
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