Book Lessons with Coach Donovan

My name is Donovan, and I'm a Milwaukee-based athletic performance coach. I'm passionate about helping athletes at every level become stronger, more confident, and more disciplined, both in their sport and in life!

I earned my 1st Degree Black Belt at age 9 and my 3rd Degree Black Belt at age 13 through 11 years of Taekwondo training. I also bring 15+ years of competitive basketball experience, including training under semi-professional players and coaches and multi-year participation in Milwaukee Bucks youth sports camps, alongside years of dedicated strength training in the gym. That combination of martial arts discipline, basketball knowledge, and strength development taught me what it actually takes to grow as an athlete, and I bring that same framework to every athlete I coach.

My coaching style combines encouragement, structure, and accountability. I believe every athlete improves when given a clear plan, honest feedback, and a coach who genuinely invests in their development!

I help athletes improve strength, explosiveness, movement quality, conditioning, basketball IQ, and mental performance, all through virtual sessions you can do from home, your backyard, or any open space.

Do you want to get faster, stronger, and more confident on the court? Are you ready to build the habits and mindset of a serious athlete? If so, let's get to work!

Every virtual session starts with a check-in on your goals and how you've felt since our last session. From there we move into a dynamic warm-up, then the core of the session, which may include skill development, strength and conditioning work, speed and agility drills, basketball IQ concepts, or mental performance work depending on your goals.

All sessions include real-time coaching feedback, technique corrections, and progress tracking. You'll always know what to work on before our next session so your development continues between calls.

I currently coach through the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee's Healthy Weight + Your Child program, working with youth ages 7–13 on health, movement, and confidence development.

My athletic background includes 15+ years of competitive basketball and 11 years of Taekwondo training, where I served as a junior instructor, and gained experience as a tournament judge. Those roles sharpened my ability to evaluate performance, lead under pressure, and communicate with precision.

I also spent nearly four years with CLIMB USA mentoring K–12 youth in financial literacy and entrepreneurship, co-founding the CLIMB Youth Leaders Program to expand outreach across underserved Milwaukee communities. Developing people on and off the court has always been the foundation of everything I do!

One of the best coaches I ever had, who assisted and trained me in attaining the rank of 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo, emphasized discipline, consistency, and attention to detail. Rather than focusing only on results, they focused on daily habits and continuous improvement. That experience taught me that long-term success comes from mastering fundamentals and staying committed to the process.

I care deeply about more than just performance. My goal is to help every athlete develop confidence, discipline, work ethic, and a positive mindset that benefits them on and off the court.

All of my sessions are conducted virtually, which means you get a fully personalized, professional coaching experience from the comfort of your own home or any space you have available. I provide structured programming, real-time feedback, and ongoing progress tracking so athletes continue to grow between sessions too.

I take reliability and communication seriously. Whether I'm working with a 10-year-old building their first skills or an adult athlete chasing a personal goal, you'll always know what to expect from me before, during, and after every session.