Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Faye
I want to work with aspiring athletes and provide them with the same guidance that I was lucky enough to receive. Being able to learn from someone's experience as a player and a person helped me tremendously, and I want to continue to pass on my own knowledge of the game. I have experienced many ups and downs while playing basketball and can provide a lot of insight to help you with your own success within the sport.
Philadelphia, PA
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Get to know Coach Faye
About Me:
I have played 3 years of Division I basketball for Penn, competing in the Ivy League and Big 5. I was a member of the U20 Great Britain national team entering my freshman year at Penn and competed in the Class B European Championship. Before arriving at Penn, I played at Tabor Academy for 3 years after 1 year at my local high school. At Tabor, we competed in the NEPSAC Class AA and ISL, winning the ISL as well as competing in the Class AA championship for both my final 2 years. I was recognized for my success both as a player and a leader in the program by being awarded for my commitment to my team and sport.
How I can help you improve your game:
By providing the framework of a high level workout, I can give players a feel for the type of work that will take you to the next level along with my own personal experience. I can provide new footwork to elevate their game as well as building upon basic footwork, especially in the post, something that helps players at all ages and positions.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A training session would definitely differ based on age, skill, and what the player personally wants to work on. However, a typical training session may start similar to how I start my own workouts, working on form shooting followed by an around the rim/lay-up series to get warmed up. After that I would pick two or three specific things I wanted to work on for that session: short-corner finishes, ball handling drills, high post face-ups, shooting off the move, etc. Finally I would end with a little competition and then some free-throws.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I have coached at several basketball camps ranging from elementary to high school over the years, both within and outside of Penn. I have also coached several private sessions at home in Massachusetts during past summers, again with a ride age range from elementary to high school.
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I have ever had, is coach Jake Canty. Jake has coached all over the world and now coaches an AAU program in Maine, he is a close family friend who has trained with me for a several years. His confidence in me as a player paired with him constantly pushing me out of my comfort zone has helped me make strides in my game. He has expanded my game in areas other coaches have told me to limit it and has never doubted my ability to succeed which was invaluable during my transition from high school to college basketball.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I have been very fortunate to have had many great coaches and role models during my years playing basketball. I believe passing on this passion and love for the game is very important as it can take you to many great places. Playing basketball has taken me some amazing places around the world as well as academically, helping me to attend one of the best university in the nation as well as travel to places like Hawaii and Greece. I would love to help others take full advantage of all the things playing basketball can give you from great friends to great places to great education.
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