Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Ben
Thank you for being here! My name is Ben and I believe I'd be a great asset to your (or your child's) basketball journey. I've been around the game my entire life and the knowledge I have is craving to be shared to future generations. If I can be a part of the reason that someone gains the confidence to go after their dreams, I'm in the right place! I pride myself on my ability to adapt to each individual. Not every player learns the same, so not every Coach should train the same. Player Experience: Basketball is my world. I've been playing this amazing sport since I was 7 years old, when I was being coached by Coaches just like you're here to find! I played all the way up through my schooling in Canada. Started playing competitive basketball in grade 5. Then into Jr. High, High School (where I was recognized as one of the "Great 48" players in the entire Province) heading into my senior year. From there, I went on to play 2 years in University before eventually being in talks with a Semi Professional team in New Zealand! Today, I still play when I can and continue to stay around the game.
Glendale, CA
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Get to know Coach Ben
About Me:
2006/2007:
- Men's Soccer Provincial Gold Medalist.
- Set Regional Boys High Jump record.
- Provincial Boys High Jump champion.
- High School Basketball Rookie of the Year.
2008:
- Recognized as one of the "Great 48" grade 11 players in my province heading into their Senior year.
2009:
- Awarded High School Basketball team MVP.
2010-2012:
- Made the team at Mount Saint Vincent University as a walk on.
- In 2017 I was invited to tryout for a Semi-Pro team in New Zealand.
How I can help you improve your game:
I believe in the little things! I have an ability to focus on fine tuning the small details that make a BIG difference. Every player is different and should be treated as so. It's not always about doing "what works", but doing what works for THAT player. Though I specialize in shooting the basketball, I have worked with many different players at all positions. I believe EVERYONE needs the basics, and then we branch out to add the "advanced".
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Typically the VERY first meeting, we have a conversation about goals and aspirations as a player, strengths/weaknesses, etc. Then we run some simple drills to gauge the skillset of the player. Following sessions will work in a progression-type way, always starting with the basics and adding more as it's time to learn more. Defensive drills, dribbling drills, shooting drills, passing drills, a combination drills...all will begin small and expand over time to ensure the basics are ELITE and the doors to new areas of the game open smoothly.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I've been around the game of basketball my entire life. The knowledge that I've gained needs a place to land. I am adaptable in either direction. I am patient with an understanding of how to instill a sense of urgency when needed. I was a Sports Camp Counsellor for 4 summers when I was younger, and I have many years of experience working with children and young adults of all ages. I have coaching experience as an Assistant Coach for a high school team during practices. I have 1 on 1 and group training experience and I currently teach elementary students P.E. two days a week.
Best coach I ever had:
My University's Assistant Coach, Sean, really opened my eyes on what it meant to be on an "advanced team". The jump from High School to University was immense. Having a Coach there to guide me along the way as a player and as a person, and to open doors that I didn't know existed, was a game changer (pun intended). I was mentored and shown what it meant to truly "put in the work" and I have used that mentality every day ever since in and out of sports.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Born and raised on the East Coast of Canada, my positive attitude and kindness reflects just that. I understand the importance of our future generations getting put on the correct path, not just in sports, but in life. Sports, in some ways, truly saved my life. If I can be a positive spark in someone's life, that's exactly what I'm going to do!
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