Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Tommy
I have experienced every level of basketball. I have been a B team grade school player who worked his way to starting on the A team in 8th grade. I have been on every bench HS, Post Grad, Division 2 and now Division 1 and have always worked my way into a significant role. I know exactly what you need to do to get to where you want to get to and I communicate very well with young players. I have enormous knowledge of skills and drills I have coached aau and I know I can help anyone willing to put the work in - references upon request
Broomall, PA
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Get to know Coach Tommy
About Me:
4 year varsity player at Marple Newtown HS, 2 year captain and one of top 3 point shooting guards in 2019. Named to the All Central Team in 2019 and was selected to play in the All Star Labor Classic. Followed up with a graduate year at Phelps where I worked myself into a starting role and helped lead my team to final four of the PA Independent Schools Athletic Association League. Was offered a athletic scholarship to attend University of the Sciences in 2020 but the season was canceled due to the pandemic. In 2021 I started many games as a red shirt freshman averaging 8 points a game while shooting 49% from field and 39% from 3. SJU purchased Usciences that next year and I transferred to LaSalle University to play for legendary Coach Fran Dunphy. We finished 15 -19 in the A10
How I can help you improve your game:
I can help someone improve their game through the teaching of the fundamentals, form shooting mechanics, dribbling moves and positive communication. A player working with me will also get to learn in game reads through drills.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A session with me starts with positive reinforcement, verbal goal setting and confirmation of what is to be accomplished in the session. I usually start with fundamental ball handling or form shooting as a warmup depending on individual goals agreed upon. The work out progressively gets more and more challenging as we move and we will always shoot foul shots many time while tired throughout each hour long work out. I will assess your level and meet you where you are and move you along to where you want to be
Career summary and accomplishments:
I have been running my own clinics since 2016. I have been taught by great coaches all of my life. Currently, I am helping coach an aau team at the 6th grade level.
Best coach I ever had:
I have been fortunate to have had many excellent coaches in my career including my father Chris Gardler who gave me my inspiration to never let anyone work harder. Playing for Coach Dunphy has made me realize that hard work pays off and he has made me a leader on a team that has great potential. His 40+ years of coaching has been a true gift to experience
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I have been doing individuals and clinics since my parents started Gardler Clinics many years ago. My family has taught basketball for as long as I can remember. I don't cut corners, and I teach the fundamentals with a major focus on offensive movement and shooting.
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