Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach James
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Let’s unlock your potential
Ready to be the best version of yourself? My name is James Washington and I have over 20 years of playing and coaching experience. I specialize in Football, Basketball, Baseball. I also placed 4th in High Jump at the Ohio State track meet in 2009. I graduated in 2015 from Muskingum University where I broke 3 school receiving records. I look forward to helping athletes grow by giving them the skills, tools and knowledge in hopes it will lead each athlete to reach their full potential! Ready to make the Vision come true?
Sanford, FL
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun
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Weekly Availability
Monday
Invalid Date - 6:30 PM
9:00 PM - 11:15 PM
Tuesday
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
9:00 PM - 11:15 PM
Wednesday
3:30 PM - Invalid Date
9:00 PM - 11:15 PM
Thursday
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday
Unavailable
Saturday
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sunday
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Don't see your preferred date/time? This is only general availability - alternative times may be possible.
Get to know Coach James
About Me:
My name is James Washington and I’m an Ohio native. I played all 4 years of sports in High school including Football, Basketball, Baseball and ran track. I take pride in pushing athletes beyond their potential.
How I can help you improve your game:
I can help you by giving you the knowledge I have from collegiate sports. By showing you tools and fundamentals I feel this will help athletes be the best versions of themselves. I am a “hands on” and active trainer so a lot of your training sessions will be upbeat in order to prepare you for upcoming seasons.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical session will start with some stretching and stationary things. Each day we will transition into something new while ensuring we touch base on all the previous topics. By the end of your selected training sessions you should feel like you’ve accomplished more than enough.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I played football at Clearview HS, here I earned All-State recognition as a WR and Safety. I was voted MVP of the LC8 conference, MVP of the Lorain County All-Star game and played 4 years of college football at Muskingum University. I also played basketball at CHS and averaged 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assist. As a Senior I was selected to the All-Star games and I was also voted at All- Ohio. I played baseball since 9 years old and played for 3 years in HS before deciding to run track my senior year. I placed 4th at the Ohio State track meet in 2009 before going on the break 3 school football records at Muskingum University.
Best coach I ever had:
Matt Shaul
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Athletes and parents should know that they are getting a trainer who’s gonna push their athlete to the best of their abilities. They are getting someone who has collegiate level experience and will push them to be the best versions of themselves. Trustworthy, adaptable and ultimately a trainer whose kind, understanding and a kid at heart.
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