Basketball coach · Chicago, ILCoach Isaac
Private Basketball CoachCoach Isaac
Trains in Chicago & virtually
Works with Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
Get to know Isaac
7-Yr Experienced player development youth coach fostering productivity & fun.
I have coached basketball for 7 years, at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, serving as a coach for both boys and girls teams, clinics, and camps. I started my coaching career as an assistant coach for my own previous highly successful middle school coach and used this experience as a launching pad to continue growing and perfecting my coaching style. Most recently I have served at the Youth Director at Pro Skills Basketball Chicago and Head Coach of St. Pius Girls middle school. I focus on player development in the whole sense, both skills and character traits, that can be transferred in many other areas of life. With me, players see efficient improvement and growth and I am very excited to bring my experience to helping athletes reach the level they desire to reach.
How I can help you improve
I can and will help you improve your game through a variation of skills-related drills, demonstration and execution of proper technique in all aspects of the game (shooting, defense, rebounding), and physical and mental development.
A typical training session
My practices always include some type of dynamic stretch/warmup to prevent injury, followed by the main skills session, an introductory segway into the next skillset, and a cool down. You describe the skills you are seeking, I prescribe the drills to reach them.
Career & accomplishments
Youth Director, Pro Skills Basketball Chicago
Head Coach, St. Pius Girls Basketball
Former Head Coach, Rauner YMCA
Best coach I ever had
My previous middle school coach, Mr. Brossseau. He had a high expectation of discipline, listening, and focused on demonstrating and teaching the fundamentals exceptionally well.
What athletes & parents should know
Even though I define myself as a coach, I first see myself as a teacher. I find ways to succinctly teach and explain important concepts so kids will not just learn new movements or motions, but understand the why, the how, the when for the greatest impact. I am flexible in my approach to coaching and am willing to adapt to new methods if I see fit. My focus is on fostering a strong and trusting connection with my players and their parents and delivering the best experience based on mutual expectations.
Training locations
25% off your 1st lesson
$56
$42
Then $180/mo for 4 lessons, starting 48 hours after your 1st lesson. Cancel anytime.
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