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Basketball coach · Tulsa, OKCoach james

Private Basketball CoachCoach james

Tulsa, OK

Works with all age groups

Available: Mon

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Get to know james

Born in New York City and raised in Boston from the age of 11, James embodies the authenticity and strong opinions that city life demands. After high school, he moved to Oklahoma to play Division I basketball at Oral Roberts University, where he earned the role of team captain in his senior year. A lifelong sports enthusiast, James excelled in baseball, basketball, and football in high school and even received offers to play professional basketball overseas. James is passionate about helping athletes get better and pushed them hard to get there.

About me

Born in New York City and raised in Boston from the age of 11, James embodies the authenticity and strong opinions that city life demands. After high school, he moved to Oklahoma to play Division I basketball at Oral Roberts University, where he earned the role of team captain in his senior year. A lifelong sports enthusiast, James excelled in baseball, basketball, and football in high school and even received offers to play professional basketball overseas.

I know what it takes to be great having gone from walk on to team captain at the D1 level.

warmup

20 minutes dribbling

20 minutes shooting

20 mintues combining them

10 years Head Caoch for High School

15 years of private lessons

Bill Self

James's commitment to empowering young people is evident in his career. With over a decade of experience as a high school teacher and basketball coach, he now runs a basketball skills school, continuing to mentor and inspire the next generation of athletes. He also dedicated 15 years to youth and adult ministry, including six years planting a church in Boston before relocating to Tulsa, where he now resides.

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