Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Jasmine

I have been playing basketball since I was 5 years old. Have always been known as a "winner". Won several championships throughout middle school and high school basketball career. As a freshman in high school was named JV MVP of the season and played on Varsity on varsity in the playoffs. I was always the smallest player on the court so I had to find ways to make an impact and use my weakness to my advantage by being the smartest and quickest on the court. Hustling harder than anyone else who may be taller or stronger than me. Went to college on a basketball scholarship, and worked my way onto the main team as a Freshman. Went to playoffs the 2 1/2 years I was in college playing with the team. Once moving into the coaching realm of basketball, the winning tendencies continued. First team I coached was a boys basketball team full of 2nd graders. We had multiple undefeated seasons and championships throughout the 5 seasons I coached them.

I will focus on the players individual skill level to determine what skills need enhancing as well as what their goal is for themselves in training. We will watch film together to enhance their basketball/game IQ and how to translate that to the court in real game situations.

This may vary depending on the strengths and weaknesses of each individual player.

Warm-Up/Stretches: Light jogging, dynamic stretches, and mobility drills.

Fundamental Skills: Ball Handling, Passing, Shooting (Form shooting, free throws, mid-range shots, and three-point shots, focusing on technique and consistency)

Offensive Skills: Footwork (Pivoting, jab steps, and cuts), Scoring Moves (Layups, floaters, and post moves), Game Situations (Pick-and-roll, isolation plays, and off-the-ball movement)

Defensive Skills: Stance and Footwork (Defensive slides, closeouts, and positioning), Rebounding (Box-out drills and timing for offensive and defensive rebounds), Defensive Strategies (Man-to-man, zone defense, and press)

Physical Conditioning: Running (Sprints, suicides, and interval running to build endurance), Strength Training (Push-ups, squats), Agility Drills (Cone drills, ladder drills, and reaction drills to enhance quickness and coordination)

Mental and Tactical Training: Game IQ (Understanding basketball rules, tactics, and decision-making), Video Analysis (Reviewing game footage to identify strengths and areas for improvement)

My AAU coach and my High School coach were my 2 favorite coaches. They pushed me to my full potential and treated every player equal no matter the skill level. They focused on fundamentals and getting the best out of each player on the court. Winning was important but not more important than constantly growing as a player and as a person in every aspect of your life. They also each emphasized being better people off the court. Character as a player and a person was always an important thing for them with their players. I strive to be a coach like them every time I step on a court whether for a practice or a game. Winning is something they instilled in me throughout my time as a player for them, but they also instilled integrity and being the best person I can be on a daily basis. I hope to instill the same things in every player I coach or train.

I am extremely passionate about kids, not only in coaching, but in education. I tutor all ages in a variety of different math subjects. I also have worked for the past 5 years for a youth leadership, academic enrichment, and college readiness program. The focus was to build character and prepare them for life after high school in whatever avenues they want to pursue. I hope to make an impact and a difference in any kids lives that I come in contact with in whatever aspect of their life I meet them in.