Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach John
I graduated from D3 Susquehanna University in May ‘21 where I helped my team win our school’s first ever Landmark championship before winning a game in the NCAA tournament. I have a passion for the game and for coaching. I enjoy sharing what I learned through playing at the college level with young athletes who would like to understand more about the game and become a better athlete. Whether that be making a team, becoming a starter or playing in college… I have the mindset and know-how needed to get you where you want to go. I have been coaching/training in some capacity for over 5 years now and love making genuine connections through the sport I love.
Philadelphia, PA
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Get to know Coach John
About Me:
High School: Bishop Shanahan - 4 year player. Senior year captain and All-Chestmont honors. Helped lead team to league championship and state playoffs
College: Susquehanna University - 4 year player.
2019-‘20 season: selected for the NABC Honors Court and Landmark Conference winter academic Honor Roll. Riverhawks won their first ever conference championship and won their opening game in the DIII NCAA tournament before falling in a close one to #8 ranked team in the nation
2020-‘21: Preseason rank #16 in the nation. Season cancelled due to COVID. Received Landmark Conference Winter All-Sportmanship Team Honors.
How I can help you improve your game:
Players I train will see tremendous improvement in the little areas that will impact their game the most. Simple things like defensive footwork and situational basketball are what seperates players at every single level. I can focus specifically on certain aspects of a player's game they would like to improve, but my training will equipt them with many different tools to raise their level of play quickly.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Players who train with me can expect a regimented training session consisting of both on and off-ball work. Footwork, how to use your body, and game-like simulations will be explained and practiced so that my players can have confidence their work will translate when they put their game shorts on.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I've been around basketball my entire life. I've played my whole life, and recently began refereeing. I have coached in some capacity every year since I was 18. I've helped coach AAU teams, ran training sessions, and been a head coach for multiple summer league teams and high school CYO.
Best coach I ever had:
Coach Frank Marcinek from Susquehanna was the best coach I’ve ever had. Not only was he was passionate and knowledgable about the sport, he cared more about the bigger picture. He wanted his program to develop young men who could navigate and succeed in the confusing and competitive real-world.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Players and their parents should know that I will meet them where they are and how they are. I can coach many different styles and skill levels. If your son or daughter needs a coach that will push them hard to get them where they want to go... I will be that kind of coach. If your son or daughter requires thorough explanation and positive reinforcement... I will be that kind of coach.
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