Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach John
New to Athletes Untapped! I'm a former all-conference college player at New York University, I can help elevate your game through professional/collegiate style training and evaluation. For younger athletes, I help build fundamentals, so that you can reach the next level. Common Questions: *Additional $50 for indoor gym per hr (gym availability is limited) *Otherwise training is outdoors (public parks) *If rain is on forecast, session will be postponed *Destination charge if more than 15 min *Additional athletes $25 per hr
Newtown, PA
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Get to know Coach John
About Me:
All-Conference college athlete at New York University. Led team in PPG (15.5), lead UAA conference in RPG (8.6), FG% (57%). 2nd Team All Metro-NIT (2009) 1st Team All-Conference UAA (2009), UAA Honorable Mention (2008). High School - Holy Ghost Prep - B.A.L. co-Player of the Year (2005), Bucks County Courier Times "Golden Team". PA State Champs Runner-Up (2004). Upon graduating college attended several professional overseas tryouts.
How I can help you improve your game:
Honest evaluation. Practice drills they can use at home. Help with shooting form and mechanics. Mental and physical exercises. With my college experience, patience, and dedication, I'm eager to help aspiring athletes achieve their goals and open doors through basketball.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
each session will be unique and developed with your athlete in mind.
5-10 min warm up - layups, passing drills
10-15 min ball handling drills
10-15 min shooting - focus on form
10-15 attacking the rim/finishing move
10-15 min live action
10-15 basketball related conditioning
Career summary and accomplishments:
I have help coached at the hs varsity level, some aau/club. More recently, I have focused on training my younger brother, who also attended HGP and played college ball at the d3 level.
Best coach I ever had:
Local legend Tony Chapman (Holy Ghost Prep.) Coach Chapman instilled discipline, teamwork and defense. His tough, no-nonsense coaching style helped prepared me for a successful college career.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I enjoy training kids at all levels. I can help with guard, forwards or centers. I'm the father of three children! Patience is key. For high school athletes looking to reach the next level, I can help prepare and evaluate. Basketball has opened many doors for me, I'm ready to help the next-generation!
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