Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Luke
Helping young hoopers level up through fundamentals, confidence, consistency, and fun!
Helping young hoopers level up through fundamentals, confidence, consistency, and fun!
I am a basketball trainer who's focused on developing young athletes through strong fundamentals, and a passion/love for the game. My goal is to help kids grow both on and off the court in building their confidence, discipline and skill with each session.
Bellevue, WA
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
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Weekly Availability
Monday
7:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Tuesday
7:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Wednesday
7:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Thursday
7:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Friday
7:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Saturday
8:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Sunday
Unavailable
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Get to know Coach Luke
About Me:
Hi! I’m Luke Bell, and basketball has been a core part of my life from a young age. I started playing AAU in 2014 in Los Angeles before moving to Seattle, where I competed for several programs including FOH, EBC, ECBA, and Kent Elite. I played for Bellevue High School from 2019 to 2023, and now I’m a student at Pepperdine University, where I’m part of the women’s team practice squad and serve as a manager for the men’s team. I’m passionate about helping young athletes grow their game with confidence, fundamentals, and focus.
How I can help you improve your game:
Whether just starting out or looking to further your skills, I focus on building strong fundamentals, increasing basketball IQ, and developing game ready confidence. Through personalized drills tailored to each trainee, game like scenarios, and consistent feedback, I will help to improve your shot, footwork, ballhandling and overall court awareness. My sessions are designed to be focused, hard working, and most importantly fun, so you'll leave feeling improvement each session.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Each session starts with a dynamic warm up to get the body ready and prevent injuries. Then we dive into skill-specific drills tailored to your goals. I focus on high-reps, game like situation and detailed feedback. Each session is wrapped up with a fun competitive challenge to apply what was learned throughout the session.
Career summary and accomplishments:
- Pepperdine Mens Basketball Manager - Pepperdine Womens Practice Squad Player - High School Varsity - AAU
Best coach I ever had:
I've been lucky to have two coaches that have made a huge impact on me. First, Coach Mark Coffman. He was the first truly tough coach I had and he pushed me to grow with high energy and a skill focused approach. His drills were intense and effective and I still use them to this day. Second, Coach Sidonie McDaniels. She helped me fall back in love with basketball during a rough patch I was going through. She reminded me that basketball should be a source of joy, not stress, especially when balancing school, relationships, and life. Both coaches have had an instrumental impact on how I view the sport of basketball and how I coach others today.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
No matter their age or skill level, I take each athletes development seriously. I like to bring a light hearted, high energy approach to every session while reinforcing the importance on fundamentals. As someone who has played at many different competitive levels and now trains alongside college athletes, I understand what it takes to grow both physically and mentally. I am committed to making each session productive, positive and fun!
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