Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Mark
The true mark of a coach is the people his or her players become
The true mark of a coach is the people his or her players become
My passion and skill is to guide young athletes through structured skill development that builds their on-court confidence and off-court work ethic. I train players to be coachable by mastering the fundamentals shooting, spacing, and passing, the things that head coaches actually look for in their rotation
Trains in Rochester & virtually
Flexible Availability
Works with High School, College
Basketball
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Get to know Coach Mark
About Me:
Currently the Head men's basketball coach at Roberts Wesleyan University - NCAAD2 program. I have spent 15+ years coaching in college, played 4 years in college, and played professionally overseas in England
How I can help you improve your game:
I will help to improve your game through fundamentals, repetition, confidence, experience, and innovative tactics. I'm not the trainer that wants you to do the crazy double/triple moves into step back spin shots, I work to meet you at your level and build you up with the skills that will be effective and efficient in organized basketball settings.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
For a training session of an hour it will be dependent on your skill set of course. However, assuming basic skills there will be:
10 min - general warm up with ball handling and finishes at the rim to get blood 15 - Shooting - with form shots and various drills
15 - Movement off the ball/Defensive reads - this is crucial as will be making reads as to what the defenders can and will do to prevent players from getting shots
10 - more shooting repetition
10 - Bring everything together
Drills will be made to meet player where they are at - it is not the same for everyone. Sessions can also be tailored to specific skills a player is looking to improve (for example, if you only want shooting it will be designed for that
Career summary and accomplishments:
4 year career at Roberts Wesleyan University - 1000+ point, 500+ rebounds, 200+ assists, 100+ steals - team MVY, Senior athlete of the year
Played overseas in England - during my time there lead the league in 3 pt %, 3 pointers made, and FG efficiency - while avg 18 points, 4 reb, 3 ast
Best coach I ever had:
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I want the players to have fun and enjoy the game, I believe that is what it is all about. However, there is a discipline and seriousness to the training. It isn't going to be easy, it will require mental focus and a plan to repeats many of the drills ay home in the player's off time. Players will not see significant improvement if the only time they will spend is 1-3 hours a week training with a trainer. It requires a lot of extra work outside of that.
I have a tremendous passion about the game and for coaching the youth. The true mark of a coach is the people his/her players become...
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