Athletic Background
Summary of Career and Accomplishments
After graduating from the University of West Florida with a B.S degree in Professional Health and Exercise Science. I decided to try the professional basketball arena and was able to tryout with the Detroit Pistons, play in the ABA and travel to Italy, Spain, and Mexico as a player for several years. I also won the GSC NCAA Freshman of the year award.at the University of Montevallo.
Who is the best coach you ever had and why?
Throughout my career I was able to participate in a lot of great NBA Fundamental Camps such as Frank Russell (Bulls), Perry Watson (University of Detroit) basketball clinics in Michigan, Isiah Thomas basketball fundamental camps, Damon Stoudemire guard camps in Toronto and John Lucas draft camps in Houston, Texas.
What should athletes and parents know about you?
My name is Coach Kashif Russell, Former All State Honorable Mention, NCAA Freshman of the Year and International standout. . After college I tried out with the Detroit Pistons. However, I signed with the ABA team in Detroit (Detroit Panthers). After that season I flew to play in Mexico to play in the Cimeba League. I also played in professional showcases in Europe.
While participating at those camps and playing professionally, I was able to memorize all the drills and activities that went on to make myself a great player and also develop those tactics in becoming a great coach for future players to come. I am pleased to teach these skills on an international level. With several Russell family members participating in basketball careers on the highest echelon (NBA, FIBA) our student athlete events will provide an impactful energy to all scholar athlete participants on a professional level.
Coaching Background
Summary of Coaching Background
High School Coaching Level (Varsity)
Community College Level Trainer (OCC)
Professional Combine Coach (Reebok)
How can you help someone improve their game?
All Around!
Offense
Defense
What does a typical training session look like?
Basic Fundamentals
Game Speed Drills
Knowledge Training
Plyometrics Training
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