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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.

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  • Phoenix, AZ

  • Available: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat

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  • Basketball
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Monday

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Tuesday

4:00 PM - 3:00 AM

Wednesday

4:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Thursday

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Friday

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Saturday

9:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Sunday

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Get to know Coach Kashif

About Me:

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.

How I can help you improve your game:

All Around!

Offense

Defense

What a typical training session looks like with me:

Basic Fundamentals

Game Speed Drills

Knowledge Training

Plyometrics Training

Career summary and accomplishments:

High School Coaching Level (Varsity) Community College Level Trainer (OCC) Professional Combine Coach (Reebok)

Best coach I ever had:

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 athletes and parents should know about me:

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.

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