Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Nat
Strength & conditioning coach focused on movement and performance
Strength & conditioning coach focused on movement and performance
With a background in kinesiology and experience coaching athletes at multiple levels, I help athletes and clients improve strength, movement effectiveness, and performance through structured, evidence-based training.
Trains in Stevenson Ranch, Burbank, Pasadena
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
Works with all age groups
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Get to know Coach Nat
About Me:
Associate’s Degree in Kinesiology – Antelope Valley College
Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, Applied Fitness Emphasis – CSUN
4 years in the U.S. Army, developing discipline, leadership, and accountability.
3+ years working with professional athletes, competitive athletes, and general population clients.
Individualized strength and power programs
Movement analysis and corrective exercises
Sport-specific performance training
Injury prevention, mobility, and recovery strategies
My Coaching Philosophy: Evidence-based, results-driven, and tailored to each athlete’s goals, helping clients maximize performance, improve movement efficiency, and build long-term durability.
How I can help you improve your game:
- Correct imbalances and optimize movement for efficiency, power, and injury prevention.
- Build sport-specific strength, power, and balance that directly improve game performance.
- Strengthen stabilizers and joints to stay healthy, recover faster, and train consistently.
- Programs tailored to skill level, sport demands, and personal goals.
- Structured, accountable coaching with clear cues, feedback, and a results-driven mindset.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
- Prepare the body with mobility, activation, and sport-specific drills.
- Build functional strength, explosiveness, and correct imbalances.
- Improve speed, agility, and endurance with targeted drills.
- Stretching, mobility work, and feedback to reinforce progress and prevent injury.
Focus: Individualized, results-driven sessions designed to enhance performance, movement quality, and overall athletic potential.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Dedicated strength and conditioning coach with a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology (Applied Fitness) from CSUN and an Associate’s in Kinesiology from AVC. A U.S. Army veteran, I bring discipline and leadership to every program I create. With experience coaching youth, high school, and professional athletes across multiple sports, I specialize in movement analysis, corrective exercise, and sport-specific strength development. My knowledge of biomechanics and applied fitness allows me to help athletes enhance performance, prevent injuries, and reach their full potential.
Key Accomplishments:
- Serving 4 years in the U.S. Army, developing leadership and resilience skills.
- Coaching youth basketball for 2+ years, focusing on skill development and team dynamics.
- Designing individualized and team-based strength programs informed by kinesiology principles.
- Assisting athletes in improving movement efficiency, balance, and sport-specific performance.
Best coach I ever had:
My strength and conditioning mentors were the best coaches I’ve had because they combined deep knowledge of human movement with a genuine investment in their athletes’ growth. They pushed me to improve, corrected my mechanics with precision, and taught me how to train smart and safely. Their guidance shaped not only my physical abilities but also my coaching philosophy.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
- Uses kinesiology and movement science to safely develop strength and performance.
- Creates Individualized Programs that tailors training to each athlete’s skill level, sport, and goals.
- Focuses on proper mechanics, stability, and mobility to reduce risk.
- Provides structured, accountable coaching with clear cues and feedback.
Weekly Availability
Monday
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday
6:00 am - 6:15 am
Thursday
Unavailable
Friday
4:00 pm - 2:00 am
Saturday
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sunday
Unavailable
This is only general availability - more times may be available when booking!
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