Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Nick
DO YOU WANT TO GET TRAINED BY A REAL CURRENT PRO? YOU'RE AT THE RIGHT PLACE!
DO YOU WANT TO GET TRAINED BY A REAL CURRENT PRO? YOU'RE AT THE RIGHT PLACE!
I’m Coach Nick, a current professional basketball player and former Michigan State standout. I finished Top 15 all-time in program history and rank #3 all-time in blocks at MSU. Coming out of high school, I was a 4-star recruit ranked Top 40 nationally by ESPN, the #1 player in Ohio, with 30+ high-major offers. I’ve had NBA experience with the Atlanta Hawks organization and have played professionally around the world. I train both post players and guards, focusing on skill development, high-level reads, and real game IQ. If you’re serious about leveling up, I bring proven experience and professional standards
Trains in Columbus, Canal Winchester
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
Works with all age groups
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About Me:
Hello, my name is Coach Nick, I am a current professional basketball player. I have played at every level, NBA, NCAA, Overseas pro, and started varsity as a freshmen! I have been one
of the main parts of every single team I have played for! I started on every team as well! I was the top ranked player in the state of ohio ( 2016 ) I was number 1 in the state, number 2 in the midwest and number 41in the country on espn! I had 30 plus high major division 1 basketball offers and I choose michigan state! I started all my 3 years! scored 1300 points in 3 years! and I am top 15 all time and number 3 all time in blocks! I left my junior year for the NBA draft and got picked up by the ATL hawks! then I went overseas, where I currently play! I’ve played in China, Mongolia, Portugal, Spain, Israel, Turkey, France and still more to come! I also currently hold 3! record at Gahanna lincoln highschool and soon to have my jersey retired!
How I can help you improve your game:
Ball handling ( for a great handle )
change of pace in your game ( changing speeds when and how to )
shooting ( 3pt and midrange)
Ball screens and reads
post moves and mid post work
defensive reads
teach you the right way to play the game at the most efficient way.
Showing you different finishes and how they can be used ( floaters, right hand and left hand)
foot work ( elite footwork is the way )!
What a typical training session looks like with me:
we are going to figure out your goals! then we are going to work on all your weaknesses, and sharpen your strengths as well! it’s going to
be a fun and thoughtful process! we will shoot, do ball handling, ladder work, and understanding different reads offensive and defensive!
Career summary and accomplishments:
Top player in ohio #1 (2016)
number #2 player in the midwest
number 41st on Espn in the country!
Top 15 all time for Michigan State
3rd all time in blocks at michigan State
USA men’s basketball select
NBA experienced
Current Pro played 6 years and counting at a very high level!
Current record holder at Gahanna lincoln highschool and jersey will be retired!
Best coach I ever had:
Tom Izzo
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I will Get your kids better! you will learn all aspects of the game. you will also learn different reads and how to be the best player you can be! what better way than to learn from a current Pro?
Weekly Availability
Monday
11:30 pm - 9:00 am
Tuesday
10:00 pm - 9:30 am
Wednesday
11:00 pm - 11:00 am
Thursday
11:30 pm - 11:00 am
Friday
11:00 am - 11:15 am
Saturday
2:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Sunday
Unavailable
This is only general availability - more times may be available when booking!
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