Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Pierre
I'm a detail-oriented coach who maintains an efficient balance between time spent on general skills/concepts that all players must possess, as well as focusing on specific areas of the game, according to the athletes' choice. With over 20 years of experience in playing, coaching, and refereeing combined, I have a deep understanding of the various roles that basketball teams require one or more players to fulfill for success. My goal and approach to training are to teach players how to succeed in their current roles on a team while also maximizing their individual potential and becoming the best player they can be.
Tampa, FL
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About Me:
Basketball history
-Varsity high school basketball from 2006-2009
Wellington High School – West Palm Beach Florida
Glades Day High School – Belle Glade Florida
*Reginal Runner-up
-Junior College basketball 2009-2011
Kirtland CC – Mio, Michigan
Broome CC – Binghamton, New York
*Conference Championship
-DII Transfer
Southwest Baptist University 2011-2013
*2011 NCAA DII Tournament
-Semi-Pro (ABA)
Cleveland Rams
-International Experience
Mexico – 2015
Haiti – 2016
*Tour Champions
Chile – 2017
China – 2017-2020 / 2023
*7 tournament championships
*1 league MVP
How I can help you improve your game:
My first step when it comes to helping players improve is to gain an understanding of the player they currently are and to know what kind of player they desire to be. The next most important piece of information is what their role is on any team they currently play for or desire to join in the near future. With that information, together, we will identify realistic step-by-step goals that will not limit their overall potential but still keep them mentally present in their current skill set so that they can be productive in their current team setting while still improving individually.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
I label the necessary skills all players must possess as footwork, passing & receiving, dribbling, shooting, defense, offensive & defensive positioning, and offensive & defensive concepts. Half of our time will be spent covering those general skills. The other half of our session will cover a skill, move, concept, or technique of the player's choice. This format allows me, as a trainer, to teach what I think is necessary while also allowing the player to dictate the route to becoming the player they are dedicated to becoming. The time will be divided session by session or within each session depending on a few factors.
Career summary and accomplishments:
-GIRL'S VARSITY ASSISTANT BASKETBALL COACH, Los Angeles, LA Notre Dame Elementary School, January 2023-April 2023 -DIVISION 3 HEAD BASKETBALL COACH, Los Angeles, LA Notre Dame Elementary School, January 2023-April 2023 *Championship -BASKETBALL SKILLS TRAINER, Inglewood, LA Inglewood College Preparatory, January 2021-March 2023 -International Skills Trainer Zhengzhou, China, September 2017-January 2020 -POST-GRADUATE ASSISTANT BASKETBALL COACH, Inglewood, LA Inglewood College Preparatory, January 2021-March 2023 -GROUP BASKETBALL TRAINER, Brooklyn, NY YMCA of Greater New York - Flatbush Branch, March 2014-September 2015
Best coach I ever had:
Randy Nichols - Coach Nichols was the first coach who made me realize my potential as a teenager. Before playing for Coach Nic, I just showed up every day either going through the motions or just looking for the fun that the game provided. I had no real goals or sense of wanting to improve and make it to the next level. Coach Nic took it upon himself to take me from a sophomore varsity player to play for his JV team. During the time I spent playing for Coach Nic, he not only elevated my skills, but also made me mentally better, which allowed me to find the confidence, passion, focus, and dedication that granted me the career that I was blessed to have.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I'm an underdogs' guy. A player's current skill set will not deter me from working with them. Everyone was a beginner at one point or another until they put in the necessary work to elevate their game. I'm willing to efficiently guide anyone of any age, race, sex, or talent level through that necessary work.
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