Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Renard

I'm Renard, a New Jersey native raised in a family where athleticism and drive are in the DNA — both of my sisters earned Division I scholarships in track, and that competitive spirit has shaped everything I do. I lead by example, blazing the trail first and then turning around to bring others along with me.

I'm a marathon runner and a Type 1 diabetic, which has made health and wellness a core part of my lifestyle — not just a hobby, but a discipline. At my core, I'm driven by three things: investing in the future, building a legacy, and making a meaningful impact on the people and communities around me.

Over the years I've learned a lot about what works and what doesn't in this game — but at the end of the day, it all comes back to confidence. Everything I do in training is built around simulating real game situations, so that when the moment comes, your body just reacts. Muscle memory isn't given, it's earned through purposeful repetition. Beyond the physical, I focus heavily on basketball IQ — helping athletes develop a deeper understanding of the game by becoming true students of it. And honestly, the lessons we work on between the lines go far beyond basketball. The discipline, the resilience, the ability to perform under pressure — those are life skills, and that's what I'm really here to build.

Every session is tailored specifically to the athlete — built around their strengths and areas of growth, because no two players are the same. What stays consistent across every workout though is conditioning. That's non-negotiable, and it's woven throughout the entire session from start to finish. From there, sessions are structured but dynamic. We start with the foundation — dribbling and footwork, because if you can't handle the ball and move with purpose, nothing else matters. From there we move into shooting, working through spot shooting and catch-and-shoot reps to build that consistent stroke. Then we bring it all together through live, game-realistic breakdowns — going against a defender, making decisions under pressure, and finishing plays confidently and efficiently. The goal is that by the end of every session, everything we worked on connects. You're not just running drills — you're preparing to play

I am a recent college graduate from North Carolina A&T State University. Now I'm currently at Wells Fargo where I work in marketing and data analytics, building a foundation in the financial world I'm deeply passionate about.

The coaches that impacted me the most were my middle school coach, Coach Derrick, and my junior year coach at Spire, Coach Briski. What made them special wasn't just what they taught me about the game — it was that they genuinely believed in me as a person, on and off the court. That kind of unconditional support is something you can't put a price on, and it stuck with me.

But they also weren't afraid to hold me accountable. When I was slacking or not playing up to my potential, they got on me — and honestly, that's exactly what I needed. That balance of belief and accountability is what I bring to every athlete I work with. I'm in your corner no matter what, but I'm also going to push you because I know what you're capable of, even when you forget.

What parents and athletes should know is that when you work with me, you're getting someone who is fully invested in your kid — not just as a player, but as a person. I've walked this path firsthand, so I understand what it takes, and I bring that lived experience into every single session. I'm going to be honest, hands-on, and show up with the same energy and intensity every time — holding your athlete accountable while never letting them forget I'm in their corner. The values I coach go beyond basketball — discipline, confidence, and resilience are things that translate into the classroom, careers, and life. Basketball is just the vehicle, but the destination is developing young people who are ready for whatever comes next.