Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Rob
Train with purpose. Play with confidence. Perform with consistency.
Train with purpose. Play with confidence. Perform with consistency.
Former college basketball player with a background in performance coaching and player development. Working to build complete players focusing on fundamentals, decision making, and game time situations. My focus is to have athletes understand why and how their skills apply.
Dumfries, VA
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3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Get to know Coach Rob
About Me:
For the past nine years, I’ve been a performance coach and, for the last three, a player development coach focused on helping young athletes reach their potential. I’ve worked with a variety of athletes over the years from the youth level all the way up to the collegiate lavel.
I primarily work with players ages 9–18, emphasizing strong fundamentals, skill development, and a deep understanding of the game. My goal is to help athletes build a solid foundation that will set them up for long-term success.
How I can help you improve your game:
I help players elevate their game by focusing on the core skills that make a difference: shooting, ball-handling, footwork, overall basketball IQ, and position-specific skills for forwards. By breaking down each skill into manageable steps and providing targeted drills. I also emphasize stability and power to improve balance, strength, and effectiveness on the court.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Each session starts with a dynamic warm-up and neuromuscular activation to prepare the body for peak performance. We then move into technical skill work, focusing on fundamentals like shooting, ball-handling, etc.
Next, we incorporate resisted or game-situation drills to challenge strength, stability, and decision-making under pressure. Finally, the session wraps up with application and reaction drills, giving players the chance to put their skills into action in realistic scenarios.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Basketball has been a part of my life since the age of 7. I played two years at the junior college level and two years at the Division III level. I graduated from Frostburg State University in 2016 with my undergraduate degree and from Liberty University in 2019 with my graduate degree. After completing my education, I began my career as a performance coach, helping athletes improve their strength, stability, and overall athleticism. Over time, I added basketball coaching and player development to my focus, combining skill work, fundamentals, and position-specific training. Key Achievements: * Worked with various ASA soccer teams (Alexandria Soccer Association) * Trained an overseas basketball player * Worked with Dale City Lightning Track Club * Worked with Monument Volleyball I’ve had the privilege of working with athletes across multiple sports, helping them develop skills, confidence, and athletic excellence.
Best coach I ever had:
AAU - Craig Boothe 🏀
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Played Colligate Basketball - Potomac State College/Frostburg State University
Bachelors Degree - Exercise & Sports Science
Masters Degree - Human Performance
9+ Years of Working with Athletes
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