Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Ryan
Hello! My name is Ryan and I’ve been working under All-American NCAA coaches for the past 4 years. They have taught me skills, values, and tips for ensuring success. I promise to use everything I’ve taken from them and my training to elevate your game to the next level!
Buffalo, NY
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Get to know Coach Ryan
About Me:
I played basketball my whole life in Erie Pennsylvania up until College.
How I can help you improve your game:
I currently work with both guards and forwards. I know the ins and outs of every position. I can easily identify potential weaknesses and there we can develop as necessary.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
I want the athlete to be comfortable; but no basketball player is going to get better by practicing what they’re already comfortable with. It’s my job to identify weaknesses and develop goals to fulfill the most of our time. I like to cover many aspects of the game during each session whether that be ball handling, finishing, shooting, post control, passing, per/interior defending or something else.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I have served as an assistant under the staff of coaches James Christian (ACC & MAC) and Reggie Witherspoon (SEC & MAC & USA basketball) at Canisius University since 2021 I was an intern the summer of 2024 at the NBA summer league in Las Vegas NV. There I shadowed and mentored under NBA coaches Dwayne Casey (HC: TOR & DET) and NBA champion coach Charles Klask of the Denver Nuggets.
Best coach I ever had:
My father was my coach is middle school. He helped me to remember the game is about having fun and I wouldn’t be in this position today without his inspiration.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
The players I’ve worked with at the Division I level are always asking to come back for workouts because they learn something every time and have fun in the process.
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