Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Ryan
I don't just teach you how to play basketball, I teach you how to win..
I don't just teach you how to play basketball, I teach you how to win..
It is a simple game with many variables that must first be understood from a fundamental level. I teach skill, but my main focus is learning the game inside and out. Basketball intelligence - body position, angles, reads, misdirection, timing, pace, team dynamic... These are my elements of focus. When you fully understand the game, your skills become multiplied. Don't pick me if you don't plan on playing defense. There are two ends of the court. If you want to win you play both. And understanding one end increases your understanding of the other. Defense can be made simple, and I will show you how. I actually prefer to get kids early (between ages 5-10) before they form bad habits, so that is the age range of my focus. I prefer clients of any age range that are just getting started, but I of course will consider all clients. If I believe I can help you, I will. I am also open to train adults that want to learn, looking to step up their fun and fitness. I have some great basketball workouts that are much more fun that running on a treadmill. Get your skills and body tight for those rec gym battles. And lastly, all people are different and learn at different paces. I adjust to you, and individualize workouts based on need and ability.
Winnetka, CA
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About Me:
I played D1 basketball at Oakland University for four years. A lot of life lessons as well as basketball lessons were learned. I have also coached a few of my son and daughter's basketball teams, along with beginning individual training this past year.
How I can help you improve your game:
As mentioned in previous sections, I focus to improve a player from a fundamental level, to fully understand the game, inside and out, at both ends of the court. I do teach skill, but I wish to make, what can at times be a chaotic, sophisticated game, become much more simple and controlled. I don't just want you to be a good basketball player. I coach so you will be a winning basketball player.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Warm up - Recap previous session - Ask client's thoughts on what is understood or what is not so well understand from last session - Iron out misunderstandings if need be, otherwise... - Advance learning in that field / introduce new learning element - Tie in new element to previous training - Skills session - Play one on one, forcing for those moments where the new (and previous) lesson comes into play - What to work on until next time.
Basketball instruction is fine, but you can only truly learn by doing and playing. I have to play my clients and force situations in which they have to apply what is being taught in real life situations. Only then will they fully understand the training's purpose and usefulness. These are hard-knock times, but invaluable when it comes to a client's growth, and ultimately, their success.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Most of my coaching consists of basketball camps, coaching my children's rec teams, and individualized training for my kids and a few of their teammates. It is here that I have grasped a true understanding of how to teach, how to customize workouts, and how to strike a balance between work and fun.
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I ever had was my high school coach Gil Guerrero. He taught us the fundamentals of how to win, how to play as a team, and how to get the most out of our abilities. But just as important, he helped shape us into men that took responsibility for our actions and failures. He treated us with respect and demanded our total effort. Hell or high water, we competed. Nothing was given, everything was earned, and he turned us into champions. Best coach I ever had.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I am a competitive person by nature, but while in the midst of raising a six year old girl and an eight year old boy, I have learned patience. And though patient, I can at times be demanding. I will push and challenge but never too far. Some kids have set up limits in their mind. It is my responsibility to expand what they believe they are capable of.
Having seen my kids get faulty instruction from other coaches they have had, I get a great sense of joy out of showing kids the correct way to play and think the game. Being able to see hard work pay off in a young person is a great feeling.
There are a lot of life lessons to be gained from sports. I want to help clients get better at basketball, yes, but I also hope in the midst of that they will become better, confident people, with an understanding of work ethic, discipline, and what it takes to be successful.
I want you or your kid to have fun. Learning can be frustrating at times, but no matter the activity, it should always come back to having fun. Enjoyment is where true learning begins. We need to laugh and not take it too seriously. If my client isn't having fun or enjoying the journey, then I feel I have failed that client.
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