Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Samuel
Players looking to improve their shooting, defensive technique, and decision-making will enjoy training with me. My sessions are designed to create a high-energy, process-focused environment for short and long-term development.
Lafayette, IN
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Get to know Coach Samuel
About Me:
I played organized basketball for 12 years, including three years on the varsity team at Maconaquah High School. In my senior year, I was awarded first-team all-conference honors in basketball and experienced success in cross-country, football, and track. After high school, I attended Purdue University. I gained a degree in Statistics alongside valuable coaching experience working with the Purdue volleyball team. With the opportunity with Athletes Untapped, I am looking to use my diverse skillset to help young men and women achieve their goals as athletes.
How I can help you improve your game:
Trying to improve is an elusive goal that needs to be clarified for athletes and parents trying to sort through the information. I experienced this confusion as a young athlete and began to play away from my strengths. My training style clarifies things for young athletes. I focus on helping players identify and match their abilities with their play style. Additionally, I help develop athletes who are great shooters, defenders, and decision-makers because those skills carry over to helping your team win games.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Each training session will have four training segments: shooting, defensive technique, decision-making, and a segment for athlete-specific training. The session will start with defensive drills that serve as a warm-up, building in intensity and difficulty as it builds toward a particular skill. The following segment is centered around developing the athlete's shooting ability. This segment will focus on building form shooting into game-like scenarios. The third segment will incorporate the previous two and build in decision-making. This segment serves to develop the athlete's instincts along with their skill level. Finally, the last segment will depend on the athlete's wishes, but I will make this segment focused on having fun!
Career summary and accomplishments:
At Purdue, I worked over 200 practices with Purdue Volleyball. I learned from the coaching staff how video can be incorporated to help players develop. Similarly, during my summer internships, I gained experience using advanced data to help improve decision-making for both coaches and players. Furthermore, I have written more than 40 articles about college basketball that focus on both team and player analysis. From this background, I am beginning my coaching career with skills in video analysis, advanced analytics, and a diverse understanding of basketball.
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I ever had was my varsity basketball coach. He showed me the nuisances behind basketball and was the first person to encourage me to pursue basketball as a career. From his coaching, I began to analyze games or any other form of basketball content to learn more about the game so that I could help people in the same way that he helped me.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I am comfortable with all ages, genders, and skill levels. I have an adaptable training plan that meets athletes where they are and helps them achieve their personal goals.
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