Book Lessons with Coach Sean

I am a 22-year-old recent graduate from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management. Sports have been a major part of my life from kindergarten soccer through my final year of high school athletics, and that passion continues to drive my ambition within the sports industry today. I love working with athletes of all ages, especially in isolated training sessions where the authentic relationships can be built and individual goals can be prioritized to help create stronger foundations and faster development.

I can help improve your game by bringing a well-rounded understanding of basketball and a coaching style that adapts to each athlete individually. While I may not have played at the highest level myself, my basketball IQ, court awareness, and understanding of how different athletes learn and act on the court allow me to connect with players in a way that helps optimize development.

Every training session starts with understanding the athlete first. I want to know your goals, what parts of your game you want to improve, and what type of player you want to become so training feels personalized and purposeful from day one. A big focus of mine is teaching the parts of basketball that truly impact winning such as creating space, making smart reads, knowing how to react within the flow of the game, and understanding how to stay effective both on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. I also incorporate training methods from my experience helping lead the NAA Basketball Clinic, where I have seen these drills and development approaches produce real improvement firsthand while still adapting sessions to each athlete’s individual goals.

I have experience working with Pro Football Focus (PFF), SponsorUnited, and the Newton Athletic Association (NAA), where I served both as a referee and co-director of the NAA Basketball Clinic. Across these roles, I have developed experience in leadership, communication, athlete development, and building relationships in competitive environments both on and off the court. I was also both a camper and later a summer camp counselor at Bridgton Sports Camp, where I worked closely with kids of all ages and further developed my passion for mentoring young athletes.

The best coach I ever had was Coach Syphy at Oak Hill Middle School and his teachings have stayed with me ever since. As a seventh grader playing on a team mostly made up of eighth graders I would sometimes get into shooting slumps and let missed shots affect my rhythm and mindset during games. Whenever that happened he would simply yell “Confidence” from the sideline. That small reminder along with the belief he held and supportive discussions that we had completely changed the way I approached the game. Over time I became more comfortable trusting myself and made major progress both mentally and as a player. His ability to connect with athletes and understand how much confidence impacts development is something I still carry with me today in the way I want to coach others.

Athletes and parents should know that I genuinely care about development both on and off the court. I bring energy, accountability, and genuine care into every session. I want athletes to feel comfortable being challenged while knowing they have someone fully invested in their growth and development. I understand that every athlete learns differently, which is why I focus on personalized training built around individual goals and long-term development that fits the athlete rather than forcing the athlete to fit the training. As someone who grew up playing sports my entire life and experienced firsthand how impactful the right coach can be. Through my background I have learned the importance of confidence, communication, and trust are within personable development. My goal is to help athletes improve their skills and develop a deeper understanding of the game. I also want to help them build discipline while handling adversity, and step onto the court with belief in themselves.