Book Lessons with Coach Sehij

I am friendly, fun-loving, present, and a go-with-the-flow soul. I grew up playing basketball, soccer, tennis, and track and field. I am a current physical education teacher at a K-8th private school and in my free time I enjoy basketball, art, and spending time with my dog and family.

Experience is a great teacher, and I use my intuition and experience, as a former player and current coach, to resonate with an athlete, whether it be at the beginner level or professional. Trust between player and coach allows for the best work to be done. I value kindness, patience, and communication. I focus on being positive, and helping athletes achieve their goals and align with their best selves and nature.

First, I'd love to know some details about what the athlete, and respective family's intentions are when it comes to training. If the athlete is new to the game and is looking to be further exposed to the sport, if they already have a basic understanding of the game, or if they are skilled and would like to evolve and learn more about their potential and how they can take their game to a new level.

From there, I gain insight into who the athlete is and what they're looking for in a coach and training.

Fundamentals, structure, organization, balance, and efficiency are some ebbs and flows I align my training/practice plans with. I am attention to detail oriented and I focus on fundamentals and from there, manipulation of the fundamentals in order to help an athlete master the sport and become a "coach on the floor," and enjoy the sport from a creator's mindset.

Example:

1) Stretches/Warmups

2) Fundamentals: Jumpstops, pivots, triple threat

3) Ballhandling

4) Form shooting

5) Shooting drills

6) Read and react drills

7) Fun game or lesson application

8) Review of training session: Any questions, comments, concerns are invited

Playing:

2015 - 2019: Saratoga High School Boys Basketball

2015 - 2017: Junior Varsity, Team Captain

2017 - 2019: Varsity, Team Captain

Coaching:

2016 - 2021: Saratoga High School Summer Basketball Camp Coach

2019 - Present: Private Training Coach

2019-20: Saratoga NJB Middle School Boys Coach

2022 - Present: Saratoga High School Boys Basketball Junior Varsity Coach

2023 - 2024: Los Gatos - Saratoga Recreation Department Basketball Coach

2023 - Present: HoopRight Boys Basketball Coach and Film Review Coach

Accomplishments:

2024 - 2025: Saratoga High School Boys Varsity Basketball, League Champions

2025 - 2026: Saratoga High School Boys Junior Varsity Basketball, League Champions

Rodel Cruzet. Coach Rodel empowered me, knew how to get the best out of me, and became a mentor figure in my life beyond basketball. He taught me how to make others around me better, and how to be a team player, winner, and leader.

I am a players-first type of coach. Their livelihood and well-being is of the utmost importance. Much of the work we do in a training session goes beyond the workout in of itself. Athletes will take what resonates and use this to lead better lives and shape their reality, helping them become more well-rounded in and away from the sport. As much as we are evolving a young athlete, we are empowering them on a soul level. I value being positive, present, and I thoroughly love what I do. The more that an athlete, their family, and I are all on the same wavelength, the better. I am confident in my ability to help athletes, in any capacity.