Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Skylar
I am excited to offer a breadth of knowledge gained from my years of playing on the national and international stages, experience playing with and against NBA talent, and training received from some of the greatest names in basketball history.
Horsham, PA
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Get to know Coach Skylar
About Me:
I played basketball for top AAU programs, played at the Division 1 collegiate level, competed professionally overseas, and still play in east coast Pro-Am leagues. In high school, I was a McDonald's All-American nominee, and in college, I graduated Columbia University Athletic's "Leaders for Life" program, garnered MAAC All-Academic Team honors with Rider University, and was awarded Saint Joseph's University Basketball's award for academic success. With my Saint Joe's team, we made it to the 2016 NCAA Tournament, where we won in the first round.
My Pro-Am experience is some of the highest level competition I have faced, as both current and former NBA players, international talent, and local stars use it as platform to showcase their talent in front of enthusiastic crowds. I have earned the nickname "Man of Steel" at Harlem's famous Holcomb Rucker Park, a high and rare honor, and have held my own in Philadelphia's highest profile Pro-Am, the Rumph Classic.
It is still a goal of mine to continue improving and rejoin the professional ranks.
How I can help you improve your game:
To help someone improve their game, I offer training with an emphasis on fundamentals, physical fitness, and advice on how to develop a professional mindset.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical training session may have the following format:
-Warm Up (necessary to get the most out of any workout)
-Fundamentals (to ease into the workout and to reinforce the significance of getting the details right)
-Offensive skill development (instruction, reps, feedback)
-Defensive skill development (instruction, reps, feedback)
-Conditioning
Please consider: I do not have access to indoor gyms. I typically train at my local park outdoor courts.
Career summary and accomplishments:
Though I have not actively coached, I have spent an immense amount of time studying film, watching diligently from the sidelines, and providing feedback and instruction to teammates for individual and overall team success.
Best coach I ever had:
I have had many incredible coaches, but four of note: Coach Richard Guillen and Coach Greg Wright of the Hunting Park Warriors AAU program developed me as a youth and taught me about the value of toughness on and off the basketball court. Coach Jim Fenerty of Germantown Academy taught me the value of honing all skills on the court, regardless of position, instilled confidence in me and my abilities, and stressed the importance of being a smart and morally forthright person. Lastly, Phil Martelli of Saint Joseph's University had a brilliant basketball mind and passed onto me an ability to see the floor in its entirety, while also teaching me to always push my hardest and never simply go through the motions.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I care deeply about young athletes and their desire to pursue their dreams. Because of this, I foster an environment of encouragement and positivity, while still allowing for instruction and improvement.
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