Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Thomas
I'm Coach Thomas, a basketball skills trainer for youth players, middle school, high school, and pro players. My job is to evolve your game into something special. Basketball is my life. After playing in high school and college, I started coaching full time and don't plan on slowing down. You may have seen me on TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook where I post drills and ads. If you're in Arizona don't hesitate to reach out and get in the gym with me. See you soon!
Mesa, AZ
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About Me:
Been playing basketball ever since I was 10 years old, I’m 24 now!
Played basketball at Greenfield Jr high, after that played at Gilbert High school
After highschool I took a year off to work and make money, but also grinded in the gym for an opportunity to arrive, found a coach that was in need of players and I sent film of myself showed up and killed workouts and eventually earned a full ride scholarship to Park University!
How I can help you improve your game:
I’m really good at breaking the game down slow and easy which makes teaching the game pretty easy, paying attention to detail…the little things footwork, hand placement, balance, eyes up on the target, are all examples of what I look for and make sure players are doing correctly to take their skill to the next level
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Training usually starts with some form of ball handling of both stationary and on the move! After we work up a sweat and get our handle warm we go directly into layups. It could be working on touch super close, or a situation that requires a certain amount of crossovers leading us to make a read off the dribble for layups! After that I like to start off with close warmup shots in a variety of ways! After that lots of get to the basket situations going back and forth between catch and shoot jumpers, multiple cross shots attacking our defenders! Always have some sort of 1 on 1 , 2 on 2, or 3 on 3
Career summary and accomplishments:
First year of coaching took my 8-9 year girl team to championship after finishing 6-1, we finished 2nd Next season we had a rocky season but figured it out when needed and ended up as the champs! Highschool boys first run had a decent regular season of 5-3 went into the playoffs and wrecked team leading us to a championship
Best coach I ever had:
My best coach is definitely my dad! He was both my trainer and coach throughout my playing career! Without my dad I wouldn’t be the player I became and I’m so grateful for him! If you have a parent willing to study and learn the game to help you out please appreciate be the best son or daughter possible!
What athletes and parents should know about me:
That I love working with kids and transforming their game into something great! Sharing my love and knowledge with the next generation is my passion! I specialize in guard play (positions 1&2) but I am also great at teaching down low finishing, positioning, and touch for post players!
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