Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Thomas
I have over 20 years experience with this game of basketball as a player and as a coach when you come to me, You will not just be getting a coach nor just a trainer you’ll be getting a mentor and a motivator a person that breaks down the game in a total different aspect as most coaches and trainers detailing Good skills and the things that were bad I can promise you after your first session you will have grown mentally and you will get challenged. I And I stand behind my craft the more you come the better you’ll be consistency is the key
Chicago, IL
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About Me:
EDUCATION
East-West University Chicago, Chicago, IL
● Received 43 educational credits
● Received most wins in school history - 18
Olive Harvey College, Chicago, IL
● Ranked 19th in Scoring in the Nation (2005)
Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL
Fall 2008 - Spring 2009
Fall 2004 - Spring 2006
Fall 2003 - Spring 2004
● Received most wins in school history
● Advanced to Regionals and won NJCAA Championship, ranked fourth in the
nation
San Gorgonio High School, San Bernardino, CA
● Received High School Diploma play Simi Pro Ball In the ABA (American basketball association) 5years Go a 6 mouth Deal in the Spanish league overseas
How I can help you improve your game:
Consistency is the key starting with the basics once you get the basics everything else becomes easy
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Will start with some stretches and warm-ups will do some warm-up ball handling after the warm-up ballhandling I would be able to tell what areas you need work on harder left or right and basics are the key and the sessions go up level by level and intensity
Career summary and accomplishments:
COACHING EXPERIENCE Grind Don’t Stop Basketball Elite Training, Chicago IL September 2015 – present Gym Owner/Head Basketball Skills Trainer ● Motivate athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition ● Direct practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork ● Develop an awareness of community resources and opportunities related to basketball LV Aces AAU Basketball Team, Las Vegas, NV May 2018 - October 2018 Head Varsity Basketball Coach ● Presided over team activities including all scheduled team practices and games Tyler 1 ● Organized and directed individual and small group practice exercises ● Coached an assigned group emphasizing skill development, safety, fair play, sportsmanship, and fun All-American Exposure Camp, Las Vegas, NV July 2018 Head Basketball Skills Trainer ● Introduced drills to athletes to assist with developing individual skills ● Developed and adjusted game plans to meet various game situations ● Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs Noah Ark’s Foundation, Chicago, IL September 2015 - December 2017 Coach/Head Trainer ● Taught players the rules of the game ● Studied the skills and abilities of the players to maximize performance ● Received Community Activist Award in 2016 Morton Middle School, Chicago, IL August 2009 – February 2010 7th/8th Grade Head Basketball Coach
Best coach I ever had:
My high school varsity coach coach Stockham he was more than a coach. He actually was following up after practice and also staying after practice if we need more help on our shots talking to us about off-the-cuff and showing us how to take a accountability.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
You should know that I will motivate your son or daughter to get the development and the goals that they are trying to meet Consistency is the key And I can almost guarantee after you leave my session you will have learned and gotten better Will be able to take with you a lot of things you can work on at home, school in the garage or any place a basketball can bounce.
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