Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Sophia
Plenty of experience
Plenty of experience
I have worked with some of the trainers that worked with the Spurs. I have played all levels of basketball, including college ball. I have worked with boys and girls, guards, and forwards.
San Antonio, TX
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
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Weekly Availability
Monday
3:00 AM - Invalid Date
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Tuesday
3:00 AM - 4:15 AM
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Wednesday
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12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Thursday
3:00 AM - 4:15 AM
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Friday
3:00 AM - 4:15 AM
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Saturday
3:00 AM - 4:15 AM
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
3:00 AM - 4:15 AM
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Don't see your preferred date/time? This is only general availability - alternative times may be possible.
Get to know Coach Sophia
About Me:
I have won MVP many times in my career and was named defensive player of the year at my college institution.
How I can help you improve your game:
Every player is different but I always start with the basics. After the first session, I learn the player's strengths and weaknesses. Then, I focus on everything what they are great at just as much as what they need to work on.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
I first start with a talk about my plan for the session. Then, I stretch with the player to get warmed up. I start every practice with ball handling. So, we will work on one-ball and two-ball handling. Then, we start shooting drills and conditioning. Lastly, I like to end sessions with free throws. Making 1-10 free throws in a row depending on how advanced the student is.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I have coached a boys AAU team for about 2 years. I took them around and traveled to tournaments out of city and state to compete. I have also coached girls' basketball for a year after that as an assistant coach.
Best coach I ever had:
I have had many coaches, each impacting my life. I would say Coach Taylor was the best coach I've ever had. He taught me life and basketball skills and opened my eyes to how much this game meant to me. I learned that Basketball is so much more than a game it takes hard work and dedication to learn this sport. Coaches share the love of the game with their players and that is the reason why I love it so much. It was never just a game to us.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I am a very different coach. The biggest thing your child will learn with me is that I can be hard on them, but it's all out of love. My job is to prepare them for the game, and this is a physical sport. I teach each player differently, I tend to their needs and see how they learn best. I am very strict about time, being on time, having respect and never talking down during practice. This will build character for your child and part of coaching is also helping build them in other ways as well.
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