Basketball coach · Chicago, ILCoach Brandon
Private Basketball CoachCoach Brandon
Chicago, IL
Works with all age groups
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Get to know Brandon
A lot of people have big dreams of playing basketball at the highest level. If you want to make your dream a reality, you gotta put in the work! My training program is designed to take your game to the next level. You'll see improvements in your jump shot consistency, ball handling, and decision making on the court. Plus, l've included strength and conditioning workouts that I've personally used at the Division I and professional level. These workouts will make you physically stronger and quicker, making it easier to move around the court. Get ready to level up your game!
How I can help you improve
The key to improving your game is mastering the fundamentals of the game and mastering what you are good at. I have been fortunate to play at the highest level in college and now I am a professional. It took many days and nights in the gym with people who had faith and the care to help me reach my goals. Great players don’t settle, they strive to be the best.
A typical training session
A normal session on the court will consist of a series of ball handling drills, finishing, and shooting drills that have been are used by division I and NBA coaches. Each drill will be modified for each individual
A session in the weight room is modified to each individual and their specific needs.
Career & accomplishments
I have been coaching/training for the last seven years. I have volunteered to train players from my old AAU teams in ithe Chicago land area (Y&R young and reckless).
This past season in Europe I was able to be the head coach of the semi professional team for my club. It was a great experience and learned a lot as a player and coach.
Best coach I ever had
The best coach that I had was a man named Larry Farmer. This a man who was teammates with the late great Bill Walton. He won Three National Championships as a player and one as a coach. He was a head coach in the NBA and numerous collegiate programs over the years.
What athletes & parents should know
I am a person who lives and breathes the game of basketball. This game has changed my life. I want people to experience what the game has brought to me and more if anyone is dedicated to reaching a dream involved with the sport. I am looking forward to helping your child accomplish their goals on and off the floor.
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