Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Jalen
Athletes should train with me because I have developed talent across multiple ages and skill levels. From beginners just grasping a feel for the game, to high level Division 1, and NBA lottery picks. I began playing AAU basketball at the age of 7. Playing the Guard position in the NYC/New Jersey area, forces you to develop a certain feel for the game to become successful. Not only does my ability to teach the game derive from my own playing days, I have been around multiple successful coaching staffs who have sent players like myself to great colleges and universities. Basketball has been a vehicle for me, and my journey with the game is extensive. My ability to teach game-like situations is something I pride myself on. Making the drills we do translate to games is the theme of my work. Overall, I am a former player looking to give back. My life’s purpose has become playing a small part in the process of athletes reaching their full potential, just as so many great coaches, trainers, and mentors did for me.
Boca Raton, FL
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Get to know Coach Jalen
About Me:
- AAU State & National Champion (NJ Gym Ratz/Riverside Hawks, NYC)
- 2012 First Team All-Division (Big North Conference)
- 2012 Second Team All-County (Paramus Catholic, NJ)
- 2014 Essex County Champion (St. Patrick, NJ)
- 1,000 Point HS Scorer
- 3 years of collegiate playing experience DII (NCAA/NAIA)
How I can help you improve your game:
The improvement will come from reiterating the concepts that made me better as player, over and over. My ability to adapt to the specific skillset of each client is something that I will show and prove. I am not the coach who does things only one way, I tailor the work to fit what’s best for each athlete. The work I put players through is always practical, and comes with an idea for how it will translate to in-game situations.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical training session will always start with form shooting, close to the rim. We will start with warming up our muscles through basic mechanics before we deep dive into the work. Always a healthy amount of free throws. Ball handling or finishing around the rim, depending on the players ability. My sessions will likely have a high volume of shooting, as this is my most significant area of expertise. Usually will end with some sort of conditioning. Lastly, I always like to add different focal points that the parents or athlete may want to focus on as we progress.
Career summary and accomplishments:
-Roseville High School (MI) -Elevation Prep (IN) -Cardinal Gibbons High School (FL) -Florida Pro AAU -BBA 315 -Ultimate Hoops Trainer
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I ever had is a tie between Greg Barnes, and Chris Chavannes. Playing varsity as a freshman under Coach Barnes, was a springboard to my development. Before any college wrote me a letter or I became a player who was on opposing teams’ scouting reports, he believed. He instilled a confidence in me that I carried throughout the rest of my career. Coach Chavannes taught me how to make reads within the game I had never learned. His attention to detail is masterful, it’s no coincidence that so many high level Division 1 and NBA players have come through his program.
Kent Culuko and Brandon Ellis took my game to new heights as well.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
My experience comes from playing myself, as well as being taught by coaches and trainers with proven track records. Whether an athlete is just looking to have some fun with the game, or aspires to reach the highest level, I am extremely versatile in my teachings. I have worked with beginners all the way to NBA players, and welcome everything in between.
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