Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Zaria
College Hooper helping young athletes build confidence and elevate their game
College Hooper helping young athletes build confidence and elevate their game
Ready to help your athlete grow their game and confidence on the court? Hi! My name is Zaria Hurston, and I’m a junior forward at Southern University, where I compete in the SWAC. I’ve trained players of all ages in Atlanta, Georgia, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and I truly enjoy helping young athletes develop at their own pace. What your athlete will gain from training with me: Skill Development: • Ball handling, shooting form, and footwork • Finishing around the basket and scoring moves • Game-like drills to build confidence in real situations Athletic Growth: • Movement, balance, and coordination • Speed and control on the court • Building strong habits through consistent training Confidence & Mindset: • Learning how to stay positive and focused • Growing comfortable in game situations • Encouragement that helps athletes believe in themselves I focus on creating a supportive and positive environment where athletes feel motivated to learn, improve, and enjoy the process. Training is available for individuals or small groups. Feel free to reach out with any questions! I’d love to help your athlete take the next step!
Trains in Baton Rouge & virtually
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
Works with Middle School, High School, College, Adult
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Get to know Coach Zaria
About Me:
I play D1 basketball at Southern University. I was a starter for every game this season and played a pivotal role in winning this year's conference championship. I led the team in rebounding and was the second leading scorer. I was also the captain of this year's 2025-2026 squad. I have over 6 years of training elementary, middle, and high school.
How I can help you improve your game:
I help athletes improve by building strong fundamentals, confidence, and understanding of the game. Every workout is structured with purpose, focusing on skill development that translates into real game situations. I meet each player where they are, push them to improve, and create an environment where they can grow, stay consistent, and enjoy getting better.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
We start with a guided warm-up and stretch for about 10–15 minutes. This is one of the most important parts of the workout because it helps prevent injuries and sets the tone for the session.
From there, we move into ball handling for about 25–30 minutes, focusing on control and being comfortable with the ball in different situations. This is where players really start to build their foundation.
Next, we go into form shooting for about 25–30 minutes, where the focus is on proper mechanics and consistency. We make sure each athlete understands how to shoot the right way before gradually stepping back and adding range.
After that, we bring everything together with combination drills for about 15–20 minutes, using cones and guided movements that lead into finishing and shooting. This helps players apply what they’ve learned in a more game-like way while still keeping it simple and controlled.
We finish every session with free throws, reinforcing focus and confidence, because those are often the shots that decide games. hour and a half max. Rest and Recovery are just as important as time in the gym. 1st session is to highlight weaknesses to make sure we develop those skills and fundamentals before fine tuning the strengths. Every Session will start with a 10-15 minute stretch.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I scored over 1000 points and over 700 rebounds in my High School Career. I have a State Championship and Conference Championship under my belt. I was the 7A Player of the year coming out of High School and was named to Atlanta's First Team All-Metro. Averaged 18.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 2.5 steals per game as a senior. Nominated for Georgia Miss Basketball
Best coach I ever had:
High School Coach- Ashley Luke-Clanton;
She showed me how to run a program with discipline and structure and never cared how great you were as long as you played with energy and effort.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Parents and athletes should know that I truly care about development, not just results. My focus is on helping players build confidence, strong fundamentals, and a real understanding of the game that will stay with them long-term. I’m patient, supportive, and I create an environment where athletes feel comfortable learning and making mistakes, because that’s how real growth happens. At the same time, I hold players accountable and encourage them to give their best effort every session. As a current college athlete, I understand what it takes to improve and compete at a high level, and I bring that experience into every workout to help guide and mentor each player.
Weekly Availability
Monday
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tuesday
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wednesday
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thursday
3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday
3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday
3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sunday
3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
This is only general availability - more times may be available when booking!
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