What can participants expect from your lessons? 

Athletes can expect a high-level training session with me, a coach and trainer with 15+ years of experience working with top athletes. I have worked with over 30+ D1 athletes and 10+ professionals and have a lot of experience with what it takes to develop athletes. I am highly detailed and focused on not only making skilled basketball players, but also successful basketball players, on and off the court.  

Can you share how you personalize each lesson to the athlete?  

The first lesson will be an overview of all the essential skills required to play the game. Some drills will be very easy, some may be very difficult, but the purpose is to get to know the strengths and weaknesses of each athlete. 

Depending on the athlete’s age, we may also dive into developing workouts tailored to their current and future roles as players. The more we work together, we will also review recorded footage of the player and comparable players.  

Why should an athlete consider adding private lessons to their training routine? 

Basketball, like any youth sport, often relies on volunteers, parents, or teachers who are doing their best but lack the experience to truly develop athletes. They also often lack time and resources to focus on each player individually. Private lessons are a great way to build confidence, good habits, and a growth mindset. I also like to say that my goal is to “teach them how to fish,” so that when athletes train alone, the growth can continue.    

Who has guided your success as a trainer or informed your training style?  

I am blessed to have been guided by many great coaches and trainers in my time. I was lucky to coach for five years at one of the top prep schools in Canada alongside Michael Chmielewski, where he taught me the science behind the game. I was also very lucky to have been invited to the NBA academy in Africa, where I was able to meet a lot of great coaches, scouts, and trainers who not only validated my training system, but also taught me a lot about the business behind the game.  

Your lessons cater to both the mental and physical aspects of basketball. Why is it important to focus on both while training? 

Yes, in my opinion, they go hand in hand. I believe that the mental aspect is actually more important because even if you make it far in basketball, you still have a life after. I believe cultivating a growth mindset and building confidence can push a player further than just working on skills. Building strong habits that attract success both on and off the court is the key. During our training, both of these elements are constantly present.  

Do you have a meaningful success story or memory you can share from a past client? 

The most recent success story was with an athlete whom I’ve been working with for almost 10 years. He had played university ball in Canada and had one more year of eligibility upon graduation. He asked me to connect him with some pro scouts to get him a role in Europe. I personally felt he should play his last year; he agreed but didn’t want to stay in Canada. He wanted to live his dream of playing in the NCAA. He wasn’t interested in the offers he received…until the Kansas Jayhawks came calling. The team will be playing at the University of Arizona on February 28th and seeing him on the McKale court will be a very special moment for me.