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Lamont S., San Diego, CA Basketball Coach

Lamont S.

Basketball

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Coach Smith is a former Division-1 head coach and basketball player who is currently a high level basketball training coach. View all coaching experience

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Training Locations
  • San Diego State University (CA)

  • 21 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Guard, Forward, Center

  • Shooting, Rebounding, Reading the Floor, Post Moves, Pick and Roll, Passing, Moving Without the Ball, Footwork, Defense, Ball Handling, Attacking the Rim, Agility

Credentials

  • San Diego State University (CA)

  • 21 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Guard, Forward, Center

  • Shooting, Rebounding, Reading the Floor, Post Moves, Pick and Roll, Passing, Moving Without the Ball, Footwork, Defense, Ball Handling, Attacking the Rim, Agility

More About Coach Lamont

Coach Lamont Smith has a wealth of knowledge and experience coaching basketball. As a former Division 1 basketball player and head coach, he has over 20 years of combined experience at the D-1 level. Coach Smith created the Lamont Smith Basketball Academy in 2019 and currently trains all age groups from youth to professional athletes who are eager to maximize and advance their skills.

Coach Smith served as the University of San Diego Men's Basketball team captain (1997-1999). He won Defensive Player of the year in 1997 and 1999. He served as an assistant coach for several college basketball programs and as the head coach at San Diego State from 2015-2018. Following his time at USD, he was hired as the top assistant to coach Rodney Terry at the University of Texas, El Paso (2018-2019). Throughout his coaching career, Coach Smith has recruited and/or developed 6 NBA players and 54 All Conference selections.

Coach Smith emphasizes the fundamental skill work to ensure each player is given the best opportunity to grow their game. He will highlight each player's strengths and challenge them to excel in many different areas while teaching them competition, work ethic, and sportsmanship. Each session is tailored to the individual need and skill level and is offered at the beginner, intermediate, and elite levels. The sessions are heavily focused on the fundamental development of the players in the following areas:
Footwork
Ball Handling
Passing & Catching
Shooting
Finishing
Reading & Reacting
1 on 1 Moves
Speed & Agility

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Client Reviews

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Great attention to detail. A really good motivator as well. Brings out the best during the training sessions.

I have two boys who have been playing basketball in Orange County for the last 10 years. Between my two boys, I’ve been involved in nearly every prominent basketball program in Orange County. Believe me when I tell you, your kid will never have this type of developmental instruction ever. I should add that my boys are completely different, one is a baller and the other plays just to play. Coach Smith treats both the same but obviously coaches the level of your kid. I loved coach’s practices and teaching however, my respect and admiration went to another level when I saw firsthand his live in game coaching. Orange county is so incredibly lucky to have him available for our kids. If you do not take advantage of his knowledge, you are doing your kid a disservice.
My son has been training with Coach Smith for 7 months now and I can honestly say he is one of the best coaches around. The level of commitment he has towards the kids is undeniable. His knowledge of the game is extensive, and I constantly see him teaching the kids new techniques. We have also had the privilege of seeing him work with older groups and he really does cater to the skill level of the individual he is training. If you have a child who is interested in basketball, you are someone who already plays the game, or you are trying to get ready for college or pro level, I highly recommend training with Coach Smith. You will not regret the decision at all. My son walks away happy each session with him and will talk about all the new techniques he learns. We are lucky to have him as a coach!
All the coaches my boys have worked with the last few years have been excellent. Lamont just takes it to a higher level. His attention to detail on building skills is tremendous and he relays the right amount of encouragement with firmness. The boys respond to him and it is fun, as a parent, to see them improve under his guidance. It’s as if my 11 and 12 year olds are getting high level college coaching every session with Lamont! I encourage anyone who wants to learn how to properly play basketball to seek his instruction.
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