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University of Massachusetts--Amherst (MA)
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5 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Axel Cruz
Basketball
SILVER
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I'm passionate about helping players of all ages in advancing their skills, specifically in dribbling, shooting, and work ethic. My main focus is to help target weaknesses. View all coaching experience
Training Locations
Coach is willing to travel up to 25 miles
Packages
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
1 session package with Coach Axel. 60 hours minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$65 1 session + applicable fees
Recommended
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
3 session package with Coach Axel. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$205 3 sessions ($68/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
5 session package with Coach Axel. 80 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$300 5 sessions ($60/ea) + applicable fees
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Guard, Forward
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Rebounding, Post Moves, Defense, Shooting, Reading the Floor, Pick and Roll, Passing, Moving Without the Ball, Footwork, Ball Handling, Attacking the Rim, Agility
Credentials
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University of Massachusetts--Amherst (MA)
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5 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Guard, Forward
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Rebounding, Post Moves, Defense, Shooting, Reading the Floor, Pick and Roll, Passing, Moving Without the Ball, Footwork, Ball Handling, Attacking the Rim, Agility
More About Coach Axel
Private Basketball Coach @cptbasketball
Enhancing players' skills, including shooting, ball-handling, footwork, and defensive techniques.
Umass Womens Basketball Practice Player
- Participated in practice sessions with the women’s basketball team to simulate competitive play and enhance team preparation.
Pope Francis Prep JV Assistant Coach -2019
Assisted in practice sessions focusing on fundamental skills, game strategy, and team building.
CYO Boys Basketball Coach
- Head Coach
D1 High School basketball for Pope Francis Prep
15+ years of knowledge and experience of the game
D2 high school soccer
Practice player: Umass Boston
practice player: umass women's basketball
My private sessions follow a structured progression built around ball-handling, shooting, footwork, conditioning, and overall basketball IQ. Each workout begins with a dynamic warmup, followed by focused skill work tailored to the athlete’s needs.
We spend time developing tight ball-handling through controlled dribble reps, hand-specific work, and situational combos that translate into real game play. Shooting sessions emphasize proper form, balance, and repetition—ranging from close-range touch shots to off-the-dribble and contested jumpers.
Conditioning and plyometric elements are added to improve explosiveness, speed, and endurance. For players who need it, we incorporate post moves, footwork sequences, and scoring techniques.
Every session ends with competitive challenges, free throws, and recovery work. My goal is to build confident, well-rounded players through consistent, purposeful training.
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Client Reviews
David (CoachUp client)
My son has shown noticeable advancement since working with Axel - very happy with the progress / results and experience
Kara (CoachUp client)
Coach Axel was great at helping my son learn the fundamentals of basketball. He has a fun approach to learning the game and was super encouraging. Highly recommend!
John (CoachUp client)
Coach Axel immediately made my son feel at ease, and he quickly got the measure of my son’s needs and capability. We unhesitatingly scheduled three more sessions after this initial feeler. My son left with clear homework along with positive reinforcement by way of Coach’s message.
Kate (CoachUp client)
Excellent ! Exactly what my son needs. Detailed shooting technique and coaching. We will be seeing Axel again for sure !
April W. (Testimonial)
Coach Axel has made a huge difference in my child’s confidence and overall basketball development. He pushes them to work hard, but also takes the time to teach the small details that really matter in games. We’ve seen real improvement not just in skills, but in mindset and discipline — and we couldn’t be happier with the progress.
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