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Bucknell University (PA)
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10 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Chris R.
RISE Academy Institute
SILVER
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Quality, detail-oriented SKILL development coach with experience from the highest professional level. www.RiseSportsAcademy.club View all coaching experience
Training Locations
Coach is willing to travel up to 10 miles
Packages
Online Training
for a single athlete
Don’t let the uncertainty of today hold you back. Be ready when the time comes. We can still train. Whether it’s conditioning, shot mechanics, footwork or ball handling, we can still put in that much needed work!
Session Length: 30 minutes
$40 1 session + applicable fees
Online Training
for a single athlete
A FULL Virtual Workout, covering skill development, thinking the game, and MUST know techniques (shooting, footwork, ball handling).
Session Length: 1 hour
$70 1 session + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
1 session package with Coach Chris. 60 minute session length. The “evaluation” session. My primary focus is to look at a player’s skill level and start implementing the necessary drills for improvement.
Session Length: 1 hour
$85 1 session + applicable fees
Recommended
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
3 session package with Coach Chris. Rome wasn’t built in a day and your game won’t improve without repetition. Save some money and utilize this package to establish a great foundation for success. 60 minute session length.... See More
Session Length: 1 hour
$240 3 sessions ($80/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
5 session package with Coach Chris will help you establish a great foundation and give you drills that are guaranteed to improve your game. 60 minute session length. Time to GRIND and get ahead of the competition!
Session Length: 1 hour
$375 5 sessions ($75/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
10 session package with Coach Chris. 60 minute session length. Discounted $40.
Session Length: 1 hour
$710 10 sessions ($71/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for up to 2 athletes
Skill and development work for 2. Discounted $40
Session Length: 1 hour
$120 1 session + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for up to 3 athletes
Skill work and light development training. Discounted $45
Session Length: 1 hour
$180 1 session + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for up to 4 athletes
Group skill work and game reads. Discounted $50
Session Length: 1 hour
$250 1 session + applicable fees
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Guard, Forward, Center
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Shooting, Rebounding, Reading the Floor, Post Moves, Pick and Roll, Passing, Moving Without the Ball, Footwork, Defense, Ball Handling, Attacking the Rim, Agility
Credentials
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Bucknell University (PA)
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10 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, Center
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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 Chris
I am a Former D-1 and overseas professional basketball player, with a substantial understanding of sports performance fitness and nutrition as well as 15+ years of basketball coaching experience. I am a U.S.A. Basketball Certified Youth Development coach as well as founder and basketball director of a Youth Club Program (R.I.S.E.) designed specifically for sports, mainly basketball, performance. With years of training experience of all ages and skill level, including a projected first round lottery pick in the upcoming 20’-21’ NBA draft.
Driven by my sheer love for this game, I pride myself on teaching the finer points to all ages. Through my organization, I have been able to develop a specialized individual and group training program for anyone wanting to be the best they can be. It starts with the desire to learn!
My staff and I have over 50 years of coaching and have held numerous camps, for both local and international talent. Please inquire if you are interested.
www.risesportsacadey.org
@RiseSportsAcademy
Accomplishments:
• Division-1 basketball player at Bucknell University (4 years)
• Professional basketball player in Germany (5 years)
• Started an athletic performance training company (R.I.S.E.) to teach athletes sports specific skills for physical and mental development.
• Current GM of professional TBL Team in Compton, CA
• Coached and developed California Storm players, to became one of the top 14u basketball teams in the United States (2015)
• While in Germany, coached German 15u girls team to an undefeated season in 2011 and helped them capture their first Neidersachsen Bundislega Cup (State Championship)
I am proud to say that I competed at the highest level during each phase of my career. In high school, I played for Germantown Academy who produced a long list of top D-1 recruits including Alvin Williams (Toronto Raptors). Upon graduating, we were ranked #12 in the country with major wins over the #5 and #9 ranked teams in the country. I went on to play at Bucknell University (Patriot League) where I was challenged yearly with non-league schedule. It paid off in 2005, when our team made a deep run in March, including beating the Kansas Jayhawks. After college, I tried out for the Philadelphia Sixers and participated in their training camp. Upon the conclusion of camp, I went overseas to continue playing professionally in Germany for five (5) years.
Each session is geared specifically toward the individual player. Prior to our first session, I will contact either the player or parent to determine the skill level of the athlete as well as goals and expectations. These in-depth conversations will help in tailoring these sessions. Once we have established the athlete’s skill level, I will design a detailed training program consisting of primarily skill development drills for the player. A player can expect a challenging yet fundamentally customized workout designed for each individual's needs.
As a coach, I am not doing my job if the player is not fully challenged. We can either coach a behavior or we can accept a behavior and with that comes an utmost and keen eye to the little things (DETAILS). With that, I GUARANTEE A HIGH DEGREE OF TRAINING.
This class will be 2-fold. It will consist of basketball training (with & without a basketball) as well as basketball concepts; how to think the game. My primary goal is to make sure each player leaves KNOWING they just got better. It will be fun, challenging, and uptempo. Younger athletes will be challenged and pushed from start to finish with an underlying nurturing theme. At the end of our time together, they will have made valuable strides in leadership, communication, team work, and confidence. It’s important to me that they are great individuals both on and off the floor.
We all know no two players are the same nor should they be treated as such. Our sessions will be based specifically on skill level, position, and their goals, both lofty as well as immediately.
Each class will have the same format: Warm-up, Workout, and Review.
*Warm-up: dynamic stretching exercises as well as injury prevention techniques
*Workout: basketball training drills specific to the player’s goal(s) as well as what the coach sees.
*Review: the most important part of the session is the comprehension and understanding. We will review our discussions held throughout the class and the specific basketball drills. Players will receive a challenge (optional) to complete between classes that will help them prepare for the next class.
Results Guaranteed!
***Please note: there is a 24 hour cancellation notice in order to not be charged a complete session***
****Upon having to travel for sessions, a small fee will be applied at the end of the session for travel****
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Client Reviews
Raj (CoachUp client)
Chris was awesome. We got there a few minutes early, he jumped right into the session. Very clear direction, my son said he felt material improvement in just one hour. He gave us great advice on cross-training too.
Danielle (CoachUp client)
Great session with Coach Chris. He immediately noticed some techniques my son needed to improve upon and by the end of the first session, his shot and footwork improved. Highly recommend Coach Chris. My son is looking to his next session.
Eastern (CoachUp client)
Chris is an amazing trainer. He encouraged me to push myself to go harder and I needed that. Showed me correct posture and broke down what muscles the exercises were targeting. I feel great and pumped to work on my body goals. If you’re looking for a trainer to take you to the next level. Definitely book with this one.
Andrew (CoachUp client)
fantastic coach who possesses a great understanding of the game
Calvin (CoachUp client)
Really knowledgeable and great coach!
Jae (CoachUp client)
Coach Chris is excellent. I would recommend Coach Chris to anyone.
Steven (CoachUp client)
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Caroline (CoachUp client)
He is absolutely wonderful. An amazing coach with positive attitude and exceptional skills. Very kind and understanding while also pushing your child to give their all.
Kaori (CoachUp client)
He is an excellent coach. My daughter learned a lot of fundamentals and she loved it. Thank you so much!!!
Ani (CoachUp client)
Best coach ever!
Barry (CoachUp client)
Incredible. My brother is a different basketball player even after one session. Highly recommend.
Esther (CoachUp client)
Knowledge and professional. My son really likes his coaching style.
Allison (CoachUp client)
Coach Chris has been a tremendous help to our son. He is gaining confidence and eager to work on development areas that he was hesitant to tackle before Coach Chris.
Daniel (CoachUp client)
Chris’ session was super helpful and comprehensive. I learned a lot within only 1 hour and felt really improved after practicing all the moves. Would definitely look forward to more sessions!
Leora (CoachUp client)
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Peter (CoachUp client)
Coach Chris is a great coach! He taught my son many things which included dribbling, shooting, and endurance. We first start with dribbling drills in the first class then we moved on to more movement based things like layups then they practiced shooting forms which is a thing my son isn't good at. He gave affective homework assignments to do at home that was both useful and as I said effective. Great coach overall!
Sue (CoachUp client)
Coach Chris is preparing me for my Cadet Fitness Assessment, a requirement for admissions to the Air Force Academy. I’ve been a bit idle for the last few months, but he has motivated me to push my limits and gain the strength and endurance I need. He has a friendly approach and engages in conversation, while still putting me through his customized routines. I was feeling it the first few times, but it’s worth it. I strongly recommend Coach Chris, especially if you are missing your athletic routines due to Covid 19. His coaching will also help me when I, hopefully, return to track and field in the spring and varsity hurdles.
Nadia L. (Testimonial)
My daughter could not have become the amazing varsity basketball player that she is today without the one person who truly believed in her - Coach Chris Rodgers. He believes in all his athletes and puts them through the best high-performance, physical and mental, training.
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