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Dan H., Lexington, MA Basketball Coach

Dan H.

Basketball

SILVER
80 reviews

Confidence Builder, NCAA Coach, College All-American & Hall of Fame, Mentored by Coach Rollie Massimino. View all coaching experience

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Training Locations
Training Locations
  1. Arlington, MA
  2. Winchester, MA
  3. Lexington, MA

My training location only

  • University of Massachusetts--Dartmouth (MA)

  • 13 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

  • University of Massachusetts--Dartmouth (MA)

  • 13 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 Dan

I bring over 13 years of coaching experience to the table—10 years at the college level and three years at the high school level. For the past three years, I’ve been coaching at Emmanuel College in Boston, Massachusetts. In our first year, the team achieved a remarkable turnaround, winning 19 games and advancing to the conference semifinals—a feat that marked the best improvement across the entire NCAA. The following year, we secured another 19-win season and solidified our place as one of the top teams in the GNAC conference.

From 2011 to 2017, I served as a full-time coach at Keiser University under the mentorship of Hall of Fame coach Rollie Massimino. Coach Mass, best known for leading Villanova to the 1985 NCAA D1 National Championship over Patrick Ewing and the Georgetown Hoyas, was an incredible mentor who greatly influenced my coaching philosophy. Prior to Keiser, I spent two years as an assistant women’s basketball coach at Emmanuel College under Andy Yosinoff, the all-time leader in D3 women’s basketball wins. Coach Yosinoff is a member of numerous halls of fame and a nominee for the Naismith Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. Before Emmanuel, I spent two years as an assistant at Brandeis University and got my start working with legendary high school coach Bob Farias at Lexington High School (MA). My passion lies in teaching and coaching, and I bring over 15 years of experience training athletes at all levels and abilities.

I’ve also been coaching on CoachUp for over eight years, working with approximately 120 athletes through this platform. Through my own business, Lexington Basketball Training, I’ve mentored hundreds of athletes in clinics, camps, and personal training sessions. Learn more about me and my programs at www.lexingtonbasketballtraining.com.

I am honored to be a member of both the UMass Dartmouth Hall of Fame and the Little East Conference Hall of Fame, achievements that reflect my journey as a student-athlete and my passion for the game. As a player at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, I was voted team captain by my teammates and was consistently recognized as one of the top players in New England. During my senior year, our team won its first 20 games and was ranked as high as No. 2 in the nation. We advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament, and I was fortunate to earn All-American honors from both the National Association of Basketball Coaches and D3hoops.com.

Before my collegiate career, I played at Lexington High School (MA) under the legendary Coach Bob Farias. Our team was ranked in the top 5 in Massachusetts Division 1 basketball during my final three years, and I was a two-time All-League All-Star in the Middlesex League. My peers voted me team captain during my senior year, a role I cherished. Playing for Coach Farias and Coach Tom Brincklow instilled in me the values of hard work and dedication and inspired my path as a coach today. Coach Farias’s teams were a force in Massachusetts Division 1 basketball for over 40 years, and being part of that tradition remains one of the best experiences of my life.

Accolades as a Player
• UMass Dartmouth Hall of Fame
• Little East Conference Hall of Fame
• All-American Basketball Player - NABC and D3hoops.com, 2008
• Little East Conference Player of the Year, 2008
• First Team All-New England, 2008
• UMass Dartmouth Most Outstanding Male Athlete, 2008
• 1,000+ Point Scorer
• One of the Top Rebounders in the Nation

Customized Training for Every Athlete

Each session is uniquely designed to suit the athlete’s position, age, skill set, and goals. In the first session, I take extra time to focus on the intricate details of basketball mechanics such as footwork, proper hand positioning on the ball, athletic stances, and movements. This allows me to establish a strong foundation while understanding the athlete’s goals and identifying areas for improvement. My feedback is always honest and constructive, even if it’s not exactly what you want to hear, because growth comes from truth. The ultimate goal is simple: work hard, listen, focus on details, improve, and enjoy playing the game. While I can’t guarantee results, I can promise that training with me will put you in a better position to achieve your basketball dreams.

Efficient and Proven Training Methods

I don’t believe in gimmicks or wasting time. Each session is structured to assess and address weaknesses, teach proper mechanics, and develop muscle memory through game-relevant drills and movements. All drills are competitive and simulate real 5-on-5 scenarios, ensuring they translate directly to game performance. Many trainers rely on flashy drills that don’t actually improve gameplay, but I focus on skills that matter when it counts.

I also teach athletes how to train effectively on their own. Like learning an instrument, basketball training requires practice beyond sessions. I introduce the mechanics during workouts, instill confidence, and provide specific drills to practice at home. The goal is for athletes to return better than before, with improved muscle memory and stronger fundamentals.

Whether the athlete is a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player, each workout is tailored to their specific needs, age, and goals to ensure maximum growth.

A typical workout session includes:
-Warm up with various dribbling drills
-Form/set shooting: Emphasis proper mechanics
-Stepping into shot: 1-2 step with inside foot, Jump Stop
-Shooting off the dribble: Pump fake 1 dribble pull-ups, shooting off of ball screens, dribble pull-up shots, etc.
-Getting open: Freeing yourself three different ways - V-cut, reverse pivot, stepping over defender's path
-Offensive moves: Rip moves, jab steps, pump fakes, triple threat, euro step, step hop, spin moves, etc.
-Post moves: jump hooks, up and under, spin move, double up and under, face up moves, etc.
-Free throw mechanics throughout the workout
-Play 1-on-1, king of the court, etc.
-Defensive fundamentals: Closing out, boxing out/rebounding, pick and roll defense, guarding on and off the ball, etc.

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Client Reviews

Kyle really enjoyed himself

We had a great lesson with Coach Holbrook. My son was engaged, learned a lot, and had a lot of fun. Looking forward to our next lesson!

Coach Dan was great - he knew the best steps to get me back in basketball shape and provided specialized workouts that really pushed me to the next level. Thanks Coach Dan!

Coach Dan was a great coach! He and Coach Tom were excellent mentors for my 15 year old son who has been playing basketball for a few years but has some performance anxieties. After one session they gave constructive feedback, suggestions and comments. He also wanted to see videos of my son playing basketball and after watching the video, knew how he could help him. His trainings and techniques were fabulous. I would recommend Coach Dan to anyone!

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Coach Daniel was great. He was very welcoming and hands on right away. Did a lot of work in one hour and gave good tips. I was very satisfied with the session and would highly recommend Coach Daniel to anyone.

My son really enjoyed his session with Coach Dan. He was able to identify some weaknesses and provided great tips for improving.

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Dan is a fantastic coach. He truly loves basketball and shares this joy with those he trains. My son feels that Dan challenges him and pushes him to improve, while also providing lots of positive feedback. He feels that he learns a great deal each time they train together. Moreover, my son is super impressed with Dan's energy and enthusiasm. On the way home today, he told me 'Dan is a great guy. He loves basketball and really enjoys training with kids...you can tell.' Hard to get better feedback from a teenager. Thanks!

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Great coach. My son liked working with him

Daniel is a good coach who helped my son with footwork and shooting

Great clinic.

Coach Dan was great! My son really enjoyed the workout and we look forward to scheduling our next one!

The first session with Daniel went very well. He was very informative and really spent the time showing and explaining shooting techniques and form my son needed. My son looks forward to ongoing sessions.

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Coach Dan is fantastic! My son enjoys working with him each week. He’s fun, smart and positive. A great coach!!!!

Coach Daniel was amazing! Immediately while working with my son he was able to see where he needs work and gave him several different improvement skills that he can work on daily. He really took the time to teach my son and was extremely positive. My son is eager to learn more from him and really enjoyed the lesson.

My son had a great first session. No time wasted. Straight into drills with Coach Dan identifying helpful adjustments to shooting form. Very excited for the next session!

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Dan Holbrook is a great coach, and my son is enjoying his sessions with him. Very knowledgeable and excellent teacher.

Daniel was great, my son loved him and in one lesson improved his shooting

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Daniel was excellent with my son Jett. Very informative and high-energy. My son loved it. I would definitely recommend.

Coach Dan was excellent. He provided valuable feedback to my son regarding technique, etc. after just one session. We look forward to the next one!

Had a great first session with Daniel. He went right to work on addressing weaknesses and really focused on hammering home the fundamentals. Looking forward to future sessions!

We had two lessons with Daniel. There was no wasted time during the sessions consisting of one full hour of instruction. Each session drilled home the basics and concepts and my 12yo son loved each session and wanted more. Great coach, especially for younger kids who need to have the basics reinforced. Great confidence builder, and would recommend this coach without reservation.

Thank you Coach for a great first session!
My son is getting ready for his high school basketball season and the skills and drills he learned will improve his game immensely.. Coach has a positive and encouraging teaching style and focuses on the mechanics of the player and the game. My son is looking forward for his next session.

Coach Daniel is really transforming my son's basketball game. He knows how to pinpoint the areas for improvement and puts together mini games during their sessions so that he can have some experience practicing these

My friends and I tried a 1 hour session, the drill is far below expectation. it's even far below what the session plan said. We learned little in the session and no improvement at all. I tried other coach sessions before, and the other coach is much responsible and dedicate than coach Daniel.

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No nonsense, intense training session. Filled with actionable moves and good insights. Somehow Coach Dan was also able to give my son and I a hell of a workout at the same time. I like that Dan had some assistants to help keep things moving quickly. Now the hard part will be to remember what he taught us and put it into action so that it becomes part of our muscle memory. We’ll definitely continue our sessions with him!

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My son is more excited to learn than I have see him in months. Coach Dan really helped my son build confidence in just one session. Coach Dan covered so much in one session. I don't think my son realized how much he learned because he enjoyed every minute of it. I highly recommend Coach Dan and we are all excited for the next session.

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Thank you so much for an amazing lesson, I learned so much - can't wait for the next !!

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He is very efficient and my son Loves his training skills 😇

My son had an excellent first session. Coach Holbrook is very thorough, methodical and highly dedicated. Looking forward to continuation of these sessions with coach Holbrook.

Coach Dan is amazing!!! He has worked with my 13 yr old son for a couple sessions now and we already see a huge improvement in his confidence and skills. He cant wait to work with Dan again!

Dan does a great job, especially with post players. The facility at Brandeis is well equipped with a shooting machine.

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Very engaged and determined coach. Has a strong desire to help me get to the level I want to play at.

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My 11 year old son had his first session with Coach Dan today. Coach Dan was on time, professional, personable and built a great rapport. His drills were a great step up from what he's been doing and exactly what he needs to bring his game to the next level. Can't wait for next session!

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Coach Daniel is great working with my 8th grade son. He is upbeat, enthusiastic and knows what he is doing. He usually has two assistants working with him so they can really focus on form and technique. After the second session they suggested adjustments to improve my son's balance on his jump shot and to better protect the ball on his drives to the basket- observations missed by his travel and middle school coaches. My son was initially dubious as to working with a private coach but now he finds it to be very helpful.

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Daniel and Brandon are awesome. Super positive and personable coaches. I have no organized play experience and Daniel knew exactly where to begin with my training. I must say I have noticed a very positive change in my game and will definitely be signing up for future sessions! Thanks again!

My son just finished his 1st session with Daniel and had good workout. Daniel has an array of drills and is very enthusiastic. Looking forward continuing to train with him.

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Professional training and good attitude. Positive experience

Coach Dan is great with my 12 year old. My son is really just starting out in basketball, and coach is very patient with him and has great techniques for teaching him skills in a way that he understands. The sessions are fun and rewarding.

Coach Dan H. Got right down to business assessing what our man does well and What needs work. He is very knowledgeable and he is effective at sharing what he knows. He ran an up-tempo session and left us with skills and drills to take home and work on areas of weakness. He's a natural coach!

Coach Daniel was a great Coach. I learned a lot today. He has great energy and enthusiasm. He is very easy to learn from and has great techniques. I am looking forward to another session with him soon.
Thanks Dan B

Coach Daniel listen to my concerns and put my son through various drills and worked with him on all aspects of his game. He gave him several things to work on in between sessions. Looking forward to more workouts with him.

We had a great first session with Coach Dan. His enthusiasm and passion for the game is evident when he coaches. Our oldest son is very excited to be working with him. We look forward to his next workout.

Outstanding. Daniel just does not have them run a drill. He will stop and correct. He teaches the kids. We will be back

Coach Daniel, is on time and focused. He recognized areas to work on and immediately assisted to improve. He uses every minute to the very end. My son has enjoyed his sessions! Look forward to working with him again.

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Great workout. It was fun and the coach was very energetic.

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Our son had a great first session with Coach Daniel. He was able to quickly assess where our son was at and what he needed to improve on and he made it fun while still focusing on the necessary skills. He gave him instruction on what to work on for the next session and we look forward to more lessons from Coach Dan.

My 12 year old son had one session with Daniel. I wasn't sure how much we could accomplish in one hour but Daniel exceeded my expectations. From dribbling, to free throws, to shooting, each drill had specific, meaningful instruction and techniques...far from the generic run-throughs I've seen at many other practices and clinics. Additionally Daniel immediately built a rapport with my son, made sure he understood everything he was showing him and did it with enthusiasm. This isn't someone who just loves basketball but loves teaching basketball. We will surely be scheduling more sessions with Daniel.

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After working a short time with my son, I felt Coach Dan understood his game and worked with him to improve his fundamentals and game skills.
My son enjoyed working with Coach Dan and can't wait to continue to improve. It is great to see a coach that can work with all skill levels and ages.

My 8 year old son really enjoyed working with Coach Daniel. They worked on dribbling, in bounding the ball, and taking shots. He worked him hard, but really explained everything so that my son understood why they were doing the drills and how it would help him. My son was very excited after the session and definitely wants to keep working with him. He was also very responsive to emails, easy to schedule sessions with, and trains in a great facility. This was a great experience for my son!

My daughter recently had a session with Coach Dan and it could not have gone any better. Coach Dan was extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of the game and had excellent drills prepared designed for my daughter. The facility where the session was held was top notch and had a great shooting machine. My daughter felt very comfortable working with Coach Dan and is excited to work with him again.

Daniel is a fantastic coach. He brought out skills in me that I didn't know I had and he was very encouraging. In just my very first session he appreciably improved my shooting and he has taught me some great low post moves. Looking forward to continuing to work with Daniel!

Coach Daniel was excellent! He worked with my 12 year old son - who has some experience but is looking to improve his game. He broke skills down into parts so that my son could isolate areas to focus on. He used creative exercises, had great rapport, knew when to change to a different drill, covered a lot of ground and clearly KNOWS basketball. He was patient and encouraging but also driven and focused - my son found it to be very helpful and inspiring!

Coach Dan is the best coach I've ever had, he has improved me on my shooting form, controlling my dribbiling, my fakes and my agility. He's patient and pushes you beyond your comfort zone. I had so much fun and learned a lot from him. I highly recommend coach Dan.

Coach Dan is excellent! Even from the first session he left an impact on my son. We saw immediate change in his shooting. Dan is knowledgeable, patient and personable. My son learned a lot but also had fun. I couldn't get him off the court! I highly recommend Dan.

Coach Holbrook is knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He knows how to engage kids and inspire them to get better. I highly recommend him.
Coach Dan was the best coach I ever had
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