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Indiana State University (IN)
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17 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Darron E.
Basketball Jonzin'
Basketball
SILVER
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Played college and professionally. 15 years training and coaching boys and girls at all levels. Workouts teach basketball to maximize performance and scoring opportunities. View all coaching experience
Training Locations
Coach is willing to travel up to 10 miles
Packages
In-Person Training
for up to 4 athletes
Same format as individual sessions, however live one on one or two on two after each drill and segment
Session Length: 2 hours
$150 3 sessions ($50/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
10 session package with Coach Darron. 90 minute session length
Session Length: 90 minutes
$680 10 sessions ($68/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
1 session package with Coach Darron. 90 minute session length
Session Length: 90 minutes
$70 1 session + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for up to 4 athletes
Same format as individual sessions, however live one on one or two on two after each drill and segment
Session Length: 2 hours
$195 1 session + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
5 session package with Coach Darron. 90 minute session length
Session Length: 90 minutes
$340 5 sessions ($68/ea) + applicable fees
Recommended
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
3 session package with Coach Darron. 90 minute session length
Session Length: 90 minutes
$200 3 sessions ($67/ea) + 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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Indiana State University (IN)
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17 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 Darron
Individual Basketball Trainer 17 years
MWSB AAU Assistant Coach ages 9-17
De La Salle Institute JV/Varsity Assistant Coach
Purdue University at Calumet Assistant Coach
Malcolm X Women's Assistant Basketball Coach
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Speed and Agility Certification
CPR Certification
Over 300 athletes individually trained
Worked over 70 camps and clinics
Players played professionally in: NBA, G-League, ABA, Europe, Latin, and South America
Three Top 100 nationally ranked high school players
Schools that players have attended: La Salle University, Iowa University, Morgan State University, Roosevelt University, Texas Tech University, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Texas at San Antonio, Southern Illinois University, Bradley University, Eastern Illinois University, Duke University, Stetson University, Northern Kentucky University, Northwestern State University,
I have played at the collegiate level and professional level in North America and Latin America.
College Experience: Indiana State University
2001-2006 Professional Experience: 2007- 2008 Windy City Soldiers in the International Basketball League, I averaged 16.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.6 blocks, and 1.3 steals in 22 minutes a game. Recorded five double-doubles with points and rebounds including a 25 point, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 block effort against the Edmonton Chill. I also participated in the slam dunk contest where I finished third. The team lost in first round to the eventual champions Elkhart Express.
2008- 2009 I played in the American Basketball Association with the Chicago Steam and averaged 20 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists in 33 minutes a game. Highlighted by a 26 point, 14 rebound, 7 assists, 4 steal, 2 block effort against the St. Louis Stunners. The team finished third in the ABA, lost in the semi-finals to the Maywood Buzz. I also participated in the slam dunk contest where I finished second. Recorded ten straight double-doubles. Honorable Mention All ABA, All-Star game selection. Made it to Final Four, lost at the buzzer to champions Kentucky Bison, recorded 31 points and 12 rebounds, final 103 to 101.
2009- Recently played in the International Basketball League with the Kankakee Soldiers for four games and averaged 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists in 25 minutes a game. Including a 17 point, 15 rebound, 5 assist, 3 block effort against Holland Blast.
2009-2010- Played for Chicago Steam in the ABA averaging 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks in 15 minutes. The team reached the final four.
2010- 2011-Recently played professionally in Latin America at the small forward position averaged 22 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks, and 2 steals. Recorded six doubles including 36 point 18 rebound effort in which I scored 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds 4th quarter. Led team to a finish second in the league. Led team in scoring, rebounding, assists, and blocks. Scored double figures in all games, including 20 or more. Finished first in the league in minutes played, second in scoring, fourth in rebounding, second in blocks, and first in free throws made and attempted. All league and all-star selection. Video available on youtube.com under Darron Evans
2011- Played for Chicago Steam 24 points, 11 rebounds for 10 games. Team lost in Conference Final.
November 2012- Played for Chicago Steam averaged 14 points, 8 rebounds in 12 games. Played in a tour in China. Recorded 18 points and 8 rebounds in 12 games.
February 2015- Chicago Fury ABA. Averaged 14 points and 16 rebounds in 15 games
Typical session is an hour and a half:
1. Finishes at the basket-straight line drive layups, layups to avoid perimeter help defenders, layups to avoid post help defenders floaters
2. Stationary ball handling drills
2a. Change of direction moves-crossover, between the legs, behind the back, behind the leg drills and explaination of usages
2b. Straight-line(change of speed) moves-hitch,double-tap,stutter step, drag, in and out, over hand crossover ball handling drills and explaination of usages
3. Scoring in Transition
3a. Offensive scoring strategies:utilization of ball handling into scoring opportunities.
3b. Transition scoring off the ball, scoring options running the wings(guards) or the middle or trail spot(forwards/centers)
4. Scoring in Half Court
4a. Half court set offense shooting (screen action(curl, straight out, and fade)) Down, Baseline, Back, Flair, Cross, and Ball Screens
4b. Half court offense reacting to teammates penetration: drive and kick for guards/drive and dish for forwards/centers
4c. Zone Offense
2-3 zone 3-2 zone
5. Specialiaty Scoring
Guards -Isolation breakdown: moves and read and react situations
Forwards/Centers-Post moves and read react situations
Live one on one play:
Half court; reading defensive close out coverages and reacting for scoring opportunities
Full court; reading transition defensive containing coverages and reacting for scoring opportunities
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Beat the pro: 21 points is a win, 1 for a make, pro of choice gets 3 for miss. Layups, jump shots, floaters, jump hooks, turnaround jump shots....based on skill level and position level
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Client Reviews
Jim (CoachUp client)
Darron did a fantastic job training my son. He effectively conveyed many aspects of offensive execution in a clear and concise manner. His insight into the game and preparation was awesome
We are down here for spring break and plan to see him again. He will be on our schedule every time we come down to the Gulf Coast. I highly recommend Darron.
Maria (CoachUp client)
My son loves how Darron trains. Anytime we are back at our vacation home here in Florida, we will definitely be using him. Highly recommend
Ilian (CoachUp client)
My son’s first lesson was great. Coach Darron is helpful in every way. He is positive, enthusiastic,focused, respectful, patient and a clear communicator. He’s very knowledgeable about basketball.
Evelina (CoachUp client)
We highly recommend this coach. My son has great time with him.
Sarah (CoachUp client)
We had a really great session with Coach Ron, not only did he work with my son to hone his skills but also had some really great mentoring in the process. I would definitely recommend!
Joe (CoachUp client)
My son has dramatically improved his jump shot in two sessions. Very knowledgeable but most importantly knows how to build kids up.
John (CoachUp client)
Awesome, worked great with my son, will definitely use again, highly recommended
Lisa (CoachUp client)
Coach Darron understood our 11-year-old daughter's skills, and she came home after each session excited to tell us what she had learned. He gives detailed feedback after each session and is always excited to go even if it's 8 am on a hot summer day on the court! We paused lessons for now as she is training with her team through a school program. We will not hesitate to reach out to him when her schedule is available for more lessons.
Timothy (CoachUp client)
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Emir (CoachUp client)
We lives in Texas and we sent our 14 y/o to Florida over the summer . We book a training session with Coach Darron and we are extremely happy with our decision. Coach Darron talked to us over the phone before the session, and help us to find a good place for training. We were impressed with his teaching skills and how he work with my son. My son is improving and happy with the training. Coach Darron encourage him to do better every day and to have goal and accomplish tasks and he helped him with confident . We really recommended him.
Zack (CoachUp client)
Listen. You don’t need to look any further than Coach (Da-Ron)!! I booked 3 sessions to give my kid time to adjust to a personal coach and we saw huge improvements after the first session. Coach is able to see what your child’s strengths are and where they need improvement. He focuses on all areas strengths and weaknesses but works more on areas that need improvement. He is very motivating and encouraging to both you as a parent but more importantly your child. He helps to build their confidence. He goes out of his way to make sure that your child succeeds. Since my initial 3 sessions I booked coach continuously for the foreseeable future!! Don’t sleep on this coach he is awesome!!
David (CoachUp client)
Coach was great, first session and he was able to identify areas of strength and for improvement. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He made my son comfortable with his style of coaching and able to push him at the same time and also gave him pointers to work on outside of our session.
Phil (CoachUp client)
My son had a great time, thank you!!
Chad (CoachUp client)
Great my son loves him.
Demi (CoachUp client)
We loved our first session! Looking forward to next session
Vera (CoachUp client)
Coach Darron is a great coach! He put my son at ease quickly. I was impressed the training session, the encouragement he gave my son, and the immediate impact on his game performance. I look forward to see further growth in future lessons. Thanks coach Darron!
Beamon (CoachUp client)
Coach Darron is EXCELLENCE personified! He is everything you would want in a coach from his attention to detail of his individual student, to his tailoring of exercises and techniques to that individual student. I have watched him take my sons love of basketball and turn it into energy and skill as if he were his own son. HIGHLY recommend coach Darron if you’re thinking of taking your child or young adult to the next level.
Timothy (CoachUp client)
My son had his first session with Coach Darron today. I was very impressed, satisfied. He pays attention to the minor details that are important to obtaining progress/goals. Looking forward to my son continuing with Darron!
Wendy (CoachUp client)
Coach Darron did a great job helping my son. He provided great exercises and encouragement. He was very interactive. We are looking forward to the next session.
Ronan (CoachUp client)
Coach darron is a great coach! He breaks everything down to the most basic moves and lets you put it all together yourself. He knows what hes talking about and he clearly enjoys coaching. After a few sessions I feel like my knowledge of the game has increased dramatically, 5 stars!!!
Kimberly (CoachUp client)
Great coach! My son lives Darron!
Grant (CoachUp client)
Coach Darron was great. He used positive reinforcement while correcting footwork and ball handling, keeping my grandson wanting to learn more. Hope to use him again.
Maria Munoz (Testimonial)
Coach Ron is hands down one of the best trainers and Coaches my son has had. He allowed him to grow as a player and a young man. To this day they keep in touch and they talk basketball and life. He was there for all his important games ones he coached and ones he was a spectator at. He made sure my son was prepared fundamentally skill wise but also mentally for basketball and life as a student athlete. If you’re looking for a coach/trainer that your athlete will look back years down the road and say with pride that was my coach look no further you have found him.
Monica Mottley (Testimonial)
wonderful coach. coach ron seems to be able to get real personal with the boys. I can speak on my sons experience, my son doesn't connect with alot of people but coach Ron was able to reach him. he works with the kids at the their own level and pushes them to excel with just the right amount of discipline. even though he doesn't have to, he relates to the helicopter parents like myself and makes you at ease with leaving your child with him. I definitely recommend his services👍🏼
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