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Bug S., Aurora, CO Basketball Coach

Bug S.

Stroope Hoop Academy

Basketball

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RANKED #1 CoachUp basketball coach in Colorado and #13 in North America. Over 25 years experience. Gold Coach License with USA Basketball. Founder of The Stroope Hoop Academy. View all coaching experience

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Training Locations
  • University of Memphis (TN)

  • 25 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 Memphis (TN)

  • 25 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 Bug

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Hello, my name is Bug Stroope and I run the Stroope Hoop Academy powered by CoachUp. I have over twenty years' experience in coaching basketball and snowboarding on multiple levels. In my younger years I worked for several Universities coaching in their summer basketball camps including University of Memphis, University of New Orleans and New Mexico Junior College. At NMJC I was a player as well as a Student Assistant Coach. I also went on to be the Student Assistant Coach and the University of Memphis. I took a break from basketball to have a Pro Snowboard career where I also coached a children's snowboard team. When my son started playing in the 3rd grade, I volunteered to coach his team, a parent asked me to do a private session, and it is now my full-time gig. I've been training for 7 years now. I am currently ranked 1st in Colorado and #13 in the U.S. of over 6,000 basketball coaches on CoachUp.

I competed on the high school and collegiate level in New Mexico in basketball. I also was a sponsored professional snowboarder competing in snowboardcross for over a decade. I have several awards specifically in the work I have done in different children's programs.

My sessions are based around what the player needs based on their age, skill level and understanding for the game. Everything is based off of fundamentals, so I coach according to that. I have multiple drills in all aspects of the game, but specifically, I have a way of communicating through my words and example. Especially, for younger players, I have had great success in connecting with them and helping them understand each step of their game. I listen, watch and find what the player needs. My session runs off of that information. My ultimate goal is to help players build confidence through basketball.

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Client Reviews

My 11 year old son had his first session with Coach Bug. He loved the training session. Coach Bug had some great tips and drills that showed immediate improvement. We look forward to having more sessions with him.

Our son Luke had an awesome first session with Coach Bug! He had a great time working out with him and learned a lot!

Great coach!

Great basketball coach who works well with different ages and abilities.

Good coach who is patient and communicator.

My son loves working with Coach Bug. First thing he says is “he uses a lot of metaphors”. lol. We noticed an almost instant improvement to his shot after our first session.

Just wrapped up our first 1 on 1 lesson for my son and had a great experience

Quickly got to work and Adam was extremely comfortable off the start. Attention to detail is a prime focus and the small adjustments made for Adam will go a long way.

Coach Big has been a great coach for my son. So much patience and just constant positive reinforcement. Highly recommend!!

My son got his first offer to play college basketball yesterday. He was invited to several College's Prospect Camps. Each of them commented on what a good shot, and great footwork he has. Those skills came from Coach Bug. Thank you Coach!

We already love Coach Bug; he's worked with my son twice now, and I'm booking more sessions with him.

Coach Bug did a great job evaluating and coaching my son. Great feedback for at home work was greatly appreciated!

Great shooting coach

A great first experience for our son. He said that he wished it had been two hours because he felt like they were just getting started. Brady is amped to get in more sessions with Coach Bug, and it’s clear that he took what he learned into his scrimmage the next morning. His level of play was already improved. Maybe it was coincidence, maybe it was the coaching. Guess we’ll have to keep up with the sessions with Coach Bug to see! Thanks!

Our son has been training with Coach Bug for over 6 months now and there is a huge difference in our son’s skills. His confidence level has grown tremendously. We are so happy we found him, he really has helped our son in all aspects of basketball. He really looks forward every week for his sessions with Coach Bug.

Coach Bug has been phenomenal! My son is just starting basketball and Coach Bug has been informative, supportive, and never harsh! He congratulates my son when he does well and continues to inspire him when he is discouraged! He's the best! We are thrilled!

I cannot express enough gratitude for Coach Bug's remarkable impact on my son Brody's basketball journey. Coach Bug possesses an unparalleled skill set and an innate ability to inspire and motivate young athletes. His coaching prowess, dedication, and genuine love for the game have transformed my son's skills and passion for basketball.

From the moment Coach Bug took on the responsibility of mentoring Brody, I knew we were in the hands of an extraordinary coach. His vast knowledge of the game and attention to detail have not only improved Brody's fundamental skills but have also instilled a deep understanding of strategy and teamwork.

Coach Bug's commitment to individual player development is truly remarkable. He goes above and beyond by tailoring training sessions to address specific weaknesses while nurturing and amplifying the strengths of each player. Brody has shown remarkable growth in his shooting technique, court vision, and overall basketball IQ, all thanks to Coach Bug's expertise.

In addition to his expertise, Coach Bug's enthusiasm and passion for the game are contagious. His unwavering dedication inspires players to strive for excellence and encourages a deep love for basketball. Under his guidance, Brody's commitment to the sport has soared, and his desire to excel has reached new heights.

In conclusion, Coach Bug is an exceptional basketball coach who has had an immeasurable impact on my son's growth both on and off the court. His expertise, mentorship, and unwavering dedication have transformed Brody into a more skilled player and a better individual. I wholeheartedly recommend Coach Bug to any aspiring basketball player seeking to reach their full potential.

After one session my daughter was enthralled. She liked the way he explained things in a way that made sense to her (12yo). Coach Bug is really personable and easy to talk to, I think that's what my daughter likes the most.

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My 15 year old son, Kellan, just had his first shooting session. I liked his approach instantly. His whole focus was on Kellan from the moment it started. Even for the initial session he was able to point out a few easy fixes. I couldn’t have been more pleased. Coach will definitely be able to help Kellan achieve a more consistent shot. Thanks Coach Bug!

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Coach Bug did a great job with my Son.
The session was fun and instructive.
Coach Bug was able to give him tips and directions that really count.
Thank you!

Coach Bug is a very professional and good basketball trainer. My fifteen year old son has had a lot of help with him. I’m so glad to have Coach Bug help my son!

Coach Bug has been a great addition to our son’s efforts to be a better basketball player. We have done more than 5 sessions with him and the attention to details, his calmness explaining the drills, showing my son the logistics of way, cause and effect… it is just amazing. My son is loving the sessions and I’m just happy to see him work hard for Coach Bug and having the conversations of what he learned after each one. 100% Recommended!

Coach Bug was wonderful working with my granddaughter. He made an instant connection with her and provided great guidance in improving her skills. Three days later and she’s still talking about the experience and requesting additional sessions. We’ll be seeing Coach Bug again in the near future!

Coach bug is amazing! He really focused on our son's specific needs to get ready for tryouts and taught him some key skills to continue to develop

At first session a week ago love what Coach bug is teaching!

Thank you so much for the GREAT JOB you have been doing with my grandkids. My husband has also enjoyed watching you coach our grandkids.

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We love Coach Bug because he's not a hype man. He's a down to earth guy with a keen eye for knowing where to take your kiddo because he's a student of the game. Thanks!

My son learned more in his first session with coach Bug than he has all year on his school team. His next game his confidence was so much better and he actually had a smile on his face after he made a 3 against a very difficult opponent. I cannot recommend coach Bug enough and look forward to future sessions!

Coach Bug is doing a fantastic job with my daughter. After just 2 sessions, I can see a noticeable difference in her shooting and overall confidence in her game. I highly recommend him!

The girls are learning a lot

My son has seen coach Bug now almost a handful of times. He relates REALLY WELL with my son and has improved many facets of his game in a short period of time. My son looks forward to seeing Coach Bug and loves the improvements he is seeing in his game.

He was recommended to me by another father who has had a similar experience.

Coach Bug was great with my son. He put him at ease right away and he encouraged him the whole time. I can’t wait to book more sessions with him!

Great Coach! Coach Bug is very knowledgeable and does a great job teaching it. Looking forward to more sessions with my son.

Coach bug was very thorough in his evaluation and even though it was only 1 session my son has been practicing on his drills he was taught and has already shown improvement. I'm excited to see how he progresses with more lessons. Most of all my son is excited about training with him.

Coach Bug is a great coach! He created a rapport with my son right away, and he evaluated his skills in approachable as well kind manner. He gave my son tangible feedback that he could put into action. We're excited to continue with Coach Bug's training sessions.

Coach Bug knows the game well and translated that knowledge to my kids quite well. He accurately stated that “an hour with me isn’t going to make you a great shooter. However, practicing what you’ve learned tonight on a regular basis will.” I highly recommend Coach Bug!

Coach Bug is amazing!! After just couple sessions with him, my daughter's shot mechanics improved significantly. She is a far better player now!!

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Just after the first day of training my son said that he really learned a lot.

Coach Bug is great at skill training, identifying a player's strengths, and working on turning their weaknesses into strengths too. His hard work makes my son work hard as well. Really great sessions.

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Coach bug is a very good coach. Today is our second class. My son has improved a lot under his guidance. My son is a beginner. From nothing to now, he has control the ball and shot the ball better. Great improvement, I hope the rest of the training will give us unexpected surprises

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Great feedback and really encouraging. My son really liked him.

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We really appreciate how patient Coach Bug is with our son; who has learned a lot of fantastic techniques in just three sessions.

Awesome job. My son has been working with Bug for a couple of months now and we have seen not only improvement in his game but in his enjoyment and understanding of basketball as well.

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Coach Bug is amazing. He has been working with our 14-year-old son for the past couple of months and we can see significant improvement in his skills. Bug is not only a great teacher, but he also creates a strong bond with the kids he coaches. You can tell he really cares about them as humans. I know that when the high school tryout dates come around our son will be ready...but that won't stop Coach Bug from being a bit nervous because I know he cares deeply about our son.

Coach Bug is great! My son has improved his shot immensely! I appreciate his expertise and professionalism!

Great coach for my son. I’ve seen improvements in a short time.

Excellent! Very professional, hard workout and great feedback for my player.

Coach bug was awesome! We noticed improvements after just one hour of working with him. We tried another coach on CoachUp and it was night and day to compare them to Coach Bug. We will definetly be working with him again. It is well worth the money!

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Great first session … knowledge was great… technique in teaching our son was fun and creative..
Can’t wait for more

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Very personal and detailed in helping my kids with his shooting skill at the same time he having fun with the kid while practicing

After just one session Coach Bug greatly improved my son’s form and fundamentals. Can’t wait to continue the training.

Coach Bug is a great teacher and communicator with my daughter. He explains the why about each drill and is very positive with correction. She played in an all-star game and her shot was looking really good.

Both boys love working with him and are looking forward to getting better.

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Coach Bug comes with a plan each training session. That plan is personalized to each player.

Love how he doesn’t just do drills for every basketball player but customizes it based on weaknesses to improve player’s games

In just one session our son learned more than in weeks of training with his previous trainer! Great experience!

Coach Bug has been incredible with my son! He's patient, kind and knows his stuff. My son adores him and looks forward to each session. We've been searching for a highly-skilled basketball coach and we've found him!

First session in the books. My son James really enjoyed it. We will be back for more!

My son loves him. He is a very nice person and knowledgeable coach!

Coach Bug gave us very insightful feedback on my daughter’s shooting He was able to diagnose some areas that should be tweaked to help her up the game. Definitely worth it!

Our son has made vast improvement even after the first session with Coach Bug. His coaching has made a huge impact in our sons performance. Very satisfied!!

Great lesson. My son stayed engaged and learned a ton.

We've seen coach Bug twice now. One personal session and then my son went to one of his shooting clinics. Although we've only had two sessions, I have already noticed my son has improved. He is learning good shooting mechanics and his confidence is growing. I can also say he is excited after these sessions which means he is also looking forward to the next session.

We just wrapped up our first lesson but Bug definitely kept my 7yo focused for a solid hour on learning the game - that’s a huge feat in and of itself. I thought the instruction was very solid and I look forward to another lesson or two or three or ...

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We only had 2 sessions, but we love it! We appreciate how he focuses on our child’s strengths and goes on from there. Also after every session we get a little overall review of how our kid did that session. Thank you coach Bug!!

Coach Bug was great. He worked with my two sons (12 and 9) on shooting form and really helped them improve. Very patient with kids and a great attitude!

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Coach Bug has ignited a fire for basketball in my son. He is encouraging, knowledgeable and gives a positive push that has motivated my son to become his best. So glad we found Bugs!

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Coach Bug is outstanding. Our son really enjoyed his first session and we are eager to book the next one ! So glad we found Coach Bug !

Coach Bug is an excellent coach! My son has been coached by and worked with Coach Bug for over two years, since he was in 3rd grade. Bug is really good at teaching the basics to young players, and is skilled at keeping a team of hyper young boys focused and under control. My son always works hard with Coach Bug, and really loves playing basketball. We have had other coaches, but always miss Coach Bug when we do. If you want to develop a solid foundation of basketball skills, and have a lot of fun while learning, Coach Bug is a perfect choice. Our family can't recommend him enough.

Coach Bug was amazing. He really helped my son even after only one session!! Look forward to Many more.

Great instructor

My son really enjoys working with Coach Stroop!

Great communication. The whole hour is well utilized. The drills are making an immediate difference in my son's shooting.

Thus far, Coach Bug and my 12 year old son only had one session. However, in only an hour, I already saw improvements. As such, immediately signed up for additional sessions!

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Great experience! After one session my son had a new outlook on his potential. Coach Bug is responsive in his communications and immediately connected with my son and his skill level. We can't wait for our next session.

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Great shooting coach

Coach Bug S is fantastic! My son like him so much! Looking forward to have more sessions with him.

Coach Bug was very flexible with training times to fit our schedule. He had good drills and helped our daughter with footwork. We would highly recommend Coach Bug to anyone looking to increase their basketball skills and technique!

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Really nice person!!!!

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Excellent! My daughter is really improving and she stays fully engaged while Coach Bug gives her instructions and tips in a way that she can easily understand. So happy to have her training under his guidance!

Coach Bug has been great to work with. Communication is easy, clear and timely. His work with my son is already made a difference! After only 2 sessions, my son's shot is looking more fluid, his ball handling has improved, and his movement on the court in games has improved. Only thing I would change is that we would have signed him up sooner. Thanks, Coach!

My son has his first session with Coach Bug. I was blown away! Coach Bug was not only and awesome coach he got my son to do something he doesn’t really do with people my son had a conversation. Coach is very approachable and had a good vibe with my son. As I watched my son in his session he was picking up things that he hasn’t picked up playing basketball for several years. I saw his confidence go up as Coach worked with him. I cannot wait for their next session.

The best decision I made in helping my grandson with his basketball skills was in choosing Coach Bug! Coach Bug had made my grandson feel very comfortable, and there was a huge improvement after just one session. At the beginning of the first session, Coach Bug pointed out my grandson's faults and the improvements were instantaneous. I was amazed and blown away! There were even more improvements during the second session and we are looking forward to additional sessions with much excitement! How did we get so-ooo lucky!!! Daniel

Great first session with Coach Bug! Easy to schedule with, prompt replies and on time arrival! My daughter felt very comfortable with him and his style of teaching. She has been playing for years and has never had a private Coach- now she’s hooked. He was able to quickly show her things through his first assessment that she already sees will improve her shooting. His post session reviews were also very thorough and helps me as a parent see what he sees to help reinforce during times at home. I look forward to the sessions to come and how she will grow as a player.

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My son has only had one session with Coach Bug, but we are highly impressed! He immediately recognized some of my son’s weaker areas & there was significant improvement after just one hour. He is really looking forward to more sessions!

I am a 14 year old boy and have been playing basketball for 7 years. Coach Bug is an awesome 1 on 1 coach to work with. I had never done 1 on 1 coaching before so this was my first try. He is a good teacher and fun to talk to. After his class I pulled some of his moves on my friends. I already improved a lot after 1 hour. I definitely recommend Coach Bug. I have already scheduled a second class.

My 8 year old son has had three sessions with Coach Bug. He had made progress very quickly and really loves training with Coach Bug. We recommend him as a wonderful coach.

I had a really great first session with Coach Bug. He is starting with the fundamentals and it was amazing to see the results after just one session. He saw where my shot was off pretty quickly, and the suggestions he made had me consistently hitting the 3 toward the end of the session, and I haven't picked up the ball in over 18 months. He's easy going, fun to talk to, all while paying attention to the details throughout the workout. I went in skeptical about the benefits of a coach, and now I wish I had done this sooner. I'm definitely going to take my son to him when he is old enough.

Coach Bug is a solid coach. Easy to book with and find times/locations to practice. We’ve started with fundamentals and already my shot and game are improving. Coach Bug has an easy-going demeanor and makes it easy to feel comfortable. Look forward more lessons to come.

Thanks for a great first session! We worked on my shot and it made a huge difference. I'm looking forward to working with you.

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My 14 year old son really enjoys working with Coach Bug. He is reliable, enthusiastic and makes the game of basketball fun for him. We appreciate him being willing to drive to our gym as well. We will definitely keep using him as our coach.

Coach Bug built instant rapport with my son. He saw quickly what was difficult about his shot and fixed it! He also helped him with his dribble. We can't wait to see him again soon.

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My son had his first session with Coach Bug yesterday and he was already given some excellent guidance on the fundamentals as well as correcting his form. My son (age 13) really enjoyed working with Coach Bug - he was very encouraging and engaged while working with him and provided some solid instruction/advice/tips on areas where he needs to improve. I appreciated his prompt replies when communicating about scheduling a session. He also sent a great follow-up email with feedback about the session. This was a great experience and we will definitely be scheduling a block of lessons. I highly recommend Coach Bug!

Coach Bug is great! His approach of teaching the technical foundation is exactly what our son needed. He is also patient and good at keeping our son entertained but on track.

Coach Bug has done a great job with our 8 and 15 year olds. He is always accommodating to our schedule and will even come over to our house to coach them one on one.

Coach Bug is great! My two boys have had two sessions with him and they have already showed so much improvement.
He is a great coach and a great motivator! I highly recommend him.

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Coach Bug was awesome! He was very encouraging and we absolutely love his coaching philosophy. He worked on the fundamentals and build on that foundation.
My son really enjoyed working with coach Bug and cannot wait for the next session. We were just with Bug an hour ago and my son is outside working on his form and things they discussed today. Coach has motivated and inspired him to show improvement for the next session.
Outstanding work coach thanks!!

Coach bug was awesome and once you meet him you can see he is a great person and a great coach and he really cares for the players he coaches. He is very flexible with his schedule and has a great personality he makes you work hard and pushes you to be the best I definitely recommend him for any player any age.

Coach Bug is wonderful! We already see an improvement in our son's basketball skills after just one session. Coach Bug quickly identified the specific challenges that our son was having with shooting and dribbling, and was able to communicate and teach him techniques in a way that he could easily follow and implement. We look forward to our next coaching session!

Coach Bug is great. He is very skilled at explaining the fundamentals of basketball to young athletes. Basketball practice as well as the games quickly became my son's favorite activities. Coach Bug is also very fair about cycling all the kids into the game so that everyone gets a chance to play, and emphasizes good sportsmanship on the court and respect for the officials. We highly recommend Coach Bug for any instruction you might want.
Coach Stroope has a unique ability to communicate basketball fundamentals to kids. My sons looked forward to every practice. And by keeping them engaged in the improvement process he's able to deliver pretty amazing results.
Coach Bug is wonderful! We already see an improvement in our son's basketball skills after just one session. Coach Bug quickly identified the specific challenges that our son was having with shooting and dribbling, and was able to communicate and teach him techniques in a way that he could easily follow and implement. We look forward to our next coaching session!
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