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David M., Seattle, WA Basketball Coach

David M.

Basketball

SILVER
23 reviews

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I’m a professional coach and skill development trainer with over 20 years of experience. I strive to inspire a love of the game and instill confidence in the players I teach. View all coaching experience

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Training Locations
Training Locations
  1. Rainier Beach Community Center, 8825 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA
  2. Othello Playground, 4351 South Othello Street, Seattle, WA
  3. Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Avenue South, Seattle, WA

Coach is willing to travel up to 5 miles

  • Washington State University (WA)

  • 25 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Guard, Forward, Center

  • Reading the Floor, Attacking the Rim, Agility, Shooting, Rebounding, Post Moves, Pick and Roll, Passing, Moving Without the Ball, Footwork, Defense, Ball Handling

Credentials

  • Washington State University (WA)

  • 25 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Guard, Forward, Center

  • Reading the Floor, Attacking the Rim, Agility, Shooting, Rebounding, Post Moves, Pick and Roll, Passing, Moving Without the Ball, Footwork, Defense, Ball Handling

More About Coach David

I am currently a high school boys basketball coach and have also coached intramural and recreational teams as well as providing individual skill development training to players at all levels. What I enjoy most is teaching young players the fundamentals of basketball and having a positive impact on their lives, on and off the court. I’m an NFHS Certified Interscholastic Coach and accredited through the WIAA. I'm also a member of the National Association of Basketball Coaches and the Positive Coaching Alliance. For the past several years I have been ranked one of the Top 3 Coaches in Washington by CoachUp.

Basketball has been a big part of my life for over 30 years. I began at the center/power forward position and later transitioned to wing, so I'm personally familiar with what it takes to compete both in the post and on the perimeter. I've played at the collegiate level, and am currently active in the Puget Sound Basketball League.

The first step is an assessment of skills and areas to target for growth. This provides an opportunity to discuss player goals. Next, I assemble a practice plan consisting of age/skill-appropriate drills tailored to fit the player's individual needs and designed to be engaging, challenging, and applicable to what the player will encounter in games. Whether the emphasis is on ball-handling, footwork, shooting, defending, rebounding, moving without the ball, or any combination of these, I can help players expand and improve their game in all aspects, from technique to decision-making ability.

(Please note that as an active coach, my availability is limited during the basketball season and at certain times in the summer when camps are scheduled.)

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Client Reviews

My 9 year old son has had several lessons with Coach David. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a coah who is patient, kind and understands the fundamentals of the game and knows how to teach in a way that is engaging and enriching.

My son had a great first session. Looking forward to continuing his training with Coach David.

David has not only been a great coach for my boys but also a positive leadership figure and mentor to them. My boys are inspired and excited to see David each week. David makes the game fun, practices encouraging and challenging for my kids. Since working with David I’ve seen my kids' footwork, dribbling, and shooting abilities improve and their overall understanding of the game increase. My wife and I feel very fortunate to have found David, a coach that is as thoughtful as a teacher as he is knowledgeable of the sport. He brings a wealth of basketball knowledge that we will leverage long term as my boys grow with the sport. We highly recommend Coach David.

If you want a coach who really cares about complete player development, Coach David is the one. I've worked with a lot of skills trainers over the years, and he's easily my favorite.

Best coach I've found. Helped me get ready for G-League tryouts.

What can I say? Amazing experience with a top-notch coach!!

We couldn't be more pleased. Coach David has proven to be a wonderful instructor and mentor. Our kids are inspired, they've made great strides and are excited for every session. Besides learning new skills, they're also getting important lessons about sportsmanship and maintaining a healthy attitude regardless of the outcome. Since working with Coach David I've definitely noticed a change in the way they handle challenges of all kinds. We feel incredibly lucky to have found someone of his caliber. I would recommend him in a heartbeat.

A great teacher, plain and simple.

Thank you!!

Super positive! Really great to work with!

I am very impressed with David's approach to the game, especially his focus on mastering the fundamentals. He coaches the right way. My son has been training with him for a while now and is already miles ahead of his peers.

My son is a junior in high school and has been to more training camps and clinics than I can count, but rarely gets any 1-on-1 instruction. Our experience is that the cookie cutter approach does not always work to make kids better. Coach David took the time to get to know my son as a person and a player, and built a program around his specific needs. Outstanding coach.

Next level coach!

Coach David emphasizes effort and growth over perfection, which I believe has played a huge part in keeping my daughter excited and motivated to improve.

The best coach my son has ever had!

David is terrific and very knowledgeable. He's also very patient...breaking things down slowly and methodically, making each step as clear and simple as possible, then bringing it all together. His approach to teaching offensive footwork was new to me. I wish he'd been my coach when I was starting out, it would have saved me so much confusion and struggle! Somehow he makes the game feel easy even when it isn't. I cannot rate him highly enough!

I appreciate the passion you have for teaching and the high level of energy you devote to every part of the practice. You do an incredible job. My son is so excited to work with you again and can't wait until the next session. You crushed it!

Well worth it! Thank you!!

Coach David is great to work with. I really enjoy his sessions. He doesn't waste time and is a good motivator. He has helped me with my game a LOT.

Awesome coach!! I would definitely recommend him to others. He could tell what I needed to work on right away and showed me multiple techniques that I'd never been taught before, that were really helpful. I can say I learned a lot from him.

Coach David was the perfect fit for our son. He was quickly able to determine areas that needed improvement. Through drills and games we felt the time was well spent on both offensive and defensive skills. Our son has responded with a renewed interest in basketball and has hopes of making the varsity squad this year!

As a player, what I like most about the way Coach David trains is how he explains why each of the things he teaches is important. This helped me connect the practice drills to real game situations.
David possesses the three qualities that in my opinion make a great coach: knowledge, ability to communicate, and positivity. His dedication to helping players reach their potential is second to none.
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