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Derek D., Pasadena, MD Basketball Coach

Derek D.

Basketball

SILVER
9 reviews

Division I, Full Scholarship Athlete, Athletic Director and Boys Head Varsity Coach in the CBAA , individual/group trainer, train all position and all skills View all coaching experience

This coach is unavailable to take clients at this time.

Training Locations
Training Locations
  1. Arundel Christian School, 7459 Candlewood Road, Hanover, MD

Coach is willing to travel up to 10 miles

  • Coppin State University (MD)

  • 10 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Center, Forward, Guard

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

Credentials

  • Coppin State University (MD)

  • 10 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Center, Forward, Guard

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

More About Coach Derek

While at CSU, Coach D earned the nickname “The Enforcer” for his various contributions to the team in addition to his effective scoring ability. He began to develop a different view of the game during his final year in college, not as a player, but from a coach’s perspective which led him to reach out to mentors after graduation in an effort to develop this new aspiration.Going back to his roots and working with his successful high school coach assisting the varsity basketball team for four years sharpened his skill and, in turn, deepened his love for the game when he discovered he was just as successful off the court developing young athletes. After coaching under the expert guidance of Coach Robinson for those four years Coach D was offered a head coaching position at Arundel Christian School, a prestigious private school located in Anne Arundel County, and the following year was promoted to Athletic Director for the school’s program. After coaching for six years, Coach D has made it his personal mission and passion to assist with the development of basketball players of all ages and gender.

Born and raised in New York City, Coach D relocated to Maryland his senior year in high school. Coach D was ranked amongst the top fifteen seniors in the state before he ever played a game due primarily to his statistics from tournaments and games during his sophomore and junior year in California. This successful record, which continued in Maryland, led him to receive offers to attend top divisional schools up and down the east coast for college; St. John’s University, West Virginia University, University of Miami and North Carolina State to name a few. Coach D ended up accepting a full scholarship from Coppin State University, which also allowed him to be close to his unborn son, in Maryland. He had a successful basketball career at Coppin State University while he was there.

Clients are trained for their next level of competition, pushing their body/mind to failure, thats when the real training starts. Our individual training breaks down your workout to its smallest detail. We focus on building a sound fundamental base and then work our way from there. Knowing and understanding the basics of basketball is essential to the developmental growth of each player. If you are familiar with the basics of the game, then we will start from your level of knowledge and physical understanding of the game. Our group training takes the skills learned from the individual training and puts them into game like situations, be it 1-on-1, 2-on-2, etc. With group training we can assess your development and growth while adjusting the players weaknesses and capitalize on their strengths.

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Client Reviews

My 14 year old son love his session with Coach D. He made it fun and challenging . Always focused on proper foot work and form. He was encouraging the entire time.

Great teacher

Awesome Awesome skills. Coach Daniels has the skills to take any player to the next level.

Thanks Coach we Greatly Appreciate your time and energy!

RYSE certainly lives up to it's meaning...... Raising Youth Sports to Excellence. In the short time my son has trained with Coach Derek, I have seen a tremendous shift in my son's confidence, leadership abilities, strength and basketball IQ. Coach expects excellence on and off the court.. Not only focusing on the game, but the individual. Helping them to expect more from themselves and not accepting mediocrity and above all to have fun while your doing it. "If it's not fun and your not loving it, then it's not for you". Now whenever I look at young players that have athletic promise, I think to myself, "wow, if they trained with coach Derek, their possibilities would be endless. If your son/daughter wants to grow athletically and as a young man/woman, take the time to check out RYSE. If you want your son/daughter to train with someone that actually cares about our younger generations' development, you have come to the right place. Trainers come a dime a dozen and many of them are just in it for a paycheck. Trust me, that's not what you want for your child. This is the real deal! RYSE up to the challenge parents!
My son Niko has had the desire to play basketball because he really enjoys the sport a lot. In the beginning he was okay and Now under the leadership of Coach Derek Daniels my son is more Confident making 3 point shots and handling the ball from opposite ends of the court!!!! I am so Happy for the time being put in with my son and I would recommend RYSE training for any child who has the desire to learn basketball!!!
Coach D/ RYSE is in my humble opinion an "ELITE" Coach and program. I thought my son already had the necessary skills to proceed in his game. However, after a one-on-one assessment, he was able to address quite a few weaknesses. As a result of the collaborative efforts of Coach D and my son, Keaston, he will be the starting small foward for his High School this season! I highly recommend Coach D to ALL aspiring basketball athletes.
Ryse Basketball has helped me take my game to new levels and working with Coach D has helped me build true confidence in my game. From getting conditioned, learning the fundamentals, ball handling, shooting, finishing at the rim and building my Basketball IQ, working with Ryse has help me become an actual basketball player. I would recommend Coach D to all the players trying to take their game to the next level. -Anthony Caesar
Coach D/Ryse is awesome!!! He really motivates the kids even after their long school day. I started out with just my son training. However, after a week, my daughter and my nephew wanted to join. He works with all of them despite the age difference. My son is 7 and my daughter and nephew are 5 but he caters the training to their ability so they all can get the most out of it. They are having so much fun that they don’t realize they’re learning. Besides this, the training is reasonable considering I have multiple children participating. My son training/conditioning right now also helps him as a football player. He will still be fresh and agile by the time his spring and fall seasons start!!!!!!!! The kids absolutely love their time at Ryse! They have a great time each and every session! -Trinidi Ford
Big shout out to Coach D and Ryse Basketball!! If you know me, you know my girls and how much I love and support them in any and everything they need when it comes to academics and their sports!! Basketball has become a passion of theirs and this man right here takes time to be a positive male roll model, as well as a coach and provide them with skills both on the court and in life..."paying it forward" is not just a motto for him, but a way of life! So happy to be a part of his team!!!
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