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Derick Pope, Lilburn, GA Basketball Coach

Derick Pope

Hoop Network Grind

Basketball

SILVER

Former overseas pro. 18 years playing experience. 5 years coaching experience in the US and Germany. Goal is to optimize strengths and improve weaknesses using game situations. View all coaching experience

This coach is unavailable to take clients at this time.

Training Locations
  • King University (TN)

  • 4 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

  • King University (TN)

  • 4 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 Derick

I currently own a basketball training business, 'Hoop Network Grind', based out of Lilburn, GA. We train players from elementary all the way up to the professional level. I have also coached youth and adult teams overseas in Germany and had much success.

I most recently left a very good career playing in Germany averaging 17PPG, and 12 RPG. Before that, I played for King University where we won a conference championship, earned national rankings, and went to the NCAA tournament. I was Top 5 in the conference for 3 point % and Top 3 on my team in every statistic category. I was a high school allstar gaining awards and several offers.

My sessions last one hour typically. Before even bringing a client in, I ask about their skillset, position, and if they have game film to share. I want to tailor our workouts to their success. I always make sure, not matter what position, to have my clients work on ball handling and shooting in game situations. Then the rest of the time varies on different days. I break down defense, cuts, bball IQ, rebounding, passing and all.

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Client Reviews

Very professional and we will continue to work with Coach Derick.

Coach Derick was very professional. My son is a beginner to basketball. I loved how Coach Derick explained each technique and skill to my son. He was patient and very knowledgeable of not just how to play basketball but how to coach it. Sometimes you will find a person that is a great player but they don’t know how to coach/teach. This is not the case here. He gave my son instructions but he also demonstrated the skill. That is very important to me. I also feel that we got our monies worth and then some. You won’t be disappointed if you are looking for a good coach regardless of the level of playing skill your child has.

My son enjoyed his first session with Derick and is signed up for more; he paid attention to my son and ensures he spends the time necessary to both encourage and challenge the athlete, who's a newbie at basketball.

1st training was great and my two sons look forward for what’s to come!

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Great job. My son wants to come back Saturday 10/5/19 and 10/28/19

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Great 1st time experience! Feedback given is genuine and on point.

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Coach Derick is an awesome trainer. Great job keeping my boys engaged and looking forward to the next drill. Establishes great rapport with the kids.

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Coach Derick is a very good trainer. I like how he really focused on the skills that my son needs to improve on and he didn't just explain it and move on. He takes the time to make sure my son really gets it. That meant a lot to me .

My son enjoyed his session with Coach Derick. He was very professional and patient when working with him. He is a very skilled coach. My son left the session eager to apply what he learned and is looking forward to returning for additional sessions.

Coach Derick was so professional and patient while working with my grandson Kyle who is just starting out. I watched him in action and I was very pleased in how he interacted with him. Just after 3 sessions with Coach Derick, we noticed a big difference in how he handled the ball during his basketball church league game on Saturday. Coach Derick is great!

Derick is an awesome coach! I believe he will get my son to the next level. You can tell he loves what he does!

Hopefully Derrick will be my sons trainer his entire basketball career. He is the best!

Today was our first session with Coach Derick. He was very good with my son and stayed on him about the things he needed to work on, which is what he needs. No slacking. My son can’t wait to continue growing and learning more with Coach Derick. Thank you !

Derick helped change Deion's shot in 48 hours. He looked like a totally different player after training with Derick. He has had several 20+ point games this year for JV. We definitely appreciate his work.
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