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American University (DC)
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5 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Derrick M.
Basketball
SILVER
My job is to develop your skill and not limit your ability. When training with me there is no position you will learn all aspects of the game. View all coaching experience
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Training Locations
Coach is willing to travel up to 25 miles
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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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American University (DC)
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5 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 Derrick
I've been coaching for 6 years at the HS level. I am the head assistant coach and skills trainer at Hudson Catholic HS in Jersey City. I've trained athletes from the ages of 6 years old and older. Almost on a daily basis the gym is filled with top HS players in NJ/NY, Division 1 athletes, and Overseas players.
I was a 3 year starter at Saint Anthony HS. I received a lot of Division 1 offers and decided to go to American University. I led the American Eagles to two NCAA tournament appearances. I am the first player in Patriot league history to score over 1200 points and have over 500 assists. I was named to AP All American Team. After a successful college career I had a short professional career due to personal reasons. I was drafted in the NBA Development League by the Erie Bayhawks.
I always start off the session with dynamic stretching. Warming up the muscles and working on balance and flexibility is very important. Once the juices are flowing I go right into ball handling. Ball handling is very important for players at every position. Depending on the day I will incorporate passing with some of the ball handling drills. After 20-25 mins of ball handling I will get into what I call the layup package. I will provide you with different ways on finishing at the rim. Once we are done with layups we will get into jump shots. You will learn low post moves, mid post moves, shooting off the dribble, using a ball screen, scoring off a jab step, etc.... In order to BE ELITE you have to TRAIN ELITE ...
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Client Reviews
Edward (CoachUp client)
Great and patient. Focuses on areas that need strengthening.
Michelle (CoachUp client)
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Abdulgani (CoachUp client)
I'm impressed with his techniques even though it was my first training session. I will surely recommend coach Derrick to everyone.
Wilber (CoachUp client)
Good coach
Safaa (CoachUp client)
amazing coach
Nadine (CoachUp client)
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Sean Williams (Testimonial)
Coach Merc really help develop my game until another level. My ball handling was one of my weaknesses and I really see an improvement with dribbling the basketball. He strives for perfection and really stress about details in our sessions. He pushes me out of my comfort zone and help realize in order to get better I have to get out of my comfort zone. Working out with Coach Merc helped me make the JV as a sophomore after not making the Frosh team as a freshman. I spent a year training with Coach Merc and he helped me to improve my game and be part of the JV team this year. I enjoy our sessions and cant wait to see what the future holds if I continue to push and work just like Coach Merc told me.
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