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Life University (GA)
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Derrick S.
Drigo Sports
Basketball
SILVER
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2x National Champion that has played and developed under Hall of Fame coaches. Looking to share the Knowledge. View all coaching experience
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Training Locations
Coach is willing to travel up to 10 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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Life University (GA)
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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 have been training for 15+ years working with younger kids to develop proper footwork and techniques essential for development on the court. Owner of the Speed Academy where we specialize in speed in agility. The game of basketball has changed and now everyone including 7ft'ers are agile and shooting from the outside. Don't get left behind.
I was a 2 sport athlete throughout my high school tenure State Champion in Basketball senior year. All Region
State Champion in Track in Field
In basketball I earned All-Conference senior year while averaging 17.5ppg, 8RPG
In Track I earned 1st Team All-State senior year,
In college I attended the CGCC and played basketball where I was 2nd in the state in scoring, 3rd in rebounding and 5th in assist as a sophomore.
I Attended Life University where we won 2 national championships. Named All National Tournament, All Region, Led Team in Rebounding both years.
I focus on all fundamentals, kids today are often taught to be robots on the court. I teach and train kids how to think and move freely on their own. I develop each workout around the individual athlete to ensure they are getting the most out of their time on the court. Athletes will be training using the Catapult vest which monitors and stores data and feedback on every moment and step to help perform corrective training for the next session.
My motto train slow play slow. Train Fast play fast but in order to do so the athlete has to implement the basics of footwork and fundamentals.
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Client Reviews
Lynn (CoachUp client)
I am impressed how Derrick teaches. How much attention he really pays to his student. I recommend him highly and will be using him in the future.
Doug (CoachUp client)
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Monica (CoachUp client)
My sons enjoyed training with Coach Derrick. We look forward to more sessions with him.
Kelsey (CoachUp client)
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Kyle (CoachUp client)
Takes the time to teach any requests and/or position skills. Very happy with my child’s progress and he has become a great addition to his training.
Mike (CoachUp client)
Great 1st lesson w Derrick. Was super hands on with my 6th grader.
Landa (CoachUp client)
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Angela (CoachUp client)
My son really enjoyed Coach Derrick and found him helpful. My husband attended the first session and thought the techniques he used were very good.
Christopher (CoachUp client)
This guy is the real deal, he puts these kids first & enjoys training them, It’s been a pleasure to get to know him & I would highly recommend him for your training needs, he’s very versatile.
Chris Curry (Testimonial)
Dallas has went from a 40 time of 6.83 to a 5.62 in less than a month of working. He was a 3rd string running back, but his had work and training he is now 1st string.
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