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Erick V., Chicago, IL Basketball Coach

Erick V.

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Former Pro. Multidisciplinary sports performance knowledge, coaching success from youth to elite, and attention to detail set me apart. Custom camps & clinics for elite programs. View all coaching experience

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Packages

Light 1 on 1 Package
In-Person Training for a single athlete

1 on 1 or Semi-Private (1-4) training. 1 session package with Coach Erick. 60 minute session length

Session Length: 1 hour

$115 1 session + applicable fees

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Pro 1 on 1 Package
Recommended
In-Person Training for a single athlete

1 on 1 or Semi-Private (1-4) training. 5 session package with Coach Erick. 60 minute session length

Session Length: 1 hour

$480 5 sessions ($96/ea) + applicable fees

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Elite 1 on 1 Package
In-Person Training for a single athlete

1 on 1 or Semi-Private (1-4) training. 10 session package with Coach Erick. 60 minute session length

Session Length: 1 hour

$900 10 sessions ($90/ea) + applicable fees

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Standard Package
Online Training for a single athlete

3 session online training package with Coach Erick. 60 minute session length.

Session Length: 1 hour

$270 3 sessions ($90/ea) + applicable fees

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Standard Online Package
Online Training for a single athlete

5 session online training package with Coach Erick. 60 minute session length.

Session Length: 1 hour

$400 5 sessions ($80/ea) + applicable fees

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Elite Online Package
Online Training for a single athlete

10 session online training package with Coach Erick. 60 minute session length.

Session Length: 1 hour

$750 10 sessions ($75/ea) + applicable fees

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Pro Group Training 5 Pack
In-Person Training for up to 10 athletes

5 Group Session package for training with Coach Erick for 5-10 athletes. 60 minute session length

Session Length: 1 hour

$200 5 sessions ($40/ea) + applicable fees

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Elite Group Training 10 Pack
In-Person Training for up to 10 athletes

10 Group Session package for training with Coach Erick for 5-10 athletes. 60 minute session length.

Session Length: 1 hour

$350 10 sessions ($35/ea) + applicable fees

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  • Clarkson University (NY)

  • 16 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Guard, Forward, Center

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

Credentials

  • Clarkson University (NY)

  • 16 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Guard, Forward, Center

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

More About Coach Erick

Basketball Coaching Experience:
Director of Player Development - Chicago Swarm
Director of Player Development - Southland Saints
Elite South Korean Skills Camps - Coordinator & Lead Clinician - Seoul & Incheon
Elite Skills Camp - Shanghai, China
Costa Rica Skills Clinics - San Jose, Costa Rica
Team USA Regional Coach - Los Angeles
LeBron James' Kings' Academy Camp Coach
Syracuse Basketball Camp Coach
UW-Madison Basketball Camps
UW-Milwaukee Basketball Camps
BYU Basketball Camps
Snow Valley Basketball Camp Staff (w/ USA Youth National Team Director, Don Showalter)
Breakthrough Basketball Clinician
ProStart Sports Camps (Sam Dekker & Frank Kaminsky, Bobby Portis, Brynn Forbes, Monte Morris, Traemon Waynes & Melvin Gordon)
Haderslev (Denmark) Basketball Club Youth Coach (u12-u18)
Dameligaen Head Basketball Coach for Horsens BC (Denmark)
Falcon Basketball Club Coach & Consultant (largest Basketball Club in Copenhagen, Denmark)
Assistant Coach Danish u18 Women's National Team
Aarhus (Denmark) "Get Tough" Camp, Coordinator & Lead Clinician

Sports Performance:
Senior Danish Men's and Women's National Teams Sports Performance Coach
Haderslev Sports Academy Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Puma Baseball Academy - Head Sports Performance Coach

Owner, Trainer for Athletes On The Rise, LLC, a company dedicated to developing complete athletes mentally, physically and technically to earn college scholarships and professional contracts.

Competed at Clarkson University in New York, played professionally in Spain and Denmark and Post-Professionally in the UK while completing my Master's Degree in Sports and Exercise Medicine. Worked my way up from DIII to professional with plenty of hard work and dedication.

Before we have our initial session, we will talk about strengths and weaknesses, gaining perspectives from the players, coaches, and parents. At the initial session, there will be an assessment to set the baseline, set goals, and begin working towards those goals immediately. Every session is built on the previous session and players are required to do work on their own between sessions. There is a very high attention to detail and strong work ethic required to participate. If these are qualities the player does not have they will be developed.

For Elite Camps, a Needs Analysis is performed with Athletic Director, Sports Coaches, and other key Sports Program stakeholders to determine assessments & programming. This allows a truly individualized & customized Camp or Clinic experience that will give the Sports Program a jump in development and performance.

Sessions are normally for 12+, however there are a few 10 or 11 year olds that may be accepted depending upon mentality. These sessions are for serious players only.

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Client Reviews

Great coach! Really professional and you can really achieve improvements! Recommended!

Erick's knowledge and expertise of basketball are remarkable. He has the right attitude and enthusiasm to help my daughter reach her utmost potential. Selena already has increased motivation and self confidence. I am certain that he will be a huge asset to her mental and emotional health as well. I truly believe as a mentor, Erick will have a lasting impact on Selena for the rest of her life. This is a trainer with a passion for teaching and a commitment to helping others. When asking Selena how she felt after working with him, she gave me a meaningful smile and said, "Mom, he's great! He recognized mistakes in my mechanics right away and helped me to improve instantly."

Coach Erick was very thorough and helpful with the sessions. I saw a change in my son’s performance at the end of the sessions. We will definitely be using him again.

Coach Erick was a great coach. He really tailors his program to each player. Our son has a very "cerebral" approach to sports and a lot of coaches have a "seat of the pants" approach that doesn't work for him. Erick is a different coach for each player and he connects to our son in a way no other coach has. Coach Erick's understanding of the game and technique is outstanding. Coach Erick works the kids really hard, but our son really looks forward to every session.

Very professional, positive and welcoming. My son learned so much in just one session.

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Coach E is the truth….definition of a coach who articulates the game teaches structure discipline team work communicates well with kids….All the small details that matter I appreciate Coach E my son will definitely be back for more

Coach Erick was great! My son has had one lesson with him to date. He has high standards and will work your athlete hard. He also introduced helpful metrics for advancement. He is definitely the right person to take an athlete to the next level. I would recommend him!

Coach Erick was great! As a parent I was looking for a trainer that was willing to be firm, hold him accountable and to help bring out the intensity.

Coach Erick is a great trainer my son's skills have been improving and it's really noticeable. I really like his way teaching and structure.

Great coach, very detailed and helpful. One of the best I have experienced. Walks you through every step . Would definitely recommend.

Coach Erick demonstrates every bit of the Gold, 5-star rating on Coach Up. My grandson has a passion for playing basketball, but his skills, for a very tall teen, needed much development, and he needed the motivation to perform the rigorous physical requirements to achieve his goal of playing high school basketball.

My grandson has left every challenging session excited and hopeful that he can achieve his goal. He is showing a dedication towards building the necessary foundational skills. I see a definite improvement in his overall confidence, time management, hopefulness and personal growth. His physical skills have shown a marked improvement.

We are very happy, and more than satisfied, with the results thus far. Thank you, Coach Erick!

Erick customized lessons specific to our players needs. No “cone drills” Player, and Position specific training.

Erick was excellent — he used every minute of the session in a productive way.

Coach Erick was great and he helped expose some weaknesses that need to be addressed. I will continue to use Coach Erick and will recommend his services.

No matter what level you’re at, this is the coach/training you’re looking for.

You’re getting much more value than the dollar amount attached.

Coach Erick is very detail oriented, analytical, and knowledgeable. He is a fantastic coach for anyone looking to become a top performing athlete

Love Coach Erick! He’s a great motivating Coach who enjoys helping out. Only a few sessions in and he’s the best!

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Already see improvement, great coaching skill, attention to detail, after session ownership and follow up.

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We attended our first group class last week. Although the athletes ranged in skill, Erick was able to keep everyone working in areas where they need to improve.

Great coach

Coach Erick is excellent. He pushes our son in a way that motivates and encourages him. In addition to basketball fundamentals he is also learning discipline and the importance of practicing on his own. Our son enjoys and looks forward to his sessions. Scheduling and communication has been very easy. We highly recommend Coach Erick!

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Fantastic!

Really great with the kids. He was able to asses skills and other challenges such as attention and hold my young player accountable and be encouraging at the same time.

Coach Erick was great. His attention to detail and communication style made our first session product and motivating.

Coach Erick is exactly the kind of coach I was looking for to help my son.
He is only a few lessons in but I like what I am seeing in his coaching style.
My son likes what they are working on and is looking forward to his next lesson.
Thank you

On the first day he really went into detail about mechanics with my shooting, dribbling, and driving to the lane to get a basketball and gave me good feedback to reflect on. I really enjoyed my first day and plan to continue working with Coach Erick.

From the start Erick has been an excellent coach, who has demonstrated great flexibility with my son’s fluctuating schedule. From his drills and homework requirements to his patient feedback, my son’s gains are observable both on and off the court. With other training sessions/programs I have had to both remind son and encourage his attendance; with Erick, my son has been ready to go, practicing his homework and drills, and quite eager to continue with more sessions!

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Great coach and very professional.

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Coach Erick was fantastic! After the 1st session, I saw a difference in my kid from his teachings and each session thereafter the progress continued. Showing interest in his clients goals and establishing a course outline to help them achieve their goals is motivating to say the least. He knows the sport very well and is very instructional and patient with his delivery. We enjoyed working with Coach Eick and look forward to working with him more in the future.

He is on point easy to get along with and is very patient

Coach Erick is professional, extremely knowledgeable, and is dedicated to help those who are truly looking to enhance their skills. I have no doubt that my son will improve greatly with Coach Erick’s continued training and guidance!

Coach Erick is definitely a coach I’d put my money towards, helped fixed my jumpshot and made me better overall by a ton.

Erick is great with kids. He does a great job assessing and providing tools for improvement. Id highly recommend Erick!

Coach Eric was quick to respond to my inquiry, he is very professional, and knew what my kids really needed. He started working with my daughter to help with her vertical jump for volleyball - and motivated her. She could see results immediately . That encouraged me to take my son who plays hockey to train with him.
love working with him and highly recommend him.

Coach Erick is a phenomenal coach, he’s very kind and personable in welcoming in new athletes and extremely thorough in his evaluation of them. After just one session he gave me info about my body that I had no clue about.

Coach Erick is great with kids. He is patient with the kids as they develop their skills. Coach Erick also demonstrates a good attitude about sportsmanship.

I would highly recommend trading with coach Eric for
First a better understanding of the game
Second a better foot work very crucial in basketball
Third he pushes players to do their best.
Last and more importantly,, sessions are enjoyable .

Very good coach.

He studied the way I was shooting and helped me understand a better way for me to fix my shot and was very helpful by watching the ways I moved on the court and explained the good and the things that I needed to work on

Coach Erick's sessions were so helpful and definitely worth it! His sessions are quick, powerful, and effective. I would definitely recommend Coach Erick!

Erick has been great with our 9 years old kids. He’s attentive and works well with them. Highly recommend.

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Very patient. Saw my child’s strengths and weaknesses very quickly. Did a great job working on the things she needed in a creative way.

Coach Erick is great! My son attended his first session and from my experience dealing with coaches one on one, He is at the top of my list. His knowledge and experience will def lead my son in the direction of becoming a strong independent and team player. I look forward to my son working with him and growing as a player overall.

Great guy really knows what I needed to work on after my first session with him really looking forward to our next session I feel like Coach Erick can really help me elevate my game to the next level

Nathan is improving with the knowledge and skills I was looking for . Erick is doing a great job!!!

Great coach.

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Erick has done a wonderful job of quickly assessing and determining a starting point for immediate impact. He is also great at building rapport. My daughter enjoys going to sessions and is seeing the benefits on the court.

Coach Eric was an excellent coach. My son said he addressed things in basketball that no one has helped him with before. He left feeling more motivated. Thank you sooo much

Coach Erik is a great coach. First day of training I improved and felt more confident on offense and defense. I would recommend training with Coach E very knowledgeable and teachable.

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Coach Is great and in the 5 training sessions I've had with him I've really improved

Erick was an amazing coach! I had my first session last night and I already learned so much! He really helped me with my form. I also learned new skills and improved in areas I needed improvement in. I can’t wait to learn more and become an overall better player! Thank you so much!

Coach Erick is so amazing to watch while training my Daughter. His knowledge, his training technique, his attention to my Daughters weaknesses and strengths while training. Thank you Coach Erick!

Pushed you to do better and be better while genuinely caring for you. Best coach I’ve had and can’t wait to see where he takes me, would highly recommend!

To identify Coach Erick, I reviewed every coach's profile, read their reviews and reached out to each one of them. Coach Erick has been professional and spoke to us before booking which gave us an opportunity to access if this would be a good fit for our 13 year old son. He performed an assessment, gave us feedback of where the starting point will be and specifically how things will proceed moving forward with training. As parents starting, we appreciate the timeliness, professionalism and his care toward safety during this pandemic.

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My son is a rising sophomore and got a great work out and feedback during his first session with Coach Erick. We will most likely continue working with him.

The very best! Our son is making great progress.

Very Experienced. Time will tell.

Great understanding coach

I enjoy working with Coach Erick. He’s very knowledgeable of the game and his attention to detail is appreciated. I look forward to more work.

Erik’s professional personal coaching is exactly what our daughter needed to enhance her basketball techniques. He is timely, and comes to each session prepared for drills and skill development.

Coach Erick has helped my son stay focused and greatly improved his shot. My son respects coach greatly and has built on his basketball foundation immensely in only 6 sessions. I would recommend Coach to any player who is serious about getting better.

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Erick led a great session with my 14YOA son. Erick is very detailed and communicates with great clarity the steps needed to achieve success. He really went above and beyond the call of duty with my son. My son got a lot out of the session and is excited to keep working with Erick.

Erik is very professional, easy to work with, and very knowledgeable and skilled. I learned a lot as did my daughter. He is also fun to work with.

Erick is a great communicator of basketball technique and patient with my eleven year old daughter learning her shooting skills.

Very happy with AOTR. Best training sessions my son has been too. Skills are broken down in detail and athletes are held accountable. Along with being extremely knowledgeable, Erick brings an energy that younger athletes respond too.
Erick does a tremendous job on engaging and improving the skill level of the players. From basketball camps to fitness sessions, my son enjoys the experience. His coaching also has impacted my son’s performance on the court. Fully recommend Erick & Athletes On The Rise!!!
Our daughter has been training with Erick since September! He has done a great job getting to know her goals for the sport of basketball and then making a plan to help her work towards them! He does a wonderful job breaking drills down and then challenging her to continue to get better! He does all of this while being positive and encouraging!
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