Joseph "Joe" Roberts

I have experience coaching high school basketball, focusing on both skill development and character building. I emphasize discipline, teamwork, and mental resilience to help athletes grow both on and off the court. Additionally, I work on mentoring young athletes through life coaching, helping them navigate challenges such as confidence, leadership, and decision-making.

I coach at the youth level, the Middle High School level, and at the high school level and have experience mentoring youth athletes in both competitive and developmental settings. My approach combines basketball fundamentals with life skills, preparing players for success beyond sports.

I currently coach for Southern Elite Sports and at local schools, and have worked with student-athletes in structured team environments as well as through individual mentorship. My coaching experience extends to working with players outside of formal team settings, helping them improve both their game and personal development.

I primarily coach Middle School and high school athletes (ages 12–18) but also mentor younger kids through life coaching/counseling. My focus is on helping teenagers build confidence, responsibility, and leadership through sports and personal development coaching.

I have my Florida Athletic Coaching Certification as well as my CPR Card. I have my USA Basketball Coaching Certification and I am working on getting my Life Coaching Certification hopefully soon, as well as a Bachelors Degree and a Masters Degree. I continue to pursue professional development to enhance my ability to support young athletes.

Athletic Highlights
• Laporte High School Football/Basketball Team - 4 years played
• Went to state playoffs a couple of times that I was there
• Helped my team in high school to a couple of state records with my presence
Additional Recognitions & Achievements
• Attended several local basketball camps with several D-1 Coaches offering the
camp]
• Assist in helping a local recreation team and their travel ball AAU team

In my sessions I combine basketball skill development with mental and personal growth coaching. Below is a structured session plan to give clients a clear idea of what to expect.

Session Plan: What to Expect

Each of my sessions is tailored to the athlete’s skill level and personal goals, blending basketball fundamentals, strength & conditioning, and mental development. A typical 60-90 minute session might include the following:

1. Warm-Up & Activation (10-15 min)
• Dynamic stretching and mobility exercises
• Light ball-handling drills to activate coordination
• Agility ladder or footwork drills for quickness

2. Skill Development (30-40 min)

Focus Areas (based on athlete’s position and needs):
• Ball-Handling: Advanced dribbling techniques, handling pressure, reaction drills
• Shooting Mechanics: Form shooting, catch-and-shoot, off-the-dribble shooting
• Finishing at the Rim: Layup variations, floaters, contact finishes
• Defense: Footwork, lateral movement, closing out, defensive positioning
• Game IQ & Decision-Making: Situational drills, pick-and-roll reads, passing under
pressure

3. Strength & Conditioning (15-20 min)
• Explosive movements (sprints, plyometrics)
• Core strengthening (planks, medicine ball work)
• Basketball-specific endurance training

4. Mental & Leadership Coaching (10-15 min)
• Confidence & Focus: Visualization techniques, overcoming self-doubt
• Leadership & Accountability: Discussing mindset shifts, setting short- and long-term
goals
• Resilience Training: How to handle adversity, staying motivated during setbacks

5. Cool-Down & Review (5-10 min)
• Light stretching and mobility work
• Review of session highlights and key takeaways
• Setting goals for the next session

This is what I hope to be able to accomplish with Coach Up:

Setting My Training Apart from other personal trainers
• Personalized Training Plans: Each session is built around the athlete’s strengths,
weaknesses, and goals.
• Game-Specific Development: Focus on skills that translate directly into in-game
performance.
• Mindset Coaching: Teaching athletes how to stay mentally tough, confident, and
prepared for challenges on and off the court.