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Aspen (CoachUp client)

Coach James was awesome, we had our first lesson with him a few weeks ago and after about 20 mins in I knew we were going to continue with him! He really focused on the fundamentals with my son, which is what he needed. He was stern but friendly at the same time if that makes any sense lol which is exactly what I need with a pre-teen. I can’t wait to see where coach James is able to teach my son!

James (CoachUp client)

Great coach , takes the time to explain and help improve on everything.

JoAnn (CoachUp client)

5 Star all the way!

My daughter had an AMAZING first session with Coach James!

Today was an eye opener for my daughter. She never had proper coaching before, especially starting with the basics. Although he worked her hard during the hour, you could see the growing excitement in her attitude and enthusiasm! It was that ‘aha’ moment once she realized the lack of knowing the basics and she can’t wait to get back on a court to keep practicing. She learned more in one hour than in her whole past season.

Coach James truly has a talent for teaching and so glad he’s choosing to share it with today’s youth - both on and off the court!

Samantha (CoachUp client)

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Herb (CoachUp client)

Coach James was amazing with my 13 year old (no experience) son! Fantastic fundamentals and excellent drills to work on at home, I can already see a huge improvement. We just scheduled his next session.

Rebecca (CoachUp client)

My son has had an incredible experience with Coach James. He has focused on my son’s body mechanics to help him improve his ability to make shots. My son has never had a coach focus on the basics like this and what he needs to change personally. Most coaches focus on the group as a whole instead of what each player can improve on individually but this is exactly what he is doing. He is helping my son get ready for tryouts and I just wish we had found Coach James sooner.

Jen (CoachUp client)

Coach James is amazing. He didn’t just have my son shoot the ball for an hour, but spent the entire time working with him to correct his shooting form. By the end, my son was hitting most of the baskets and was excited to go practice! His patience and attention to detail are phenomenal! We will definitely be booking more sessions!

Kathryn (CoachUp client)

James is completely engaged and a fantastic coach for my son!!

Alyssa (CoachUp client)

Our time with Coach James has been awesome. He’s a firm believer in not just teaching our kids to shoot and dribble but to break down the fundamentals of basketball so make sure our kid becomes a REAL and solid basketball player. My son is 14 years old stands about 5’10-5’11. On his AAU team he plays center but is wanting to play more positions. Coach James is getting my him ready for high school ball to play a wing position. My son’s confidence in his dribbling, shooting, eye coordination and footwork is improving DAILY. I see my son practicing those same drills in the mornings when we’re alone. I see my son confidence building every time he steps foot on that court. Thank you Coach James for everything you do and instilling confidence and belief into my son. Can’t wait until our next visit.

Clint (CoachUp client)

Coach James was awesome! After one session with my daughter she showed an improvement in shooting, just like they worked on! She had a tournament a few hours after her session and Coach James was thoughtful enough to send a message to talk about how she was doing in the games. You can tell he really cares.

Kristi (CoachUp client)

First session with James was great. My son was able to correct some “bad habits” and see how the correction affected his accuracy and ball handling. Will definitely be back!

Carl (CoachUp client)

Coach James has been a great personal coach for our 8th grade son. James stresses fundamentals and is positive and fun to be around. You can tell he loves the game and what he does. After just a few sessions my son has leaned a lot and looks forward to each session.

Chris (CoachUp client)

Coach James is an extremely effective coach. His focus on getting the biomechanics and proper techniques correct have allowed Jack to take his game to the next level! I highly recommend choosing James as a coach to level up your game.

Victoria (CoachUp client)

After just one basketball session we are already seeing improvement. Thank you Coach James for providing quality lessons for our daughter! She left feeling empowered with new skills and a positive outlook!

Roman (CoachUp client)

Coach James S. is exactly what we were looking for in an individual coach. Fundamentals are paramount, and James is exceptional with immediate first time study and analysis. Corrective work, teaching, explaining and instruction ruled this first session. My son indicated that he had never received this type of instruction and level of detail. The written analysis and feedback from Coach James will be instrumental for my son to review, and work on improving to become a better basketball player. We are excited to continue growth and development with Coach James.

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Dana (CoachUp client)

My son loved his first coaching session with Coach James. He feels like he learned so much, and is looking forward to training with James again soon!

Zachary (CoachUp client)

I have been enjoying training with Coach James! I am a post-high school player pretty new to playing basketball, want to improve, and Coach James has worked with me at my skill level. He is patient, friendly, and it is clear he has experience and knows what he is talking about. In the time I have been working with him I can already tell I am improving. I recommend training with him and will definitely be continuing to work with him in the future!

Tiffany (CoachUp client)

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Keyshawn (CoachUp client)

Coach James Shettleworth is amazing at what he does. I spent a year playing college basketball in New Mexico and decided to take a year off. I got in touch with coach James recently to get back in shape and work on my skills and have been doing workouts since then. The different things he puts you through during your workouts very closely resemble the things I had to do at the college level. If you are a college athlete then coach James can help keep you prepared while getting you better and if you are an aspiring college athlete then I can confidently say there is no one better to help you prepare than him. I would recommend him to any and everyone looking to reach there full potential in basketball! I have already seen huge differences in my game in the short amount of time I have been working with coach James!

Shawn (CoachUp client)

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Christian (CoachUp client)

Very professional.

Daisi (CoachUp client)

We were impressed with Coach James S.’s patience; knowledge and overall demeanor evaluating my grandson’s skill set.

He emphasized the importance of basketball fundamentals in addition to everyday practical life skills.

We highly recommend him!

Hillary (CoachUp client)

James is very knowledgeable - my daughter learned a lot in just one session. We will definitely book w/ James again.

Jadon (CoachUp client)

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Cory (CoachUp client)

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Glenn (CoachUp client)

We attended our first session with James this past week and I came away very impressed with James' approach and his demeanor. We have been to our fair share of skills development trainers, but James was the first one that really honed in on footwork, taking proper angles to the ball, and small technical nuances. In addition, he kept my son and I appraised at all times as to what he was doing and why for each exercise. I look forward to having my son work with James in the future and would recommend him to anyone looking for a trainer that is invested in the development of your child and extremely knowledgeable as to the game itself.

Joni (CoachUp client)

Coach James was awesome! After just one session my son learned a ton... we will definitely schedule more sessions with Coach James. I would recommend him to anyone.

Lance (CoachUp client)

Coach James, should be called King James! Excellent mentor with exceptional basketball skills and knowledge for the game, my boy learned about footwork and shooting skills, what a improvement on his first lesson. Will definitely sign up for more sessions.

Duane (CoachUp client)

Coach James has been working with my son now for two months. He is a Freshman in High School and never even touched a Basketball until he signed up for the team last fall. He secured his spot on the bench all season yet ended with a love for the game and a determination to improve. Weekly sessions with Coach James is having a profound impact on my son. He is learning fundamental basketball and will likely be a starter on the JV team his Sophomore year. Coach James is on time to the sessions and always brings a BIG smile and a GREAT attitude. His positive influence on my son as a young man is more important than the lessons. If you are considering hiring a private coach for your son or daughter, Coach James in your man!

Blake (CoachUp client)

I’ve had 5 sessions so far with coach james, and each time I get better and plan on coming back for more. He does a great job pushing your comfort zones to improve your game in areas you didn’t even know needed improvement.

Jennifer (CoachUp client)

Great session with James! Very personable, and his knowledge of the game are obvious. Olivia thoroughly enjoyed the session and feels that James can certainly help her grow. Can’t wait for June when we can work more closely!!

Devin (CoachUp client)

Great coach, he really focuses on your weaknesses and helps you make them a strength of yours. I have booked him more then once now and will continue to book him.

Rudy Carey-Head Men's Basketball Coach at Denver East HS (Testimonial)

Coach Shettleworth served as an Assistant Coach to me for 6 years. During that time we won two 5A State Basketball Championships. He was instrumental during that time overseeing the Player Development and Strength and Conditioning aspects of our program. We amassed a 124-11 record during that time as he was a catalyst in the placement of players to the next level. His scientific approach to Strength and Conditioning was instrumental in injury prevention while improving athletic performance of our players.