John K.

My coaching experience began At Evanston Township High School where I ran clinics and camps with my fellow Varsity teammates and coaches. We hosted kids ranging from K-8th Grade. We maintained a fun environment which focused on key fundamentals and skills such as ball handling, form shooting, passing, teamwork and player development customized to each camper. As I continued into my collegiate playing career at Carthage College, I also was able to continue assisting in K-12 sports camps and clinics which focused on improving student athletes' skillset to get them to the next level. Camps included competitive tournaments after initial skill-work and work stations were completed.

During the summers of 2014 and 2015 I was the Assistant Camp Director at Harper College in Palatine, IL. I developed and executed a successful youth summer basketball camp for grades K-12 which included planning, marketing, and instructing responsibilities. At Harper College, I worked directly with the Head Coach and communicated goals, expectations, and camp evaluation outcomes to parents and participants.

Throughout College I have also volunteered my time coaching AAU, feeder leagues, Greek Basketball tournaments, and individual 1 on 1 training sessions which have allowed me to become efficient in evaluating players strengths and weaknesses. I currently volunteer my time as a practice player for the DePaul Blue Demons and WNBA's Chicago Sky. This has allowed me to observe and participate in demanding and high level practices that I can take with me when coaching youth. With numerous years of basketball experience I am able to target specific tendencies in players' games that must be improved or honed in on which will allow us to reach the next level!

In High School I was the Captain of the Evanston Township High School Boys Basketball team. Collectively we won the 2011 & 2012 Conference Championship and 2012 4A Regional Championship and 4A Sectional Championship. As a captain I was comfortable in both starting roles and coming off the bench. I was recognized with multiple CSL Conference Player of the Week Awards and won the Regional 3 Point Shoot Out. Throughout high school, I was a Member of RMG Hoops A Team where I won multiple all tournament awards our team competed in national 17u and 18u tournaments.

I was able to continue my playing career in the NCAA as a part of the Carthage College Redmen Men's Basketball Team where we competed in the CCIW Conference. Learning from legendary Head Coach Bosko Djurickovic, I experienced rigorous NCAA practices and valuable game preparation.

Sessions will be specifically tailored to each client in regards to their skill level, age, and athletic goals. A typical hour-long session can include some if not all from the following 6 categories I focus in:

1) Warm Up: Static Stretching, Form Shooting (Balance, Eyes, Form, Follow Through), Mikan Drill, Mikan Reverse, Full Court Layups, Perfection Drill, Conditioning
2) Ball Handling: Stationary Ball Handling, Two Ball Dribbling, Full Court Two Ball Dribbling, Spider Dribble, Figure Eights, Attack & Counter, Zig Zag Full Court Dribble, Cone Series Dribbling
3) Shooting: Spot Shooting (High Reps 10 Makes/7 Spots off Pass), One Dribble Pull Ups (High Reps 10 Makes/7 spots off pass), Combo Move Pull Ups (High Reps 10 Makes/7 Spots off pass), 3 Pointers (High Reps 10 Makes/7 Spots off pass), Bird Drill, Shot Fake, Triple Threat Basketball Shooting Drills, Off Screen Shooting, Post-Mid Post Shooting, Elbow to Elbow Shooting
4) Defensive: Slide Steps, Blocks, Close Out Drill, Team Defensive Drills, 1 on 1 Gladiator Drill, Ball Shadowing
5) Athleticism: Agility Quickness & Reaction Tennis Ball Drills, Medicine Ball, Core Work, Star Drill, Jumping Exercises, Jump Rope, Ladder Drills
6) Mental: Pressure Free Throws, Situational, Confidence Talks, Motivational 1 on 1, Evaluating Progress & Goals, Leadership