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Jon M., Denville, NJ Basketball Coach

Jon M.

Basketball

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I help basketball players of all ages aggressively attack their goals of becoming more skilled, athletic, and mentally prepared for competition. View all coaching experience

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Training Locations
Training Locations
  1. Lincoln Park, Cranford, NJ
  2. Summit, NJ
  3. Springfield Township, NJ

Coach is willing to travel up to 10 miles

Packages

1-on-1/ Small Group Training
In-Person Training for a single athlete

This is my pay-by-session rate. Please message for more info on package options. Personalized training tailored to your athlete's specific needs. I take pride in building strong foundations and improving confidence and ... See More

Session Length: 1 hour

$85 1 session + applicable fees

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  • Kean University (NJ)

  • 2 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Guard, Forward, Center

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

Credentials

  • Kean University (NJ)

  • 2 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Guard, Forward, Center

  • 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 Jon

For two years at Peak Sports Academy, I've coached boys and girls of all ages, from kindergarteners to high school seniors. My coaching roles varied from AAU teams to clinics and skill sessions. I've also ran programs and basketball-themed birthday parties. One memorable experience was assisting Coach Bob Hurley, a Naismith Hall of Fame Coach, at a week-long camp. Each season, I consistently train 25-50 kids in private and small group settings. My passion lies in helping others achieve their goals through coaching, and I'm dedicated to nurturing their skills and fostering their love for the game.

As a Marine and former captain of my high school basketball team, I've embodied the values of discipline, leadership, and resilience. In the Marines, I honed my physical fitness and mental toughness, earning recognition for my exemplary performance during rigorous training. At Jonathan Dayton in Springfield NJ, my leadership skills were evident as I guided my team to success, earning the respect of my peers and coaches. Whether facing the challenges of military service or competition on the court, I've consistently demonstrated dedication, determination, and a relentless drive to excel.

Your hour of personalized basketball training will focus on important skills like ball handling, finishing, passing, shooting, and defense. Depending on your experience and areas to improve, we'll decide which fundamentals to work on during our session. Whether it's one skill or all five, we'll tailor the session to fit your needs. We'll also incorporate plyometrics, calisthenics, and stretching to enhance your athleticism. You'll learn drills you can practice on your own to keep getting better. After each session, I'll provide written feedback to guide your progress. This may include drills for home practice, reminders for our next session, motivational boosts, or helpful notes. Let's work together to take your game to the next level.

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Excellent coach who is helping my son prepare for his high school tryouts. Working through drills, shooting, positioning and endurance training. I would highly recommend him.

Caoch Jon's was great. the workout and drills helped a lot and i look forward to future sessions. i would def recommend him to anyone looking to improve.

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My son has enjoyed his sessions with coach Jon.

Jon does a good job of tailoring the hour-long sessions based on what we're looking to get out of them. And he brings a lot of energy to the sessions which has helped to challenge my son and has kept him engaged throughout .

We will continue to do the sessions with coach Jon

Great coach!

Coach Jon was extremely accommodating, professional, nice and is an awesome coach! He was incredibly patient with my son, and we look forward to continuing sessions with him!

Jon is great. I’m just two sessions I have seen my daughter shooting confidence in the game change.

Coach Jon has been great for my son. The drills are fun and keep him engaged while also building his skill set. Jon is a great combination of being encouraging and positive while also emphasizing working hard to improve. My son has shown great improvement since he started training with Coach Jon. Highly recommended!

Jon is an amazing coach! He is patient and understanding with my girl. She didn't want to try lessons but, after the first lesson and seeing how Jon broke everything down; she's the one asking us for another lesson. She learned how to do a lay up, her ball handling and confidence has improved tremendously, and it's just not noticeable by us, but by her coach and other parents. Highly recommend Jon!

Coach Jon has been great. He's really good at teaching the details of fundamentals and providing feedbacks. I can feel the difference in my skills after each session and I can immediately apply what he taught in games.

Coach Jon is an awesome coach! My son looks forward to working with him and is learning so much. So happy with our experience!

My 12 year old daughter had a fantastic first session with Coach John. She was thrilled with how much she learned and how fun the session was. The excitement is already building for the next session! Coach John's coaching style clicks with her, and I'm genuinely excited about the progress I anticipate she'll make under his guidance.

COACH JON ONCE AGAIN WITH A GREAT JOB. THE GROUP TRAINING WAS AWESOME!

My son very much enjoys his lessons with coach Jon, who is patient as he teaches my son the fundamentals of the game.

Coach Jon was amazing. Worked with my daughter on defense and shooting over several sessions. He personalized her training, encouraged consistent routines and stayed positive throughout.

Coach Jon is very professional and friendly. He helps my child very much in his practice and skills.

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Coach Jon is awesome as he worked with my son for the first time last Saturday and he developed a relationship with us both like we knew each other for years! He taught him a lot about dribbling, shooting and defense in very effective manner in one hour! We will back for many more sessions with this GREAT COACH! Peak facility in Mountainside is beautiful! Thank you coach Jon and staff at Peak!!!

Coach Jon was amazing! very patient, and knowledgable. This was the first time my daughter had any formal instruction, and took to coach immediately. I plan on booking additional sessions with coach Jon going forward.

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Work every minute of the hour private, very efficient and lots of drills. Impressive work ethic’s!!!

Awesome coach. Made my son so comfortable at the first lesson. Great teacher

Coach Jon is great. He takes the time to learn your player and then coach him. And connects with the player at a personal level and gets to know their goals.

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Jon did a great job and my son really enjoyed the tough workout.

Coach Jon has been amazing for my son. In only a few sessions I can already see a different in his playing.

Coach Jon is an excellent instructor. My son (10 years old) very much enjoys working with him and has seen improvement in his game. Coach Jon provides excellent tips and fun/challenging training sessions. We plan to continue to work with Coach Jon.

Enjoyed our mom + son session!

Response and responsible coaching! Great feedback and next steps follow up.

I was happy with coach Jon’s training. He covered a lot of fundamental drills with my son. He was patient and polite during the training. If my son struggled with a particular drill he took the time to demonstrate how to execute the drill.

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Jon is great with my son! He loves practicing with him. I love the feedback after each session.

I'm an adult learner and have worked with Jon for three sessions already! Jon is very friendly and that makes him a joy to work with, and his support and encouragement have been instrumental in enhancing my skills on the court.

Jon is very patient and has a very methodical approach to coaching and what he has taught me has improved my game immediately. I am thrilled to have such a fantastic coach!

My son has been working with Coach Jon for the last nine months, and we are happy with his growth as a Baller. We are thankful for meeting him. Jon knows how to connect with the person he is coaching and motivates them to do well.

Coach Jon is an incredible coach, both basketball and coaching wise! He discovers what my weaknesses are and works with me to improve them. Coach Jon pushes me to work hard and test my limits, but without tiring me. He also motivates me to work hard and improve my game.
I have seen dramatic growth in my skills ever since I started working with Coach Jon.

All in all, Coach Jon is a fantastic coach that I highly recommend for anyone seeking to get better as a basketball player!

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Jon is fantastic with my kids. His fundamentals are extremely sound, and he makes it fun!

My sons love training with Coach Jon! He works with them on the specific skills they’re trying to develop, and makes it fun throughout the training session. I like the fact that he is a positive role model, leading by example on the benefits of hard work, positive attitude, and respectful behavior. He’s a standout.

Coach Jon brings incredible energy and enthusiasm to the court!
He puts in great effort to understand the individual qualities of his players and continuously helps them develop their confidence and communication skills. Coach Jon has helped our son improve and tweak the small details that have immensely improved his strategy on court.

I highly recommend Coach Jon! His passion for and knowledge of the game of basketball is immediately evident. He always pushes me to do my best while offering constant encouragement. He really makes me want to improve my game. He monitors my progress and offers constructive feedback after each session. Great Coach!

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Coach Medina is fantastic! Very detail oriented, pushes kids to the next level! My son improved tremendously with coach Medina.

Very impressive how you pull these kids to play together as a team. All positive reinforcement and good sportsmanship training.
The experience that Jonathan possesses as a United States Marine and a business owner, combined with his keen desire to elevate the human spirit, make him a great fit for a career as a coach.
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