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Arizona State University (AZ)
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6 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Joshua Mercado
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I empower hoopers to elevate their game by improving their footwork, ball handling, shooting and IQ. View all coaching experience
Training Locations
Coach is willing to travel up to 25 miles
Packages
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
1 session package with Coach Joshua. 60 minute session length. $55 for private sessions $40 for ea athlete in small group
Session Length: 1 hour
$60 1 session + applicable fees
Recommended
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
3 session package with Coach Joshua. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$160 3 sessions ($53/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
5 session package with Coach Joshua. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$270 5 sessions ($54/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
10 session package with Coach Joshua. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$550 10 sessions ($55/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for up to 6 athletes
Get all the instruction of a private session with the added benefit of competitive partner drills. Improve skills, iq and decision making while practicing game situations.
Session Length: 1 hour
$240 1 session + applicable fees
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Forward, Guard, Center
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Shooting, Rebounding, Reading the Floor, Post Moves, Pick and Roll, Passing, Moving Without the Ball, Footwork, Defense, Ball Handling, Attacking the Rim, Agility
Credentials
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Arizona State University (AZ)
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6 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Forward, Guard, Center
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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 Joshua
I have been training basketball players for over 6 years. I have coached athletes of all ages and skill level. Clients range from 6 to 50 years of age, from brand new to the sport all the way up to oversea players.
Played high school and community college basketball. Also coached junior high and high school basketball for 5 years. Made playoff 4 out of 5 years.
Sessions Start with a dynamic warm up to get the body ready for activity. The warm up includes footwork and agility drills that aid me in identifying athletic level as well as any limitations.
Next we move into stationary ball handling or form shooting drills. Much of this depends on predetermined goal discussed with clients before hand. This drills are also used as aids to help identify skill level of the athletes.
Thirdly, we begin with more dynamic/game situation drills. This will be the time where modification and teaching quo's will be used to provide the athlete with skills they can recreate and practice.
Finally we finish with a cool down stretch and debrief of the session. This is where we talk about how we felt and what we noticed. This time is also used to ask and answer any questions.
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Client Reviews
Wallis (CoachUp client)
Encouraging and knew the specific skills to work on with my son.
Wadenna (CoachUp client)
Coach Joshua is amazing. He’s very intuitive on his coaching. It was the very first week in his training my son already improved his game. Not only that but he had complete respect for the skills and pointers Joshua taught him. Joshua is a very caring and personal trainer who really involves himself in his work. Thank you Joshua.
Lee (CoachUp client)
Josh has been great! He has worked with my 13yo for about two months, and I have really seen a difference. My son is more confident with the ball. Josh is patient and a great teacher, breaking down moves into key steps. And I love how he preaches the importance of fundamentals despite the fact that my 13yo is attracted to flashy moves (and bad habits) he sees on Youtube.
Kelly (CoachUp client)
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Estevan (CoachUp client)
Josh is an amazing coach. Patient and precise in his teachings. Can’t wait to get back in the court soon!
Jasmine Olivar (Testimonial)
Working with Prime By Design has been a great training experience. It was easy to work out dates to meet for a workout and I can see the improvement in my game just from working with Josh for about 2 months. The training session brought attention to small details I wouldn't have thought of.
Melissa Bray (Testimonial)
Before each coaching session Coach Josh reaches out to the players to find out what skill they want/need to work on for the week and then incorporates that skill into drills he already has. Each week, Coach Josh continues to build on the skills from the week before. At the end of each session, Coach reviews all the drills he worked on with the players. Josh is personable, professional and truly dedicated to making the players he works with better. He takes time to develop relationships with his player, which allows him to "read" his players and zone in on their challenges. He breaks down drills into step-by-step process and encourages his players through their frustrations. Both of my boys look forward to the time they get to spend with Coach Josh on the court each week.
Eric Pritchett (Testimonial)
Josh is great! he helped my son improve his skills and bounce back from an injury. He is attentive, learns what areas need improvement, and provides focused instruction to help drive improvement. I would recommend Josh to any parent/player looking to improve their game
Andrea Brosseau (Testimonial)
My daughter Eliyah started training with Josh about a year ago and we couldn't be more pleased with the improvement and progress that she has made. Having her train with Josh is one of the best decisions we've made to get her to where she's at now. Josh puts a lot of thought into what she needs and what we want her to work on! She has built agility, strength and most importantly confidence! I love that he has certain workouts that are specifically for her and her needs. I highly recommend Josh! Thank you Josh for all the time you put in for our daughter. We appreciate you so much! Brosseau Family
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