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Justin D., Falls Church, VA Basketball Coach

Justin D.

Basketball

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If you are motivated to become better in every aspect of the game,I can give you the tools and knowledge become the player you wish to be,one dribble at a time. 10% off see below. View all coaching experience

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Training Locations
Training Locations
  1. Washington, DC
  2. Annandale, VA
  3. Arlington, VA

Coach is willing to travel up to 10 miles

  • Barton College (NC)

  • 12 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Center, Forward, Guard

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

Credentials

  • Barton College (NC)

  • 12 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Center, Forward, Guard

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

More About Coach Justin

10% off total price if you have a gym we can train at consistently. I have plenty of locations to train at mostly outside but happy to train either inside or outside.

The #1 Coachup basketball trainer in Northern Virginia. I have been coaching and training athletes in basketball for 10 years. I have worked with age groups as low as 6 years old all the way up to 18 years of age as well as college and professional athletes, weekend warriors and athletes that have the desire to get better no matter what age. My vision is to prepare young athletes mentally, physically, and socially for the challenges of high school, college, and professional basketball while also giving them the extra advantage of teaching them advanced skills, techniques, and moves that are not usually taught but are used often by high level athletes. But it doesn't stop there as more advanced athletes and weekend warriors can also benefit from an intensive basketball training program powered by over 25 years of basketball experience.

Washington Lee High( Now Washington Liberty)
-Averaged 19 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals per game while leading my team to a 21-2 regular season record including 19 straight wins as the starting shooting guard.
-Finished 11th in the nation averaging 3.7 three-point field goals made per game while shooting 39% from behind the arc. -2001 National District Player of the year
-1st team All-Region team
-Honorable mention All-Metro athlete by the Washington Post.

Frederick Community College
-Lead 2 teams to 20-win seasons while averaging 13 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists my sophomore year
-Third-Team All-Maryland Juco
-earned a spot in the 2004 Maryland Juco All-star game.

Barton College
I signed a full athletic scholarship with Barton College in Wilson, NC where I became a valuable contributor off of the bench on an extremely talented team that finished my senior season with a 28-4 record, a berth in the NCAA Division II Tournament as the #1 seed while advancing to the Elite Eight. In the NCAA tournament, averaged 8 points per game and 2 rebounds while shooting 55% from behind the arc.

Workouts will usually be 30 minutes to an hour depending on the package with a few breaks in between. A portion will be focused on simply bettering the athlete’s physique and athleticism using functional exercises such as pushups(various forms such as wide grip, narrow grip etc), sit ups(various forms such as boxer situps), as well as change of direction and foot quickness drills. The rest of the session will focus on the fundamentals of basketball including dribbling, shooting, footwork, versatility and one-on-one skills. Specifically for the ball handling drills, I provide weighted basketballs and oversized balls to promote hand strength and control to allow the athlete to force their hands and fingers to work harder and take away the natural grip of the ball.

I am one of the few trainers that will engage in one-on-one at the end of the session in order for the athlete to "test out" the skills, moves and technique they just learned during the session in full speed against a capable defender(at least I think so lol). For older athletes I also provide the option of substituting a session to join me playing 5 on 5 in a local gym where the competition, physicality and skill level will be challenging. This will give the athlete a chance to not only train but implement those skills against bigger, faster, stronger, high IQ players around the area and figure out timing and angles.

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Client Reviews

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Coach Diggs has been an absolute game-changer for my son's basketball journey. His patient and encouraging approach created a comfortable learning atmosphere, even for a complete beginner like my son.

What sets Coach Digg apart is his infectious passion for the sport. He is not only teaching the fundamentals but also igniting a true passion for basketball in my son.
From hesitant first steps to eagerly awaited practices, my son's progress under Coach Digg has been remarkable.

His personalized coaching style catered perfectly to my son's needs. He not only improved his skills but also instilled values like teamwork and confidence.

His expertise, enthusiasm, and impact on my son's growth have been beyond impressive.

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Thorough, Concise, adaptable. Good listener and good at getting to the point of what you’re specifically trying to work on.

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My 16 years old son happy with the sessions , he is learning new skills everyday, coach is enthusiastic about teaching my son all the skills he lacks in basketball

My son really enjoyed his sessions with coach Justin. He is very attentive and really cares about his players improving their game.

Great coach and I learned a lot !

Coach Justin is an absolute wonderful coach! With only 3 sessions my son has improved so much and he is such a positive influence. We are very grateful to have found him.

Coach Justin has been great. He has been working with my 7th grade son and I already seen a difference. The one on one attention is key. Justin is patient and a great communicator. He has great skills himself which helps when explaining how to do a drill or shot then does it himself. Would recommend him in a second to anyone looking to increase their skills in basketball.

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Coach Justin is a great coach! His training and techniques are top notch. I would recommend Coach Justin to anyone.

Absolutely superb training and personalized attention. Coach Diggs is a great coach who knows how to work with different skill levels and ages, setting players up for success on the court. Highly recommended.

Great class

Highly recommended!

Very impressed with Coach Diggs professionalism, basketball IQ, organized sessions, and ability to clearly communicate/coach improvements to my son. Looking forward to witnessing firsthand the continued development.

Coach Justin takes the time to explain how to do the drills, and why they’re important. He is already building on skills from the first session to expand into further sessions. Our son really likes him and his basketball knowledge is superior.

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Amazing coach! I look forward to every basketball session we have.

Helped a lot

My son has had three or four sessions with Coach Diggs so far. He is one of those kids who generally does not like being coached, but he loves Coach Diggs. His game is improving quickly based on the instruction he has received, including on important fundamentals, during sessions. Coach Diggs also has given him a bball workout for days he does not have a session. He looks forward to continuing with his training. Thank you Coach!

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Coach Justin is a top-tier trainer. He assess your game and comes up with a specific plan focused on your desired goals. He has a sharp attention to detail and truly understands the game of basketball.

My son had a great workout with Coach Justin. He paced the workout well. My son said it was a great training session and looks forward to more.

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Justin is a great trainer, my son is gradually getting better every week thanks to Justin's patience & great training tools.

I have only done 2 lessons but in those 2 Coach Justin was 5 stars. He pushesbyou to your limit and gives constructive criticism on your game. Coach Justin asks you what you want to work on and helps you with that. I, without hesitation, would rate him 5 stars

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The proof of a good coach is reflected in the mindset and attitude of the players. Coach Justin has sparked the motivation, drive and enthusiasm in both my sons for improving their performance and having strong basketball fundamentals! His approach is engaging and friendly, which truly resonates with effective learning. We look forward to continuing the transformation journey!

Coach Diggs was very skilled and professional. My boys loved their session and thanked me for setting it up.

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Great coach!! My son was very happy after one session. He gave my son good advise on shooting and ball handling.

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Justin listened to what I had to say about my son's training needs, and taught appropriate drills to address them. Ravi likes working with him.

My son really enjoyed working with Coach Justin. He is excited for his next session. Very humble and great guy.

Great Coach. Really went above and beyond to help me learn and improve my game.

Coach Justin is great. He runs a great practice, focusing on key fundamentals, ball handling, and shooting. Even the short time my son has worked with him has already made an impact on his game.

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Excellent trainer!

Coach Justin is a great coach for my 15 year old son. My son has dramatically improved his game and he really looks forward to his training sessions.

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Great coach! Great techniques and approaches! Great with kid! My son couldn't wait to see coach Justin for more one on one lessons!

Coach Justin was a great coach. After the first session my son told me he learned a lot.

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Coach Justin was great with my teenage son. He felt he got a lot out of just one session with Justin and is excited to continue with him. It's very thoughtful that Justin brings a granola bar for his students so they can refuel after a coaching session with him.

Had our first workout with Justin last week for my 7-year old son. Excellent job and I can tell this will be helpful in developing his basketball fundamentals.

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Hi -- I am not at the sessions but get info back from George's mother and George himself. George loves working with Justin. George feels he is getting excellent training, a hard workout and learning a lot. The fact that George is sticking with these sessions, working hard during them, and practicing during the week is a testament to Justin's abilities as a coach.

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Only one session (so far) with Coach Justin, and already my son got some great pointers and techniques. Well worth it. Booking more sessions now.

Justin has been fantastic with our son. Not only has Justin significantly honed my son's skill level, Justin has also given my son an increased level of confidence and motivation. We are exceptionally happy with Justin and hope to continue having him coach our son.

Coach Justin is really good!

Justin continues to do a great job of identifying my daughter's strengths and building on those. She loves her sessions with him!

Coach Justin really cares about seeing the athlete get better. He puts them through a good workout with a lot of intensity. He is also great about giving feedback about the workout sessions. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a coach.

Coach Justin comes ready to work. He is very knowledgeable about the game and has great training techniques. He is very positive and gives good tips throughout the session. His experience, patience, and knowledge make him an excellent teacher. Coach Justin is a very great trainer!

Great Coach! Patience, knowledge and experience all-in-one package is what sets Coach Justin aside from the other coaches. He even stayed an extra 15 minutes to make sure that objectives of the session were met. Truly a professional. I highly recommend coach Justin.

Coach Justin is a great coach. He's very innovative with his drills. I felt like I was getting better after just one session

Coach Justin is an excellent coach with top-notch training techniques and patience.

Coach Justin is a great coach. My son learnt a lot from him even in his first session. I would recommend him.

Justin was great. He gave great feedback, was easy to work with, and very generous with his time. I'd certainly recommend him to others.

Justin was great. He gave great feedback, was easy to work with, and very generous with his time. I'd certainly recommend him to others.

Coach Justin showed up ready to hit the ground running. He had tons of energy, and he immediately began working on drills with my son. He was friendly, engaging, positive, and professional. My son was really impressed. Coach Justin has tons of experience and it showed. He kept my son's attention (11 years old), and he was able to challenge him to take his game to the next level. My son has played some AAU and currently plays on a travel team, but he was interesting in learning more. Coach Justin is providing him that exact platform. We will continue to work with Coach Justin, and we are excited about the possibilities.

Alex was available for 18 games this year, in those games he led the team in scoring, while taking 30 shots less than then next highest scorer. He made All Conference for the 2nd year. He averaged 16 pts/gm in league play. Your coaching in middle school and high school, and your continued support of him these past 4 years had a lot to do with him being the player he is. Thank you.
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