Katie B.

Experience training/coaching athletes 2nd-8th grade in a camp setting. Specializes in teaching correct fundamentals of the game. Believes in proper strength/conditioning, body mechanics, and injury prevention. IHSA Certified Coach and Doctor of Physical Therapy Student.

Played 4 years of division III collegiate basketball at Dominican University. Averaged 10.4 PPG as a point guard and was just shy of 1,000 career points before tearing her ACL her senior season. Named to NACC All-Freshman team 2011. Elected as team captain 2012-2014; recognized with the NACC Sportsmanship Award and Coach’s Award 2012-2014.

A typical training plan will start with the basics. Perfect shooting form, passing/catching skills, and defensive skills first while increasing basketball knowledge. Then transition to game-like situations. Strength and conditioning is also important especially during the off-season and transitioning to the start of the season.