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University of Pennsylvania (PA)
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5 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course

Mark J.
Basketball
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Training Locations
Coach is willing to travel up to 50 miles
Packages
1 session package with Coach Mark. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$77 1 session + applicable fees
3 session package with Coach Mark. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$210 3 sessions ($70/ea) + applicable fees
5 session package with Coach Mark. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$340 5 sessions ($68/ea) + applicable fees
10 session package with Coach Mark. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$650 10 sessions ($65/ea) + applicable fees
These group sessions use small-sided games to enhance learning. Skill transfer from practice to game is emphasized. Minimum of 2 players required to book.
Session Length: 1 hour
$180 1 session + applicable fees
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Center, Forward, Guard
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Reading the Floor, Pick and Roll, Agility, Attacking the Rim, Ball Handling, Defense, Footwork, Passing, Post Moves, Rebounding, Shooting
Credentials
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University of Pennsylvania (PA)
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5 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Center, Forward, Guard
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Reading the Floor, Pick and Roll, Agility, Attacking the Rim, Ball Handling, Defense, Footwork, Passing, Post Moves, Rebounding, Shooting
More About Coach Mark
I have trained and coached athletes from Grade 7 through college with an emphasis on tailoring each program to the needs of the individual or group I am working with. I have worked as an assistant freshman basketball coach at the University of Pennsylvania and at numerous summer camps with University of Windsor head coach Chris Oliver and NBA skills coach Don Kelbick. In addition, I hold CrossFit Level 1 Trainer and CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting Certificates.
Played Division 1 basketball at University of Pennsylvania under Hall of Fame Coach Chuck Daly and former Houston Rockets GM Bob Weinhauer. I have additional international playing and coaching experience in Tokyo, Japan.
After an initial evaluation, every session is individually designed to address the strengths and weaknesses of each player. Sessions are designed to improve you as both a basketball player and an athlete. A typical session breakdown is 75-80% skill work, to include footwork, ball handling and shooting. 20-25% of the practice time is devoted to strength, conditioning and mobility specifically designed to develop speed, agility and jumping ability.
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Client Reviews
Eric (CoachUp client)
Really great coach and friendly.
Caleb (CoachUp client)
Great coach and works so well with kids!
Brian (CoachUp client)
Coach Jabo has been wonderful to work with he is patient and such a great teacher of the game.
Margaret (CoachUp client)
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Mark (CoachUp client)
Great coach helped my pick up game! Thanks Mark
Rob (CoachUp client)
Coach Mark was great
Landon (CoachUp client)
He was amazing
Charlotta (CoachUp client)
Wonderful with children - patient, communicates well, and knowledgeable.
Calvin (CoachUp client)
Great teacher of the fundamentals of basketball. His coaching leads to immediate results. Highly recommended for anyone seeking to improve their core skills.
Ace (CoachUp client)
Thanks for a great session! Looking forward to improving
Joe (CoachUp client)
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Charisma (CoachUp client)
My daughter comes home excited to be learning and she says she wants to keep going for more sessions.
Coach mark is very patient and knowledgeable I have high hopes that he’s going to get my daughter to her full potential.MRS. HOLMES
Richard (CoachUp client)
Mark was Great. Went over a lot of things in a short amount of time . Already can see an improvement in my Sons all around game. Looking forward to our next session.
Bob (CoachUp client)
My son, had his first session with coach Mark, and it went very well. Mark was easy to work with and very motivational. My son, loved the interaction with coach Mark and we have scheduled future sessions with coach Mark!
Kyle (CoachUp client)
Coach Mark gets immediate results. He connects with his athletes and works on what they need. I would recommend him to anyone. Thanks, Coach Mark!
Lisa (CoachUp client)
Excellent coach!
Judy (CoachUp client)
Coach Mark is awesome. He takes his time to teach the fundamental parts of the game. My son felt excited and positive after the first lesson with Mark.
Michael (CoachUp client)
Awesome!!!! Very educational and fun!!! Already booked more sessions.
Michael and Celeste (CoachUp client)
Coach Mark is a great coach. He taught my son some new moves and worked diligently to perfect them. He also helped him to think about the mindset of the offense and decision making on the court. I really appreciated his session feedback as well. Coach Mark is a very reliable and dependable coach. As a parent I feel these sessions really helped instill more confidence in my son and his skills.
Candie (CoachUp client)
Attentive and motivating. Very informative.
Concetta (CoachUp client)
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Tawanda (CoachUp client)
He is very passionate and patient.
Howard (CoachUp client)
Coach Mark is a very good coach and I would recommend him to anyone who wants to learn more about the game of basketball.
Melissa (CoachUp client)
Very informative and good workout for my son!
Jamie (CoachUp client)
My son has not stopped talking about Coach Mark since his first session and cannot wait until his next! Thank you so much!!
Carlos (CoachUp client)
Excellent!! Great rapport with my son. Very satisfed.
Ria (CoachUp client)
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Joseph (CoachUp client)
Coach mark is fantastic!! He is helping me grow as a player
Michael (CoachUp client)
Coach mark was great. He gave my son some great direction with some things he has never been taught. He was able to put this to use in his next game and played better than ever.
John (CoachUp client)
My son really enjoyed his session with coach mark. Mark really encouraged him during the session and provided him drills to work on. My son is really looking forward to his next session
Sophie (CoachUp client)
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Kim (CoachUp client)
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Stephanie (CoachUp client)
Super nice, patient, excellent coach I would highly recommend him!!
Dashawn (CoachUp client)
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Melissa (CoachUp client)
Excellent coach! My son has learned so much in just s few sessions.
Maggie (CoachUp client)
Coach Mark did an excellent job with my son Charles. They had a great session and we are looking forward to booking future sessions with Coach Mark. He had great feedback after the session for Charles and he appreciated it. Thank you again for your time and your continued efforts.
Kelly (CoachUp client)
Joey cones home so motivated and proud, thank you for working so hard with him!
Tom (CoachUp client)
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Monica (CoachUp client)
Mark J. is an excellent coach. He worked on the dribbling and basic pivoting fundamentals that are crucial for improving my game. He breaks everything down into easy to remember techniques with achievable goals. Very intelligent and positive. Overall great experience.
Taylor (CoachUp client)
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Mason (CoachUp client)
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Anu (CoachUp client)
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Thomas Crowley, Assistant Athletic Director, Butler University. (Testimonial)
Mark assisted me when I did some work in the Australian professional league for the Brisbane Bullets. . . He is a keen student of the game. . . Patience may be first among many important qualities it takes to be a coach and Mark has it. You may find someone who is as passionate about basketball as Mark but you won’t find any more passionate. Nor will you find a finer gentleman; he is a man of generosity, honesty and integrity and has a work ethic second to none.
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