Matt A.

I am Matt Allen, a USA Basketball Licensed Coach. I have coached players ages 5-15 years old. My coaching philosophy is to encourage players to focus on having fun in learning and playing the game. Whether it's just from getting to understand the fundamental concepts of playing the game; to work on their individual skills such as shooting, dribbling, or passing, or just taking their overall game to another level, my ultimate goal is always to teach them to love the game of basketball so they continue to play it at the middle school, high school, college or even later in life in a YMCA rec league.

Growing up in Haiti, soccer was my first love when it comes to sports. I played soccer in high school. Was a former team captain and MVP and I played two years of Division III soccer at the collegiate level at Gordon College and MCLA (Mass College of Liberal Arts). I transitioned to playing and coaching youth basketball after college.

Coaching sessions include warm-up sessions and tailored-drill for each individual player to improve both offensive and defensive skills in order to boost their overall confidence on the court.