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Fitchburg State University (MA)
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Matthew M.
Basketball
Strong passion for youth improvement, and helping a player realize and reach their full potential in the game of basketball "Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard" View all coaching experience
This coach is unavailable to take clients at this time.
Training Locations
- Clark Memorial Community Center, 155 Central Street, Winchendon, MA
- Mt Wachusett Community College, 444 Green Street, Gardner, MA
- Greenwood Park, 77 Jean Street, Gardner, MA
Coach is willing to travel up to 25 miles
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Guard, Forward, 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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Fitchburg State University (MA)
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Guard, Forward, 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 Matthew
Started playing basketball around the age of 6 years old. Played at all school levels, involved in camps and played one year at the college level. Position: Guard (Mostly Point)
- Willing to Coach/Train ages 8 and up
Gardner High Basketball Freshmen Boy’s coach November 2009 – March 2010
Gardner High Basketball Asst. Girls Varsity coach November 2012 - March 2017
Gardner High Basketball Asst. Boys Varsity coach November 2017 - Present
AAU Boys’ Asst. Basketball Coach, City Hoop Dreams September 2017 – November 2017
-Located in Westford, MA
-Assisted Basketball Director with the AAU program for 5th/8th graders.
-Assisted and Coached teams in weekend tournaments.
-Prepared D1/2/3 high School player’s for Varsity level.
- Developing young basketball player’s potential for the higher level.
- Helped players prepare for season and potentially talented enough for college basketball.
- Scouted different High School opponents for better game time preparation.
Played one year at Hesser College (Freshmen year 2006) in Manchester, New Hampshire. Qualified and played in the USCAA National Tournament.
Session Plans will be based off of what area the player needs to and is looking to improve, although will be covering the entire game in order for the player to reach their full potential and play at a high level.
-Stretching and warming the body up properly before work out. (Important for preventing injuries)
-Ball Handling Skills
-Defense
-Shooting
-Footwork/Positioning
-Rebounding
-Court Vision
-Passing
-Strength/Speed/Quickness/Conditioning
-Confidence in your game
- Anything and Everything about the game of basketball
I can show you what it takes and help you become a better basketball player, but only the player that is training can make themselves better. Buying into the training, pushing yourself and showing strong commitment and hunger depends on the player.
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