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Colorado College (CO)
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5 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Matthew Vargas
Basketball
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I am an ex college basketball player at the D3 level helping players develop strong shooting skills, including technique and practice drills. My focus is mainly offensive skills. View all coaching experience
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Training Locations
Coach is willing to travel up to 5 miles
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Adults, Teenagers
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Guard, Forward
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Attacking the Rim, Footwork, Shooting, Moving Without the Ball, Ball Handling
Credentials
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Colorado College (CO)
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5 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Teenagers
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Guard, Forward
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Attacking the Rim, Footwork, Shooting, Moving Without the Ball, Ball Handling
More About Coach Matthew
Since 2012:
Palo Alto Midnight AAU Program - (2013-2016)
My coaching experience was focused towards Middle and Highschool athletes. I focused on building fundamentals more than team success, as my goals were geared towards player improvement.
Coachup Coaching - (2018 - Present)
I've coaching many players for individual sessions. I took a hiatus from 2020 - 2023 but am back to training after pandemic and recovering from injuries.
- 2006-07 Allen Dunn Trophy award winner in High School (Top Student-Athlete at my school)
- 2007-08 All-Conference Award in MN (Played Varsity Basketball 4 years in high school)
- Recruited to Colorado College for D3 basketball (Played 1 year before dropping to focus on academics)
I played combo guard in high school and college, primarily and jack of all trades type of player. I was considered a shot creator with solid ball handling, good defensive player, as well as a strong shooter. I continue to play in rec league basketball to this day.
I am currently only available generally on the weekends, but happy to work out weekdays with clients. I have access to 24 hours fitness as well if desired.
First session: Asses player skills, shooting form, and discuss future session plans. Light drill work
Follow on sessions will focus on developing proper shooting form, game scenario shooting drills, offensive skills work.
Due to preferences with my schedule and location, I will train players at these locations only (outdoor):
Earl R. Carmichael Pk: 3445 Benton St, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Warburton Swim Center (has basketball courts): 2250 Royal Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95050
24 Hour Fitness if desired
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Client Reviews
Rui (CoachUp client)
Great coach!
Caroline (CoachUp client)
He is a great coach
Great with kids. Very knowledgeable and full of energy.
Chong (CoachUp client)
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Kalila (CoachUp client)
Coach Matthew is a great coach, my son only had 1 session but enjoyed the workout and training.
Mario (CoachUp client)
Coach Matthew gave me great tips to improve my jump shot and overall game.
Danny (CoachUp client)
Coach Matthew is a great coach! He has been very patient in teaching and has been giving constant helpful feedback to help you grow. Even with just a few lessons, I've been able to improve significantly!
Priyabrat (CoachUp client)
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Roger (CoachUp client)
Coach Matthew is great. He is patient and knowledgeable. My son wants to schedule the training sessions regularly.
Mike (CoachUp client)
Excellent coach with insight into the game and tailors the training to what you need.
Jacob (CoachUp client)
He’s a good coach knows the fundamentals of basketball and will recommend him.
Po-Sheng (CoachUp client)
Coach Matthew is a really great at knowing what the players need and and then make a plan out of it. For me , he has drills for moving off the ball for shooting, he analyze the options out of the pick and roll, and he also focuses on my ball handling.I can tell he’s put in the effort and done some research, and the greatest thing about him is that he is always positive. Whenever I am shooting the ball, he gives me words “nice form ! That’s a great shot” In addition to that he also tells me that consistency and effiencfy is what makes great players. I have learned a lot from him even just two sessions, I have always been looking forward to train with him.
Prativa (CoachUp client)
Coach Matthew is very good in coaching Basketball skills. I would definitely recommend.
Shrilekha (CoachUp client)
Had our first session with Coach Matthew today. My son seemed very satisfied with the drills & tips he got from Matthew. Said it will help him at his upcoming games this weekend. They got in many reps of shots from different spots. Most importantly, it was very easy to schedule, as Matthew was extremely prompt on responding and worked with our timings & practice locations. He also made sure he chatted with me( the parent) before & after the session to understand our goals. We needed someone who could supplement my son’s team practices rather than conflicting with it. Matthew fit that requirement perfectly. He seems very knowledgeable and I am looking forward to many such sessions.
Jeffrey Stuart, Co-manager and Parent (Testimonial)
As one of the former managers of the Palo Alto Midnight AAU basketball club, I’m very familiar with the excellent coaching and interpersonal approach of Matt Vargas who coached with our club from 2013- 2016. Matt was reliable, knowledgeable from a basketball perspective and worked well with players, parents and other coaches. His upbeat approach was popular with our players and we enjoyed having him with our club. Matt would be a coaching asset to any youth basketball coaching situation.
Manoj Fernando, Parent of player I did personal coaching with (Testimonial)
My son who is now 14 year and currently on a Varsity team had the opportunity a few years ago to work with Coach Matt Vargas. The fundamentals for offense, shooting and the keys to defense that Coach Matt taught him still carries true to this day. My son still remembers the key pointers he learned and continues to use that approach both in practice and games. Having the right person provide that confidence at an early age did establish the foundation for the game he loves and carries that forward today with both his skills and enthusiasm.
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