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Michael B., Aurora, CO Basketball Coach

Michael B.

Basketball

SILVER

Professional training from every level of basketball. View all coaching experience

This coach is unavailable to take clients at this time.

Training Locations
Training Locations
  1. Aurora, CO

Coach is willing to travel up to 25 miles

  • Qualified Private Coach

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Forward

  • Shooting, Rebounding, Post Moves, Ball Handling, Defense

Credentials

  • Qualified Private Coach

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Forward

  • Shooting, Rebounding, Post Moves, Ball Handling, Defense

More About Coach Michael

Objective:
To be apart of an organization that will utilize my training and experiences to help build a positive environment and a successful business. Basketball mimics my life in many ways, with goal setting, hard work, focus and integrity there is nothing that can not be accomplished.

Professional Experience
ASSISTANT TO JR SMITH (NBA Player) ​​​​​​​​January 2009 to October 2011
Managing all facets of Mr. Smith’s life – my responsibilities included:

• Aide in training, workouts, rebounding, lifting weights, running, and conditioning
• Accounts payable, home, utilities, cars, cell phone, cable, and miscellaneous expenses.
• Provided and or arranged all transportation for friends, family and various staff, including driving to and from practices
• Oversaw all travel schedules
• Organize charity events for player to provide community support; Thanksgiving food drive and Christmas Toys-R-Us give-a-way
• Hired and managed all household help– Housekeeping, cooking, yard maintenance, daily upkeep of the household.

Assistant to Al Harrington (NBA Player) Denver Nuggets/Orlando Magic.
-worked on fitness- running, lifting weights, shooting, body balance, post moves, post defense, full court dribbling, film session of his mistakes in games, middle game- 1 dribble pull ups, counter moves, step backs, foot work, pivots, jab steps, pump fakes, hand eye coordination drills. Dribbling with 2 balls, 3 balls, keeping all 3 balls alive, free trow shooting, proper way to play defense, eating habits, dieting, calorie intake, pre game meals, learning team plays, making weight, core strength, body building, player profile on who to guard and how, mistake breakdown at each game, kept stats, etc...

Basketball Career:
Chabot Junior College- Hayward, CA- played 2 years. Averaged 22 points 11 rebounds. Awards: first team all- American two years. Overall record 49-12
Metro State College of Denver: 2001-2003. Played 2 years. Awards: National Champion 2002-2003. First team all-American. Averaged 14.5 points and 7 rebounds in 25 minutes per game. Hall of fame Induction in 2011.

Aurora Calvery Basketball – ABA Pro Team​2005 to 2006
Player, small forward (3), averaging 20 minutes per game, 13 points and 6 rebounds.
Team ended 16-1
• Player practice every day Monday through Friday 8am-10am
• Team practice, games 3 times a week…2 hours
• Trained and practiced independently 2 to 3 hours per day
• Punctual and dedicated team player with professional demeanor
• Goals: To get to the next level

International Basketball – Various Countries​ 2003 to 2007
Player
Played on many overseas basketball organizations such as; NBS Giants-New Zealand, Sheparten Gators and Ringwood Wolfs-Melbourne, Australia, Shanghi, China.
NBS Giants New Zealand: played 2 seasons, averaged 32 points and 13 rebounds. Played from 2003-2004 Feburary-August.
Sheparton Gators, Melbourne, Australia 2004-2006. Played 2 seasons and the team lost its sponsors. Averaged 30 points and 14 rebounds. Team record 72-12 for two years.
Shanghai, China: 2005-2006 played 42 games, averaged 29 points and 12 rebounds.
Education:

My whole purpose of being a Basketball coach is to give back to all youth, young adults, and pro's on all levels of basketball because I've played on every level of basketball. To give back of what I've learned as a kid of becoming a professional basketball player in my career. Most kids dreams are to play in the NBA. I like to educate kids of work ethic in the classroom first and becoming student athletes of the stress level to go to college and earn a degree to have a plan B if your plan A doesn't work for you! Example: getting hurt in your craft which is a basketball player. What do you fall back on if you don't make it? I strongly stress Confidence! Believing in Yourself! If you have a will you can accomplish anything in life! I take what Ive learned in every level of life from high school, to junior college, to state college, to professional basketball, to managing And teaching professional NBA players and factor that into my basketball training! Fundamentals is the most important factor in basketball. What you get from me is good life experiences that you can use in the future of your life. Professional training from every level of basketball. Hard,competitive, reliable, focused, experienced, consistent, caring, coach that is here to help your Basketball game and life decisions better for a bright future!

Michael B. has not provided a session plan.

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Client Reviews

Coach Michael is amazing and multifaceted. Even after one session he was able to easily identify strengths and weaknesses and create a game plan for future sessions. His communication has been by far the best I've received from a coach and responds very quickly. He knows exactly what he is doing and records sessions-- so you not only can see yourself first hand, but also to see improvement later on. His focus is on the player and puts in a lot of time and effort to help them excel and reach their goals. We can't wait to work with him again and we would highly reccomend Coach Michael to anyone.

One of the best sessions I've attended. His philosophy is suited for every athlete. That being said, he can't book or make schedules for crap. I honestly thought we had a plan since we discussed it face to face. After 2 sessions, I decided what the heck, I'll book 3 more. We made an agreement for me to only pay for two sessions and the third was on him. Paid in advance, went to the first session, and he never scheduled another with me. I wasted $50 on this guy. What's troubling is I know he's cool, but it's a shame he's forgetful. He literally made his own rules after we agreed and I paid. Some coach he was.

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