Samisha P.

I was an assistant coach of New Canaan girl's basketball team as well as Head coach for Stamford Peace boys house league program and assistant coach for Stamford Peace girls AAU basketball. Within the Peace program I also trained quite a few young ladies. I am a very upbeat, energetic and positive person my training/coaching sessions are hard, but they're enjoyable and fun. I've coached and trained at the Elementary School and High School levels. I have worked with Stamford Peace ( training and coaching) and New Canaan (coaching); in Connecticut. I work with all ages, however, I prefer ages 11-up. I do not have any certifications because I just graduated in 2014 and was pursuing my dreams as a professionally athlete. However, I am knowledgeable of the game and bring forth tremendous accolades, awards and experience. I want nothing but the best for each kid I coach/train. We work hard and efficient and I am a tough teacher but I know my craft and it takes a lot of dedication, commitment, and time to become great. Basketball is 30% physical and 70% mental and my goals are to ensure that you're kids have the skills and ability not just physically but mentally as well. This sport is not for the weak and the weary, we work hard, learn, and have fun!

I have been playing basketball for more that 12 years. I went to Princess Anne High School where we won the state championships back in 2009. Recently graduated in 2014 from Georgetown University where I was the starting PG and co-captain. Previously, I played in Czech Republic and participated in the William's Jones Cup in July with team USA. I have a strong basketball background and accolades that deem me capable of training and coaching. I have received numerous MVP awards, defensive player awards, making first team all tidewater, McDonald's All American honorable mention and the list goes on. As of now I am currently waiting to go back overseas to play.

What I tend to focus on depends on the position(s) the player plays and the caliber of the player. If the player is just starting out I'll have a basic plan to start with if the player has been playing for a while my plans will be more advanced.

Example Schedule:
Warm Up (stretching)
Agilities (footwork, hand eye coordination, speed, stamina)
Ball- Handling ( different drills with 1-2 basketballs)
Lay-ups
Shooting
Defense (different defensive drills)
Rebounding
Fun Games
Conditioning

How I work depends on the athlete that I'm training. My sessions start off easy but get hard. My teaching mechanisms are different with girls and guys. However, both get pushed equally as hard. In my gym on my time we work as efficient as possible. It's not easy but if it's something that you love you'll commit to the time and effort.