Tommie P.

South Suburban College, South Holland, IL. Asst. Coach,
Dabney University, Hammond, IN. - Asst. Coach Men's Basketball / Head Coach Women Basketball
Individual Personal Basketball Trainer/Youth - Chicago Land Area
Sonny Parker Youth Foundation - Summer League
East West University - Assistant Coach/Men's Basketball
Manley High School - Men's Basketball
University of Chicago Lab School - Men's Basketball
Dunbar Vocational Career Academy - Men's Basketball
Chicago Park District/Fosco Park - Youth Basketball/summer league
IIT Pro AM - Men's Basketball/Summer League
West Cook Y.M.C.A. North American Youth Sports "NAYS" Regional Tournament -Youth/Head Coach

Wide knowledge of fundamentals of physical conditioning and the game of basketball, Ensure better practice actions that reflect pride, Over ten years experience as a basketball team player, Hands-on experience in planning, organizing and supervising basketball programs. Reconstructed an athletic program that produced quality players. Held counseling sessions for groups with instructions on life, the fundamentals of basketball and their team relationship.

The Session:

If you are not a basketball enthusiast, you may find it difficult to judge whether or not your child's Trainer/Coach is doing a good job. Actually you may already have a good idea but do not have objective evaluation criteria. Here are several questions that will make your evaluation easier.

1. Hard work and team participation: (expect this, and get yourself ready for it).
2. You will learn drills that you have not been “exposed” to before that will help you improve your game.
3. Evaluation of your skill level and information on exactly what I feel your strengths and weaknesses are.
4. Be prepared to hear the truth, and sometimes it may not be what you are expecting to hear (or want to hear). An honest and straight forward personal trainer that gives you the truth about your game will only help you in the long run.
5.You should leave the session with the feeling that it was well worth the money, and with lots of practice, will help improve your game

My guarantee to you is a commitment to your player, to teach the fundamentals of the game of basketball and cultivate a love for the game and a desire to play at the next level.
I also guarantee to teach your child in a safe, comfortable environment and to honor yours and your players’ time and commitment you have each made to me.
I will strive to a set standard of excellence and provide you with the finest training available.
What Parents Should Look For In A Personal Basketball Trainer/Coach
-Is the Coach overly Preoccupied with winning?
-Does the Coach teach fundamentals?
-Does the coach keep all players involved most of the time at practice?
-Does the team play games in practice?
-Does your coach condition players?
-Does your child know how to practice various skills?
-Does your child see self-improvement?
Here are some actions you can take:
Rather than look for a book or video that simply drills players on the skills, look for one that breaks each skill into learnable parts. Check the library as well as the book store.Talk to other coaches and ask specific questions.