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Florida State University (FL)
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16 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Twyla P.
Basketball
SILVER
Coached and played college basketball, Physical Education & Athletic Coaching Certified, experience coaching basketball teams and camps View all coaching experience
This coach is unavailable to take clients at this time.
Training Locations
Coach is willing to travel up to 50 miles
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Guard, Forward
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Agility, Rebounding, Shooting, Ball Handling, Passing, Defense, Footwork, Moving Without the Ball, Reading the Floor, Attacking the Rim, Pick and Roll
Credentials
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Florida State University (FL)
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16 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Guard, Forward
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Agility, Rebounding, Shooting, Ball Handling, Passing, Defense, Footwork, Moving Without the Ball, Reading the Floor, Attacking the Rim, Pick and Roll
More About Coach Twyla
“If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.”
Michael Jordan
This quote captures the heart of my coaching philosophy. I coach with the belief that every obstacle is an opportunity for growth. Over the past 16 years, I have worked with athletes at all levels, from youth leagues to college programs, helping them strengthen their skills, leadership, and mindset both on and off the court.
Talent plays an important role in the game, but it takes commitment, strong character, discipline, mental toughness, and the drive to keep improving to elevate athletes to the next level. I focus on teaching the fundamentals while also building confidence, game IQ, and a strong work ethic that translates beyond the court.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management with a minor in Communication and a Coaching Specialization from Florida State University. I’m also certified in Physical Education and Athletic Coaching by the Florida Department of Education, with over 16 years of coaching experience from youth to collegiate basketball.
I’ve coached recreation, middle school, high school, and college teams, earning Coach of the Year while leading youth teams to seasonal and tournament championships.
I’ve also contributed to FSU’s Women’s Basketball youth camps and coached an international Jr. NBA 76ers team to a WNBA Jr. Championship victory.
My coaching style emphasizes fundamentals, basketball IQ, and life skills like discipline, teamwork, and resilience.
Each session I offer is tailored based on an initial assessment of the athlete’s skill level and individual goals. I believe that a strong foundation in the fundamentals of basketball is essential to any effective training plan. From there, I design workouts that build skills progressively, focusing on areas such as footwork, ball handling, shooting, defense, and basketball IQ. I also work to reinforce confidence, discipline, and game awareness in every athlete I train.
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Client Reviews
Shonary (CoachUp client)
She’s perfect, I always feel motivated working with Coach Twyla. I’m seeing the results that I’ve been looking for!
Nana (CoachUp client)
Coach Twyla was a great coach, her training and techniques are like none my son had before-definitively top notch. I would recommend coach Twyla to anyone.
Darryl (CoachUp client)
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Nickole (CoachUp client)
Coach Twyla is a great coach and has helped my son so much in just one session. We plan to book more sessions with her in the near future. Thanks for all your help!!!
Maddie (CoachUp client)
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Stephanie (CoachUp client)
Coach Twyla has been a blessing to my grandson Kingston. I am so excited about the work she has done and the improvements I have seen in his skills since working with her. She is always responsive to any inquires I have regarding his practice and willing to go above and beyond. She is a great coach and mentor! God bless Coach Twyla
Ed (CoachUp client)
After two sessions I've noticed an improvement. Coach Twyla have noticed the weaknesses and have focused on them to make them better and not so much a weakness.
Laura (Testimonial)
Best Coach we know!
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