Val W.

Former ABL and WNBA player and Stanford All-American. I have played on USA National Teams and was named, in 2006 by ESPN Magazine, a Top 25 Women's Basketball Player in the history of the NCAA. At Stanford, I was a part of 2 NCAA championship teams and wend to 3 Final Fours.

Even though I am a mom of two boys, I only train girls and women ages 8 and up. I specialize in post-play. But, I teach general youth basketball skills and beginning to pro- level post-play.

I have been teaching the game at all levels since 1989. My clients have gone on to play college basketball or gone on to become successful in their respective fields of interest. I prefer to look at the whole student athlete as a total package and long-term personal development.

I am currently on the National Advisory Board for Positive Coaching Alliance.

Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) (1999-2002);
American Basketball League (ABL) (1996-1998);
Professional Teams in Italy, Israel, and Brazil (1994-1996)

Attended practices, performed in games, led team motivation, delivered speaking engagements, and conducted community outreach to increase team brands and recognition.

 Achievements include selection for the Pan American Games, the ABL’s inaugural All-Star Game, and as an alternate on the US National Team; Earned endorsement contracts with Nike and Converse.
 Led Detroit Shock in rebounding and helped team reach its first playoff berth.

Education and Certifications

*STANFORD UNIVERSITY -1994**
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Captain, Women’s Basketball Team

 MTV MADE Coach
 Featured in article in Sports Illustrated and profile on ESPN
 Achievements include:
 2-time NCAA Champion  National Player of the Year Finalist
 3-time Final Four Participant  ESPY Award Nominee
 4-time PAC-10 Champions  Victor Award Recipient
 2-time Kodak All American  All-Final Four
 National Freshman of the Year  All-time Leading Rebounder and Scorer
 Pac-10 Female Athlete of the Year
 Pac-10 Freshman of the Year

 Certified Life Skils Instructor
 Delaware Today Magazine’s “Top 35 Women in Business” Honoree
 Mayoral Award for Distinguished Citizen and Outstanding Service to Youth
 WNBA Community Assist Award for community service
 Emmy Nomination for sports color commentary
 in 2006, Named Top 25 women’s basketball players in NCAA
 ABL All-Star
 1000 Point ABL Scorer

1.Initial Testing and Evaluating
2. Goal Setting by Client and Family
3. Then we can go over what a session will entail.

Generally:

Warm-up
Skill introduced/added upon
Competition using the skill
Conditioning using the skill
New Skill introduced
Possible homework given
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