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How did you decide to become a private coach?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It wasn\u2019t so much of a decision. It was something I felt compelled to do. Having benefited so greatly from private instruction as a player, I felt a need to give back what I learned to young players in my area. Soon enough the word got out, and I moved from doing a few clients in my spare time to doing several clients a week. So I turned it into a small business: www.BostonBasketballInstruction.com<\/a> and brought in a couple other great basketball coaches<\/a> to join me.<\/p>\n

What can a client expect from private lessons with you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

To learn more in one session than he or she ever imagined possible. Basketball remains a game of skill, technique, and above all else, footwork. I was a professional basketball player, but I\u2019ve learned that the best players are not necessarily the best private coaches. I\u2019ve gotten very good at breaking down complex moves into simple steps.<\/p>\n

Describe what a typical lesson is like with you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We warm up, stretch out, and then move into working on footwork, either post play or perimeter play, depending on what my player wants to focus on that day. Though I stress that all my players should know both. For me, it\u2019s all about footwork and eliminating extraneous movements. We work on a variety of finishing moves, and I make sure that my players are comfortable with each move before we move on to anything more complicated. After the session, we recap what we covered and I tell my player what I want him or her to work on to prepare for the next basketball training<\/a> session.<\/p>\n

What is your coaching style?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019m patient. I stress detail, footwork and balance. I\u2019m tough on my players, but I\u2019m also very supportive, and make the sessions as much fun as they are challenging.<\/p>\n

Tell us about the most enjoyable moment you\u2019ve had as a private coach.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are a lot. One of my first clients came to me as a sophomore in high school and was very raw. Even making layups was a challenge for him. His goal was to improve enough to make his varsity high school team. Through working with me, he developed into a really good player, and is now playing college basketball at a great school.<\/p>\n

Who is your favorite coach? Why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Former Princeton basketball coach Pete Carril. Through the Princeton Offense and a great defense, he got the most out of the talent he had. He proved that a group of smart, skilled players who work together can beat a much more talented, athletic team. Watching his Tigers beat UCLA in the 1996 NCAA tournament was the best performance I\u2019ve ever seen.<\/p>\n

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