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Former collegiate basketball student athlete and experienced youth coach with a strong foundation in player development, team culture, and competitive success. Proven ability to design structured, high-intensity practices that emphasize fundamentals, basketball IQ, and situational awareness while fostering discipline, accountability, and sportsmanship. Known for building positive, organized team environments and mentoring student-athletes on leadership, work ethic, and mental toughness to support both on-court performance and personal growth . PLAYING EXPERIENCE El Toro High School β Menβs Basketball 2002-2006 β’ Two-year Varsity starter playing for Head Coach Todd Dixon β’ Varsity Captain, 1st Team All South Coast League, 2nd Team All CIF β’ All-Time Best Defensive Team - Fewest average points allowed, lowest field goal percentage allowed, highest rebound average, most blocks β’ 2003-2005 South Coast League Champions β’ 2005 CIF Division 1A Championship finalist β’ 2006 CIF Division 1A Quarterfinalist Chico State (Div. II) β Menβs Basketball 2006-2007 β’ College Freshman (redshirt) season with Head Coach Puck Smith Saddleback College (JUCO) β Menβs Basketball 2007-2008 β’ College Sophomore season with Head Coach Bill Brummel ACCOMPLISHMENTS and RECOGNITION β’ 2003 Plyo City Roundball Extravaganza β Elite All Stars β Participant β’ 2004 Plyo City Roundball Extravaganza β Elite All Stars - Most Valuable Player β’ 2005 Plyo City Roundball Extravaganza β Elite All Stars - Most Valuable Player β’ 2006 Orange County All Stars β South Coast League VS Sunset League - Participant
"High-level training with a coach whoβs been there. You can tell heβs played at a high level. The drills are realistic, challenging, and game-ready. Every workout has purpose, and you leave feeling prepared, not just tired. Highly recommend for serious players.


Driven by a passion for basketball cultivated over 13 years, I empower athletes to elevate their game. Iβm a former division 1 basketball player that wants to impact the youth on how to approach the game. Combining technical expertise with a supportive approach, I foster a fun yet focused learning environment where players thrive. Let's unlock your potential on the court together!


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Private basketball training in Lake Forest average $85 for a week of training, with 22 vetted coaches available. Every session is private β 1-on-1 by default, or with your invited group β tailored to your level and goals, at a location and time that work for you.
Basketball training in Lake Forest happen at 4 locations across the city, from Clava Sports Facility to lesser-known neighborhood spots. Bookings open up across weekdays, evenings, and weekend mornings β and if you have a preferred location, your coach meets you there.
Private basketball training in Lake Forest average $85 for a week of training. Booking a lesson package brings the per-lesson rate down, and one-off single lessons are also available β what you pay depends on your coach's experience and the session length you choose.
Private basketball lessons in Lake Forest are built around your goals. Whatever you want to improve, a coach can focus each session on it. Here are the areas coaches in Lake Forest work on most.
Build a repeatable jump shot, extend your range, and clean up your free throws. Lake Forest coaches break down your form frame by frame and drill it at game speed.
Tighten your handle, change of pace, and combo moves so you can create space off the dribble. Basketball trainers in Lake Forest run guard-skill work built around live, full-speed reps.
Lock in your defensive stance, lateral slides, and closeouts, then box out and finish the possession. A coach in Lake Forest teaches you to guard your position and own the glass.
Add layups through contact, both-hand finishes, and a quicker first step. Lake Forest basketball coaches focus your training on scoring at the rim and playing above it.
Learn to read the floor, run pick-and-roll, and make the right pass every trip down. Coaches in Lake Forest sharpen the mental side of basketball alongside the physical.
Looking for youth basketball coaching in Lake Forest? We match kids and teens β from first-timers to high-school and club players β with coaches who specialize in junior development. Private youth basketball lessons run at the same weekly rate as adult lessons.
Every coach who works with kids goes through identity and background screening before being matched with young students, and their safety vetting is shown on their profile β so you can book with confidence.
Coaches in Lake Forest teach juniors from as young as 5 through high-school and competitive athletes, tailoring each session to your child's age, level, and goals β whether that is first-time fundamentals, building confidence, or tryout and team prep.
Parents are welcome to stay and watch β many do, especially with younger kids β but it is never required. Either way, your coach shares progress and what to practice between lessons.
Coach Ali
basketball coach
- Warm up/ Dynamic Stretches - Stationary Ball handling drills - Full court dribbling drills - off hand dribbling - double move crossovers - dribble combos to finishes and jumpshots -pro hops, euro steps, pinoy steps, spin moves - floaters/pull up jump shots - off hand layups - contested layups - reverse layups - form shooting - free throws - mid range shooting - 3 point jump shots - ones
Coach Ali
basketball coach
- Warm up/ Dynamic Stretches - Stationary Ball handling drills - Full court dribbling drills - off hand dribbling - double move crossovers - dribble combos to finishes and jumpshots -pro hops, euro steps, pinoy steps, spin moves - floaters/pull up jump shots - off hand layups - contested layups - reverse layups - form shooting - free throws - mid range shooting - 3 point jump shots - ones
Coach Ali
basketball coach
Basketball, Water/Sports Drink Positive attitude ready to learn!
Coach Ali
basketball coach
With kids I make sure to go over the basics and help create a fun workout working on fundamentals and skills. I incorporate drills that will make them want to keep learning while enjoying the game.
basketball coach with the most lessons taught in Lake Forest
Coach Ali has taught
16 lessons
The location with the most coaches teaching basketball training at
Clava Sports Facility
Average coach player rating
5.0
7 total ratings
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Average length of time coaches in Lake Forest have been teaching for
22.18 years on average
How many coaches teach basketball in Lake Forest
22 coaches
Average cost of a basketball lesson in Lake Forest
$85 for weekly lessons