This will be an assessment. We will talk about how you’d like to be coached and what your goals are, while also challenging your current skill set. I’ll evaluate your fundamentals — shooting form, dribbling, footwork, and understanding of the game — and we’ll set a plan to help you grow.
We will continue to build consistency and confidence in all areas. Focus will shift to game play concepts, IQ, and conditioning:
• Advanced ball handling under pressure
• Shooting with range and on the move
• Reading defenses & creating space
• Transition offense/defense drills
• Small-sided games and live play situations
We will progress into more advanced ball handling and shooting off the dribble, introduce finishing around the rim, and start learning defensive positioning. Drills will include:
• Two-ball dribbling & combo moves
• Layup variations (both hands)
• Shooting on the move
• Defensive slides and closeouts
• Basic game situations & decision-making
We will focus on building a strong foundation with ball handling, passing, basic shooting form, and footwork. Drills will include:
• Stationary & moving ball handling
• Form shooting close to the basket
• Basic passing techniques (chest, bounce, overhead)
• Footwork & balance drills
We’ll start with an assessment to evaluate your current skill level, strengths, and areas for improvement. We’ll discuss your goals (team tryouts, earning more minutes, playing at the next level, etc.) and develop a focused plan to help you achieve them.
Focus shifts toward mastering advanced concepts and preparing for elite competition:
• Transition game & quick decision-making
• Pick-and-roll reads & execution
• Counter moves & advanced scoring techniques
• Full-court conditioning with skill work
• Mental toughness and building a consistent mindset
• Live play scenarios & simulated game situations
We will dive deeper into situational play and high-level skills:
• Creating shots off the dribble vs. live defenders
• Advanced passing & vision drills
• Reading and reacting to defensive schemes
• Conditioning for game pace and endurance
• Leadership and communication on the court
• Competitive drills & live play
We will focus on sharpening fundamentals under game-like pressure and introducing advanced footwork and handling techniques. Drills may include:
• Dynamic ball handling with contact and pressure
• Advanced footwork for shot creation
• Elite-level finishing drills (floaters, euro steps, reverse layups)
• Shooting off the dribble & off screens
• Quick decision-making drills