Learn Basketball with Carson
😊94
💰$50 weekly lessons
I have worked as the Youth Sports Supervisor at the Sammamish YMCA in the past and instructed over 200 participants ages 5-17 in basketball and badminton mainly. I still love coaching and want to continue to teach kids how to play the sports they want to get better at. Regardless of existing skill knowledge, I can train anyone to the next level. Please message me if you would like to have me go to a specific location to coach! I can go anywhere in Redmond, Sammamish, or Issaquah. If your child is younger, we should aim to find a location where a hoop can be lowered to an appropriate height for them.
Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
Teaches: Adults
😊94 Happy student score
🎓16 years playing
🔥5 Lessons
⭐️200+ kids coached
Reviews
Total reviews5
Average rating
5.0
Aaron
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 10
My son Aaron went to class a lot of the time and felt like he was already pretty good at basketball. Upon doing an evaluation by Carson he realized there was a lot of things he was good at but not great. Over the course of the next classes they got better at the pieces that were needing extra attention. Even if you just go to a couple sessions its worth to get your skills evaluated as a young player by a knowledgeable coach.
Anish
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 10
My son Anish has learning disabilities and when I spoke with Coach Carson about it he was very understanding on how it would affect the rest of the class with higher performers. He was able to include my son in every activity and keep him feeling apart of the class.
Kian
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 8
Coach Carson was very patient and encouraging to keep my son Kian engaged and excited to learn. A lot of coaches can improve players skill but at the same time they lose their love for the game.
Henri
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 7
Coming into basketball with a new approach coming from a soccer background Coach Carson was able to bridge the gap and apply terms from soccer to basketball to make it easier to understand why they did the things they did in the lessons
Alekhya
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5
Coach Carson was excellent at getting the kids' attention and desire to learn without yelling or making anyone run or threaten if they do not do as he says. He is very understanding with my daughter and doesnt add pressure if players are learning at a different pace than others.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:1 location available
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School
3225 205th Place Northeast, Sammamish, WA, USA
1995.8 miles awayOutdoors
Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
8 AM - 8 PM
mondays
8 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
wednesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 8 PM
fridays
8 AM - 8 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonFirst lesson will always be about evaluating the player unless the parent explains what skill level they are at.
Lesson 11+Anything additionally would be getting extremely refined at skills regarding dribbling and shooting to stand out from the rest of the players in their age group.
Lesson 4-10Lessons 4-10 will slowly add in team aspects of basketball and how to excel at passing, playing defense, and more situational aspects of the game.
Lesson 2-3Lessons 2-3 will cover a lot of individual basketball skills - dribbling and shooting. Things to practice on your own so you can get better throughout the week outside of coach lessons.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonAlways evaluating the players skill level before I can best assist with their development
Lesson 11+Any additional lessons will be specific to what the player needs are. This could be one aspect of basketball or continuous add-ons to skills challenges done in earlier weeks.
Lesson 4-10Spend a lot of time on meaningful mechanics if they are needed. Run drills specified to help in-game scenarios that will test endurance and focus.
Lesson 2-3Finding weaknesses in their game to work on those aspects they need to become a more well-rounded player. Visit any bad habits in shooting form at this time.
Youth players
Working with kidsWorking with kids is all about encouragement, positivity and patience.
Working with teenagersWorking with teens is all about keeping it real with them. Understanding how they learn information and hear feedback.
What you need to bringIf you want to bring a ball from home, go for it!
What I can bringTwo full-sized basketballs. One for my use to demonstrate and one for the player.
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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