Learn Basketball with Elizabeth
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💰$31 weekly lessons
With three decades of experience on the court, I'm passionate about sharing my love for basketball and helping players reach their full potential. My coaching style blends technical expertise with a fun, supportive environment to foster growth and a true love for the game.
Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
Teaches: Adults
😊91 Happy student score
🎓30 years playing
🔥1 Lessons
⭐️Former D2 NCAA Athlete- Basketball
Reviews
Total reviews1
Average rating
5.0
Ali Rasch
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5
Liz was great. She was knowledgeable and broke down skills in a way that was easy to understand while always focusing on fundamentals first!
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:1 location available
River Park at SDSU Mission Valley
9449 Friars Road, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
1946.6 miles awayOutdoors
Want a lesson at your home or a different location? We can help.
Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
8 AM - 8 PM
mondays
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM8 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM8 AM - 8 PM
wednesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 8 PM
fridays
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM8 AM - 8 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonFocus: Fundamentals, fun, and comfort with the ball
Warm-Up: Light jogging, dynamic stretching
Skills:
Dribbling with dominant hand
Chest and bounce passes
Basic shooting form (no hoop at first, then close-range)
Games/Drills: Dribble relays, passing circles, form shooting
Lesson 11+Focus: Game understanding, confidence
Skills:
Reading the defense
Pick-and-roll basics
Transition offense
Scrimmages: Half-court and full-court with coaching breaks
Film sessions (if applicable): Self-review of drills or games
Lesson 4-10Focus: Foundation for team play
Skills:
Layups both sides
Defensive stance & slides
Simple offense spacing
Rebounding fundamentals
Drills/Games: 1v1, 3-man weave intro, shell defense
Lesson 2-3Focus: Ball-handling, movement, footwork
Skills:
Dribbling with both hands
Layups from one side
Triple threat position
Pivoting
Drills: Zigzag dribble, cone layups, pivot-pass combos
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonEvaluate skill level. Get a feel for habits, effort, and weaknesses. Begin with high-tempo drills to assess conditioning and ball control.
Lesson 11+Tailor to player’s role/position. Emphasize game planning, playmaking under duress, counter moves, and leadership mindset. Include situational breakdowns (e.g., beating traps, closing out games), and develop a routine for pre-game prep and recovery.
Lesson 4-10Simulate game actions: contested layups, pick-and-roll reads (with coach mimicking defender), and tight window decision-making. Train at game pace, with fatigue, and mix in short bursts of 1v1.
Lesson 2-3Focus on sharpening individual skills under pressure (e.g., contested shooting, quick decisions) and introduce higher-level footwork and off-ball movement.
Youth players
Working with kidsMake basketball fun while teaching fundamentals through play and praise.
Working with teenagersCoach teenagers by building trust, challenging them with purpose, and connecting skills to their goals.
What you need to bringAny speed or agility equipment if they want to work on that in their session. However, we can do drills without equipment
What I can bringBasketballs
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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