Learn Basketball with John
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💰$63 weekly lessons
With 18 years of experience playing basketball, I gained extensive knowledge on the game and now looking to give back to others. Now I use my experience to incorporate skills and confidence in every player. My approach blends technical precision with a fun, supportive environment. Let's unlock your full potential on the court!
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Middle River, Maryland
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Happy Student Score: Not available
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Years Playing: 18 years
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Given: 5 lessons
Accomplishments
➕2025 Finals MVP (IBL), McDonalds All American Nominee, 3x A10 Champion
Reviews
Total reviews5
Average rating
5.0
Lance
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 15
John became apart of my family and I look at him like a big brother. Even when I’m not training with him, he check on me.
Eric Forman
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 10
I loved training with John because he breaks the game down to where it helped me understand exactly what to do. He also sent me film to watch to help better my understanding of the game
Kam Hayes
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 6
I seen a major jump in my son after training with John. He was very relatable and helped him build his confidence
Verdell
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 5
When I’m home from school, I always try getting a session in with John because he keeps me sharp and always give me game on how to improve.
Jacob Wimbush
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 1
Only been working John for a few months and he already helped my game so much. He helped me understand the pace of the game and it’s helped me on the AAU circuit.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:3 locations available
Eastern Regional Park
11723 Eastern Ave, Middle River, MD 21220, USA
354.4 miles awayOutdoors
YMCA
900 E 33rd St, Baltimore, MD, USA
343.4 miles awayIndoors
Oliver Beach Elementary School
12912 Cunninghill Cove Rd, Middle River, Baltimore, MD 21220, USA
356.1 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 lessonFundamentals. It’s very important for beginners to not skip the groundwork to becoming a great player
Lesson 11+Create obstacles to test the fundamentals & build up reactionary skills
Lesson 4-10Challenge everything that we work on. Put them in situations to see if they can do them on their own.
Lesson 2-3Building on the fundamentals, seeing how good we can attain the knowledge and create good habits.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonLet’s see where your game is and how I can add to what you already have.
Lesson 11+Muscle memory. Everything we work on let’s make it habitual!
Lesson 4-10More challenging and more competitive work to build endurance.
Lesson 2-3Seeing where you can improve after evaluating your game and let’s get you to the next level
Youth players
Working with kidsEasy. show them some very basic things that they can use to build good habits. It’s not going to happen overnight with kids so creating a fun yet informative training session will keep them engaged
Working with teenagersFor teenagers depending on the level of expertise, I will work on helping them understand some fundamentals but also some of the new ways of playing the game
What you need to bringWhatever they need to make them feel comfortable & ready to work. (Shoes,Drink, Ball, etc)
What I can bringWhatever needed to have a successful training session.
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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