Beginner training plan
Your first lessonI start the first lesson by getting to know the player — their experience, comfort level, and goals. I focus on building confidence and establishing trust. We go over the fundamentals: stance, footwork, dribbling technique, and shooting form. I keep it simple, positive, and engaging so they leave the first session feeling successful and excited to learn more.
Lesson 11+At this point, the focus shifts toward refining skills and understanding game strategy. Players start applying what they’ve learned in scrimmage-like settings and working on decision-making under pressure. I continue to encourage patience and growth, helping them see how fundamentals lead to strong, smart play.
Lesson 4-10By this stage, players can expect to build on their foundation with more advanced skills like defensive positioning, shooting off the dribble, and teamwork concepts. I emphasize consistency and effort while adding light competition to keep it fun and motivating. Each session builds confidence through repetition, feedback, and small wins.
Lesson 2-3In the next couple of lessons, I reinforce the basics while introducing more movement and coordination drills. We focus on ball control, passing accuracy, and layups. I start to layer in game-like situations at a slow pace so they can apply the skills we’ve been working on. The goal is steady progress and developing good habits early.
Youth players
