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Welcome to My Coaching Corner

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With a decade-long coaching journey and 30 years of immersive play, my love for the game runs deep, fueling every aspect of my coaching philosophy. I bring a player-first, results-focused and detail-oriented approach to the game of basketball. My passion lies in maximizing player potential, fostering skill development, delivering quality coaching and elevating individuals to new heights. I pride myself on my customized development plans, unique training approaches, leadership abilities, and mentorship prowess. 

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About Me.

Key Strengths:

  • National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and Alberta Basketball (AB) certified

  • Relevant Trainings: First Aid, Health and Safety, Child Protection and Physical Latency

  • Experience in coaching at all levels and age groups, and working with players with special needs

  • Extensive basketball playing experience: received multiple scholarships in high school and university

  • Detailed, motivated, and energetic; capable of engaging with players of diverse skills

  • Committed to instilling excellent habits and meticulous attention to details during drills and practices

  • Proficient in assessing players' strengths and weaknesses, enabling tailored coaching strategies for individual and team improvement.

  • Skilled in crafting personalized drills and activities designed to meet specific goals and objectives

  • Excellent in building strategies to draw maximum advantages for the team

  • Strong interpersonal, coordination and communication skills

Experience

2014 - Present

Calgary, Alberta

​   Private Basketball Coach 

  • Provide various basketball programs including Private Coaching, Outdoor Programs, Indoor Programs and Summer Camps

  • Tailor training programs to align with players' skill level, progress and goals, ensuring personalized development pathways

  • Create personalized skill development plans targeting all aspects of basketball, allowing players practice effectively and improve at a faster rate

  • Innovate modified games aimed at introducing new skills and optimizing player performance in engaging and enjoyable settings

  • Empower each player to reach their full potential and become the best versions of themselves, both as players and as individuals.

2014 - 2019

Calgary, Alberta

Steve Nash Youth Basketball Coach

  • Completed required training courses in YMCA, including Health and Safety, Child Protection Program, Physical Latency, and YMCA volunteer & staff trainings

  • Provided a Calgary Police Check before coaching at YMCA

  • Develop and implement age-appropriate training programs and drills specifically designed to reinforce fundamental basketball skills, ensuring an enjoyable learning experience for players

  • Prioritize player safety by implementing preventative measures to mitigate injury risks during training and games

2009 - 2014

Toronto, Ontario

Intramural Basketball Team Coach

  • Led the team to win 4 championships at Intramural League; achieved a combined record of 62-4

  • Implement comprehensive practice tailored to enhance players' individual skills, including shooting, dribbling, passing, defense, and conditioning 

  • Develop and implement strategic game plans tailored to each opponent, including offensive and defensive strategies, set plays, and in-game adjustments

  • Maintained the chemistry and the strong performance of the team through the game preparation, goal settings, communications and team building

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