Best 9 coaches for Basketball lessons near

Having honed my craft over three decades, I'm passionate about fostering a love for basketball in every student. My coaching philosophy centers around building a strong foundation of fundamental skills while nurturing each player's individual talents and building lasting relationships with those I coach. I have done most of my coaching at the high school level, for both boys and girls. On the individual training level, I have been working for 13 years with a huge range of players from 3rd grade students all the way up to NBA All-Stars.

With over 15 years dedicated to the sport of basketball I feel I have much to give back. Having played at an Elite level all my life I have learned from the best and played against the best. I know all aspects of the game and it is my goal to help anyone become a better player as long as they have the dedication and mentality to do so.

My ultimate goal is to help the youth become the best basketball players they can be while also teaching real life lessons. I've helped countless players regardless of their skill level, reach their goals through consistent lesson planning and discipline. I'm also very big on mastering the fundamentals and basketball IQ!

With a quarter-century dedicated to basketball, I cultivate players' skills and strategic thinking. My approach blends time-honored techniques with modern strategies. Join me to unlock your potential and elevate your game. I am 34yrs old and i am from New York City where i was also ranked one of the top 25 point guards in the city and named defensive player of the year 2 years back to back. I’ve played AAU traveling team basketball and won dozens of summer tournaments as last but not least i played college ball at Onondaga community college

Ivan Jenkins is a basketball coach with over 15 years of experience working with youth, AAU, and high school athletes. He has served as head coach at Riverpointe Christian Academy and assistant varsity coach at Cane Bay High School. Jenkins has led championship programs and coached nationally ranked AAU teams while focusing on developing players both on and off the court. His coaching philosophy centers on discipline, teamwork, and preparing athletes for success in sports and life.

"“Great with kids and builds confidence. You can tell he cares.”

With over 25 years dedicated to basketball, I foster skill development and strategic thinking. I offer personalized guidance to elevate your game. My passion ignites potential on and off the court.

With over 14 years of basketball coaching experience, I am dedicated to fostering skill development and strategic thinking. I create a positive environment where athletes can thrive, learn, and achieve their full potential on the court.

I’m a coach, basketball dad, and former varsity head coach who knows exactly what programs expect. With 20+ years in the game—and two sons I personally train (an incoming senior and an 8th grader)—I’ve lived every angle of the journey. Both are known in the basketball community for their game and growth. I train players to think sharper, move smarter, and compete with real confidence. Let’s build skill, IQ, and presence—because the game notices who’s ready.

"“Coach Jason has helped me focus on the things that matter as I get ready for high school ball — effort, decision-making, and body language. He’s coached at the varsity level, so he knows exactly what high school coaches are looking for. I just completed my incoming HS camp last week and my new coaches complimented me on my approach to basketball. My confidence is high right now!”

I played 3 years of collegiate basketball and still playing semi pro.I have been coaching basketball for 5 years coaching in the Puma Circuit and GASO Circuit. I was also a middle school coach and a high school freshman team being the assistant coach to the varsity coach.