Best 5 coaches for Basketball lessons near Paradise, NV

I'm passionate about unlocking the potential within every basketball player. With 20 years of experience, I've honed my coaching to blend technical expertise with a supportive and engaging approach. Let's work together to elevate your game and most importantly, let’s be great!

"When I started training with Coach V it was my senior year of high school. I had the most heart on the team but I wasn’t the best skill wise. Coach V worked with me at 5am before classes would start and it really helped me gain my confidence and become a better player skill wise. By the end of my senior year I went from not being recognized to having the opportunity to play basketball in college for a scholarship.

As an athlete, I attended Dixie Community College for the 1996 and 1997 season, graduating with my Associate’s degree in Science. I then went on to play for Southern Utah University from 1997 to 2000. During my time at Southern Utah University. I took on the position of Graduate Assistant Boys Basketball Coach. During the summer I would return home to Anchorage, Alaska. To Take Part in Our Annual Alaska Basketball Development Program Where I was the Assistant Director. From there I moved to Oregon to further my career as the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Treasure Valley Community College. I moved to Las Vegas, Nevada after the Head Coach I assisted retired in 2002. In Las Vegas, I started out as the Head Boys Basketball Coach at Trinity International Junior/Senior High School. During my season at Trinity, from 2005 to 2006 we won the State Title in basketball; this was the first State title in school history. The following season, we were State Runner–up. I went on to Liberty High School where I assisted the Girls Basketball program. The first year as an Assistant we were Division Champions and State Runner-Up. Since leaving Liberty High School in 2012, I have become the Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach for the Clark High School Boys Basketball program. During the 2015 to 2016 season, I was the Head Coach of the Junior Varsity Boys Basketball team as well as assisted our Varsity Coach during Playoffs and the State Championship. While at Clark we became three time defending State Champions. While at Sierra Vista High School I coached the Special Olympics while Heading the Girls Basketball Program. Club Advisor for Best Buddies. Fundraising by selling Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Mentoring High School Students. As for a Coach, you are seeking someone who can Build a Program, train, develop and mentor student athletes in both team performance and academic excellence. I strongly believe with my skill set and determination, that I am an ideal candidate for this position.

With three decades dedicated to basketball, I empower students to elevate their game through focused skill development. My coaching philosophy blends time-tested fundamentals with modern strategies. I tailor my approach to unlock each player's unique potential on and off the court.

Former professional basketball player with international experience competing in Saudi Arabia, China, Mexico, and Bolivia and more. I bring both an American and International perspective on player development, team culture, discipline, and performance, shaped by exposure to diverse coaching systems and competitive environments.

With 35 years of experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of developing successful basketball players. I'm dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential, fostering both skill and a love for the game in a fun, supportive environment. Let's elevate your game together!