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Dante Curry
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Dante Curry
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About your basketball coach
Former high-level basketball player and coach with extensive experience in player development. Ranked #130 nationally coming out of Poinciana High School in 2006. Played college basketball at USF before transferring to Georgia State University. Trained youth athletes with EAT Elite Athletic Training and coached AAU basketball. Served as Head JV Basketball Coach and Assistant Varsity Coach at The Paideia School, developing athletes through skill work, leadership, discipline, and team culture.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Lake County, Florida
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Years Playing: 30 years
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Given: 5 lessons
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Specializations
π―Ball Handling
π―Shooting, Dribbling, Layups
π―Rebounding
π―Basketball IQ
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonFirst 60-Minute Training Session
1. Dynamic Warm-Up (10 min)
* High knees
* Butt kicks
* Defensive slides
* Carioca
* Light jogging with ball
2. Ball Handling Basics (15 min)
* Pound dribbles (right hand) β 30 sec
* Pound dribbles (left hand) β 30 sec
* Crossovers
* Between-the-legs progression
* Dribble while walking
Key Point: Eyes up, stay low, use fingertips.
3. Triple Threat & Footwork (10 min)
* Proper stance
* Pivoting
* Jab steps
* Rip-throughs
4. Passing Fundamentals (10 min)
* Chest pass
* Bounce pass
* Overhead pass
* Pass and move
5. Form Shooting (10 min)
* One-hand form shooting close to basket
* BEEF:
* Balance
* Eyes
* Elbow
* Follow Through
6. Fun Competition (5 min)
* Make 10 layups
* Dribble obstacle course
* Free throw challenge
Lesson 2-3Lesson 2: Ball Control & Finishing (60 Minutes)
1. Warm-Up (10 min)
* Dynamic stretching
* Defensive slides
* Jogging with the ball
* Stationary dribbling review
2. Ball Handling Progression (15 min)
* Right-hand pound dribbles
* Left-hand pound dribbles
* Crossovers
* In-and-out dribbles
* Speed dribble to control dribble
Focus: Keep eyes up and protect the ball.
3. Layup School (15 min)
* Right-hand layups
* Left-hand layups
* Power layups
* Mikan Drill
Focus: Correct footwork and finishing softly off the backboard.
4. Passing on the Move (10 min)
* Chest pass
* Bounce pass
* Pass and cut
* Pass while jogging
5. Shooting Review (10 min)
* Form shooting
* 10 makes from 5 spots around the basket
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Lesson 3: Game Fundamentals & Defense (60 Minutes)
1. Warm-Up (10 min)
* Dynamic movement
* Defensive slides
* Closeout footwork
2. Defensive Fundamentals (15 min)
* Athletic stance
* Defensive slides
* Closeouts
* Mirror drill
Focus: Stay low, active hands, quick feet.
3. Ball Handling Under Pressure (10 min)
* Crossovers while moving
* Retreat dribble
* Change of pace dribble
4. Shooting Progression (15 min)
* Form shooting
* Mid-range shooting
* Catch-and-shoot
* One-dribble pull-up
5. Basketball IQ (10 min)
Teach:
* Triple threat
* Spacing
* Shot selection
* When to pass, dribble, or shoot
Homework Between Sessions
* 100 dribbles each hand daily
* 25 right-hand layups
* 25 left-hand layups
* 50 form shots
* Watch 10 minutes of basketball focusing on footwork and spacing
Lesson 4-10Lesson 4 β Passing & Movement
* Warm-up
* Passing fundamentals (chest, bounce, overhead)
* Pass and cut
* Catch-and-rip
* Layups
* Shooting game
Lesson 5 β Finishing at the Rim
* Warm-up
* Mikan Drill
* Right/left-hand finishes
* Power layups
* Finishing through contact
* Free throws
Lesson 6 β Shooting Fundamentals
* Form shooting
* BEEF review
* Spot shooting
* Catch-and-shoot
* Free throws
* Shooting competition
Lesson 7 β Defensive Skills
* Defensive stance
* Slides
* Closeouts
* 1-on-1 defense
* Rebounding basics
Lesson 8 β Advanced Ball Handling
* Crossovers
* Between-the-legs
* Behind-the-back
* Change of pace
* Full-court dribbling
Lesson 9 β Basketball IQ
* Spacing
* Triple threat decisions
* Give-and-go
* Pick-and-roll introduction
* 3-on-3 concepts
Lesson 10 β Skill Evaluation
* Ball-handling test
* Layup test
* Shooting test
* Defensive test
* 1-on-1 competition
* Set goals for next phase
Lesson 11+Lesson 11 β Attack Moves
* Jab step
* Shot fake
* Rip-through
* Straight-line drives
* Finishing at the rim
Lesson 12 β Change of Direction
* Crossover attack
* In-and-out move
* Hesitation move
* Cone attack drills
* 1-on-1
Lesson 13 β Mid-Range Scoring
* Pull-up jumpers
* One-dribble pull-ups
* Two-dribble pull-ups
* Floaters
* Shooting competition
Lesson 14 β Finishing Package
* Reverse layups
* Euro steps
* Floaters
* Power finishes
* Contact finishes
Lesson 15 β Defensive Pressure
* Closeouts
* Containing drives
* Help defense
* Recoveries
* 1-on-1 defense
Lesson 16 β Rebounding
* Box outs
* Timing rebounds
* Outlet passes
* Rebound-to-score drills
Lesson 17 β Fast Break Basketball
* Speed dribbling
* Passing on the move
* 2-on-1
* 3-on-2
* Transition decisions
Lesson 18 β Game Situations
* Triple threat reads
* Shot selection
* End-of-game situations
* Decision-making drills
Lesson 19 β Small-Sided Games
* 1-on-1
* 2-on-2
* 3-on-3
* Advantage/disadvantage drills
Lesson 20 β Skills Assessment
* Ball-handling evaluation
* Shooting evaluation
* Finishing evaluation
* Defensive evaluation
* Goal setting for the next 10 sessions
Lessons 21β30 (Advanced Development)
* Advanced ball handling
* Pick-and-roll reads
* Off-ball movement
* Creating separation
* Basketball IQ
* Conditioning
* Position-specific training
* Competitive live play
* Film study
* Complete player development
Player Development Roadmap
* Lessons 1β10: Foundation
* Lessons 11β20: Scoring & Game Skills
* Lessons 21β30: Advanced Skills & Basketball IQ
* Lessons 31+: Position-specific training, elite skill development, and game mastery.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonThe first session focuses on evaluating the athleteβs strengths, weaknesses, basketball IQ, and game habits. Players will go through advanced ball-handling, shooting, finishing, and live-play drills so I can create a personalized development plan designed to help them reach their goals.
Lesson 2-3Athletes can expect high-intensity skill development focused on ball handling, shooting consistency, finishing moves, footwork, and decision-making. Workouts are tailored to game situations and position-specific needs.
Lesson 4-10Players will build advanced scoring skills, improve basketball IQ, develop defensive versatility, and learn how to create separation, read defenses, and perform under game pressure. Each workout includes competitive drills and live game actions.
Lesson 11+Training becomes highly individualized and focuses on elite player development. Athletes will work on advanced scoring packages, position-specific skills, leadership, conditioning, film study, and game performance strategies to maximize success at the AAU, high school, and collegiate levels.
Youth players
Working with kidsfalse
Working with teenagersfalse
What you need to bringBasketball
What I can bringBasketballs and cones
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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!