Learn Basketball with Gordon
💰$40 weekly lessons
Coach Dean was a 3 and a half year Varsity player at Southwest High School - Fort Worth, TX where during his senior year, he would lead his team back to the playoffs after a 2 year stint and earn 1st Team All District and All Region honors. He would then finish his playing career at The University of Texas - Permian Basin. He started his coaching journey in 2018 with the FTW Warriors. After spending time in higher education as Intramural Sports Coordinator - Tarrant County College, he worked at i9 Sports as a Program Director building sports leagues and camps, as well as coaching and providing individual skills training for kids age 3-13. From 2023-2024 he coached with Fort Worth Elite Basketball as 6th Grade Girls Assistant Coach and JV Boys Head Coach. Coach Dean is currently coaching at Texas Gym Rats Basketball Academy.
Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates
Teaches: Kids, Teenagers
🎓3 years coaching
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Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
8 AM - 8 PM
mondays
8 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
wednesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 8 PM
fridays
8 AM - 8 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonOur first lesson begins with a brief, easy going conversation to open and uplift the players and their parent/guardians. Then we transition on the court opening with a series of stationary and moving dribbling drills [pound dribbling, side to side crossovers, cone weaving]. Next, we focus on form shooting, catch and shoot, and some slight condition shooting [spot shooting, circle shooting, lay up drills]. Lastly, we focus on proper basketball mechanics through defense principals, pivoting, passing, and protecting the basketball in the triple threat position [defensive stance, lateral slides, close out drills, drop step, chest and bounce passing, “pivot, bump, and go”]. We close out each session with a game of knockout, positive reinforcement and expectations for the next session.
Lesson 11+For remaining sessions, players can expect to combine multiple drills into one for more game like experience and reps. Development of basketball IQ, adapting to new complex situations and continued development in confidence.
Lesson 4-10By lesson 4 through 10, players expect to come into training with the mindset to learn new skills, techniques, make mistakes, and improve while practicing giving themselves grace. Drills will begin to be more creative and fun!
Lesson 2-3Lessons 2-3 focuses on honing in on the players natural skills, ensuring basic knowledge and understanding of their game. Slowing down the drills and focusing reps on confidence building and proper mechanics are key here.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonOur first lesson begins with a brief, easy going conversation to open and uplift the players and parent/guardians. Then we transition on the court opening with a warm up of form shooting, catch and shoot “spot” shooting, movement “condition” shooting, stationary and movement dribbling. Next, we focus on combining our dribbling drills with shooting/finishing at and around the basket through pick and roll/Dribble Hand off situations. [Cone weaving, creating space for jump-shot, floaters, and contact finishing]. Lastly a combination of defensive principles, close-out drills, pass and relocating drills to make a certain number of shots and emphasis on change of pace. Training ends with knockout or 1v1 ladder, positive feedback and expectations for the next session.
Lesson 11+For remaining sessions, players can expect continued combination of more complexed drills and commands to improve footwork, performance, basketball IQ, and confidence during workouts and games.
Lesson 4-10By lesson 4-10, players expect to come into training with the mindset to learn new skills, techniques, make mistakes and improve while giving themselves grace. Drills will begin to get more challenging, creative, and fun!
Lesson 2-3Lessons 2-3 focuses on honing in on the players existing skills, ensuring understanding of their game. Focusing on reps and building confidence is key here.
Youth players
Working with kidsI primarily work and coach kids and teenagers so my training sessions and skills plans are already adapted for them to work hard and perform their best!
Working with teenagersI primarily work and coach kids and teenagers so my training sessions and skills plans are already adapted for them to work hard and perform their best!
What you need to bringBasketball & Water/Gatorade
What I can bringBasketball, Cones, Contact Training Pad
Frequently asked questions
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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!
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!
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