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Average rating

5.0

Sasha

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 131•

Coach Leslie has been my coach/trainer since I was in 1st grade. Now I am in 4th grade and one.of the best players. He helped me learn a lot of moves and helped me with my footwork. He helped me get better at shooting too. I am one of the best 3 point shooters.

Ryalee

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 124•

Coach Leslie is the best coach. He has trained me for 4 years, and I have improved so much from when I first started. He also used to coach me in middle school. At first I was barely playing in the games on my club team. By the time I went to high school, I made the JV team my freshman year. He has helped me learn alot from shooting form to footwork. I have also learned many moves from him and how to move on the court with my team. He is the best coach because he is very calm and patient and makes sure to explain everything in detail. I would recommend everyone train with Coach Leslie.

Tim Glavin

Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 85•

I have been training with Coach Leslie for 3 years now. At first I was a beginner, but now I am an upper level intermediate player. With Coach Leslie's help I have improved my shooting tremendously as well as my dribbling skills. I have also been able to move up to a higher club team since I started training. Coach Leslie's trainings are very fun because he has a good attitude.and creates a fun environment.

Nash

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 69•

Coach Leslie has coached and trained me for the last 3 years. I was only a beginner.when I started, and now I am in 6th geade playing against 8th graders. He has helped me a lot with my shooting form and my footwork. He has also helped me alot with my ball handling skills and explosion. I look forward to each session with Coach Leslie because they are fun, and I improve every time.

Daelan

Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 25•

Coach Leslie coached me when I was just a beginner in 6th grade. I began training with him soon after, and this year I made my high school team. Coach Leslie has helped me with many different moves allowing me to improve my skills. He has also helped alot with my shooting and footwork.

Beginner training plan

Basketball with Leslie J.⭑ 5.0 (6 reviews)

How it works

I give them introductory drills in order to assess their skill level. I start off with layups so I can monitor their footwork. Depending on how good they are, I can move onto form shooting, or spend more time explaining and demonstrating the footwork.

Lesson 11+Future lessons will be based on repeating fundamentals that have been learned while I add more difficult dribbling drills into the lesson.

Lesson 4-10If the student demonstrates greater progress I will implement more shooting and footwork drills for them to try

Lesson 2-3The 2nd and 3rd lessons will build on what we have learned the 1st lesson. There is an expectation that the skills taught should be able to be attempted (not mastered).

Advanced training plan

Your first lessonThere will be lots of quick speed dribbling and running to make sure stamina is maintained. The fundamentals will be covered, but at a fast pace.

Lesson 11+These lessons are expected to add more difficult dribbling and shooting drills on top of what has already been learned.

Lesson 4-10These future lessons will be more high intensity with a higher expectation of made shots.

Lesson 2-3More dribbling and shooting drills will be implemented.

Youth players

Working with kidsI try to explain each step to them in the most simple way. I try to make them understand why they are doing each move. I also make aure to demonstrate clearly to them what aI want them to do.

Working with teenagersI still focus on the fundamental skills, but I make my lessons more challenging by telling them to make more shots or do more complex dribbling drills.

What you need to bringStudents should bring their own ball, water bottle, and basketball shoes.

What I can bringI bring a training bag equiped with cones and a training ladder. I also have my own basketballs as well as a heavy training ball and a heavy pad used for contact drills.

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Cancellation Policy

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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!

Basketball lessons with

Leslie Bruce-Lyle, Jr.

From$95 per lesson

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Basketball lessons with

Leslie Bruce-Lyle, Jr.

From$95 per lesson

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Happy Student Score

Outstanding

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This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.

Coach Rating

5.0•6 reviews

Happy Student Score

Outstanding

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This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.

Coach Rating

5.0•6 reviews

About your basketball coach

My name is Coach Leslie aka Coach L. I am an experienced basketball coach, trainer, and former player. who loves the game dearly. I have played for over 30 years since the age of 5. I am a USA Gold licensed coach who trains players from age 2 to 18. I also have the ability to train college students as well. I currenty coach a club basketball team, therefore I am well versed in both individual skills and team aspects. I am a very detail oriented trainer that focuses on the fundamentals and mental toughness. My goal is to enhance the athlete with all of the basic skills through hard work and repetition so that they can translate their attributes onto the court within a team setting. I tailor my training sessions to fit the needs of each player while focusing on specific necessary skills. Let's work together to take your game to the next level.

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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers

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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts

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Lives in: Irvine, California

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Years Playing: 34 years

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Given: 6 lessons

Leslie's availability

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Leslie's availability

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Woodbury Park

Free

1956.7 miles away

Great Park

Free

1956.5 miles away

San Remo Basketball Court

Free

1960.7 miles away

Timber Run Park

Free

1960.8 miles away

Mike Ward Community Park

Free

1960.0 miles away

Springbrook Park

Free

1959.7 miles away

Las Lomas Community Park

Free

1962.7 miles away

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Leslie Bruce-Lyle, Jr.

Leslie Bruce-Lyle, Jr.

About your basketball coach

Leslie's availability

Leslie's availability

Woodbury Park

Great Park

San Remo Basketball Court

Timber Run Park

Mike Ward Community Park

Springbrook Park

Las Lomas Community Park

Accomplishments