Basketball 🏀 lessons with
Mj Jones
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Pay $0 today$71per lesson after trial
Basketball 🏀 lessons with
Mj Jones
Get a free trial lesson
Get a free trial lesson
Pay $0 today$71per lesson after trial✨Mj is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with basketball. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If anything go sideways, we'll switch you to a different coach or give you your money back.
✨Mj is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with basketball. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If anything go sideways, we'll switch you to a different coach or give you your money back.
About your basketball coach
Former prep and collegiate basketball player based in Orange County. Scout Focus All-American. Played at Moravian Prep Academy and Kellogg Community College. 20+ years around the game — trained in elite environments, coached by mentors with NBA and pro overseas experience. Active distance runner. I coach skill, IQ, and the mental side of the game. Right now specializing in Shooting form, technique and shot selection I meet you where you are and build from there. Lets Work!
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Teaches: Adults
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Irvine, California
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Years Playing: 20 years
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Specializations
🎯Shooting
🎯Passing & Court Vision
🎯Basketball IQ
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonThe first lesson is about trust, not technique. Before I coach anything I want to know why you're here — what do you want to get better at and why does basketball matter to you. Then I watch you shoot naturally without saying a word. I just want to see where you are.
From there I introduce the BEEF system — Balance, Eyes, Elbow, Follow Through. We drill it from 3 feet until it starts to click. No pressure, no embarrassment. By the end of the first session I tell you one thing you did well and one thing to work on before we meet again. You leave knowing exactly where you stand and excited to come back.
Lesson 11+This is where cookie cutter training ends. By lesson 11 I know exactly who you are as a player - your strengths, your weaknesses, your tendencies. Every session from here is built around you specifically.
We introduce advanced concepts - shooting off screens, shooting through contact, mid range pull ups, corner threes. We add ball handling as its own focus so you can start creating your own shot instead of just catching and shooting. We talk basketball IQ - when to shoot, when to pass, how to read a defense.
We also set a three month goal together and work backwards from it. What does your game look like at the end of this? That's what we're building toward. Every session from lesson 11 on has a purpose beyond just getting reps in.
Lesson 4-10This is where we start making your training look like basketball. You have a foundation now so we add movement - shooting off a jab step, off a pivot, off one dribble. We introduce shooting off the dribble and start putting your shot into game situations. Where do you catch the ball in a real game? How do you get open? We start answering those questions.
I also add competitive elements - make 5 in a row from each spot before moving on. Free throw percentage gets tracked every session. Around lesson 4 I film your form and film it again at lesson 8 so you can see the difference yourself. That moment is always a confidence builder.
By lesson 10 you look like a basketball player. Your shot has rhythm and you're starting to think about the game not just the mechanics.
Lesson 2-3By lessons two and three we're building habits through repetition. Every session opens with a quick warmup and ball handling work just to get comfortable with the ball in your hands. Then we lock back into BEEF - I reinforce fundamentals every single session because muscle memory takes time and there are no shortcuts.
From there we move into Spot Shooting from the block and elbow, One Hand Form Shooting to isolate your shooting hand, and Catch and Shoot drills where I pass and you fire immediately. Every session ends with live free throws - I count your makes out of 10 and track it so you can actually see yourself getting better week over week.
By the end of lesson three you'll start to feel a repeatable shot forming. That's the goal.
What you need to bringAthletic shoes, comfortable workout clothes, a water bottle, and their effort. Everything else is handled.
What I can bringBasketballs provided. All sessions are designed to run with minimal equipment — focused on fundamentals, repetition, and coaching cues that build real skill without gimmicks.
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
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!
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!