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Learn Basketball with Richie

💰$63 weekly lessons

Throughout my two decades of coaching basketball, I've witnessed the transformative power of this sport. My passion lies in cultivating not just skilled players, but also resilient individuals with a deep love for the game. Let's work together to unlock your potential on and off the court.

Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
🔥5 Lessons
⭐️College Basketball Expert
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Reviews

Total reviews5
Average rating
5.0
Joe
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 10
Rich was very hard working and determined to protect Joes craft, through his teachings he was able to gain the necessary confidence to excel in AAU.
Eliza
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5
Eliza has autism so at times it was difficult for her to understand or want to engage, but Rich was so sweet and kind and still made the experience enjoyable ! He’s like a big brother !
Alex
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5
Even though Alex was very high energy, Rich was able to maintain a pace with him that kept him busy and still worked on his skills.
Journey
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5
Very patient and steady when working with Journey.
JJ
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 4
Trained with Rich while in town from Portland, Very engaging, high energy, and love his passion for the game.

Locations

These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:
3 locations available
McMillen Park Community Center

3901 Abbott St, Fort Wayne, IN 46806, USA

133.5 miles away
Outdoors
Jackson Family YMCA

5680 YMCA Park Drive West, Fort Wayne, IN, USA

135.2 miles away
Outdoors
Downtown YMCA

1020 Barr St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, United States

135.8 miles away
Outdoors
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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 lessonAddress Goals- Build fundamental skills (dribbling, shooting, passing, defense) • Improve conditioning and agility • Develop game awareness and confidence Day 1 - Ball Handling & Dribbling Ball Handling & Dribbling (45–60 min) • Warm-up (5 min) – Jogging, dynamic stretching • Dribbling Drills: • Stationary dribbling (2 min each hand) • Figure-eight dribble (3 min) • Cone dribbling (5 min) • Full-court dribbling (5 min) • Control Drills: • Pound dribble (low & high) (3 min) • Crossovers, behind-the-back, between-the-legs (5 min) • Cool down (5 min)
Lesson 11+Practice consistently, even outside of scheduled training • Work on weak areas (left-hand dribbling, shooting under pressure) • Play pick-up games to apply skills in real situations • Track progress (shooting percentages, dribbling speed)
Lesson 4-10Day 4-10 : Defense & Agility (45 min) • Warm-up (5 min) • Defensive Stance & Movement: • Proper stance practice (3 min) • Slide drills (5 min) • 1-on-1 Defense Drills (10 min) • Closeout Drills (5 min) • Reaction & Foot Speed: • Ladder drills (5 min) • Cone shuffle (5 min) • Cool down : Game Situations & Scrimmage (60 min) • Warm-up (5 min) • Fast Break Drills (10 min) • Pick-and-Roll Practice (10 min) • Half-Court Offensive Sets (10 min) • 1v1, 3v3, or 5v5 Scrimmage (30 min) • Cool down : Conditioning & Strength (45–60 min) • Cardio: • Sprints (5 sets of 20m, 40m, 60m) • Jogging (10 min) • Strength Training: • Bodyweight squats (3 sets of 15) • Lunges (3 sets of 10 per leg) • Push-ups (3 sets of 15) • Plank (3 x 30 seconds) • Vertical Jump Training: • Box jumps (3 sets of 10) • Jump rope (5 min) • Cool down : Rest & Recovery • Light stretching, yoga, or foam rolling • Watch game film or study basketball fundamentals
Lesson 2-3Day 2-3 Shooting & Free Throws (45–60 min) • Warm-up (5 min) • Form Shooting (BEEF Method - Balance, Eyes, Elbow, Follow-through) • One-hand form shots (10 reps) • Close-range shots (20 reps) • Spot Shooting: • Mid-range shots (5 spots, 10 reps each) • Three-point shots (if comfortable) (5 reps per spot) • Free Throws: • 20 free throws (track percentage) • Game-like Shooting: • Catch-and-shoot (10 reps) • Off-the-dribble shooting (10 reps) • Cool down Passing & Footwork (45 min) • Warm-up (5 min) • Passing Drills: • Chest passes (50 reps) • Bounce passes (50 reps) • Overhead passes (50 reps) • Partner passing (5 min) • Footwork Drills: • Triple-threat position • Pivoting (front & reverse) (5 min) • Jump stops (3 min) • Fast Break Passing: • Full-court outlet passes (5 min) • Cool down
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonGoals: 4 weeks • Enhance advanced ball-handling, shooting, and finishing moves • Improve defensive IQ, agility, and reaction speed • Build endurance, strength, and explosiveness • Develop situational awareness and decision-making Day 1: Advanced Ball Handling & Finishing
Lesson 11+Scrimmages & Game Situations
Lesson 4-10Day 4-10 : Playmaking & Decision-Making • Scrimmages & Game Scenarios • Strength, Agility & Vertical Jump Training • Active Recovery & Basketball IQ
Lesson 2-3Day 2: Shooting & Offensive Moves Day 3: Defense, Footwork & Reaction Training
Youth players
Working with kidsFocus on Fun & Engagement Use games and challenges instead of drills ,(“Dribble Tag” instead of stationary dribbling). Simplify Instructions & Demonstrate Modify Drills for Skill Level Lower the hoop for younger kids (6-8 feet for ages 5-7, 8-9 feet for ages 8-
Working with teenagersIncrease Intensity & Competition Use high-tempo drills to simulate real game speed. Introduce competitive elements (1v1, shooting challenges, scrimmages). Encourage self-motivation by tracking progress (shooting percentage, speed tests). Teach Advanced Skills & Situational Play Dribbling: Add combo moves (crossover-step back, in-and-out spin). Shooting: Focus on shooting off the dribble, under pressure, and from different angles. Passing: Work on no-look, one-hand, and quick decision-making passes. Defense: Teach advanced footwork, closeouts, and how to read offensive players. Game IQ: Teach pick-and-roll, off-ball movement, and defensive rotations. Increase Physical Demands Introduce strength training (bodyweight for younger
What you need to bringBall and Hoop Shoes
What I can bringAll equipment needed to train

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