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Steven Williams
$43per lesson
Basketball 🏀 lessons with
Steven Williams
$43 per lesson
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Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
Steven is very reliable and responsive. Students are usually very satisfied.
Coach Rating
5.0
7 ratings6 reviews
99
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
Steven is very reliable and responsive. Students are usually very satisfied.
Coach Rating
5.0
7 ratings6 reviews
About your basketball coach
Sports performance trainer dedicated to developing faster, stronger, and more resilient athletes. I focus on proper mechanics, athletic development, and building a strong foundation that translates directly to on-field performance.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Riverside, California
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Years Playing: 15 years
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Given: 12 lessons
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Near Riverside, California
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Beginner training plan
Your first lessonLesson 1: Athletic Foundations & Movement Mechanics
Focus: Mechanics, coordination, strength foundations
Dynamic Warm-Up (10–12 min)
Purpose: Prepare joints, nervous system, and movement patterns used in sport.
Lesson 1 Basketball Objectives
Learn proper court movement
Improve body control & balance
Build confidence without fatigue
Movement Mechanics & Activation (10 min)
Purpose: Build stability and correct movement patterns.
Strength Foundations (15–20 min)
Purpose: Develop basic strength that transfers to sport.
Speed & Agility Introduction (10–12 min)
Purpose: Teach proper sprint and change-of-direction mechanics
Cool Down & Education (5–8 min)
Purpose: Recovery + athlete awareness.
Lesson 2-3Lesson 2
Acceleration, First Step & Strength
Focus: Explosiveness, first-step quickness, lower-body strength
Dynamic Warm-Up (10 min)
Acceleration Mechanics (10–12 min)
Purpose: Teach powerful first step and body lean.
Strength Development (18–20 min)
Purpose: Build power for drives, rebounding, and defense.
Basketball Speed & Change of Direction (10–12 min)
Cool Down & Coach Talk (5–8 min)
Lesson 2 Outcomes
✔ Faster first step
✔ Stronger lower body
✔ Better stop/start control
Lesson 3
Jumping, Landing & Vertical Power
Focus: Vertical jump mechanics, landing safety, power output
Dynamic Warm-Up (10 min)
Jump & Landing Mechanics (12–15 min)
Purpose: Teach safe, explosive jumping.
3️⃣ Power & Strength Block (15–18 min)
Purpose: Convert strength into court power.
Basketball Application (10–12 min)
Skills and drills
Cool Down & Coach Talk (5–8 min)
Lesson Outcomes
Better vertical mechanics
✔ Safer landings
✔ More explosive rebounds & finishes
Lesson 4-10Lessons 4
Defensive Speed, Conditioning & Game Pace
Focus: Lateral speed, closeouts, deceleration, basketball conditioning
Dynamic Court Warm-Up (10–12 min)
Purpose: Prep body for repeated high-intensity efforts.
Defensive Footwork & Lateral Speed (12–15 min)
Purpose: Build elite defensive movement patterns.
Conditioning & Repeat Sprint Ability (12–15 min)
Purpose: Prepare athletes for game tempo without sloppy movement.
Basketball Reaction & Closeouts (10–12 min)
Purpose: Transfer speed to game situations.
Core & Cool Down (8 min)
Purpose: Stability + recovery.
Coach Education (2–3 min)
Lesson 4 Outcomes
✔ Faster lateral movement
✔ Better defensive positioning
✔ Improved game conditioning
Lesson 5
Reaction, Decision-Making & Game Speed
Focus: Cognitive speed, reaction time, change of direction, fatigue control
Dynamic Game-Speed Warm-Up (10–12 min)
Reaction & Read Drills (12–15 min)
Purpose: Train athletes to move on visual or verbal cues.
Change of Direction Under Fatigue (12–15 min)
Purpose: Maintain technique when tired (huge in games).
Basketball Application Drills (12–15 min)
5️⃣ Core, Cool Down & Education (6–8 min)
Lesson 5 Outcomes
✔ Faster reaction time
✔ Better decision-making under pressure
✔ Game-speed movement without chaos
Lesson 6
Game-Speed Warm-Up (10–12 min)
Game-Speed Movement Circuit (15–18 min)
Purpose: Simulate repeated basketball actions.
Competitive Conditioning Block (12–15 min)
Purpose: Push conditioning while maintaining technique.
Finisher: Compete & Respond (10 min)
Purpose: Train performance under pressure.
Cool Down, Reset & Reflection (8–10 min)
Lesson 6 Outcomes
✔ Ability to perform at game speed
✔ Improved conditioning and confidence
✔ Mental toughness under fatigue
Lesson 11+Lesson 11 we are adding new skills and levels of drills increase, creating a skill level that can carry into games
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonSession 1 learning what levels of skills athlete already has and set goals of areas of improvement
Lesson 2-3Working on areas of improvement
Working on form and proper movements
Lesson 4-10Adding new skills and drills to improve in games skill levels
Lesson 11+Pushing to become overall better as a player and person on and off the court
Youth players
Working with kidsAll lessons will be based on skill level and experience
Working with teenagersAll lessons will be based on skill level and experience
What you need to bringA ball, water, shoes, and a great attitude and work ethic
What I can bringI will bring all training equipment and a love and passion to give my knowledge of the game
Frequently asked questions
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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!
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!