This class will include the fundamentals of basketball include working on the little things that will make you better -- no matter what team or coach you play for -- or what offense or defense you are running.

We will go over the fundamentals of practicing and improving your ball handling and shooting by putting players in game like situations to make the class more interactive and fun during the drills. 

We will begin with a short introduction/rapport building session. We will then begin our warm up session where we will learn how to use our finger pads(tips) to control the ball through various warm up drills. We will continue to strengthen this skill by learning to keep our head up during these drills. We will go into ball handling techniques and skills conditioning drills as well as fun defensive Footwork drills to work on defensive stance and movement on the court. 

2nd Quarter (10minutes) Learning to dribble with both hands is also a skill we will go over in this class. To ensure classroom participation (optional depending on the child's comfort level) there will be exciting challenges throughout this time that will increase and encourage these skills. We will go over the different heights you can dribble the ball as well as some effective moves and combinations in getting past a defender. Each drill will be explained in detail as well as demonstrated by coach El. 

3rd Quarter (5 minutes) practicing your shooting fundamentals is a skill we will go over through various drills. The importance in improving your shot lies in the basic fundamentals. We will go over the universal basketball shooting acronym B.E.E.F (Balance, Eyes, Elbow, Follow through) and implement it in a basketball drill as well as through personal challenges. Each drill will be explained in detail as well as demonstrated by coach El. 

4th Quarter (5 minutes) We will play a fun interactive game of "Simon says" (basketball version) where we will put everything that we've learned into practice. We will conclude class with positive feedback, encouragement, and advice. 


My teaching style is to definitely allow for each participant to be ok with making mistakes while learning. I encourage mistakes on the journey to becoming a better basketball player because if Steph Curry and Lebron James, who are arguably the best basketball players in the world still make mistakes, then we can as well! However, we want to learn from the mistakes and build our confidence and strive to be the best player we can be individually. I aim to create a fun interactive learning environment for the students. I will help each student by bringing out the best in them while enjoying their time! 

This class will form the foundation for ball handling and shooting fundamentals. Coach El will demonstrate each drill and give different variances if needed according to the skill levels in the classroom to better accommodate each student. This lesson may be conducted in your home or outside and will NOT need a basketball rim(hoop) to go over shooting. Students are encouraged to enable their video so I can observe to give the best feedback and continuous positive reinforcement and motivation.  

No prior experience or knowledge is needed, Just your positive attitude, willingness to work hard, and readiness to have fun! Get ready to learn the fundamentals of the game of basketball!