Best 19 coaches for Basketball lessons near Bethesda, MD

With 28 years of basketball coaching, I’m committed to helping players reach their full potential. I create tailored programs, combining skill development with strategic gameplay. I bring enthusiasm and expertise to every session.

🏀 Former DI player. Pro player experience. 20 years coaching NCAA DI hoops (most recently as NCAA DI Head Coach). 🔥 I help players at ANY level—beginner to pro—sharpen skills, build confidence, and love the game. 💡 Detailed teacher • Positive & Encouraging • Results-driven.

With over 35 years dedicated to basketball, I cultivate players' skills and foster their passion for the game. I offer comprehensive training programs, from fundamentals to advanced techniques. Let's elevate your game together.

For over a decade, I’ve dedicated myself to developing athletes both on and off the basketball court. My coaching philosophy combines technical skill-building with a strong emphasis on character, teamwork, and resilience. Whether working with youth in community leagues, high school athletes, or players with special needs, I strive to create a fun, disciplined, and inclusive environment where every athlete can grow. From running AAU practices and coaching high school teams in California and Texas, to leading adaptive basketball programs for children with disabilities, my experience spans a wide range of players and settings. I’ve also served as a head trainer, focusing on fundamentals like shooting form, agility, and game IQ. Regardless of age or ability, my goal is always the same: to help players unlock their potential, build confidence, and love the game.

"Wanting to following her big sister my little one had the chance to train with Coach Wisdom too! He really made it fun and very entertaining as she is far too small to shoot at a 10ft hoop :)

With six years dedicated to nurturing young talent, I offer personalized basketball coaching rooted in fundamentals and tailored growth. My passion is helping athletes unlock their full potential while fostering a lifelong love for the game. Let's elevate your skills and game IQ together!

Passion drives success, and for about a decade, I've channeled mine into coaching basketball and empowering aspiring athletes. My coaching blends technical expertise with a focus on individual growth, fostering a fun, challenging environment where each individual players can thrive as one unit. I value coaching each athlete where they are at and know each athlete may receive information in different ways. As your coach, I will give you different ways to excel in the fundamental development of your skills.

"Coach Kittle was our her 5th grade basketball coach. Being one of two girls on a team full of boys, Chris did a great job communicating and involving them into practice and games. Throughout the season, we saw her becoming more and more comfortable and having fun on the floor during games while focusing, laughing, and learning during practice.

With three decades dedicated to basketball, I blend seasoned expertise with an engaging approach, fostering both skill development and a love for the game. I have coached hundreds of youth players of all backgrounds and skill levels. I strongly believe this is what I was meant to do. If you are looking for a "soft" and "polite" coach then I am not your guy. I'm hard but I'm fair. Nobody ever made great gains in sports or in life by remaining on cruise control! My commitment lies in nurturing each student's unique potential, creating a path for success on and off the court. Let's elevate your game!

"Coach Aris is great to work with! He can be tough but in a good/productive way! He even throws in some funny comments here and there which made me feel even more comfortable that he wasn’t super serious the whole time. He knows what he’s doing, I can’t recommend Coach Aris enough!