Private Basketball Training & Coaches in Hermitage, TN

My name is Chris Taft I am a former professional basketball playing in the NBA and overseas and before that, played at the University of Pittsburgh. My focus making athletes better elevating their game through skill development and game focus drills. With a key focus on fundamentals and personalized coaching, I help athletes unlock their full potential and I relate to them with my experience as a player-coach knowing exactly what it takes to help young athletes reach there full potential.

"Coach Taft trained and coached me for years throughout high school and mentored and has been great and we keep in touch. I highly recommend booking Coach Taft

I will go to your hoop or any of the locations below. If you Recommend a gym I am happy to accommodate. I have played organized basketball since 2nd grade. I have 25+ years of basketball experience. I help athletes make it to the next level. My father was a coach. My mother was a teacher. I have a bachelors degree in kinesiology. I have education in training sports. I have been able to learn from many great coaches. Some of my biggest influences have been coaches. I have a passion for sports and helping people. I am CPR Certified by the AHA.

"Helped my son learn the basics and feel more confident. Would recommend to others.

I’m a former NCAA Division I basketball player at the University of Tennessee where I earned a full athletic scholarship after joining as an invited walk on. I was also a Vol Scholar and trained alongside NBA and international professional players. I now coach youth basketball and specialize in player development. I teach fundamentals, basketball IQ and game skills while building confidence and discipline. My goal is to help every player understand the game and grow as a player and leader.

"I loved how technical Coach G was with developing the offensive moves he was teaching me. He literally starts at A and brings you to Z with the movement of your feet body and ball and bringing it all together.

Hello my name is Sheyenne. I graduated from mcgavock high in 2010 with honors and have my picture on the wall from being city champs. I started off playing at the age of 12 from middle school to high school. After graduation from high school I became an intern at an after school program and became the basketball coach for 3 years. That was the best experience of my life!

"When Ms.Sheyenne start working at youth encouragement service and start coaching me I wanted to keep going. Now I am in high school I am the starting 5!

Have been involved with basketball for years and nothing is more rewarding than watching someone grow and develop over time and it’s from all the hard work we both put in. You can’t grow with a good foundation let me help you/your child build a foundation.

"Helped my daughter fall in love with the sport.

As a former division one basketball player with 15 years dedicated to basketball, I foster growth through personalized coaching. My approach blends fundamental skill-building with strategic thinking, creating confident players. I am committed to unlocking your potential and elevating your game. 🏀Stars Basketball Head Coach (AAU) 2029 freshman girls 🏀Assistant WBB Varsity Coach at Father Ryan Highschool 🏀Head middle school coach at Ensworth Middle school

"So much fun and made understanding the basics of basketball simple!

I turn court time into purposeful growth, blending disciplined skill work with game intelligence and approachable coaching. I have several years of experience teaching basketball, specializing in fundamentals, decision-making, and confidence-building for athletes at all levels.