Basketball lessons with
Derrick Roland
From$70.87 per lesson
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Basketball lessons with
Derrick Roland
From$70.87 per lesson
•✨Derrick is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with basketball. We strictly vet every instructor so you can book with confidence. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If anything go sideways, we'll switch you to a different coach or give you your money back.
✨Derrick is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with basketball. We strictly vet every instructor so you can book with confidence. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If anything go sideways, we'll switch you to a different coach or give you your money back.
About your basketball coach
Class of 2006, One of the nations top recruits with over 50 scholarship offers as a high school freshman, USA U19 representative, 4 NCCA tournament appearances, All Big 12 team 09’, NBA G league experience, 7 years professional intentionally (Europe/South America/Mexico), Grace Prep (Arlington, Tx) State CHAMPS, NCAA Men’s Director of player personnel and developed (Marietta, OH DIV III) and most recently NCAA Men’s assistant at Chadron State College, NE DIV II
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Teaches: Not specified
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Not specified
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Years Playing: Not specified
Derrick's availability
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We can suggest similar coaches or arrange a different spot (even at home)
We can suggest similar coaches or arrange a different spot (even at home)
Accomplishments
➕Former: NCAA Men’s Basketball Coach
Reputation
✨Derrick is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with basketball. We strictly vet every instructor so you can book with confidence. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If anything go sideways, we'll switch you to a different coach or give you your money back.
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonBasic Fundamentals
* Form Shooting - Focuses on the players balance, foot work and release of the basketball
* Stationary ball handling dribbling - Leaning how to dribble and change directions
* Footwork and agility - Teaching players the proper way to attack defenders but also guard their opponents with a focus on our athletic stance and feet specifically
*Defense - Applying our footwork and agility to guarding our opponents while staying in an athletic stance
Here is also where we discover the players strengths and weakness to improve their game
Lesson 4-10Game Speed - Is where we learn to practice like we play! Upping the tempo using all the skills we have learned in our fundamental and dynamic sessions to build a tailored programs for the player
Lesson 2-3Dynamic Skill Work
* Shooting Practice - Shooting off the dribble & off the catch
* Attacking Defenders - Learning to create space to shoot our jump shot, creating for our teammates (assisting) and attacking the basket
* Learning combo and counter moves to keep defenders off balance
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonBasic Fundamentals & techniques
Lesson 11+We begin to stack days and build consistency to become a better all-around player
Lesson 4-10A specific program is built specifically for YOU centered around your strengths and weaknesses
Lesson 2-3Dynamic Skill
Youth players
Working with kidsBasic Fundamentals
Working with teenagersDynamic Skill
What you need to bringA good atttide and basketball sneakers
What I can bringBasketball, tennis balls, speed ladder, resistance bands and cords to improve strength and explosiveness
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
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!
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