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Average rating

5.0

13 ratings•13 reviews

jim Smith jr

My son loves coach Ward! he’s has really taken my sons game to the next level. I highly recommend he is a seasoned pro and a very patient and experienced teacher

ryan worksavich

Ryan loves coach Ward! he’s a great teacher!

Amari walker

Amari loves coach Ward and the way he teaches. he’s very patient but will hold the kids accountable and get you kids better!

johnathan

coach Ward is a great coach! he’s tough but understands the game and he has made my kid much better. I highly recommend

kameron linksom

my middle-schooler got so much better because of coach Ward!

kevin

the best coach Kevin has ever had!

Basketball with Nick W.⭑ 5.0 (13 reviews)

How it works

Beginner training plan

Your first lessonWell First, I see where you are at with the game of basketball. I see what you know already and what hand you are, what position you play. then we work on the basics, layups, footwork, jump shots. and the basic fundamentals.

Lesson 11+we are going to continue to get better! and to use the skills that we learned both mentally and physically

Lesson 4-10whatever plan we came up with! we are going to go step by step till we master that plan!

Lesson 2-3we are really going to focus on skill development and mental development of basketball as well.

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Basketball lessons with

Nick Ward

From$42.52 per lesson

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Basketball lessons with

Nick Ward

From$42.52 per lesson

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Nick is getting started on TeachMe.To. We don't yet have enough data to assign this coach a Happy Student Score, but you can read reviews left by their students.

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5.0•13 reviews

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Coach Rating

5.0•13 reviews

About your basketball coach

With 24 years devoted, My name is Nick Ward I am currently an professional basketball player and recognized as one of the top 15 players in Michigan State history, where he starred under Tom Izzo and helped lead the Spartans to multiple NCAA Tournament runs. After declaring for the NBA Draft and playing Summer League with the Atlanta Hawks, he built a successful international career, competing at a high level with top clubs including Sporting CP in Portugal, Metropolitans 92 in France, and Panteras de Aguascalientes in Mexico. Known for his dominant scoring, rebounding, and efficiency, Ward continues to play professional basketball at a high level around the world. Played at every level and I know what it takes. I will be Tough, also very teaching and understanding as well.

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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults

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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts

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Lives in: Columbus, Ohio

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Years Playing: 24 years

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Given: 13 lessons

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Esporta Fitness

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9.5 miles away

Gahanna/John E. Bickley YMCA

Free

9.8 miles away

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➕Top 15 best players ever to come out of MSU

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