1 Up Basketball Academy

1 Up Basketball Academy

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About

Receive IQ basketball training from a former professional that teaches players how to use their skills so the game is more instinctual. Every aspect of the game is coached so all players are equipped to make a team or positively impact their current team.

Kevin Thompson

Canisius College '98'

NCAA Tournament '96'

Pro Basketball '00-02' [Holland & Belgium]

JV Boys Basketball Coach '04-06' [Kennedy HS]

Girls Varsity Basketball Coach '07-16' [Kennedy HS]

AAU Basketball Coach '16-Current' [1 Up Warriors & Lady Warriors]


Highlights

10 employees
15 years in business
Serves Silver Spring , MD

Reviews

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Matthew N.

Coach Thompson is a very great trainer. I have been going to him for 4 months now, and in this amount of time he has helped me get a lot better. As a result I was able to make my jv basketball team thanks to him. He teaches the fundamentals of basketball, and the right way to play the game.
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December 10, 2018

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Ibrahim o.

Coach Kevin bring high energy to training rain or shine and extremely patience
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December 10, 2018

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Charles G.

Outstanding delivery of Basketball knowledge, all in a safe and respectful environment that provides students with proper conditions for learning and growing.
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December 10, 2018

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A. B.

Coach Thompson does a good job of showing how to perform a specific drill rather than just telling the student to do it. He gets involved with the workout of the student. He also applies real basketball scenarios to improve on the drill. I’d refer him to anyone.
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December 10, 2018

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Danny R.

Coach Kevin is hands down the best trainer my son (12u) has ever had. At 1 Up, they now how to positively motivate and push kids to to the next level. With an emphasis on skill building, defense, and understanding how to play within a team context - my son’s game has developed by leaps and bounds. Coach Kevin knows how to get the most out of players, teaching them fundamentals, as well as higher level skills and concepts. My son looks forward to going to 1 Up, and his game has improved considerably. He now easily finishes with his left hand, feels confident about going up against bigger kids, and has just taken his overall game to a higher level under Coach Kevin’s direction. One of the things that separates his coaching and training is that he puts all the kids in real game-time situations and teaches as the kids play, as opposed to just scrimmaging without purpose. The kids have to apply the training they have learned as they play. My son has trained under some of the top trainers in the area, but there is no trainer/coach I have seen that matches 1 Up.
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December 10, 2018

Frequently asked questions

The typical process for working a Student is an evaluation to assess areas of strength and improvement. 

Top 25 Player in Washington DC area '94'

NCAA Tournament Appearance '96' [Canisius College]

Professional Basketball '00-02' [Holland & Belgium]

Standard Pricing for each group workout is $20.

I started group training with because I love teaching/coaching basketball and it's the most organic way for players to learn every aspect of the game. 

I have worked with players 2nd grade - College. 

Currently I train 4th - 6th girls & 5th - 9th grade boys

The advice I would give students is make sure your specific with your goals and find a trainer with experience at least through College. 

Students should think about areas of growth ( shooting dribbling passing defense). 

Students should ask for plan of how the Instructor will help them address their needs 

Students should ask is training more than once a week 


Services offered

Basketball