Coach Vinn's Sports Academy And Rehabilitation Center
About
Coach Vinn is one of the up and coming skill/ strength and conditioning coaches in the state of New Jersey.His passion for teaching the game of basketball is as fierce as him playing. Coach Vinn's training protocols combine skill work and conditioning to empower the player to be a force on both ends of the court, along with developing tremodmous character that's instilled in them for the rest of their lives.
Having played both on the high school and colleigate level, Coach Vinn has around the game of basketball since the age of six. He began teaching the game after ending his athletic colleigate his junior year and has continued for the last eight years. He has worked with players on all platforms including All Americians on the Division I and III level as well as the JUCO (Junior College) level.
Currently in the process of obtaining his Masters in Sports Science and Rehabiliation, Coach Vinn is a certified strength and conditioning coach through IYCA and a personal trainer through AMFPT. In addition to teaching the game of basketball, Coach Vinn runs an non profit Christian basketball program that gives at risk youth a chance to play organized basketball.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
An initial meeting between the coach, athlete, and parent/guardian is arranged. Goals and aspirations are discussed followed an physical/skill assesment to find out strengths and weaknesses. Feedback is given along with a plan of action should the athlete decide he wants to process with training.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I'm a certified strength and conditioning coach through IYCA as well as a personal trainer thro AMFPT. I have played high school and collegiately, training basketball players for the last 8 years.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Yes. Clients pay on a month to month basis. Prices are discuss after the intial meeting is over.
How did you get started teaching?
My junior of college i was approached by one of the women basketball players at my college. She wanted to transition her game from forward to a guard. We worked together for a year leading up to her senior year and she made tremendous strides. She now is a assistant coach at Marietta College after being a head coach at Lakawanna College.
What types of students have you worked with?
I've worked with high level players on the high school level to the collegiate level. In my time as a skills trainer\strength and conditioning coach, I've had All Americans on the Division I and III levels, as well JUCO (Junior College)
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
One of my athlete, Chineua Massena, was named player of the year in the NJCAA D-3 JUCO level. He was named an All American first team, led the country in scoring at 28 ppg, and received a full scholarship to Mid-American Christian University.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Make sure that the coach cares for you and wants to see you well off as if you were on of their own children.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Students should question their reasons and deciation before talking a teacher about lessons.