About
I Specialize in Ball Handling techniques that are somewhat unconventional, but for a reason. I am huge on hand eye coordination and handling bad situations. I thrive in teaching mental techniques to improve confidence.
I can Improve skills regardless of your level of competition and experience.
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
High School Basketball: Achieved ALL-CITY and ALL-State honors
East/West All Star Game (Top 25) New Mexico
College Basketball: University of NM, Linn-Benton Comm College, Oregon State University(Honorary)
CAMP EXPERIENCE:
Oregon State Basketball Camp, University of New Mexico Basketball Camp, Pro Classic (Willamette University),
West Coast All-Stars (Los Angeles), Denver Nuggets Basketball
Camp, Michael Cooper Basketball Camp.
Co-Director: Cascade Sports Camp
Camp Director: Gary Payton Basketball Camp
Camp Director: Dan Dickau Basketball Camp
Camp Director/Founder: Rodney Howard Ball Handling Camp, Rodney Howard Shoot For the stars Self Improvement Camp
International Basketball Camp in Croatia: Ball Handling Instructor
COACHING EXPERIENCE
South Salem High School Head Coach 1yr
South Salem High School Freshman Coach 10yrs
Albuquerque Academy Assistant and Point Guard Development Coach 5yrs
BCI Invitational Traveling Team (Rocky Mountain All-Stars) 2yrs
COACHES/SCHOOLS RECRUITED FOR AND CONSULTED WITH
Ralph Miller (OSU), Jimmy Anderson (OSU), Jay John (OSU), Mark Few (Gonzaga), Larry Shyatt (Clemson), Gary Colson (UNM, Cal, Fresno St), Gordie James (Willamette U), Larry Harris(North Carolina St), Cliff Wegner (Clackamas Community Coll), Brad Barberick (Concordia),University of Puget Sound, Dan Hayes (Oklahoma Christian), Tim Hills (College of Nazarene), Jeff Maher (UNC-Wilmington), Eastern WA, Univ of Portland, Steve Robinson(FSU), Sunny Smallwood (Univ of WA), Joe Harge (Arkansas Little-Rock, NBDL).
STRENGTHS OF INSTRUCTION
Ball Handling
Breaking Defender Down off the Bounce
Footwork (First step, Balance) Fundamentals (Shooting)
Reading the Floor
Mental Toughness/Confidence
NOTABLE PLAYERS LIST
Grayson “The Professor” Boucher (AND1/Ball up Tour) Nigel Williams-Goss (Gonzaga/Greece), Dan Dickau (Gonzaga/Trailblazers, Hornets, Hawks), Jeremiah Dominguez (OSAA player of the year, South Salem HS, Portland ST, Professional)
Michael Kuebler /South Salem HS (Univ of Hawaii, Overseas {Poland})
Ryan Roberts (W. Albany/Cal Baptist) Brooklyn Lorenzen (Cres Valley/U of Montana)
Marty Reid (N. Salem, Western Baptist) Lauren Cooper (Cres Valley/ U of Montana)
Heather Wolf (Regis High, U. Tex-San Antonio) Steve Taylor (South Salem H.S./Linfield)
Betsy Boardman (Beaverton/ Arizona St) Sam Kelly (South Salem/Western Oregon)
Scott Boardman (Beaverton/ Univ San Diego) A.J Lapray (Sprague HS/Pepperdine, Rice)
Single and Group workouts. Inquire about Fees
I love watching players progress and catch on to drills they are struggling with. I love to see the improvement over time compared to when they first started. I also love to see the look on their face when they accidentally do something in a game that they have been working on. Which means, there are no accidents if you are prepared. I love developing players and making the game, hopefully easier for them. There's nothing better than a player who went from not sure of themselves to extremely confident.
Specialties
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Years experience
Skills to improve
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First lessons are evaluations. After the evaluation, I will assess what your strength and weakness are and start designing the workouts relevant to your position and skill level
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have coached numerous traveling teams and Coached at the high school level for 10 plus years
I have scouted for and consulted with numerous schools throughout the country (See About)
I have trained 500 plus athletes
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My standard price is $80 for individual
Group rates vary based on size
How did you get started teaching?
A young player asked me one day to help him with his shot and thats when I knew this is what I was born to do
What types of students have you worked with?
My range has been from age 10 up to and including NBA Level
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I am fond of lots of events. One particular thing I am proud of rather is that when a former and still current student, The Professor (Grayson Boucher) gets asked about telling his story , he always includes me saying he can't complete the story without telling the beginning.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I would say look for someone who is going to explain why you are doing or working on a particular drill. A good instructor should know the possibilities and reasoning behind why they do what they do.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are my weaknesses?
What are my goals?