3Spot Hoops
About
Get insight and skill building from someone who has seen the sport from every angle:
Player, Coach, Broadcaster, Reporter, and Referee
I do more than give drills. You can find drills online.
I provide an insight to the game few can offer while building your basketball mind and skill set.
I love teaching this game.
There is nothing I'd rather do in life.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
1. Talk to the player and parent about where they are in their development (no cost consultation)
2. Create a game plan to address their needs and improve their game from a mechanical, technical and mental level
3. Build them into an all around force maximizing their potential to compete, contribute, or dominate
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
10 years coaching club and travel basketball
5 years coaching youth level basketball
8 years UIL basketball official
5 years basketball reporting (HS, College, NBA)
3 years lead play-by-play analyst for college and high school basketball broadcasts
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Price by hour or agreement
How did you get started teaching?
I got started teaching in the early 2000s in Kingsville, TX working with a friend who would later go on to coach Boys varsity basketball in Flafurrias, TX. At that time, Kingsville had a program that had only once made the playoffs in school history (they used to only take Top 2 in a district). Our boys would go on to play in 3 straight Regionals, including falling to SA Lanier the year they went to State.
Since then, I have worked with my own teams at the Club level, youth level, and assisted over the last two decades.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with boys and girls from 4th grade to Varsity level talent encompassing all ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Further, my background as a UIL official, live broadcast analyst, reporter, and player gives me insight to the game and athlete that few people have.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Watching a player I coached a couple summers ago starting for Alamo Heights in the playoffs recently.
And seeing him compete on an even level and impact the game against Wagner, who went on to the State Tournament, was especially fun...even in a loss.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find a coach who is going to care about you getting the most out of this game possible.
It doesn't matter your size, height, gender, body type, natural athleticism, etc...find a coach who will take the gifts you have and teach you how to get the most out of them while developing the mental, mechanical, and technical aspects of the game.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
They should ask themselves the honest question of "Am I committed to learn, both mentally and physically, thus justifying the investment into these lessons?"