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About
DOES NOT DO BODY BUILDING!
Skyabve (pronounced Sky Above) is a retired pro track athlete and elite basketball player. I competed in the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials in long jump and play in the Drew League, the top pro-am basketball league in the world. I’m also a 4x Kobe Bryant Academy dunk champion and have won multiple dunk contests.
I train athletes of all levels — from NBA and NCAA players to high school athletes and motivated beginners. I specialize in basketball and track & field, and I help athletes in any sport develop speed, mobility, vertical leap, and overall explosiveness. I also work with everyday clients who want to get in shape, lose weight, or simply feel stronger and healthier. No matter your level, I design sessions that help you get real results and apply athleticism to your sport or fitness goals.
QUICK FAQ:
- Rate - $120 hr/session per person (Sacramento)
- $120 hr/session +$10 for travel over 50 Miles
- Outside Sacramento or it’s neighboring cities $150 hr/session.
(Covers session + expenses.)
- Location - Sacramento Region/Antelope
- Does Not Do Body Building
I apply athleticism training to these sports and more.
- Basketball, Track&Field, Volleyball, Football, Baseball, Softball etc.
Overview
Hired 41 times
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1 employee
18 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Services offered
Specific skill(s)
Shooting
Ball handling
Rebounding
Passing
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My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
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Projects and media
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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.
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Gaitie Z.
Jun 18, 2021
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If you’re looking for someone to help take your game to the next level, look no further. Bracin is hands down the best trainer we’ve ever worked with. He’s so good at what he does, I’m amazed at the progress my 15yr old daughter has made after just 3 (3 hour) sessions with him. Her high school basketball coach wanted her to fix her shot, which of course takes time. She couldn’t hit 3’s anymore, worked on it most of the pandemic on her own, said nothing she did felt right. Bracin came in, watched her, noticed a minuscule thing she was doing that nobody else caught and helped her fix it. Last game of the season, hit 5 threes’s all in the first quarter. Need I say more? This guy is it.
Details: 14-17 years old • 2 - 5 years • Agility • What the coach recommends • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
Basketball Lessons
Sadiq E.
Nov 28, 2021
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Bracin has been amazing! It’s been only a few weeks but I’ve already seen a drastic difference in my game. I’ve had this annoying double tap in my shot, and after a few sessions, it’s already non-existent. I love that Bracin adapts the training to your needs and level of skill, making it possible for anyone to improve their Bball game. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to lose weight, improve their game, gain a friend. Thank you!!
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Christopher G.
Nov 12, 2021
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I was in search for a personal trainer to teach my son basketball! Well Skyabve Coach Skywalker has trained my son to be confident in his shooting, how to dribble and the correct form of shooting the basketball!
I would recommend Coach Skywalker for any person and any age group! He is very professional and willing to work around your schedule!
Details: 10-13 years old • No experience • Shooting • Ball handling • Rebounding • Passing • Agility • What the coach recommends • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location
Basketball Lessons
Jude J.
Sep 21, 2021
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My son has been training with Bracin for few months now; he had a goal of making Varsity basketball team - he made it!!
Bracin has been instrumental in training my son, helping to change his mindset, teaching him to believe in himself. Bracin is very professional, he knows his stuff and connected with my son the first day of training.
If you are looking for a well rounded, professional basketball coach, look no further - Bracin is the guy.
Details: 14-17 years old • 2 - 5 years • What the coach recommends • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
Basketball Lessons
Hamid l.
Sep 10, 2022
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Hey everybody just writing a review to tell everyone that Bracin is truly amazing and super helpful. My son really needed help with his basketball skills and improved a ton with working with Bracin. He improved so much in his speed, shooting, and also handles. So the final message is that Bracin is super amazing and can definitely help you to get to the next level.
Details: 10-13 years old • 2 - 5 years • Rebounding • Shooting • Ball handling • Passing • Agility • What the coach recommends • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Basketball Lessons
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Bracin Skywalker
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I have recently relocated to Sacramento from my home base of Los Angeles to help my mother because of Covid—19, as she falls in the high risk category. I have altered my rates in the Sacramento region to establish a local cliental.
Rate
- $120 hr/session per person (Sacramento)
- $120 hr/session +$10 for travel over 50 Miles
- Outside Sacramento or it’s neighboring cities $150 hr/session.
(Covers session + expenses.)
I do not mind going a little longer if the session requires it.
Feel free to ask me about additional discounts for referrals, groups, virtual (facetime/zoom) sessions or any other questions you may have about the rates.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
1st session is usually a get to know each other session. I take a little more time to explain what and why we are doing certain workouts and what the benefits are and at the same time I am learning how your body works and responds to certain workouts and movements to see where you are at physically and mentally so we can figure what pace, reps etc is best for you to start at. I am a firm believer that the coach and athlete work together. I love communication. I will stress to always ask questions if you have them. I will never have someone do something I have never done or can’t explain. Reaching your goals should be a balance of working smarter, not harder and also having fun during the process.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
-Competed in the U.S. Olympics Trials
-Pro Track & Field athlete
Drew League (top pro-am basketball league in the world)
-JBL (top pro-am basketball league in LA).
-10+ years of youth basketball & track and field coaching/training.
- Kobe Bryant Academy
- Michael Jordan Flight School
- Kenny “The Jet” Smith Carolina Basketball Camp
