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About
Former Cal Division 1 Basketball Player with over 20 years experience as a high school head coach. Go Bears!
I gain a tremendous amount of satisfaction from seeing a player's growth over a period of several years and taking pride in the fact that I have become a stepping stone to great things in their athletic, and overall life.
Overview
Hired 12 times
Serves Redwood City, CA
Background checked
1 employee
23 years in business
Business hours
Sun2:00 pm - 8:00 pmMon4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
Services offered
Specific skill(s)
Shooting
Ball handling
Rebounding
Passing
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
Exceptional 5.0
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RAVI C.
May 8, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Coach Dean is an excellent one-on-one basketball skills trainer who created focused, productive sessions tailored to my teenager boy. He did a great job identifying specific areas for improvement and designing drills that directly addressed those needs. He focused on my boy’s ball handling using controlled dribbling drills, change-of-pace moves, and pressure simulations that build confidence with the ball. Coach Dean also paid close attention to shooting form, carefully correcting stance, balance, release, and follow-through so that my boy developed a more consistent and repeatable shot.
Another strong aspect of the training is the focus on agility and movement. Coach Dean incorporated ladder drills, quick footwork exercises, and game-like movement patterns that help players become quicker and more explosive on the court. Throughout each session, he provided clear explanations and immediate feedback so players understand how each skill translates into better performance during games. His patience, and genuine commitment to player development made the training both effective and motivating.
Looking forward to hiring Coach Dean again during the next school break!
Details: 10-13 years old • 2 - 5 years • Shooting • Ball handling • Rebounding • Passing • Agility • What the coach recommends • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Basketball Lessons
Heather W.
Jul 9, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I appreciate Ola's ability to meet my kid at the level he is and map out a vision and a plan for getting where he wants to be.
Details: 10-13 years old • 1 - 2 years • Shooting • Ball handling • Rebounding • Passing • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Basketball Lessons
Vanessa W.
Sep 25, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Ola’s style of teaching is not only geared towards helping my son develop stronger basketball skills but also supports his confidents and self-assurance as a whole. I have seen my 8 year old excel greatly after just a few sessions. Ola is very experienced in his trade and he clearly possesses a great deal of love for what he does. Highly recommended :-)
Details: 6-9 years old • 2 - 5 years • Ball handling • Rebounding • Agility • Passing • Shooting • What the coach recommends • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location
Basketball Lessons
Nick E.
Apr 3, 2024
Our twin boys have been training with Ola on and off for the past few years. We love the commitment and quality of his training sessions, as well as personal approach he takes with each player he trains. Ola also makes an effort to connect to have a positive impact, the boys felt very special when he visited some of their season basketball games.
Jimmy C.
May 14, 2023
Coach Dean is a great basketball coach with deep knowledge on basketball and great coaching skills to communicate with kids efficiently and effectively. Over the last 12 months, he has built a good foundation for my son throughout the private trainings. I would highly recommend him without any reservations.
Credentials
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Ola Dean
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My $99.00/hr rate is based on individual, one time introductory session. Once both parties agree to begin a training relationship, several training packages of hours will be offered at a discount rate.
My primary goal is to ensure you receive full value for your hard earned dollar, and then some.
I pride myself on working hard to provide excellent service and professionalism including being early for start times, contacting you with reminders of upcoming sessions, and scheduling sessions with flexibility and post work out follow up.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Conference Call
Meet Up
Intro Session/Evaluation
Review/Discuss Training Relationship Packages
Agreement/Contract Signing/Full Payment
Schedule Sessions
Fulfill Contract
Review Training Conference
Re-sign
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Former Division 1 Basketball Player Cal 1993-1994
BA Mass Communications Cal '95
CA Certificated Single Subject PE Teacher
Physical Education Teaching Credential Dominican University 2015
Special Education Teaching Certificate Dominican University 2011
High Altitude Performance Athlete Flagstaff Arizona 2003
Phoenix Pro Am League Player 2003
Stanford Basketball Elite Camp Staff 2018
Cal Basketball Elite Camp Staff 2018
High School Head Coach Varsity/JV/Frosh Boys/Girls
15 Seasons
Middle School Head Coach Boys/Girls
10 Seasons
AAU Director/Coach 10 Seasons
