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About
D.A Hoops Academy offers basketball training for serious players looking to improve their skills, athleticism, confidence, and overall game. With experience training hundreds of players all over the world - from beginners to pros - David Avak focuses on building real, long-term development. Backed by testing and data, this is a one-stop shop for players looking to improve all aspects of their game: on-court skill, athleticism and explosiveness, and on-court IQ and confidence. All sessions are by appointment only and take place at local gyms across San Mateo County. Contact to schedule a session or learn more about the player development process so many have found success with.
Overview
Serves San Mateo, CA
Background checked
1 employee
7 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 10:00 pmMon8:00 am - 10:00 pm
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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
Exceptional 5.0
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M J.
Jul 26, 2025
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From Google
David is the best trainer Ive ever seen. Having my son working with him has been a blessing. My son before he started working with him was horrible he played like garbage. He wasnt into playing basketball and he couldnt even make his jv team. After working with David he has become a fantastic player. He is now a starter on his varsity team and loves basketball more than ever. He said David is the most knowledgeable trainer hes been with and that hes better than his own coaches. Im incredibly impressed with David and I believe he should be training nba players. My son owes all his success to him. I wish David was around when I was growing up because I know he wouldve made me a much better player. So if anyone is looking for a trainer for yourself or your kids choose David. His pricing is fair and hes not overcharging people for mediocre training like other trainers Ive dealt with. Hes easy to talk to and hes not arrogant like some who think their training is infallible. You can speak to him about what you want your kid to work on and hes very good at integrating the things you want while also using his own training techniques. Hes overall a great person and an even better coach. Again do yourself a favor and give David a try and you absolutely wont regret it.
Legend M.
Aug 17, 2025
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From Google
Ive been training with Coach David here in San Mateo on the Peninsula, and I can confidently say hes one of the best in the Bay Area when it comes to basketball training. His sessions focus on every detail of basketball skills trainingfrom shooting and ball handling to game IQ and conditioning.What sets him apart is the variety of basketball coaching programs he offers. Whether its online basketball training for remote players or in-person workouts, every session is tailored to push you to the next level. He also goes beyond just skills on the court, incorporating vertical jump training, speed training, agility training, and strength training to make sure athletes are explosive, fast, and durable.If youre serious about improving your game, Coach David is the go-to trainer in the Bay Area. He truly knows how to bring out the best in every player.
Bruce J.
Jul 26, 2025
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From Google
David is a great trainer. Super attentive to detail and goes above and beyond. Not only did my daughter have the training sessions every week, but David would send her weekly workouts to do on her own time, as well as film, weight room exercises, confidence videos. If youre in the San Mateo area and looking for basketball training, David would be the first place Id look, and I wouldnt look anywhere else.
Jennifer R.
Jul 30, 2025
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From Google
David is amazing teaching my kids basketball!! Hes encouraging and really wants the kids to learn and have fun. Hes incredibly talented. Cant thank him enough!
Anthony O.
Aug 6, 2025
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From Google
Davids training is detailed, precise and backed by numbers and data so you know youre get better. If youre in the San Mateo area or greater Bay Area and looking for high-level basketball training, athleticism and agility training, film breakdown or anything to improve as a basketball player, D.A. Hoops Academy is the right pick
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David Avak
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing depends on a few factors - frequency, duration, etc. All pricing information is on the website: *************
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I start everyone with free evaluations to see where the player is at, and then use the information obtained to build a custom player development process. From there, I run a hybrid training model that has in-person sessions as well as at-home training programs that are updated weekly that are to be done by the athlete themselves.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I played two season of College Basketball at Skyline College, where I recieved an AA-T in Kinesiology. I finished my Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology with a focus in exercise and fitness at San Jose State University. I also am certified through NCSF as a Personal Trainer.
