Julian (Coach JuJu) Wright, ADAPT Sports & Fitness

Introduction: Being a 15-year professional basketball player which includes 4 unforgettable years of NBA playing experience and a decade playing internationally, I decided I wanted to enter the private sector to "coach up the world!" I founded my company in 2020 to democratize the gatekeeping of pro-level expertise and service the youth predominantly (both genders, ages 2 and up). Adults of all levels are welcome to train, but price points may hint at an adult client possibly already having at least played in high school (and if applicable, prior collegiate and professional playing experience). My philosophy is helping players ADAPT to multiple styles of play and learn multiple positions so they can gain an advantage in terms of maximized minutes on their team while keeping their opponents guessing their attack (moves, mentality, style, etc.). Having played nearly all 5 positions (except shooting guard) throughout my life allows me to assert that I am one of the first handful of "position-less" players of this century before it became the norm. Having to ADAPT my style of play to numerous coaches and yet, excel at every position on offense and defense qualifies me to mentor and offer unique perspectives few players can offer. I played point guard in high school and was a McDonald's All-American (top-10 nationally-ranked player) and then went on to play at the prestigious University of Kansas under Hall-of-Fame Coach Bill Self. After 2 years I entered the NBA draft in 2007 and was selected as the 13th overall pick, playing along side future Hall-of-Fame player, Chris Paul (CP3). for 3 years. Then I was traded to Toronto Raptors and played alongside a budding star named DeMar DeRozan. I also have been trained by the best sport performance coaches in the world (Tim Grover - Michael Jordan's trainer, Gunnar Peterson, Andrea Hudy, etc.). I am in the process of obtaining certifications for strength and conditioning and group fitness classes and within this interim period and with first-hand experiences, I offer light sport performance coaching which is embedded within portions of each workout. In closing, elite skill work with me is going to be above the standard unapologetically, but my passion lies in helping clients in the field of sport psychology, keeping them loose with laughter during segments of workouts and yet challenging them to experience breakthroughs whether physically or mentally. I build value by taking a set and small number of clients for private and semi-private lessons so I can be mentor them and assist with the expected and unforeseen ups and downs that come with athletics and life in general. Let's humanize this experience and connect with a trial lesson or package to see if we are a good fit! If we are a good fit and a long-term commitment is desired, clients are encouraged to become members of ADAPT Fam and get locked into membership rates! Payment plans are available so please do not hesitate to inquire. "Be trained like a pro... BY A PRO!"