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⚾️🥎🏀🏈 Player Development Specialist
for baseball, softball, basketball and football players.
🎯Focus:
- Confidence building and mental focus
- Movement efficiency and reduced injury risk
- Measurable, realistic goal setting
- Nutritional and habit improvement
- Higher quality performance on and off the field
📶Age-based development:
- Youth: Strong foundations and structure while keeping training fun and enjoyable
- Middle & High School: Guidance, discipline, and next-level preparation
- College/Pro: Maintain high performance, durability, and sustainability
ℹ️About me:
- 12+ years in sports-specific training (baseball/softball, football, basketball)
- Extensive playing experience
- Individualized video analysis
- Certified Personal Trainer (NASM)
- United States Marine Corps veteran
Reach out to discuss a customized plan for your development.
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Hired 51 times
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38 years in business
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2023
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Luzikelly P.
Feb 14, 2026
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James has been great to work with. He replied to my messages quickly and explained everything clearly. He’s very knowledgeable and excellent with kids. The personalized feedback and video after the class added great value. My son enjoyed the session and is looking forward to the next one.
Details: 10-13 years old • 1 - 2 years • Agility • What the coach recommends • Rebounding • Passing • Ball handling • Shooting • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Basketball Lessons
Elle M.
2 weeks ago
My son trained with James and the experience has been excellent. He’s not only knowledgeable and skilled, but also very friendly and approachable, which made my son feel comfortable right from the start. He gives clear, practical advice during every session and takes the time to explain why certain techniques matter. Beyond the workouts themselves, he shared useful information about proper form, recovery, and simple habits that will help my son continue progressing on his own. My son enjoyed every session, has learned better techniques, and he's a lot more confident. We’re really grateful for the guidance and highly recommend him.
Radhika M.
4 days ago
My 11-year-old son has been working with James for the past few months, and we’ve been extremely happy with the experience. James strikes the perfect balance between being firm and encouraging, which not only helps deliver results but also makes every session enjoyable. My son genuinely looks forward to each session!
What we especially appreciate is how James tailors his training to each child’s individual needs and goals. He is also very receptive to feedback and suggestions from parents. His sessions focus on strength training and conditioning, and in our son’s case, he has also helped improve some of his soccer skills.
We would highly recommend him to any parent looking for a great conditioning coach!
Ani J.
Jul 7, 2026
James has been an incredible coach for my 11-year-old, helping him improve both his running and basketball skills. He came highly recommended by our pediatric podiatrist and was extremely responsive from the start—calling right away to understand my son’s needs.
We’ve completed 8 sessions and have already signed up for 16 more, which speaks volumes. He focuses on drills, stretching, and has also been great at building my son’s overall core and arm strength.
We’re already seeing noticeable improvement in both skills and strength. James is patient, knowledgeable, and truly invested. Highly recommend!
Bayaneh R.
Apr 18, 2026
James is amazing with my son. He’s getting so much out of his private lessons. We’re so glad that we got in contact with him😃✌️🙏
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NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Over 9 years of Private Instruction experience
