ATHLETICS FOR EMPOWERMENT
I received my Masters degree in a Human Rights Education at the University of San Francisco researching specifically how athletics can be a teaching tool for personal and community empowerment. I hope that my training will provide a resource to not only improve basketball skills but also provide as a guide to provide resources to solve for everyday goals and problems. My research can be seen below:
EXPERIENCE
I was a student manager for San Diego State men's basketball team. I have trained players ranging from 1st grade to professionals and NBA players. I have worked with Hall of Fame Coach Steve Fisher and Nba finals MVP Kawhi Leonard. After college I have coached teams here in the Bay Area, designed Summer camps, and have worked in player development 1 on 1 with athletes. I have focused mostly on elementary, middle, and high school students, both boys and girls. It is my belief to make the game of basketball challenging, competitive, but also fun when training. I have trained athletes both in the United States and as internationally as well in India.
TRAINING DESIGN
I talk to the player and parents and see what they want to develop. I make sure it's a fun time and plan a training program based on the clients need. Often we break down weakness/strengths and individualize the session plan based on the client. Then we provide small goals and checkpoints through the training to make sure we stay focused on our large goals. My goal is to challenge the athlete just enough that they are consistently growing and able to experience a flow state while training.
CLIENT REVIEWS
“I’M PERSONALLY 3 SESSIONS IN SO FAR, AND MY TAKE AS A 28 YEAR OLD ADULT IS THAT COACH JAKE IS GREAT IN MANY WAYS. COACH JAKE HAS PLENTY OF GOOD QUALITIES AS A TRAINER/COACH.
FOR ONE, HE PATIENTLY HEARS YOU OUT WHETHER IT’S QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, OR IF YOU’RE WINDED & NEED A BRIEF BREATHER.
FOR TWO, HE GIVES GREAT POINTERS(TIPS/ADVICE), IS PATIENT AGAIN IN BOTH YOUR LEARNING CURVE AND ADJUSTMENTS, AND HAS QUITE SOME BASKETBALL KNOWLEDGE.
AND THREE, COACH JAKE SEEMS GOOD SO FAR AT PAYING ATTENTION TO YOUR MOVEMENTS/HABITS AND GIVES GOOD ANALYSIS/FEEDBACK EACH SESSION.
IF YOU ARE TRULY LOOKING TO IMPROVE YOUR BASKETBALL SKILLS, OR EVEN GETTING IN SHAPE, THIS WOULD BE A GREAT STARTING POINT FOR ANYONE LOOKING FOR A TRAINER/COACH. WHY PASS UP ON AN OPPORTUNITY SITTING IN FRONT OF YOU, WITH A LEGIT COACH IN COACH JAKE.
THANKS, BEST OF LUCK TO ALL OF YOU THAT ARE POSSIBLY INTERESTED.
-AMEEN
COACH JAKE WAS AWESOME WITH MY SON. HE WAS ABLE WORK WITH MY SON TO IDENTIFY AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT AND KEPT HIM MOTIVATED THROUGHOUT THE WORKOUT. MY SON IS EXCITED TO COME HOME AND TRY THE DRILLS AND WORK HARDER ON HIS GAME. COACH JAKE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO WORK WITH HIM.
-LINO
COACH JAKE WAS GREAT. HE WAS VERY RESPONSIVE TO ANY CORRESPONDENCE WITHIN MINUTES AND WAS EVEN FLEXIBLE TO MEET UP DURING THE HOLIDAYS. SCHEDULED A SESSION FOR MY 6 YEAR OLD SON WHO IS A BEGINNER AT THE GAME. HE WAS ABLE TO TAILOR THE SESSION TO MY 6 YEAR OLDS ABILITIES. MOST IMPORTANTLY HE HAS A WONDERFUL PERSONALITY AND WHEN YOUR 6 YEAR OLD ASKS YOU WHEN HIS NEXT SESSION WILL BE JUST MINUTES AFTER HIS FIRST SESSION - THAT SAYS IT ALL.
-SHAZIA
COACH JAKE IS AWESOME! JAKE IS TRULY ENCOURAGING AND PATIENT. HE WOULD TAILOR YOUR TRAINING BASED ON YOUR PERSONAL GOALS(SHOOTING, DRIBBLING, ENHANCING ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE AND YOU NAME IT). JAKE ALSO GENEROUSLY SHARE ALL THE VIDEOS HE THINKS COULD BE USEFUL FOR MY DAILY PRACTICE WITH ME. BOTH MY TRAINING PARTNER AND I FEEL HONORED TO HAVE JAKE AS OUR COACH.
INDIVIDUAL TRAINING IS GOOD, BUT GROUP TRAINING OF TWO IS EVEN BETTER. AT AGE 24, I BELIEVE I’LL MAKE REAL PROGRESS ON BASKETBALL WITH JAKE IN THE FUTURE.
-YIFAN
COACH JAKE IS A GREAT COACH BECAUSE OF SEVERAL FACTORS. HE RESPONDED VERY QUICKLY TO MY MESSAGES AND WE QUICKLY AGREED UPON A TIME AND PLACE FOR OUR SESSION. HE ARRIVED ON TIME FOR THE SESSION AND WAS PREPARED WITH A LOT OF EQUIPMENT, THUS PROVING HE IS A VERY TRUSTWORTHY COACH. COACH JAKE WILL ASK YOU ON WHAT YOU WANT TO IMPROVE AND IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ON WHATEVER YOU ASK HIM. HE IS ALSO VERY FLEXIBLE IN DEMONSTRATING DRILLS AGAIN, ANSWERING QUESTIONS, AND ALLOWING REST. HE NOTICES LITTLE DETAILS AND FLAWS IN WHATEVER DRILLS YOU MAY DO AND HELPS YOU CORRECT THEM. HE IS ALWAYS ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTIVE BUT HE WILL CHALLENGE YOU. HE’S ALSO AN ALL-AROUND FRIENDLY PERSON. I WOULD RECOMMEND COACH JAKE TO ANYONE. BEGINNERS LEARNING TO PLAY, OR EVEN COLLEGE LEVEL ATHLETES WILL ALL LEARN SOMETHING FROM COACH JAKE.
-RISHABH
COACH JAKE HAS ALREADY HELPED ME MAKE AN IMPACT ON MY GAME (I AM REGULARLY BEATING MY HUSBAND ONE ON ONE NOW). HE FIRST ASKED ME WHAT AREAS I WANTED TO IMPROVE, AND HAS WORKED ON NOT ONLY WHAT NEEDS IMPROVEMENT, BUT ALSO REFINING MY STRENGTHS AND HOW TO DEAL WITH SPECIFIC GAME SITUATIONS SO I CAN BE MORE CRAFTY. HAVING A COACH LIKE COACH JAKE CAN BE THE CRUCIAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GOING FROM GOOD TO GREAT IN A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME. THERE’S NO REPLACEMENT FOR SIMPLY PUTTING IN THE WORK, BUT HAVING SOMEONE GIVE YOU LIVE FEEDBACK ON ADJUSTMENTS AND WORK WITH YOU ON DRILLS THAT IMPROVE YOUR MUSCLE MEMORY, INSTINCTS AND CREATIVITY, MEANS YOU ARE WORKING SMARTER AS YOU WORK HARDER. THAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEING GOOD AND GREAT.
-JULIA
COACH JAKE WAS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND WE WERE NOT DISAPPOINTED! NOT ONLY WAS HE PROFESSIONAL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE, HE WAS VERY PERSONABLE AND IMMEDIATELY HAD GREAT RAPPORT WITH MY SON. AFTER THE FIRST SESSION, I ASKED MY SON HOW IT WENT AND HE STATED, “COACH JAKE IS SO COOL!” MY SON IS SO EXCITED TO BE TRAINING WITH COACH JAKE AND CAN’T WAIT UNTIL HIS NEXT SESSION! HE PLAYS IN AN AAU LEAGUE AND ONE OF HIS COACHES HAS ALREADY NOTICED A CHANGE IN HOW HE PLAYS! THANK YOU COACH JAKE FOR BEING AN AWESOME COACH!
-BETH
COACH JAKE IS AN AWESOME COACH! AFTER MY SON’S FIRST SESSION WITH HIM, I SAW AN IMPROVEMENT RIGHT AWAY. COACH JAKE IS A GOOD MENTOR, KNOWLEDGEABLE, PATIENT, AND HAS GOOD ATTITUDE. HE ALSO SENDS GREAT VIDEOS TO US VIA EMAIL ON WHAT MY SON CAN PRACTICE ON IN BETWEEN SESSIONS. MY SON SAID THAT HE FEELS MORE CONFIDENT AND IS LEARNING A LOT FROM COACH JAKE! WE LOOK FORWARD FOR MORE SESSIONS WITH HIM.
-SHERYL”
ABOUT ME
I train athletes because I truly love the personal empowerment and growth that comes from focused basketball skills training.
I played High School Varsity basketball and was invited to a team that played internationally against European competition. I fell in love with basketball because not only did it help me create friendships, set personal/team goals, but it also was a language to connect with people all over the world.
In college I went to San Diego State, while working with the SDSU Men's team I was able to practice and travel with the team around the country. I learned so many valuable coaching approaches when working with the Hall of Fame coaching staff and top athletes.
I have worked in non-profit education for the last 10 years with elementary, middle, high school, and collegiate students. I received my graduate degree in Education conducting research on how athletics can be a valuable tool to teach empowerment skills. Now I love to continue to work in the Bay Area to help other athletes achieve their both their basketball and personal goals. I now train primarily in the Dublin, Fremont, San Jose and Palo Alto areas .