Learn Basketball with Tabari
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💰$63 weekly lessons
With three decades dedicated to the art of basketball, I foster player development. My experience provides a tailored and enjoyable learning environment. Let's elevate your game!
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Reisterstown, Maryland
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Happy Student Score: Not available
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 0 lessons
Accomplishments
➕A dedicated and results-driven basketball professional with a well-rounded background as a player, coach, and youth trainer. With four years of international playing experience with the Wiha Panthers Schwenningen and five years of high school coaching, I bring a global perspective and deep understanding of the game. My foundation as a former NCAA Division II athlete at Slippery Rock University has equipped me with the ability to translate core fundamentals into advanced, competitive strategies. • Trained and developed a group of 20 youth basketball players (ages 8–15), focusing on individualized skill-building, team dynamics, and the foundation of basketball fundamentals to foster both on-court growth and character development. • Designed and led high-impact skill camps that emphasized shooting mechanics, footwork, ball handling, defensive strategies, and team play, helping athletes elevate their game and improve in all key areas. • Mentored young athletes both physically and mentally, instilling core values such as perseverance, sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork, ensuring they developed as players and as individuals. • Customized training programs to accommodate diverse skill levels, ensuring each player received targeted, hands-on coaching and the personal attention needed to reach their full potential.
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Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:14 locations available
Cedarmere Elementary School
17 Nicodemus Rd, Reisterstown, MD 21136, USA
331.4 miles awayOutdoors
Freetown Community Park
7811 New Freetown Rd, Pasadena, MD, USA
347.2 miles awayOutdoors
Hannah More Park
12035 Reisterstown Rd, Reisterstown, MD 21136, USA
330.8 miles awayOutdoors
Eastern Regional Park
11723 Eastern Ave, Middle River, MD 21220, USA
354.4 miles awayOutdoors
Meadowood Park
12810 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20904, USA
326 miles awayOutdoors
Woodside Urban Park
8800 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
325.4 miles awayIndoors
YMCA
900 E 33rd St, Baltimore, MD, USA
343.4 miles awayIndoors
Oliver Beach Elementary School
12912 Cunninghill Cove Rd, Middle River, Baltimore, MD 21220, USA
356.1 miles awayOutdoors
Lansburg Park
1098 Delaware Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC, USA
328.5 miles awayOutdoors
Benjamin Banneker Middle School
14800 Perrywood Dr, Burtonsville, MD 20866, USA
328.3 miles awayIndoors
Oakland Terrance Elementary School Park
2720 Plyers Mill Rd, Wheaton, Wheaton-Glenmont, Wheaton, MD 20902, USA
323.6 miles awayOutdoors
North Laurel Community Center
9411 Whiskey Bottom Rd, Laurel, MD 20723, United States
333.9 miles awayOutdoors
STA High School
3551 Garfield Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
324.6 miles awayOutdoors
Outdoor Hoop
827 Berrymans Ln, Reisterstown, MD 21136, USA
330 miles awayOutdoors
Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
8 AM - 8 PM
mondays
8 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
wednesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 8 PM
fridays
8 AM - 8 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lesson1️⃣ Start with a Friendly Introduction
• Greet them warmly by name.
• Ask about their basketball experience (if any) and what they hope to improve.
• Let them know my coaching style: “We’ll have fun, work hard, and focus on getting a little better each time.”
Start with a warm-up, then work on ball handling, some footwork, a bit of shooting, and finish with a fun challenge.
Lesson 11+Speed & Agility Focus
Offensive & Defensive Reads
Skills Assessment & Fun Day
Lesson 4-10Dribble Moves & Defensive Stance
Combo Dribbling & Passing on the Move
Finishing Moves
Game Moves on the Move
Lesson 2-3Session 2 should build off Session 1’s foundation while keeping it fun and confidence building.
Reinforce ball handling, introduce new dribble moves, improve finishing, and basic passing.
* Warm up
* Ball Handling
* Passing Fundamentals
* Finishing at the rim
* Form & spot shooting
* Fun game/challenge
What you need to bringPlease bring your basketball shoes, athletic gear, water, and a towel. If you have a personal ball, feel free to bring it too. Most importantly — bring your best attitude and energy!
What I can bringBasketballs ( various sizes, if training youth or adults)
Cones/ markers - for dribbling drills, agility and shooting spots
Agility Ladder - footwork, speed and coordination drills.
Resistance Bands - for strength, explosiveness, and defensive slide training
Weighted Basketball (optional) — to build hand strength and improve shooting range
Stopwatch / timer — for drill timing and competitive challenges
Jump rope — warm-up, footwork, and conditioning
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
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If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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