Learn Basketball with Zjateek
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💰$50 weekly lessons
Mastering the court takes dedication and the right guidance. I've spent 15 years fostering a love for basketball in my students, equipping them with skills to excel on and off the court. Let's unlock your potential together!
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Teaneck, New Jersey
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Happy Student Score: 100
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Years Playing: 15 years
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Given: 23 lessons
Reviews
Total reviews5
Average rating
5.0
Jonny N.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 21
He’s brilliant basketball mind
Jake Liston
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 12
There workouts were pretty challenging but geared towards me specifically to get better as an individual. Other trainers or coaches usually just throw you a couple drills that they give everyone else and it seems really generic.
Sky
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 3
I loved him as a trainer, he gave me so much insight into why we were doing each drill and how it translates to real games. It made a big difference because I got to understand each action and no longer just felt like I was doing random drills.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:28 locations available
Votee Park Sportsplex
1129 Palisade Ave, Teaneck, NJ 07666, United States
477.3 miles awayOutdoors
William Birch Park
500 Stillwell Ave, Fort Lee, NJ 07024, USA
478.5 miles awayOutdoors
Palisades Interstate Park
2-20 Highwood Pl, Alpine, NJ 07620, USA
481.8 miles awayOutdoors
Veterans and Fallen Heroes Park
40 Birch Street
479.6 miles awayOutdoors
Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens
21-12 30th Dr, Long Island City, NY 11102, USA
480.9 miles awayOutdoors
Magenta Basketball Court
3330 Olinville Ave, Bronx, NY 10467, USA
484.6 miles awayOutdoors
Chabad of Port Washington
80 Shore Rd, Port Washington, NY 11050, USA
492.9 miles awayOutdoors
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA
479.6 miles awayOutdoors
111th St Basketball Courts
West 111th Street, New York, NY, USA
479.5 miles awayOutdoors
Rodney Park North
Rodney Park North, Rodney St., S. 4 St. and S. 5 St., Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA
479.2 miles awayOutdoors
Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement
10-25 41st Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA
480 miles awayOutdoors
76th St Basketball Courts
W 76th St, New York, NY, USA
478.3 miles awayOutdoors
Green Grass Courts
Jaime Campiz Playground, Marcy Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA
479.4 miles awayOutdoors
Lost Battalion Hall Playground
Queens Blvd &, 62nd Ave, Rego Park, NY 11374, USA
484.1 miles awayOutdoors
Bronx Park Basketball Courts
Bronx Park E/Unionport Rd, Bronx, NY 10462, USA
484.5 miles awayOutdoors
Hart Playground
65-01 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11377, USA
482.5 miles awayOutdoors
William Sheridan Playground
Wythe Ave &, Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA
478.8 miles awayOutdoors
Frost Playground
292 Frost St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA
480.1 miles awayOutdoors
Williamsbridge Oval
3225 Reservoir Oval E, Bronx, NY 10467, USA
484.1 miles awayOutdoors
Josh Bombart Location
Bedford Ave & S 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11249, USA
478.9 miles awayOutdoors
Stanton Street Courts
136 Stanton St, New York, NY 10002, USA
477.7 miles awayOutdoors
Sgt. William Dougherty Playground
510 Vandervoort Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA
480.3 miles awayOutdoors
Lincoln Park
7-25 Prince St, New Rochelle, NY 10801, USA
488.9 miles awayOutdoors
Grand Canal Court
74 6th Ave, New York, NY 10013, USA
476.7 miles awayOutdoors
Sara D. Roosevelt Park
Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002, USA
477.3 miles awayOutdoors
Great Lawn Basketball Courts
Great Lawn Oval, New York, NY 10024, USA
478.9 miles awayOutdoors
St. James Park Basketball Courts
2550 Jerome Ave, Bronx, NY 10468, USA
483 miles awayOutdoors
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Korean Community Church of NJ147 Tenafly Rd, Englewood, NJ 07631, USA
479.2 miles awayOutdoorsMay be unreliable
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Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.📍 Votee Park Sportsplexsundays
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 lessonThe first lesson is always an assessment to see what skills each player has and what it is that needs the most immediate attention.
Lesson 11+This is where players should be comfortable and confident knowing and displaying fundamentals at a core level.
Lesson 4-10Implementation of what we learned into more advanced drill work while explaining how and why each skill works.
Lesson 2-3Usually this is where basic fundamentals are taught and explained. This includes the proper way to dribble, execute moves, shooting form and defensive stance.
Youth players
Working with kids I adapt my basketball lessons to focus on fun, simplicity, and building a strong foundation. At this age, it’s less about competition and more about developing basic skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting through creative, game-based drills. I use lots of visual demonstrations, keep instructions short and clear, and make sure every drill feels like a game—whether it’s ‘Red Light, Green Light’ for dribbling or relay races for passing.
I also make sure to rotate activities quickly to match their attention span and ensure everyone feels involved and successful, regardless of skill level.
Working with teenagersWhen adapting basketball lessons for teenagers, I focus on increasing the intensity, structure, and complexity of the sessions. Unlike younger kids, teens are ready for more advanced skill work, tactical awareness, and game-like scenarios. I introduce drills that challenge their decision-making, emphasize conditioning, and incorporate small-sided games like 1v1, 3v3, or situational scrimmages to improve basketball IQ.
I also tailor sessions to individual and team goals—whether it’s refining shooting form, improving weak-hand finishing, or learning defensive rotations. At this age, I also stress accountability, encouraging players to track their progress and reflect on their performance. Most importantly, I keep the environment competitive but positive—helping teens build confidence, leadership skills, and a deeper understanding of the game.
What you need to bringBasketball
What I can bringBasketball and cones. I just moved back to America so I’m in the process of getting more equipment
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
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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