Train Hard. Train Smart. Actually Improve.
Basketball Skills & Athleticism · Adult Strength & Fitness
CSCS-certified coach helping basketball players and adults who've been let down by bad programs, bad coaching, or chronic pain that nobody could fix. I've been there. I help you find what actually works — for you, specifically.
I'll reach out personally within 24 hours.
Two Programs. One Coach.
Whether you're a basketball player who wants to be harder to guard, or an adult who's tired of feeling like nothing works — there's a program here built specifically around you.
Basketball
Training
- On-court skills: ball handling, shooting, finishing, IQ
- Off-court: speed, strength, explosiveness, injury prevention
- For beginners through high-level players
- Group sessions, private training, and online programs
Adult Fitness
Training
- Strength training, mobility, and conditioning
- Weight loss, muscle building, pain reduction
- Nutrition and habit coaching
- Especially for those who've struggled with pain or past programs
I Coach for the Underdogs.
I got into training because I wanted to be better at basketball. Wasn't naturally gifted — spent hours at the YMCA on drills I found online, practiced alone, bought programs. Worked hard. Didn't make the team. It crushed me.
Then came the injuries. Osgood-Schlatter's, a stress reaction, sciatica, shoulder impingement. I went to orthopedic doctors and physical therapists and got nothing — actually got worse with some of the treatment. I felt failed over and over. So I decided to figure it out myself.
I studied Applied Exercise Science at Springfield College, interned with coaches at the college and pro level, earned my CSCS. I did eventually make progress — but along the way I realized I wanted to help others not go through what I went through. 7+ years in, that's still the mission.
Fair warning: I'm goofy, I joke around, and I'll probably make you laugh at some point. But I take your results seriously.
Train With Us
All programs run on a monthly basis. Group training is where we start for most people — the energy and accountability make a real difference.
Train alongside people with similar goals. The accountability, competition, and energy of a group makes everyone push harder — including you.
- Basketball or adult fitness groups
- Grouped by goal, level, and age
- 4–12 sessions per month
- Consistent weekly schedule
- Training app with workout tracking
- Community that keeps you showing up
Full individualized attention. Great for specific goals, working around injuries, or if you prefer one-on-one coaching.
- 100% individualized program
- Flexible scheduling
- Training app access
- Deeper skill or form focus
- Nutrition and habit coaching
Full programming and coaching on your schedule, wherever you train. Not a cookie-cutter app — a real program built for you.
- Custom program built around your goals
- Online evaluation to start
- Ongoing check-ins and messaging
- Nutrition and habit guidance
- 1–6 workouts per week
Results Speak.
Player Testimonial
What consistent basketball training does for a player's game and confidence.
Client Testimonial
How one client finally got results after years of pain and struggling with consistency.
"Josh is incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely cares about his clients. He doesn't just put you through a workout — he actually teaches you why everything works."
"My son has grown so much as a player. Josh has a gift for making training fun and competitive while still pushing you to improve every single session."
"I came in dealing with chronic back pain that nobody could fix. Josh built a program around me and I'm moving better than I have in years. Wish I found him sooner."
X Factor Hoops
Basketball training is also available at X Factor Hoops in Foxboro, MA — a dedicated basketball facility with a strong coaching staff and a culture built around player development.
Let's Figure Out What Works for You.
No cookie-cutter programs. Fill out the form and I'll follow up with a short evaluation — skill assessment for basketball players, movement and fitness evaluation for adults — so we can build something that actually fits your life.
- Tell me your goals and what's been getting in the way
- Short evaluation to understand where you're starting
- We'll find the right program and schedule
- No pressure, no commitment required
Get Started
Fill this out and you'll receive a personalized evaluation to get the ball rolling.
You'll be sent a short evaluation form next. Basketball players get a skills assessment; adults get a movement and fitness evaluation.
The Adirondack Club
Located in Franklin, MA — between Boston and Providence — the Adirondack Club has everything needed to train every aspect of your game and fitness. Basketball court, full weight rooms, turf, and more.
📍 800 Chestnut St., Franklin, MA 02038
📞 (413) 274-8626
✉️ josh@joshshumantraining.com
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