Skills That Show Up in Games.
On-Court Skills · Speed & Athleticism · Strength & Conditioning
I train basketball players who are hungry to get better — beginners building their foundation, players fighting for playing time, and athletes trying to reach the next level. The work happens on the court and in the weight room.
You Don't Have to Be
the Most Gifted Player.
I got into training because I wasn't the most naturally gifted player and the system kept failing me. I know what it feels like to put in the work and not get the shot you deserve. That's who I built this for — but I work with players at every level.
Early skill development done right. Fun, engaging sessions focused on fundamentals — ball handling, footwork, shooting mechanics, and learning to compete. Building habits that compound over time.
Competitive players looking to earn more playing time, make a team, or get noticed. We work on the specific skills and athleticism that separate players at your level — and we do it in game situations, not just drills.
For players with real goals — college, professional, or just dominating at their current level. High-level skill work combined with a serious strength and conditioning program built around what the game actually demands.
On the Court.
And Off It.
Ball Handling & Creation
Dribble moves, change of direction, getting separation — trained in situations that look like basketball, not just cone drills.
Shooting Mechanics & Consistency
Form, catch, footwork, and shot off the dribble. Built on the physics and biomechanics of what actually makes a shot repeatable under pressure.
Finishing at the Rim
Through contact, around length, both hands. Finishing is a skill — and most players never train it seriously.
Passing & Decision-Making
Reading the floor, making the right play, and being a threat to score or pass — this is what separates good players from great ones.
Defense & IQ
Footwork, positioning, and understanding the game on both ends. Defense gets you on the floor. IQ keeps you there.
Speed & First Step
Acceleration and change of direction built on actual sprint mechanics and force production — not just agility ladder drills.
Explosiveness & Vertical
Jump training grounded in the physics of force and ground contact time. Build real power that shows up in games.
Strength Foundation
Basketball-specific strength that makes you harder to move, more durable, and more athletic — not just bigger.
Mobility & Injury Prevention
Movement quality and joint health built into every program. Staying healthy is part of getting better.
Sport-Specific Conditioning
Game-ready fitness. Not just cardio — the kind of conditioning that means your fourth quarter looks like your first.
Training That Actually Transfers.
A lot of basketball training looks impressive in the gym and disappears in games. The reason is usually how skills are trained — not just what skills are trained.
I study the science behind how motor skills are actually learned and retained. Skills need to be trained under conditions that resemble the game — with pressure, decision-making, and variability built in — not just repeated until they look clean on a cone drill. That's what makes them stick when it counts.
The same goes for athleticism. The physics of sprinting, jumping, and changing direction are well understood — and most training ignores them. I build programs around what actually produces speed and power, not just what looks hard.
Training Options
All programs run on a monthly basis. Group training is where most players start — the competition and accountability push everyone harder.
Train with other players at a similar level. The competition makes everyone better — and the game situations we create require multiple players anyway.
- Grouped by age, level, and goals
- Game-situation training and live reps
- 4–12 sessions per month
- Consistent weekly schedule
- Training app with workout tracking
- Adirondack Club members: 25% off
Full individualized attention on your specific needs. Great for detailed skill work, working around an injury, or supplementing team practice.
- 100% individualized focus
- Skills, S&C, or both
- Flexible scheduling
- Training app access
- Adirondack Club members: 25% off
Full programming and coaching wherever you train. Skill development plans, S&C programs, and regular check-ins — built around your schedule.
- Custom program built for you
- Online evaluation to start
- Ongoing check-ins and messaging
- Skill development and S&C options
- Train anywhere, any time
Results Speak.
Player Testimonial
What consistent basketball training does for a player's game, confidence, and results on the court.
"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."
"The training is different from anything we've tried before. It actually looks like basketball — and the improvement has shown up in games, not just in practice."
"I came in as a beginner and left every session having actually learned something. The feedback is specific and it makes sense — you understand why you're doing what you're doing."
Good Questions.
Real Answers.
I work with players as young as 8. At that age the focus is on fundamentals, movement, and making it fun — nothing too intense, nothing that gets ahead of where they are developmentally. The earlier players build good habits, the better.
That's exactly who I built this for. I got into training because I wasn't the most naturally gifted player and the system kept failing me. I know how to work with players at the beginning of their journey — and I take it seriously.
Both. On-court skills and off-court athleticism are separate programs you can do individually or together. A lot of players focus only on skills and leave athleticism on the table — speed, explosiveness, and strength are trainable, and they make everything else better.
Yes — and it's actually the best time to train. What you work on in individual training shows up in practice faster when you're playing regularly. We build the schedule around what the player already has going on.
Group training has the competitive element that makes game-situation work possible — you need other players for a lot of what we do. Private training is completely individualized and great for specific skill work or working around an injury. Most players benefit from both.
Basketball training is available at The Adirondack Club in Franklin, MA and at X Factor Hoops in Foxboro, MA. Strength and conditioning takes place at The Adirondack Club's weight room and turf facility. Online coaching is available anywhere.
Let's See What You're Working With.
Fill out the intake form and I'll reach out personally to go over your goals and figure out the right evaluation session. No pressure, no commitment until we've talked.
- Tell me about the player and what they're looking for
- I'll reach out within 24 hours
- We'll figure out the right evaluation together
- Skill assessment, S&C evaluation, or both
Evaluation Options
After your intake form, we'll confirm which session fits. Here's what's available:
Skills Evaluation
On-court skill assessment — ball handling, shooting, finishing, movement patterns.
Skills + Strength & Speed
Full evaluation — on-court skills and off-court athleticism testing.
Strength & Speed Only
Off-court athletic assessment — strength baselines, movement, speed, power.
Pricing covered when I follow up. Varies based on program and membership status.