Advantages of Private Basketball Training
For serious basketball players, especially those aiming to play professionally, private training is a crucial part of player development. Since 2011, Shea Frazee Basketball has served nearly 40 NBA players and hundreds of Division 1 college players as a top source of individual basketball training and consulting. In this article we'll examine the advantages of private basketball instruction.
Modern basketball demands a certain set of abilities to thrive. Here, we’ll explore the advantages of private basketball instruction drawn from my experience as a provider of elite training for over 11 years in Southern California and worldwide through Shea Frazee Basketball.
While playing on a team can undoubtedly help players advance, we’ll discuss the unique edge provided to athletes through private training.
INDIVIDUALIZED FOCUS
This is the clearest benefit of all. With busy coaches and busier schedules; most basketball teams are doing their best to optimize their time spent and this can leave gaps in individual player development. In a team environment, impactful levels of individualized focus can feel impossible, and it can hasten player development.
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING
By providing specialized training programs that are geared toward the needs and objectives of each individual, players can capture bigger on-court gains faster than if they stick with generic training plans.
This enables players to concentrate on their areas of weakness and fine tune their areas of strength, resulting in more noticeable progress.
EXPEDITED OUTCOMES
Players can show considerable improvements in a shorter period of time thanks to the targeted and personalized nature of private instruction. This is particularly advantageous for players that have clear goals to achieve at higher levels of competition within basketball.
COMPETITION SIMULATION
Playing against more experienced opponents during private training sessions can help players hone their abilities in a more competitive setting. At Shea Frazee Basketball, mixing up skill levels during private and group workouts is a staple in training.
This allows players to exercise different mental strategies to challenge various degrees of talent. These situations naturally mimic real life situations on the court.
TIME MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
Private training sessions allow players to concentrate on certain skills and methods they want to master, which makes the training more effective than it would be in a team environment.
Players can then take these streamlined skills on the court to achieve better results over time while feeling less of the time and energy strain to achieve them.
INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE
As a trainer for over 11 years, I’ve broken many ball pumps, tried hundreds of shoes, and have blended enough protein shakes to feed a small country. Many of my experiences with products comes from personal research, trial and error. When you work with a veteran trainer, they can also give you trusted product recommendations when you ask for them.
Veteran trainers will know which products live up to the hype and which ones broke on the first day of practice. They also tend to only invest in items that will handle heavy use from long hours on the court. And if you're training in person, you might even be able to try out a product that a trainer uses before you make a decision on buying.
INJURY PREVENTION
By concentrating on good technique and form, private training sessions can help prevent accidents. Players who are prone to specific injuries or who are recuperating from an injury should pay particular attention to this.
A great trainer will be able to spot the difference between your shooting form being "off" versus your shooting form being downright dangerous and leaving you open to a preventable injury.
MENTAL FORTITUDE
By pushing players beyond their comfort zones and assisting them in overcoming challenges, private training sessions can aid in the development of mental toughness and confidence in athletes. Seek out a trainer who has a track record of not just building up mentally tough players, but one who knows how to refer out to certified medical professionals when needed.
PREPARATION FOR MORE ADVANCED LEVELS OF PLAY
This is my favorite. Athletes who seek private training almost always want more out of their game. Not a little more, but everything they are possibly capable of.
With an open, teachable mindset, private basketball instruction can give athletes the abilities and knowledge necessary to be successful at the elite college or even professional levels of play.
Individuals wishing to advance their talents and their basketball career potential can reap endless advantages from private basketball instruction, this article is definitely a short list. At Shea Frazee Basketball, we provide individualized training plans that are made to meet the unique needs and objectives of each player.
Our training and consulting has been trusted by over 40 NBA athletes and thousands of Division I and youth athletes since 2011. Let us assist you in achieving your basketball goals, whether you are an experienced player or just getting started.
Contact Coach Shea via email at info@SheaFrazee.com
