After attending my first Mike Lee Skills Academy solo, I knew I had to bring my staff back to the next one… and we will be back again for the following reasons:
Intensity
Mike Lee and Luke Meier are passionate about what they do. Their intensity level is awesome! They also train the athletes like they would if we weren’t there—they don’t let them off the hook and demand a full effort. They also praise them when they do well. Mike and Luke truly model how you should coach your players.
Attention to Detail
The attention to coaching points including footwork, body-positioning, ball-location, etc., is invaluable. It is not just the big picture of the drill…they explain the all the little things that add up to the big picture.
Interactive
The experience is definitely does not involve being “talked at” about basketball. Coaches are “talked with” and are encouraged to interact with presenters. I have been impressed with how, many times, questions were answered by creating a drill to fit the situation.
Innovative
Mike and Luke are not just using drills that are out there—they are creating drills that are being used by players at all levels. They are on the cutting edge of basketball skills training.
All-Encompassing
The clinic goes beyond just basketball specific skills—they also address mental skills training, building athletes, and strength training.
My coaching staff left the Academy armed with information and techniques that would make an immediate impact on our team.
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Duane Jourdeans
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Baldwin-Woodville High School
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