Personal training with coach Jeremy

coaching services combine athletic development, basketball skills, physical conditioning, functional training, mobility, strength development, coordination, agility, speed, and performance-focused coaching. Depending on your goals, sessions can include: Basketball skills development Individual basketball coaching Shooting development Ball-handling and dribbling Passing and decision-making Footwork and movement Defensive skills Speed and agility training Strength and conditioning Functional fitness Athletic performance training Coordination and balance Explosive power development Mobility and movement quality Fitness and body conditioning Beginner-friendly exercise programs Youth athletic development Performance preparation Goal-setting and accountability The objective is not simply to make you tired. The objective is to make you better.

Details

  • At Home
  • 60 min

Languages

English

Certifications

4th edition youth basketball team

Jeremy Opiyo portrait

About Jeremy Opiyo

I’m a passionate basketball coach and player-development specialist with several years of experience coaching and training young athletes in Dubai. My background in basketball has given me a strong understanding of the technical, physical, and mental aspects of the game, and I use that experience to help players develop with confidence and purpose. I specialize in working with young players, particularly beginners and developing athletes, helping them build strong fundamentals from the ground up. My training covers ball handling, shooting, footwork, coordination, movement, passing, defense, decision-making, and overall basketball IQ. My coaching style is positive, energetic, disciplined, and personalized. I believe players learn best when they feel encouraged and challenged at the same time. Every player has different strengths, weaknesses, personality, and goals, so I adapt my sessions to meet the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all program. For younger players, I focus not only on basketball skills but also on confidence, discipline, teamwork, coordination, concentration, and developing a genuine love for the game. My goal as a coach is to create an environment where players can enjoy basketball while continuously improving. Whether a child is picking up a basketball for the first time or already has experience, I aim to help them become more confident, skilled, disciplined, and intelligent players. My philosophy is simple: develop the player

Coaching approach

Coaching Methodology & Training Philosophy My coaching methodology is player-centered, progressive, and built around long-term development. I believe basketball training should develop the complete player — not only technical skills, but also confidence, decision-making, discipline, movement, and basketball intelligence. I start by understanding each player’s current ability, strengths, weaknesses, personality, and goals. From there, I structure training sessions that progressively challenge them while keeping the experience enjoyable and motivating. My sessions combine fundamental skill development, repetition, movement, game situations, decision-making, and competitive challenges. I focus on teaching players not just how to perform a skill, but when and why to use it in a game. For younger players, I use a fun and encouraging approach that builds coordination, confidence, discipline, teamwork, and a strong foundation in the fundamentals. As players develop, I gradually introduce greater intensity, more complex decision-making, and game-specific situations. I believe in quality over quantity. Every drill has a purpose, and every session should leave the player with something they can improve, apply, and build upon. My philosophy is to challenge without discouraging, correct without criticizing, and develop without rushing the process. The ultimate goal is to help every player become more skilled, confident, disciplined, and independent,,both on the basketball court and in everyday life.

Works best with

I work best with beginners 5yrs to 11yrs old and advanced players 12-18yrs.

Extra skills

Sports massage

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Per session AED200