The Benefits of Individual Training

• Meet one on one with experienced coaches that specialize in skill development for the young athlete
• Learn the proper way to shoot, dribble, pass and move
• Players can develop their individual skills more with an expert coach in a few sessions then they might for an entire season with a less effective teacher
• Trainers have years of experience and knowledge that they will pass on to you
• Gain the competitive edge to help you succeed this season and in the future Basketball is a competitive sport. Not only are your teammates practicing on a daily basis, but so are your opponents.

In order to get that competitive edge, Island Garden recommends the following expert trainers to help you with all aspects of your game:

Bill Harkins
(516) 679-5960
Our most experienced instructor, who is also the Director of of Long Island Lightning Player Selection & Development.

Bob Paul
(516) 652-0030
Longtime Lightning Coach & Freshman Basketball Head Coach at Chaminade High School. Also, an Assistant Coach at CW Post.

Brian Huber
(516) 384-0216
Brian's approach is very simple yet extremely effective for all players and teams up to the HS varsity level. He believes that most student-athletes truly do not know how to improve their skills on their own. Therefore, Brian is a master at not just breaking down all fundamentals of every position, but also showing his clients HOW to walk away with a game plan on how to practice when no one else is watching! To talk to Brian about him and his staff's "no frills, just skills" approach to unleashing your potential on the court, email him at basketballbrian10@hotmail.com or check his company's website at Fundamental Sports Training

George Bruns
(516) 328-9060
Former N.Y. Nets Player and presently Boys Varsity Coach @ Manhasset H.S.

Kevin McBride
(917) 620-0482
Top AAU and girl's High School coach, with a significant record of success.

Jim Fenton
(516) 996-7802
Shooting and Ball Handling Training. Coach Fenton has extensive coaching experience at the high school level with St. Mary's, St. Dominic's and the Long Island Lightning (15U).

Jesse Dlabola
(516) 286-7628
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One of the top female players ever to come out of Long Island. She was an ESPN Academic All American at Pace University where she broke several records for scoring and steals. Jesse was inducted into the Long Island Lightning Hall of Fame in 2007.

Contact Trainers directly to arrange appointments. Feel free to contact the Island Garden for specific recommendations.

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