PrivateCoach Basketball

NBA scout, Frank DiLeo, offers private and small group basketball instruction for boys and girls of all ages in the Iowa City area. The fee is $40.00 per hour for an individual lesson and $50.00 per hour for a small group lesson. Please email Frank to get more information and to set up a lesson.

I hope you will find the information you are looking for on this site. I look forward to working with you.

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Basketball classes are offered at the North Dodge Athletic Club in Iowa City, Iowa. It is located directly off of Interstate 80. Take the Dodge Street exit (exit 246). Go south and enter the parking lot for Friday's restaurant. Call for updated information and to register.

North Dodge Athletic Club
Phone: 319-351-5683

FALL BASKETBALL SCHEDULE

Frank DiLeo's Basketball Programs at North Dodge Athletic Club

JUMPSTART BASKETBALL

September 7-28, 2003 each Sunday from 3-4 PM for Boys and Girls 5-8 years old. Learn basketball skills and play games in a fun enviroment.

SILVER HAWKS BASKETBALL

Boys and Girls 4-6 years old ... Saturdays October 18-December 13, 2003 (no class November 29th) from 10-11 AM. Learn basketball fundamentals and play games in a fun enviroment.

GOLDEN HAWKS BASKETBALL

Boys and Girls 7-9 years old ... Saturdays October 18-December 13, 2003 (no class November 29th) from 11-12 noon. Learn basketball skills and play games in a fun enviroment.

ELITE BASKETBALL

Boys and Girls in grades 5th-8th ... Sundays November 2-December 14, 2003 (no class November 30th) from12:30-2:30 PM. Designed for the dedicated player who wants to improve skills and learn team concepts. Participate in drills and plays games.

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Frank DiLeo has coached basketball for over 20 years on the professional and collegiate levels. Frank also played Division 1 college and professional basketball and now he is a scout for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Philadelphia 76ers

Frank relaxing after a practice seesion.

TIP FOR COACHES: We are suggesting that you take a new approach to teaching skills. The traditional way is to teach the skill and then teach the tactics, then finally play the game. The new approach is to play the game, then learn the tactics and learn the skills. You do this by playing a modified game (such as 3 on 3 and each team must pass the ball 3 times before scoring). Help the players discover what they need to do to play the game successfully (such as passing and catching). Now teach the skill and practice it. Finally practice the skill in another modified game so they can experience success (such as 3 on 2 or 3 on 1).

TIP FOR PLAYERS: Here is some advise on becoming a great shooter. Since most shots hit the rim, you need to shoot the ball so it lands softly on the rim. The best way to do this is to use your legs for power when shooting the ball. Try various amounts of bend and pushing with your legs to see which amount of force gives you the best arc and the least amount of effort from your arms. Flat shots hit the rim hard so you want a decent arc for the ball to land on the rim softly.

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