1 ON 1 PRIVATE TRAINING

Private Training with Coach Simonelli

Elevate your game with personalized 1-on-1 basketball training with Coach Simonelli! Each session is 55 minutes and tailored to help you reach your full potential by focusing on your unique strengths and areas for improvement. From beginners learning the basics to advanced players honing their skills, this program provides the individualized attention needed to take your game to the next level and get more reps in during the season.

Program Highlights

  • Personalized Training Plans: Customized sessions based on your skill level, goals, and areas for improvement.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Choose times that work best for you, with options available in the early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
  • All Skill Levels Welcome: Whether you’re just starting out or aiming to play at an elite level, training will be tailored to meet your needs.

Single Session: Ideal for those looking for a quick tune-up on specific skills.

5-Session Package: Provides a solid foundation in key skills with ongoing feedback in a Google Workbook.

10-Session Package: Comprehensive development program covering multiple skills and strategies in a Google Workbook.

 

Pricing

  • Single Session: $75 
  • 5-Session Package: $350 
  • 10-Session Package: $650

Please note: The above fee covers the cost of the court. Payment is made by check: Simonelli Consulting or by Venmo @Eric_Simonelli

*Sibling/friend discounts are available for groups of two signing up together, and custom packages can be created based on individual needs.

About Coach Simonelli

Eric Simonelli is the Commissioner of Warwick PAL Warriors travel organization in Warwick, Rhode Island (RI) for boys and girls in grades 3-8. He is a dedicated resident, father of school-age children, and seasoned coach of basketball fundamentals. Currently, Eric serves as the President of Higher Learning Basketball and is the owner of Simonelli Educational Consulting. He is the former Director of College Counseling and State Championship Head Varsity Basketball Coach at La Salle Academy, where he compiled a 96-21 Division 1 record and a 135-49 overall record over seven seasons. Simonelli’s team was the Division 1 Champion in 2014 and 2015, the RI Open State Champion in 2015, and the RI Open State Runner-Up in 2016.

Prior to coaching at La Salle Academy, he guided The Prout School to the Division III State Championship in 2011 and 2012 and was the Division III Runner-Up in 2007. Simonelli attended Duxbury High School in Massachusetts, where he scored 1,200 career points and was a Patriot Ledger, Boston Herald, and Boston Globe All-Scholastic Player. At the collegiate level, he graduated from Endicott College, where he was a DIII All-American and was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame.

Testimonials

"Coach Eric Simo helped my son take his game to a whole new level. After just a few sessions, we could see major improvements in his confidence and court presence!" – Parent of a high school player


"The personalized drills and feedback made all the difference. I feel ready for tryouts now." – Middle school player

 

Training Focus Areas

Fundamental Skills

  • Ball Handling: Improve control, speed, and dribbling under pressure.
  • Shooting Mechanics: Perfect your form, release, and shooting accuracy.
  • Passing: Develop precision passing and court vision.
  • Footwork: Master pivoting, jab steps, and agility for better mobility.

Advanced Techniques

  • Offensive Moves: Master crossovers, step-backs, fadeaways, and finishing at the rim.
  • Defense and Positioning: Improve lateral quickness, on-ball defense, and help-defense positioning.
  • Game IQ: Enhance decision-making, spatial awareness, and anticipation skills.

Conditioning and Mental Toughness

  • Agility and Endurance Drills: Focus on stamina, agility, and speed.
  • Confidence and Focus: Mental exercises to build resilience, concentration, and performance under pressure.