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:
Tim Capstraw(973) 432-6611
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Based on popular demand, Tim has agreed to do individual instructions. He brings a very impressive background in addition to his long time affiliation with Island Garden. Tim is a fromer Division l Men's Head Coach and is presently the NJ Nets Radio Analyst and an NCAA Television Analyst. Tim covers all parts of the game in his instructions but specializes in shooting technique. This is a great opportunity to learn from an expert with both NBA and high level college experience.
Bill Harkins(516) 679-5960
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Our most experienced instructor, who is also the Director of of Long Island Lightning Player Selection & Development.
______________________________________________________________________________________ George Bruns (516) 328-9060
Former N.Y. Nets Player and presently Boys Varsity Coach @ Manhasset H.S.
BARRY MILHAVEN (516) 650-4022 Coach Milhaven has been a Lightning coach for five years and is currently the Junior Varsity Head Coach at St. Mary's High School in Manhasset . He has been a youth basketball coach for over 15 years. Barry played at St. John's University for four years during his collegiate career. He can be reached at
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to arrange an appointment. _____________________________________________________________________________________ GUY MCBRIDE Coach McBride played high school and college basketball and has been a youth basketball coach for 12 years. He also was the Head Women's Basketball Coach at Briarcliffe College for two years and is presently an Assistant Coach at St. Mary's High School in Manhasset. He can be reached at
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to arrange an appointment. |
