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Experienced tutor in Basketball in Houston, Martin offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
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About Martin
I have lived a dream of coaching college basketball for 45 years. I recently retired (April 2021).
I spent 4 years at Wichita State, 17 years at Rice University, 9 years at Jacksonville University (FL), and 4 years at Birmingham Southern College (AL).
At Wichita State University, I was instrumental in helping the Shockers win the 2011 NIT Championship defeating a Klay Thompson-led Washington State team in the semi-finals and Alabama in the finals.
I began my collegiate coaching career at Birmingham-Southern College upon graduating from Jacksonville in 1977. During my four years in Birmingham, the Panthers were 103-27, captured three-consecutive Southern States Conference championships, competed in two national tournaments, and achieved a national ranking as high as second in the NAIA polls.
In addition to Birmingham Southern College, I also coached at his alma mater, Jacksonville University (FL). My first stint at Jacksonville was from 1981 to 1983. I then returned to Jacksonville in 1985 and spent the next seven years at the campus, including three seasons as the school’s associate head coach.
I have been instrumental in helping cultivate the careers of 60 pros, including 14 from Texas A&M Corpus Christi, 13 from Wichita State University, 21 from Rice, 8 from Jacksonville, and 2 from Birmingham Southern College.
While at Jacksonville, I teamed with former JU/Rutgers/New Jersey Nets coach and current television analyst Bob Wenzel, helping nurture the careers of 6 Dolphins selected in the NBA draft. Some of the more notable players include 1986 second-round pick (Denver) and former Orlando Magic General Manager and current Houston Rocket Assistant Otis Smith, 1987 first-round pick Ronnie Murphy (Portland), 1990 first-round selection and NBA Slam Dunk Champion Dee Brown (Boston) and 1992 second-round pick Tim Burroughs (Minnesota). In 1985-86, the Dolphins were 21-10, won the Sun Belt Conference Championship, and made an appearance in the NCAA tournament. In 1986-87, the Dolphins were 19-11 and received an NIT postseason bid.
At Rice, I coordinated recruiting and was involved extensively in all areas of the day-to-day operations of the men's basketball program, including fund-raising, player development, community outreach, scouting, and a daily practice focus on team defense. At Rice, I helped develop 21 pros including NBA players Morris Almond (2007 First Round Utah Jazz), Mike Harris (Houston Rockets), Mike Wilkes (Orlando, Memphis, Milwaukee, Houston, San Antonio, Seattle), and Brent Scott (Indiana Pacers).
At Yankton Senior High School, I was an all-state basketball player as a senior in 1973. I am a member of the Yankton Senior High School Hall of Fame, NABC, Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC), attend St. Mark's Episcopal Church, and was active in AIA and FCA.
I am married to Mary Pat Nelson, a native of Beaumont, TX.
SUMMARY
· Veteran college basketball coaching experience with a proven track record of exceptional player recruiting and winning records.
· Able to motivate players to excel at the highest level displayed through numerous national top-20 team performances and more than 60 NBA and professional players.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; extensive involvement in public speaking, instruction, and motivation.
· Strong work ethic; motivated self-starter who demonstrates the highest personal and professional standards; active in FCA, AIA.
· Extensive development experience helping raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for team foreign tours and individual summer select foreign tours.
· Extensive experience in directing summer basketball camps and implementing community service programs, such as the NCAA’s Dream to Read Program, visiting Children Hospitals, serving meals at homeless shelters during Thanksgiving, and acting as liaison between the academic community and the basketball program.
Classroom teaching experience at Birmingham Southern College and Jacksonville University; teaching The Theory of Basketball, strength and conditioning, and racquetball.
· Proficient in Sports Tec, X O’s Digital Editing Systems, and Fast Model software including Fast Draw, Fast Scout, and Fast Recruit for recruiting and scouting of opponents, self-study, and NBA/WNBA evaluations.
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1. I like to meet with them first to get to know them and their parent(s)/guardian(s).
2. I find out what they want out of the relationship and training.
3. I explain the difference between training and player development and that I lean toward player development.
4. I explain player development absolutes of left hand/right let finish, right hand/left leg finish, inside hand finish, two-foot power finish, and shooting.
5. I explain I will sacrifice reps to make sure movements are done correctly and with proper pace.
6. I explain if drills are not executed with an elevated heart rate, they will not transfer into the game.
7. I encourage mistakes, but only if you are executing proper mechanics at a pace that will transfer.
8. I talk about character, demeanor, and how to close the gap on players perceived ahead of you.
9. I explain I can't give away what I don't already have!
10. I explain the core values of character, toughness, and talent and how they impact players on and off the court.
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The workout was very good and coach Marty was constantly showing me things I could improve on. It was a very enjoyable experience and it really helped me improve my game.
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