Shifty isn't just a name.
It's making things work when the path isn't straight. It's the way a guard reads a defense and finds the gap. It's moving with purpose.
I've held a lot of jobs in this city to make ends meet. But basketball has always been the constant. The gym is where everything makes sense.
I coach the way I play: direct, smart, and one step ahead. If you're here to put in real work, you're in the right place.
Get Better
Whether you're a guard looking to create off the dribble, a big learning to dominate the low post, or a role player trying to make yourself impossible to cut, we find your game and sharpen it.
The low post is a lost art. Footwork, angles, creating contact, finishing through pressure — these skills translate everywhere, and most coaches aren't teaching them anymore. We are.
But this isn't a one-size-fits-all program. Every player needs three things: the ability to find their own shot, the ability to create a pass that leads to a shot, and the ability to space the floor and cut when the moment calls for it. Beyond that, we build the role-player skills that actually get you minutes — defending without fouling, running the break, making layups with contact, hitting corner threes, forcing closeouts, and knowing how to make two defenders guard you so a teammate gets open.
That's not just basketball. That's IQ.
I've trained players from rec league to high school, 1-on-1 and in group settings. Currently coaching at the United Nations International School and available for private sessions through Athletes Untapped.
Private Sessions
One-on-one drills tailored to your strengths and weaknesses.
Group Clinics
Small groups focused on teamwork and real court scenarios.
Youth Training
Building fundamentals and confidence for young ballers.
Get in touch
Questions about training, gear, or just want to talk hoops? Hit us up.
Call
718-555-2368
contact@shifty.nyc