Every player has a Goliath. David to Goliath builds the handle, shot, and IQ to close the gap.
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David Shapiro has 7+ years coaching youth basketball from 3rd through 8th grade — and a lifetime in the sport behind that. He played varsity in high school, competed for 30 years after, built and ran several successful businesses, and now he’s putting all of it into the thing he loves most: teaching kids the game.
D2G isn’t a training factory. It’s one coach who genuinely knows the sport, knows what it takes to compete, and is fully invested in helping your player get there.
Sessions are held on a private outdoor court at Coach David’s residence — a full glass-backboard setup with a breakaway rim, painted lines, and a deck overlooking the court.
Each private session is 45 minutes and covers the core skills: passing, dribbling, individual defense, and shooting. A typical session looks like this:
At the end of every session your child gets a printed drill sheet they can practice at home — no court or hoop needed, just a ball and a hard surface. Complete the at-home drills and they get a shot at a prize challenge at the next session (usually basketball cards or candy).
Totally up to you. Parents are welcome to stay and watch from the deck overlooking the court (WiFi available), or pull up a lawn chair wherever you’d like. Some parents prefer to drop off — that works too. Photos and video are always allowed.
Every session is built around your child specifically — their experience level, strength, natural athleticism, and where they need the most work. No cookie-cutter drills.
The hoop is a fully adjustable glass backboard with breakaway rims that can be set anywhere from 6 to 10 feet. This matters a lot for younger players: if a kid can’t get the ball to the rim with proper form, they’ll develop bad habits. We lower it so they can learn the right technique and actually have success — then raise it gradually as they improve. Kids in K–3rd grade generally work at 8 or 9 feet; 4th grade and up move to the standard 10 feet.
The one tradeoff: the court is outdoors, so sessions are weather-dependent. Cancellations are rare and always rescheduled at the next available time. Outside the coldest winter months, we’re playing.
Yes — every child should bring their own ball. For players 13 and under, a 28.5” outdoor basketball is the right size. Nike, Wilson, and Spalding all make solid outdoor balls available at Dick’s Sporting Goods or Amazon, most under $35.
Absolutely. Reach out and Coach David will set up a Zoom call or meet in person to answer any questions before you commit to anything. No pressure.
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