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Research-backed methods
Every drill comes from modern motor learning and skill acquisition research. The training sticks because it's designed around how humans actually learn and retain movement.
The real problem
Most players aren't held back by effort.
They're held back by the quality of their training. Cones, lines and a hundred unopposed dribbles feel like work, but they don't build a player who can read a defender at game speed.
"Basketball is a decision-making sport, not a choreography routine."
So every ShigHoops session is built backwards from the game: a defender to read, a constraint to solve, a decision to make. The skill sticks because it was learned the way it's used.
Three pillars
What makes a session different
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Decision-focused training
We train reading and adapting to live situations, not memorized sequences. The result is an adaptable player who can still make the right read when the game speeds up.
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Individualized feedback
Sessions are adjusted on the spot so every rep has purpose and fits the player's stage of development, never a generic plan handed to every athlete.
Honest comparison
Typical training vs. ShigHoops
Most trainers
- ✕Same warm-up and drill block for every player
- ✕Cone patterns with no defender to read
- ✕Reps counted, progress assumed
- ✕Looks impressive on Instagram
- ✕Skills fade the moment the game starts
The ShigHoops session
- ✓Plan built around one player's actual gap
- ✓Live reads, constraints and decisions in every block
- ✓Adjusted mid-session based on what's happening
- ✓Take-home drills so the week between counts
- ✓Built for transfer: it shows up on Friday night
The training philosophy
Train the decision, not the routine.
Skill acquisition research is clear on one thing: how you practice decides whether the skill survives contact with a real game. Five principles shape every hour on the court.
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Representative practice
If a rep doesn't look like the game, it doesn't prepare you for the game. Drills carry the information a player actually reads: a defender's hips, a closing angle, a shrinking window.
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Constraints over commands
Rather than dictating one "correct" technique, we change the task so the right solution emerges. Players own movement that fits their body instead of copying someone else's.
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Desirable difficulty
Practice that feels a little messy produces learning that lasts. Sessions sit at the edge of a player's ability, never in their comfort zone.
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Variability, not repetition
Blocked reps build a groove that breaks under pressure. Varied, interleaved reps build a player who can solve a situation they've never seen before.
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Transfer is the only metric
Looking good in training is not the goal. The measure of a session is what shows up on Friday night.
Two ways to spend an hour
Practice designA qualitative summary of the skill-acquisition literature ShigHoops sessions are built on, not measurements from our own clients.
The four dials we turn
Instead of telling a player what to do, we change the task until the right answer is the easiest one to find. Four dials, adjusted live.
Dial 01
Space
Shrink the floor and a player has to see earlier.
Dial 02
Time
Shorten the clock and hesitation gets exposed.
Dial 03
Rules
Ban the comfortable option and a new one appears.
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Pressure
Add fatigue and consequence so it holds up late.
Inside one hour
60 minutes · 1-on-1- 0-10 minPrep & intentMovement prep, then a clear statement of the one thing this session solves.
- 10-25 minSkill under pressureThe target skill introduced with a live read, never learned in a vacuum.
- 25-45 minConstrained play1-on-1 scenarios engineered so the target decision keeps reappearing.
- 45-55 minPressure finishFatigue plus consequence, because that's when real games are decided.
- 55-60 minDebrief & homeworkWhat changed, what to watch for next game, and drills for the week.
Getting started
How it works
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Step one
Book a free trial
Fill out one short form. Ethan texts you within 24 hours with times that work for your family.
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Step two
Attend the trial
A real no-pressure hour on court, not an evaluation. Parents are encouraged to stay and watch the whole thing.
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Step three
Select a plan
If it's a fit, pick the membership that matches your schedule and goals, and the work begins.
Memberships
Pick your rhythm
Three monthly plans, all 1-on-1, all one hour. Every family starts the same way though, with a free session, so you can see the coaching before you pick a cadence.
Answers
Frequently asked
What ages and levels do you train?+
Elementary school through high school players, beginner to varsity. The plan is built to the individual, so a 4th-grader and a varsity guard get very different sessions.
Where are sessions held?+
Local courts and parks around Hacienda Heights, CA. The exact spot is confirmed by text when you book.
Group sessions or private only?+
Currently 1-on-1 privates only, with small-group options being built out. Siblings and friends can already share a discounted package.
Can parents watch?+
Yes, parents are encouraged to stay, especially early on and during the trial session. You should be able to see exactly what you're paying for.
Can I pay per session instead of a package?+
Yes. Packages are discounted and generally produce better progress because of the consistency, but session-by-session is available.
Are there sibling or group discounts?+
Yes. Siblings and group sign-ups get discounted rates when they book a shared package of sessions. Text 626-277-1819 for a quote.
Still have questions? Text 626-277-1819 or email ethan@shighoops.com.