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Overview

For over 19 years, Coach Vanessa and the Northwest Magic training staff have developed hundreds of youth, collegiate, and professional players. With a creative and disciplined approach, Magic Skills Training equips athletes with the tools to compete at their highest level.

👉 Two Types of Players: Trained & Untrained!

Led by Coach Vanessa alongside Coach LeAsia, Coach Strozier, Coach Darrel, Coach Paris, Coach Gena, Coach Heidi, Coach Jamaal,  Coach Ike, and Coach Ace, our training program delivers 60 minute sessions focused on developing individual skills within a group setting.

Specialized Training Options

• Guard Training → Ball handling, passing, scoring, shooting.
• Post Training → Footwork, finishing at the basket, expanding versatility.
• Defensive Training → Lateral quickness, stance, communication.
• Fundamental Training → Footwork, dribbling, shooting, passing.
• Win Regardless Training → Preparing to win in all situations.
• Wing Work Training → Shooting accuracy, movement off-ball, vision, and defensive positioning.
• Total Skills Training → Well-rounded fundamentals for beginners and advanced players.
• Mindset & Grit Training → Mental toughness, resilience, perseverance, and basketball IQ.
• Play Execution Academy (Magic players only) → Learning our dynamic system and decision-making.
• Speed & Agility (Magic players only) → Explosiveness, quickness, and conditioning.
• Point Guard Training (Magic players only) → Court vision, leadership, and decision-making.
• Headstart Skills (K–3rd Grade) → Fun, confidence-building intro to basketball.
• Ballhandling Mastery → Advanced dribbling techniques with Coach Vanessa.
• Hoop Huddle → Teamwork-focused fundamentals (dribbling, passing, defense).
• Jump & Run Coordination → Agility, explosiveness, and body control.
• Frontline Fundamentals → Post moves, rebounding, and defense for forwards/centers.
• Power Play Skills → Footwork, finishing, and stretch-the-floor skills for bigs.
• Defense Unlocked → Man-to-Man, Zone, and advanced defensive strategies.
• Teamwork in Motion → Offensive flow, chemistry, and team execution.
• Combo Guard Training → Versatility as a dual-position guard.
• Rapid Reps with Coach V → 30-minute high-intensity shooting & ball-handling reps.
• Shooting & Small-Sided Games → Develop shot mechanics and decision-making while applying skills in competitive live play.

Coach V's (October 13-18,  2025 ) Private Training Schedule

📍 Coach V's Private Training Locations:

• Lakewood YMCA
• Puyallup YMCA
• Ballou Jr High (Puyallup)
• PenMet Parks (Gig Harbor)

This Weeks Training Schedule

Monday

• 3:30–4:30 PM → Individual Training Available
• 4:30–5:30 PM → Individual Training Available

Tuesday

• 3:30–4:30 PM → Individual Training BOOKED
• 4:30–5:30 PM → Individual Training Available

Wednesday

• 3:00–4:00 PM → Individual Training Available
• 4:00–5:00 PM → Individual Training BOOKED

Thursday

• 3:30–4:30 PM → Individual Training BOOKED
• 4:30–5:30 PM → Individual Training Available

Friday (afternoon)

• 3:30–4:30 PM → Individual Training BOOKED

Saturday & Sunday

• Individual Training Available by Appointment

Pricing Options

🔹 1-on-1 Private Training

• $60 / session (60 min)
• $220 / 4 sessions (save $20)
• $400 / 8 sessions (save $80📩 Registration Options: Contact Coach Vanessa (phone/email)

📱 Call/Text: 253-355