An important aspect of the NRP Summer Basketball Program for the coaches is teaching basketball to youngsters in the community. Veteran NRP varsity assistant coach, Brian Lukens, and former NRP All-State player, Rob Rey, volunteer their time during the month of July to coach a local 8th grade club basketball team.
Coach Lukens and Rob teach the finer points of dribbling.
Player development is a PROCESS that begins with experienced coaching instruction that is followed by properly executed player repetitions. Improvement comes with constructive correction from the coaches and direct application of the corrections on the part of the players.
Coach Lukens utilizing the "overload principle" of learning by having the players use two balls simultaneously to develop their dribbling skills.
Known professionally as an excellent teacher of individual skills, Coach Lukens works with young players on efficient and effective 1-on-1 moves.
The Northridge Basketball Program revolves around teaching players how to
"Play the Game Right!"
"Play the Game Right!"
