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Ness Skills & Drills over other DMV basketball training programs"

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5/5 Stars (92 Reviews)

"Coach Ness’ Skills and Drills program has been fantastic. Our 7th grader wanted to improve his skills and has definitely done so. Coach Ness provides a safe and fun working and learning environment. Our son is worn out but with an exercise high after each session. Highly recommend this for anyone interested in upping their game."

Daniel Hughes

Parent

"Coach Ness is great. Not only is he sincere about his craft his into the children and their goals. I contacted him with no expectations and he has exceeded whatever I could have thought. My son Thomas looks forward to his weekly clinics and he appreciates Coach Ness tenacity and forward thinking. If you are contemplating don’t! It is by far the best investment I’ve made in a while for my son. My son is happy and thriving on the court has more confidence and it makes all the difference in the world! Check him out…"

T Hayden

Parent

"Coach Ness is great! His skills and drills training has made my son a better player. He has reached another level of confidence. Coach Ness is very transparent and I am truly happy to have found him/his program. My son always looks forward to his training day. I highly recommend skills and drills with Coach Ness."

Maria Torralba

Parent

"Coach Ness runs a great program and is an excellent coach. My daughter’s skills improved while working with him. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to take their basketball skills to the next level."

Lane Koenig

Parent

"My son says if he didn't go to these practices, he wouldn't be as good at basketball. The coaches are great and the skill building exercises are very helpful!"

Victoria Frazier

Parent

"Coach Ness and his team are very professional. They made my son love basketball. He enjoys Ness Skills & Drills sessions. It’s the best local basketball training program. I highly recommend it to those who love playing basketball and want to become a professional in this sport. Thank you very much for such amazing basketball training!"

Marina Gagikyan

Parent

"Thank you Coach Ness! For other parents interested in helping their children improve, Coach Ness's training programs should be highly considered. In a short period of time, my son has improved his skills dramatically and continues to get better each week. His weekly workouts are fast-paced, and full of techniques that my son can apply in his games. My son's dribbling skills and footwork have improved and his shooting technique, while already very good, has taken a big step up with Coach Ness. The investment in Coach Ness's program has been well worth it! I wish I found him sooner."

Will Thorpe

Parent

"My son is in love with the basketball and I was trying for so long to find a good match for him when it comes to training and practice. I found everything I was looking for with coach Ness and his basketball school. I would definitely recommend them."

Jovana Stanimirovic

Parent

"My son is enjoying Coach Ness' group program. His dribbling, shooting and finishing have improved greatly. More importantly, his confidence is up."

Nikel Davis

Parent

"Great clinic, my son has improve quickly, and he's proud of his progress :-)"

Alfonzo Leon

Parent

"Great program — thanks Coach Ness!"

Adam Roffman

Parent

"Our son has really benefited from the Ness Skills & Drills program. We highly recommend the program to anyone who wants to help their young player improve their skills."

Abby and Derrick Smith

Parents

"Coach Ness is a great instructor. My son Bora really improved his basketball skills training with him. I highly recommend his class."

Sevinc Isler

Parent

"Awesome workout experience. Coach Ness was very patient with my sons skill level. My son had the ability to learn ball handling/dribbling techniques, footwork and shooting techniques. I highly recommend!"

Kemi O

Parent

"Ness has done a great job with my 3rd grade daughter. They are very professional and results oriented and good with the kids. I've seen a lot of improvement in her overall skills and basketball confidence."

Aaron Levine

Parent

"Ness and the entire “Ness Skills & Drills” crew are the epitome of what it means to be upper echelon. From the facilities used, to drills enforced, to communication, everything that Ness is involved with is top of the line. Ness curates a personal training environment, and includes drills pertinent to what each individual needs. His knowledge, love of the game, and infectious personality fills every room he steps into and transfers into those who have come to learn! There are not enough praises I am able to give Ness as I have been able to see him build from quite literally day 1 until now. I have personally referred countless athletes to Ness and will continue to refer countless more. Ness is one of the best in the business and treats everyone that he encounters as family. If there were a poster group for premier training within the DMV area, Ness Skills & Drills would be it! I highly recommend his services, you will not be disappointed!"

Ronnie Brooks

High School Coach

"My son has improved greatly working with Coach Ness. His overall confidence handling the ball and being able to finish on both sides evolved throughout the 12 weeks of his program. Ness sets high expectations for his players and genuinely wants them to succeed and achieve a higher level. Thanks Coach Ness for helping Liam become a better player & a more confident person."

Bill Haardt

Parent

"My son is relatively new to the world of club level basketball. Coach Ness was recommended to us by his coach as a way to complement his team training and focus on specific skills. Coach Ness’s program provides lots of opportunity for growth and provides great foundational work outside of weekly team practices. His knowledge sharing around club try-outs and clinics has also been invaluable as someone not familiar with offerings in the DMV."

Cristine Kuckelman

Parent

"I am a parent and former collegiate athlete/All-American. I have 2 boys involved in the program (8 & 10 yrs old). This is the most effective program I have found! I continue to be incredibly impressed with Ness's program! Top rated professionalism and passion for the game! He and his team of coaches do a great job of breaking the game down through thoughtful delivery and focus on fundamentals. They work to increase awareness and confidence in the kids! Developing skills they can incorporate into their games. The kids are likewise acutely aware of and appreciate their improving skills. The journaling at the end of each session provides an opportunity for each player to reflect upon the session by identifying one skill they did well and one that they feel needs improvement. We are big fans of Ness Skills & Drills! We entirely endorse his program!"

Jo Rathbun

Parent

"My son has been challenged by attending Coach Ness’ skills/training sessions which has ultimately helped his fundamentals and overall development in just a couple of months. I appreciate that the groups are not too big and are further split to really observe and work with the kids more closely. Ness takes the time out to give the extra attention and instruction when needed. Very good experience so far!"

Lourdes Pesseh

Parent

"Coach Ness and his program are wonderful! He has been working with my son (age 12) weekly for several months now. I am so very pleased with all of the progress my son has made with Coach Ness - his shooting/dribbling/ballhandling/etc. skills have all improved immensely, and as a result his game play and contributions to his AAU teams have exploded! Coach Ness is a very talented and effective coach and is also a fantastic person in every way - he is highly professional, friendly, caring and flexible. My son loves his program and so do I!!"

Jackie Karp

Parent

"Coach Ness is an excellent basketball coach. He focuses on developing a strong foundation with fundamentals skills on which to build upon. My daughter has made significant progress over the last 3 months and she looks forward in continuing with Coach Ness."

Sherry-Anne Jainarine Gangaram

Parent

"I am very pleased with the training my daughter has received with Ness and his team. This is a highly professional group of people who not only know how to teach the intricacies of basketball, but also run this business like a well-oiled machine. I have seen my daughter’s game improve and her confidence rise as a result of this training. I highly recommend this to anyone!"

Jennifer Kudashov

Parent

"My son enjoyed playing basketball but wanted to focus on fundamental development. That’s exactly what Coach Ness has delivered—skills instruction that translates quickly to live games. Now my son has a program he can follow and that produces observable results."

Ross McSweeney

Parent

"Ness is a solid program where the coaches are engaged and provide good feedback and constructive criticism to help kids build good habits and skills."

Manish Butani

Parent

"Coach Ness and his team are fantastic. They have really helped my 8 year-old daughter develop her skills and become more confident on the court. She loves going to practice every week and can feel herself improving which just makes her more excited for the next week!"

Dan Muse

Parent

"Coach Ness and team do a great job working with kids to improve their ball handling as well as their ability to finish. I would recommend this program to anyone who is looking to improve their overall game. Thanks Coach for sharing your skills and knowledge!!!"

Russell Nicholson

Parent

"Ness’s program helps to build both basketball skills and confidence. The amount of detail given to fundamentals has elevated my kids’ games. The coaches know their stuff and are encouraging and motivating! My boys are now better players and more confident on the court! Thanks to the Ness Team!"

Lauren Berkowitz

Parent

Well organized with great communication. Developing the kids to be fundamentally sound, holds kids accountable, assigns home work, and fast results in skill development.

TJ Mims

Parent

"Coach Ness is an excellent coach who does a great job coaching our son. We like how he focuses on developing a strong foundation with fundamentals skills on which to build upon. Our son loves getting trained by him. Just after a few months with Coach Ness, our 13-year-old plays much better, especially at dribbling and handling the ball. Coach Ness has an excellent knowledge of basketball and he knows how to motivate the kids and what techniques to teach so they can use them in their play. We are very happy to have Ness as our son’s Coach!!

Tair Abraham

Parent

"Coach Ness is amazing! He is dedicated in helping his students. My son loves his basketball class and has improved significantly since he has started with coach Ness. He did a few other classes before but I never saw the improvement like how I’ve seen here with Coach Ness."

Sophia Hashmi

Parent

"I would like to thank Coach Ness for taking the time to train my son and teaching him the fundamentals and Learning the game of basketball, and I have to tell you since Nathaniel has joined Coach Ness is training I’ve noticed a big change and his will to wanting to learn the game of basketball and his confidence level is getting a lot better, I really appreciate the time that Coach Ness is spending with my son and other kids, Thank’s Coach Ness keep up the great job, 🏀🏀🏀"

Steve Chaney

Parent

"Ness trained my boys and vastly improved their ball handling (and confidence in ball handling), shooting form, jump shots, and ability to get up shots off the dribble. Ness’s lessons extend off the court and lesson time as he pushes his trainees to critically think about how their training translates to game situations. I can honestly say his training contributed heavily to our boys making their respective HS teams. I would highly recommend Ness for group, small group or individual training."

Tim Brown

Parent

"Coach Ness has helped my son regain confidence after coming back from an injury. The training sessions are great and the basketball journal with assigned work between sessions accelerates the improvement of the player. Ness is excellent at teaching basketball to many ages, varied skill levels and he adjusts to each player. Equally valuable is his overall approach, which also fosters accountability and self awareness. My son always looks forward to his sessions with Coach Ness!"

Sean Zoll

Parent/AAU Director

"My son, Alex, was an avid basketball player in 2nd and 3rd grade, but got complacent in 4th grade mostly due to Covid. Since joining Coach Ness, I’ve noticed a significant change. He is no longer settling for jump shots, but driving to the basket and creating his own shots when necessary. He helped his M.A.D.E. 5th team win three straight tournaments this winter! I highly recommend Ness Skills and Drills."

Bobby Hangliter

Parent

"Anesu trains to get players better in the role that they are in now, but also prepares them for the role they want in the future. He focuses on the parts of one’s game and body that not every basketball trainer targets."

Patrick D. Williams

Redline Athletics

"Anesu proved to be responsive, flexible, and organized (for my group of 4th grade players). The boys quickly connected with him. Most importantly, his coaching style made the weekend clinics fun for the boys while teaching them fundamental basketball skills."

Robin C.

Parent

"Coach Ness believes in kids setting their own goals, and keeping them accountable toward meeting them. My son and his teammate both did Ness training, which helped them get better with foundational elements of ball handling. He focuses on getting the basics right so they can level up when it comes to games --- and they both did."

Aya Noguchi

Aya Noguchi

"My son Joshua, has enjoyed working out with Coach Ness. I really appreciate the attention to detail that is stressed at the camp. They also stress the importance of academics with your training. I think that Coach Ness being a college graduate makes that point easy to get the kids to understand. This is a great camp and your child will not only be a better player but a better person as well."

Stephen Allen

Parent

"Great program! My 12 yr old son loves it and has improved so much since he started. Coach Ness is top notch. Wish we had started his program sooner. Highly recommend!"

Edgar Artiga

Parent

"My son has enjoyed Ness skills and drills throughly. I am so happy to have found something in my local area that is just right for my son. Not only has my son gotten better with his inner and outer perimeter shots, his ball handlings, his form, his speed, and his strength but he has made a connection with Coach Ness. Coach Ness is respectful, supportive, and enthusiastic to all his players. If you are looking for a place where your child can grow and learn Ness skills and drills is the place. Thanks Coach Ness!"

Christina Kornegay

Parent

"My son has been participating in Coach Ness’s workouts for that past couple of months and I’ve seen significant improvement in his dribbling and shooting. I highly recommend this program!!"

Paul Deverger

Parent

"Ness Skills & Drills was one of the best programs I’ve come across!! The attention and personal time they spend to help develop the young athletes is amazing. My brother won’t stop talking about his new shot and how excited he is about trying out for his school team next year. He was showing me how his shooting form and dribbling skills have improved which helped his confidence go up and be happy with his ability to play the game he loves. I really do appreciate this program all that they do!! He couldn't have done it with out the amazing people that help young kids make their dream come to life while teaching them a very valuable life lesson, hard work pays off! He loves the whole program and I love watching his confidence grow in the game and life as well!! Peace & blessings!! Jesus loves you guys!! Keep doing the amazing work!!"

Rufael Arega

Parent

"My 11 year old son has been attending private and group lessons with Coach Ness for 2 months. It has made a tremendous impact on our son’s growth in both skills and confidence that has translated into his game time performance. He enjoys working with all of the trainers who are engaging and motivating. Would strongly recommend this team to anyone whose child is serious about advancing their game."

Omar Shams

Parent

"Coach Ness's program does a great job reinforcing valuable basketball techniques. His program teaches and highlights the importance of practice and preparation. Players develop an appreciation of this great sport!"

Michael Goodhart

Parent

"We were amazed at how quickly our son's basketball skills improved with Coach Ness. Our son was able to make his school team because of Coach Ness's instruction and motivation, and we're now in a long-term relationship with Coach."

Michael Sussman

Parent

"Working with Coach Ness has been a positive experience for my kid. I have seen his confidence increase with each practice. The player he was before he started working with Coach Ness is much different than the player he is now and is growing to be. Coach Ness groups kids by skill level and is patient working with each group. This instills confidence in the kids and gives them an ample amount of reps during the drills. This time and attention given to my kid has made a considerable difference. Coach Ness is highly recommended!"

Kevin Jefferson

Parent

"Coach Ness’s training program has been amazing for my son. He very quickly showed drastic improvement and most importantly, increased confidence. In a very short amount of time the coaches able to target areas of his game to develop and he has had such a good time doing it. The training is intense but enjoyable and my son has shown drastic improvement each week. All of the coaches have been phenomenal. My son’s goal was to be good enough to make his team at school and he just succeeded. We’re very thankful we picked the Coach Ness program."

Amy Wahba

Parent

"Excellent staff, very professional and keep the kids moving and working out. would recommend to all thinking of adding some training to your child basketball regime."

Brendan Pickett

Parent

"My son's voice is the best way to share our experience: "I like it a lot", "The coaches explain it and it is simple to understand"

Joe Eason

Parent

"Coach Ness was instrumental in helping my son improve his skills and build confidence on the basketball court and beyond."

Brian Koosed

Parent

"Great program for my son! I see improvement each week."

McKenzie Caldwell-Pope

"Coach Ness is attentive and wants to connect with his players and parents. He cares about his players and it shows. Although we just started a little over a month ago, I see how much my son has improved. On his first day he was so scared to join in, but now he can’t wait to show up for training. His confidence is growing and I like that they all have notebooks to take notes at the end of each session. Thank you Coach Ness for caring."

Kadie Nabie

Parent

"I recommend Ness for all the kids around the area! My kids enjoy and get some much out of every single practice. Thank you coach Ness!!!"

Mariana Cayo

Parent

"My 3rd grader loves basketball and has been at Ness for a few months and he has already seen the improvement. Great skills building program. Highly recommended!"

Eric Hirsch

Parent

"My two sons love the weekly sessions with Ness! Coach Ness and his team do a great job at teaching and developing the core skills needed to succeed on the basketball court, and also foster an attitude of hard work and consistent practice to reinforce skill’s development. Both boys have improved significantly!"

James O'Connell

Parent

"My son trained with Coach Ness. It was an awesome experience. Coach really knows the finer points of basketball and training. If you want your child to improve and have fun I would recommend this program without hesitation."

Richard Carter

Parent

"The impact of Coach Ness dedication and training methods is immediately visible. I could see that my son skills in ball handling and shooting improved noticeably after only a couple of training sessions"

Sami Natour

Parent

"I am a parent of a 6th grader and his basketball skills have significantly improved since he began the program a month and a half ago. He enjoys coming to training and is always motivated to practice the drills learned at home and with friends. I highly commend this program if your child is looking to improve their basketball performance on the court!"

Daisy Lizama

Parent

"Coach Ness clinics and training sessions provide an opportunity for my son to improve his shooting and ball handling skills. The coaches are well trained and focused and help the kids with skills they can use on and off the court. My son gets an excellent work out every time he goes and absolutely loves it. Thanks Coach Ness!"

Dondi Dahlgaard

"Since my son a joined with Ness his basketball skill set has improved tremendously. I’m happy we made the decision to work with him."

Antoinnete Walker

Parent

"I am pleased with the training my son Xavier Receives from Ness. I see the improvement in his game and his confidence level has gone up. I will continue to keep Xavier with Ness Training. Repetition is Key"

John Crowe

Parent/AAU Coach

"We couldn’t recommend the Ness experience more. Just as impactful as the in-person sessions are the daily drills. Our 5th grade son has been working the drills and has continued to polish his skills."

Lance Bloomberg

Parent

"We enjoyed our experience with Coach Ness and team. Our son was looking for a flexible program for him to stay engaged and get some competitive play against other boys his age for a shorter period of time before summer camp season. That worked out well where he was challenged and improved his confidence as a result."

Matthew Stergio

Parent

"If you're looking for a basketball training program for your child, look no further. This basketball training offered by Ness is an incredible opportunity for young athletes to develop their skills in a fun and supportive environment. With skilled coaches, age-appropriate drills, and a focus on fundamental skills, this program ensures that your child not only improves their basketball abilities but also fosters a love for the game."

Hardeep Goraya

"Coach Ness and his team have a great program to help young athletes stay disciplined and showing constant improvement. Throughout their coaching, my son was able to focus on his written goals and strive to achieve them."

Adam Lurie

Parent

My son is having a meaningful time at the summer camp! The coaches are very attentive. My son's English is not perfect yet, but they patiently listen to his questions and teach him as he practices. Very good for skill development.

Sayaka Tanaka

Parent

"Coach Ness is amazing! Not only is he an incredible basketball trainer, he will develop individualized programs focused on helping the player grow. Also makes sure the kids are putting in the work outside of training sessions. Went to my son’s game and provided an evaluation which he incorporated into training. I wish we had found him sooner! Would give him my highest recommendation"

Brian Hemann

Parent

"Ness exhibits excellent communication and demonstrates a through knowledge of the basketball. My 8 years son has grown tremendously in confidence and skill after our sessions together. Definitely, would recommend him to everyone looking to take your athletes game to the next level."

Jerel Thomas

Parent/Coach

"What a great training experience this was for both of my children ages 10 & 13. Anesu is a great communicator and terrific motivator as he makes the training fun but at the same time he holds the trainees accountable for the fundamentals they are learning and trying to master. He also does drills that are challenging and extremely worthwhile for the development of skilled basketball players. I'm glad to have found him and he is very personable and truly cares about his trainees ands their subsequent development. I highly recommend him to all parents looking to advance their child in the game of basketball and life."

Claude Young III

Parent/Coach

"This is a great program that has been a fantastic experience for my son. In the short time he has been working with Coach Ness, his skills have improved dramatically. My son started with the clinic after his first season on a basketball team and on his first practice back with the team after three months of the clinic, his coach contacted me to say how clear it was that he has been working on his ball-handling, rebounding and movement during the "off season." His focus and hustle has also improved. Thanks Coach!"

Jesse Aasheim

Parent

"I would like to thank Coach Ness for taking the time to train my son and teaching him the fundamentals and learning the game of basketball."

Steve Chaney

Parent

"Ness trained my boys and vastly improved their ball handling (and confidence in ball handling), shooting form, jump shots, and ability to get up shots off the dribble. Ness’s lessons extend off the court and lesson time as he pushes his trainees to critically think about how their training translates to game situations."

Tim Brown

Parent

"I always love getting my work in with Ness. He helps me strengthen my fundamentals and expands my feel and knowledge for the game. His workouts have helped with my play at the college and professional level."

Loren Brill

ODU Men’s Basketball