In this episode, I talk to Damon Silvestro of Silvestro Basketball Training. We talk bout his experience working with youth athletes as a coach with Colonial Height Middle School and Underground Phenoms AAU program.
Damon Silvestro is the owner of Silvestro Basketball Training based in Colonial Heights Virginia. He has worked with a number of youth and college athletes through his own training, working with Underground Phenoms, and coaching at Colonial Heights Middle School.
We touch on subjects like:
What should young athletes do during this time
How should coaches handle getting videographers for the team
How he got his start in coaching
What athletes need to think about when picking an AAU program
How he grew his training business 1:59 - How has the playing level changed from the past?
2:55 - Beginning of Coaching Career
12:53 - Advice for Youth Athletes Looking at College Ball
17:49 - Start of Underground Phenoms
19:38 - Start of Silvestro Basketball Training
21:05 - Tips for Beginning Basketball Trainers
24:56 - How Basketball Players Can Get Better on Their Own
26:03 - Advice To Parents
32:54 - Current Trends in Richmond Youth Basketball
34:52 - Buying a Video Camera
36:46 - What's Next for SBT
40:19 - Final Message to Athletes
40:39 - Learn more about Damon
This was a great conversation that can help so many individuals in the sports world!
Website: silvestrobasketballtraining.com
Instagram: @silvestro_basketball_training