Coaching
1 on 1 / Private Basketball Training, Tailored to You.
At Next Level Basketball we offer highly sought after private basketball training sessions across Auckland. Our experienced coaching team facilitates one on one and two on one training sessions, which are tailored to suit each and every player’s skill and learning ability. We provide the same structure, coaches and expertise that we always offer, just personalised and more focused on your specific requirements.
Your Advantage
Why Choose
Private Basketball Training?
Personalised & Goal-Focused Training
From the very first session, we tailor your training to your unique goals and skill level. Whether it’s improving shooting, ball handling, fitness, or mental toughness, your development plan is built just for you.
Elite Coaching & Proven Success
Train with our expert team, who have coached top Auckland and New Zealand teams. Many of our students have reached regional and national levels, your progress is backed by experience and results.
Flexible Sessions & Comprehensive Skill Development
Choose from one on one, two on one, or group sessions. We combine fundamental skills, team strategy, and mental game training to make you a well rounded player ready for any challenge.
What You’ll Learn
Your Basketball Journey
Master the skills. Own the game.
- Adjusting and improving shooting form
- Ball handling and dribbling techniques
- Finishing moves and scoring strategies
- Passing, rebounding, and defensive skills
- Position focused skill development tailored to your role
- Enhancing fitness and agility on the court
- Building confidence and understanding the mental side of basketball
- Smart decision making during gameplay
- Learning to work effectively within a team framework
- Participating in organized team competitions and drills
- Developing strong teamwork and healthy competitive spirit
- Defining personal goals in the first session
- Following a structured, customized training plan
- Focusing on weaknesses and continuous improvement
Our Private Training Options
Choose Your Training Style
Individual
With the option to choose from one on one and two on one sessions, private training is available for students to learn high level skills with our experienced coaches. Each session runs for 60-90 minutes. The first session is all about goal setting, we work on identifying exactly what needs focus and improvement. Be it fitness or specific skills upgrade such as shooting, agility on the court, ball handling or more, our coaches will can take your game to the next level. We have trained and coached many students that have reached top levels in Auckland and New Zealand Basketball.
Group / Team
Group and team training sessions (60–90 mins) combine skill development and team play in a fun, structured environment. Players improve core skills: passing, dribbling, shooting, rebounding, and defending while learning teamwork and game IQ. Our experienced coaches have worked with high achieving players and teams, helping many athletes reach their goals in local and international basketball. Open to boys and girls of all skill levels.
School Coaching
Team coaching for schools and clubs is an option available through Next Level Basketball. Our coaches have worked with all ages and skill levels. If you are in need of quality coaching assistance for your school, then reach out to us. Schools that have used our services include ACG Parnell, Saint Kentigern Boys School, Dilworth School, Diocesan School, Epsom Girls Grammar School, Kohia Terrace School, Parnell Primary and many more.
Our Team
Next Level
Coaches
Coach Yaran Ghassemi
Coach Malek Ghassemi
Coach Robert Urquhart























