Private Training
Private & Small Group Basketball Training in Irvine
Our Private and Small Group Training sessions are tailored for players of any level, whether you're just starting or preparing for the next level. Training is customized to each player's needs and led by professional coaches with deep experience in youth development, high-performance training, and college prep.
Private training is the fastest way to fix the specific things holding a player back. Not a generic workout, a plan built around one athlete's actual gaps, run by coaches who've developed players from first-timers through the college level.
Sessions are open to every level, kindergarten through high school. Beginners are welcome and common; you don't need to already be good to benefit from focused coaching.
What Happens in a Session
Evaluation first. Your athlete's first session is a full evaluation. We look at shooting mechanics, ballhandling, footwork, decision-making and conditioning, then talk with you about what your child actually wants out of basketball.
A written plan. From the evaluation we build a personalized training plan, the two or three things that will move the needle fastest for this specific player, in priority order.
Focused reps. Every session works the plan. High repetition on the priority skills, coached in real time, with corrections made in the moment rather than saved for later.
Tracked progress. We revisit the plan as your athlete improves, so training keeps pace with them instead of repeating what they've already mastered.
What We Work On
Scoring
Shooting mechanics and consistency, finishing at the rim, attacking off the dribble.
Ballhandling & footwork
Control under pressure, change of direction, creating separation.
Basketball IQ
Reading the defense, movement without the ball, decision speed.
Athleticism
Speed, agility, strength and conditioning built for basketball movement.
Each program is built to maximize your athlete's time on the court and deliver rapid growth in core areas.
Focus Areas Include:
If this is your first session, we'll conduct a full player evaluation to develop a custom plan that supports your child's goals.
1-on-1 or Small Group?
1-on-1
Every rep coached, fastest correction, fully built around one player. Best for a specific problem or a player who wants to move quickly.
Small group (2–4 players)
Live game-speed reps against peers and reads you can't simulate alone. Best for game-realistic work and for players who push harder alongside others.
Many families combine both. Packages are available, call to talk through what fits.
How to Get Started
Call (949) 430-7516 or email info@upyourperformance.org
Book the evaluation session
Get the plan and start training
Private training pairs well with the rest of what we run. Browse all UYP basketball programs or see the Skills Academy for group skill development.
Private Training FAQ
Training Staff
Our experienced coaching team has trained players from youth through the college and professional level.