DUKE MCKAMEY-POST PLAYER SPECIALIST
Duke Freeman-McKamey is a monster rebounder who can provide a big body in the post. In addition to having an excellent body
for interior play, he's also very dangerous inside and outside the paint. His soft touch allows him to hit off from 17 feet and also from
3pt range. Has a great baby hook, especially with the right hand, really unstoppable. Defensively can guard centers and power forwards. Duke is very fast in transition and is a high energy player with leadership qualities. He is a great coach for anyone looking for a post coach to help their player with rebounding, post moves, and post defense.
Career Highlights:
1999-2000=Nike ESPN NIT All-Star Trip to Europe
2000-2001=Fordham 10.5ppg, 6.9 rpg
2001-2002=Fordham 7.1ppg, 6.9 rpg, & 0.8 apg
2002 Rucker Park League Champions
2002 Drafted by Brooklyn Kings
2002=Brooklyn Kings 5.2ppg, 6.5 rpg, 10 apg
2002 Drafted by Roanoke
Awards/Achievements
Atlantic 10 Most Improved Player (2000)
Baltic League D2 Champion (2005)
Lithuanian LKL All-Star Game (2005)
Eurobasket Lithuanian League All Imports Team (2005)
Baltic 2nd Div. League MVP (2005)
Baltic League All-Star Game (2006)
ARCHIE SMITH JR-DRIBBLING/SPEED & AGILITY TRAINER
Coach Archie is originally from Alabama, where he was a standout on the gridiron. He brings a lot of energy to his classes and is able to push any player to believe that they can achieve their dream through hard-work and dedication. While Archie does run dribbling classes, his expertise is Speed & Agility, here he works with players on their foot speed, running technique, and quickness/explosiveness. Coach Archie is one of the best around when it comes to needing a trainer that not only demands a lot out of players, but is there to help them and motivate them at the same time.
Background Info
-Former Collegiate Football Player at Auburn University & Alabama State University
-Former Arena Football Player for the Harrisburg Stampede
-Current Associate Coach & Defensive Coordinator of the Central Penn Capitals
-Speed & Agility Expert
-Dribbling Instructor
-High Energy Trainer/Great Motivator
GERALD JARMON-DRIBBLING/SPEED & AGILITY SPECIALIST
Gerald’s coaching knowledge and his style is one that knows exactly how to build a players confidence right where they are at. His ability to teach ball handling and transition moves is unique. He has the ability to train point guards on how to lead their teams both from the skills side as well as the mental aspect of the position. Gerald using these skills that he learned being a starting Point Guard at Richmond University to teach and instill the same knowledge of the game to his players. He has been training players of all ages in a one-on-one setting for the past 15 years. Players become motivated to try new things as well as improve their skill level dramatically.
Playing Career
High School
Honorable Mention All – Eastern Region (NC) in 1988 – 1989
Led New Bern HS in scoring his Senior Year (1988 – 1989)
Prep School
Led Fork Union Prep School (VA) to the #1 prep school ranking in the country (1990)
College
Received Full Basketball Scholarship to play at the University of Richmond
Led the greatest upset in NCAA Tournament history in his Freshman Year
(#15 Richmond v #2 Syracuse) in 1991
4 Year Starting Point Guard at University of Richmond (1990 – 1994)
Competed against many NBA players such as Jason Kidd, Vince Carter, Antoine Walker and Antoine Jamison
Finished college career in the Top 10 in Assists, Steals & 3 Point Shooting Percentage in school history at Richmond
Professional
Toured several countries including South America, France and Australia with Semi-Pro teams to compete against Pro Basketball Players
1996 Australian Pro League MVP in averaging over 29 ppg
(1st in scoring, 2nd in Assists & 5th in Steals)
1998 Led Harrisburg Horizon to first EBA Championship Appearance in 1998
Coaching Career
1998 – 1999 Top Assistant at Messiah College 1998 – 1999
2001 – 2002 Assistant Varsity and Head JV Coach at Harrisburg Christian School
2004 – 2005 Head Freshman Boys Basketball Coach at Milton Hershey school (15 - 1 record)
2008 – 2009 Top Assistant for EBA’s Harrisburg Horizon
Professional Skills Trainer (over 15 Years)
Personal 1on1 Trainer& Coach (over 15 years)
