Dwayne Shackelford of Shackelford Basketball





695: How long have you been training players?

Dwayne: Since 2010.

695: What is your background? 

Dwayne: I played high school at Anacostia high school where I now coach the girls varsity team.I played college ball at Alleghany College and the University of Southern California and I played professional for 5 years in places like Germany, Venezuela, Holland,Qatar, the Continental Basketball Association and the NBA D League.

695:Do you currently have a website that explains your services?

Dwayne: Yes, www.shacklefordbasketball.com

695: Do you specialize in skill development or agility and conditioning?

Dwayne: We target all areas of the game from physical to mental.

695: How many clients do you normally have under your tutelage at one time?

Dwayne: It depends on what class you sign up for on our website. We offer multiply classes. We have group sessions that range from 5-15 kids with multiple courts and trainers in the gym. Then we have one on one sessions. We also have a sharp shooting class that's limited to 6 people per session.

695: Do you have any high profile clients, organizations or teams that you train that you would like to mention?

Dwayne: I trained over 250 kids in the DMV area. I have trained NBA players like Brandon Jennings Nick Young, Jamicheal Green and a host of overseas and top college players, both male and female. We train a lot of the kids from  AAU programs in the area. We do not close our doors to anyone trying to get better.

695: Do you have a structured fee schedule?

Dwayne: Yes. I have different fees for each session. We offer Youth Elite, Youth Advanced, High School or College Prep and Sharp Shooting.

695: Where are you based? Do you have a central location or do you move around?

Dwayne: I am based in Washington, D.C. but will travel anywhere in the country to train.

695: What should parents look for in a trainer?

Dwayne: Parents should look for the passion,dedication, knowledge ,intensity ,accountability and attention to detail that we bring when we are training your child.

695: If your stable was full can you name some trainers you would recommend?

Dwayne: Clint Crouch, Taj Hawkins, Keith Williams.