Mission: To introduce and enhance both fundamental and advanced skills of each player, allowing them to excel to a higher level. I work hard to facilitate the growth of each player in all aspects of the game, through a customized program uniquely tailored to their current skill level and goals.
New Location: Near I-275 and Ronald Reagan Hwy
Address sent upon registration.
Video Analysis Breakdown Sessions
Are you currently looking to improve your decision making, visibility on the court, defensive positioning, and more? So much of the game of basketball is about your positioning, decision making and I am here to help you learn and grow through film breakdown sessions! You bring the film, I'll bring my knowledge and experience to help teach you and provide insight to help you learn and grow you basketball IQ.
Are you the leader of an organzation looking for a skills clinic? Let's talk about what we can do to help your players, students, parishioners, athletes grow in the game and learn some teamwork skills along the way!
Are you looking to improve you coaching? Experienced coaches looking for new ideas... Experience coaching but now working with a new age level or boys/girls... new coach looking for how to quickly set up a successful team or program... Set up a meeting today! With 18 years of coaching and teaching experience, I specialize in how to teach the game to various age groups/genders/skill levels and can help you get your team on track quickly.
Coaching Clinics
Skills Clinics
Program Development Strategies
Positive and Motivational Program Culture Development
Team building
Leadership Training / Staffing / Team/Program Management
Experience
Bachelors of Science in Education *Ohio State University
(PK-12 Physical Education)
Masters in Sports Administration *Xavier University
Assistant Athletic Director at Mercy McAuley High School (2026)
19 Years of coaching and teaching in Ohio. Built 3 successful High School Programs including multiple Sectional Titles, District Titles, Regional Appearances, League/Conference Coach of the year, League/Conference Players of the Year. Previously Head Coach at Colerain, McAuley and Lakota East High School.
Boys AAU coaching and program development experience.
Founder, D Wallace Basketball Academy (DWBA) (DWallaceBA) in 2009.
Trained and Coached Boys & Girls who made it to the NCAA D1, D2, D3, NAIA and Junior College Levels.
Why get private instruction?
Basketball is a team sport and playing/practicing with a team is the most important way for individuals to grow and improve as a player. However, PLAYER DEVELOPMENT (individual improvement) is one of the major keys to the success of that team. How much time does each coach spend working with each player individually? In a two hour practice, how much of that time is dedicated to the individual improvement of a player’s shot, ball handling, or footwork? Through my individual based programs, a player will work through a designed group of drills and exercises that will allow him/her to develop their talent. All players, at all levels, have skills that they need to improve on; whether it is playing with their back to the basket, court vision, attacking off the dribble, shooting, etc. Whatever the players weaknesses may be, my goal is to address these areas and improve their game. As players progress through different levels of sport, advanced concepts build from mastering basic fundamentals. A player who is prepared for the advancement of these skills is a player more likely to succeed!
Who should attend D. Wallace Basketball Academy?
Lessons are open to anyone ages 8-21 who are serious, dedicated, and passionate about the sport of basketball and looking to work hard to improve their game. My custom programs are specifically tailored for the respective needs of the participants. The overall goal of the individual participating should be to get better!
Video Analysis Breakdown Sessions
Are you currently looking to improve your decision making, visibility on the court, defensive positioning, and more? So much of the game of basketball is about your positioning, decision making and I am here to help you learn and grow through film breakdown sessions! You bring the film, I'll bring my knowledge and experience to help teach you and provide insight to help you improve your basketball IQ.
Are you a coach looking to improve? Schedule a consultation!
From experienced coaches to parents who have volunteered to coach at the youth level... I can help! With years of experience coaching at the D1 High School Level in some of the toughest leagues you will find, I know how to teach and coach players as young as 4 years old. I have a wealth of knowledge of what players of all ages can do, what they should know and the best practices to teach the skills and concepts that will help your players develop faster! I am here to help you develop players but also develop teams and allow your players to grow in the game of basketball collectively.