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Nate Garth

@dominateskills

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Skill Development Coach
Retired Pro 🏀 🇮🇸🇷🇸🇳🇴🇧🇴🇦🇺
Owner of @hoopskillsfactory in SAC, CA

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I am looking to expand my network outside of Sacramento California. If you know anyone that would benefit from Time in the gym with me please don’t hesitate to refer and reach out. I am one call, text, or DM away from making it happen! I look forward to hearing from you! I am willing to travel by car or plane as well!! All levels. All ages! by @dominateskills

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2 years ago

Veterans Day Skills Clinic 🚨🏀
When the HoopSkills family comes together, it’s time to grind. You already know the vibes!!

Join us for a high-energy skills clinic built around translatable skills that will set you up for a successful season. Expect to be challenged, expect to compete, and expect to have fun!

Come prepared to get better. Bring a great attitude and a relentless work ethic, and let’s keep growing together.
The first 25 signups secure a spot in the HoopSkills Grind experience. by @dominateskills

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14 days ago

7 years ago I was lost.
I had to walk away from basketball to come home, be a father, and handle my responsibilities. For months I was broken — no direction, no idea what was next.

Then I got a call from my brother Dennis. “There’s a kid I want you to help with.”Davion Wright”
In my brokenness, I put my pride aside and said “I got you.” I didn’t know it then, but God did. That one session lit a fire in me I hadn’t felt in months. I felt purpose again. Hunger again. I knew it was bigger than me. Bigger than basketball.

That moment became HoopSkills Factory.

Today — September 24, 2026 — we are starting YEAR 8 in Sacramento. Seven full years of serving Sacramento and the surrounding areas.
I’m forever grateful to everyone who helped build this — Dennis, Dante, Jordan, Rae, MG, Quincy, JT and everybody who has poured into these kids.Thank you for 7 years. Let’s make this next one our BEST year yet! by @dominateskills

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Post touches come off movement, not traditional post-ups: Mobile bigs generate their post touches by rolling hard out of ball screens and dribble handoffs. While rolling they can seal their defender— getting position right under the rim before the defense can recover.

Traditional post-ups hurt spacing: Parking a big on the block clogs driving lanes and cutting lanes, so you can’t run a fluid offense if there’s no spacing or movement!

Post touches are created to exploit advantages: Teams use specific actions to get post touches for bigs and wings when there’s a mismatch or bad defensive coverage to attack. #dominateskills #basketballtraining #skilldevelopment #basketball by @dominateskills

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Lab work with Jaylen Wells

3 shot drill variation
1. Catch and shoot
2. Late Clock create space
3. Transition/ walk down 3s

We were focused on him being more comfortable creating shots and advantages with the ball in his hands! Jay has been great at catch and shoot and slashing since entering the NBA. This year the team is different, going into year 3 new expectations and personal goals!!-We are excited to continue to see him develop into the player he wants to be. Keep grindin kid!! by @dominateskills

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PRO workout with AJ John and Phil Fayne. Every July we get to it and help prep for the Overseas Grind. We believe in preparation and consistent reps in game situations!

AJ is an inside out highly skilled 4 man.
Phil is a hybrid 5/4 with athleticism and Length.

Last season Phil finished in Poland. He helped his team reach the league championship. AJ transitioned back to Europe from Latin America and Middle East! Last season in Slovakia he led his team in scoring and helped his club avoid relegation! Excited to see what’s next for both of these experienced pros!! The grind never stops!! by @dominateskills

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3 months ago

Ball screen/ Handoff Action

Bigs who are lob threats really open the floor up for attacking guards and good catch and shoot wings. Weakside help must collapse when BIGS sprint out the roll and rim run! Bigs create seperation from screen which can disrupt coverages and punish teams who rotate slow!

Bigs have become offensive hubs, handoffs are involved in a lot of actions. Guards set your defender up and sprint off handoffs to create
a 1 v1 opportunity with the big in coverage! Attack downhill if your defender trails or they switch! #dominate #basketball #dominateskills #basketballtraining #skilldevelopment basketball by @dominateskills

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Takai Emerson Hardy has been locked in all summer!! Coming off a historic season at cal state east bay, he was a solid rotation player. Going into this season he has set some personal goals and has shown an increased level of intensity and focus in his workouts. He is a sponge and is always asking for feedback. Excited to see him translate the work he has put in this summer!! by @dominateskills

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Low Post Scoring

Bigs must be able to dominate the paint! Modern bigs do play outside in, but overseas in Europe you see still traditional style post up opportunities for wings and bigs!!

To score effectively out the low post you must have a good base and balance! I use the phrase “Low and Slow” when teaching bigs how to be physical and still stay on balance! Patience is key, take your time and feel the defender before making any moves. Read the defense! Lastly, ball security! Keep the ball high and protect it with your body!

Shot options include jump hooks, fadeaways, up and under finishes, and thunderous dunks!! Work on your game youngsters and young bigs polish up that block work! You will need it!! by @dominateskills

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Cayden Ward checked into the lab this week to tune up a few things before Season 3 at Cal Poly. Ward had a solid season last year, receiving honorable mention all Big-West honors! He scored in double digits 25 times last year and ranked 10th among Big West players with 14.6 per game.

This summer his focus is on making better reads and becoming a more efficient scorer next season! We worked on some ballhandling, getting to his spots more effectively, and scoring out of system opportunities! We are excited for Cayden and his development, in a very short time he’s become one of the top players in the Big West! by @dominateskills

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4 months ago

Max Vanlaningham, headed to Long Beach St this fall, in the lab preparing for college hoops! Max is a legit 4 man who plays with high energy, and has a developing offensive skill set, with the ability to make shots from deep! He impacts the game on both ends of the floor too, including high flying dunks, elite rim protection, and rebounds outside his area. Will be exciting to watch his growth at the college level! #dominate by @dominateskills

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Aiden Rollins, headed to Point Loma next season, in the lab working with Dominate Skills. Aiden has a high IQ, gets 2 feet in the paint on drives, and has size and skill for the PG spot. He finished up his high school career in the record books at Franklin HS, and arguably the best player to ever put on a wildcats jersey!! #dominate #basketball by @dominateskills

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