🏀 Meet Coach Pierre Sow

I’m Pierre Sow, a 7’1” basketball player and trainer from Teaneck, New Jersey. My journey with the game started later than most—I didn’t pick up a basketball until I was 16 years old—but through discipline, great mentors, and relentless study, I rose quickly.

In high school, I became a two-time state champion before moving on to compete at the Division I level with Hampton University and the University of Hartford. After earning my B.A. in Digital Media & Journalism, I continued my career professionally in Buffalo, New York. Those experiences—learning the game at an accelerated pace, adapting to top competition, and being held to a pro standard—shaped how I coach today.

Why I Coach

Because I started late, I had to study every nuance: footwork, angles, timing, positioning, and the mental side of the game. I learned how to close gaps fast—and that’s where my passion for training comes from. I know what it takes to catch up, build confidence, and unlock your potential, whether you’re brand new to the game or chasing a roster spot.

Training Philosophy

My approach blends simple, repeatable fundamentals with position-less modern skills and a strong emphasis on basketball IQ. Players don’t just drill moves; they learn when and why to use them.

• Details First: Stance, balance, and footwork drive everything.

• Game Transfer: Every rep connects to a game action, read, or decision.

• Confidence Through Competence: We measure progress, celebrate small wins, and set clear goals.

• High Standards, High Support: Demanding but positive environment—accountability with encouragement.

What We Work On

• Footwork & Balance: Pivots, drops, counters, and finishing angles

• Finishing Package: Two-foot power, touch, extension, contact finishes

• Shooting Mechanics: Form, release, foot prep, shot prep under pressure

• Pick-and-Roll Reads: Pocket passes, snake, short roll, nail reads

• Post & Mid-Post Scoring (for Bigs & Wings): Seals, duck-ins, counters, and face-ups

• Perimeter Skills (for Guards & Forwards): Handle under pressure, pace changes, first-step creation

• Rebounding & Defense: Boxing out, verticality, contest discipline, positioning

• Mindset & Habits: Routines, film study basics, confidence building

Who I Train

• Beginners building a foundation the right way

• Youth & Middle School players preparing for travel/AAU

• High School athletes competing for tryouts and roles

• College-bound players sharpening specific gaps

• Bigs who want modern versatility—and guards who need paint craft

What to Expect in a Session

1. Assessment & Goals: Quick check-in, movement screen, and target focus.

2. Micro-Skill Blocks: Short, high-repetition segments that stack into a game action.

3. Decision Drills: Guided reads, small-sided games, and live constraints.

4. Accountability: Take-home cues, simple routines, and measurable next steps.

Let’s Get to Work

👉 Whether you’re learning the fundamentals or sharpening your edge for higher-level competition, my mission is to help you grow, gain confidence, and dominate the game.

Train with purpose. Play with passion.

Now training at STACK Basketball (Mahwah, NJ).
Book a session: coach@stacknj.com | 201-684-9190
(Ask about 1-on-1, small-group, and position-specific workouts.)