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1:00-2:00pm

This session will involve high intensity activity. Athletes will learn what it takes to become a better basketball athlete by:

• Improving movement mechanics, speed, strength, agility, coordination, endurance, mobility, and balance.
• Improving their understanding of how to move properly and correct biomechanical deficiencies to prevent chronic injuries.
• Learn how to compete.

2:15-3:15pm

This session will involve lower intensity skill development, including:

• Shooting mechanics
• Ball handling and passing
• Footwork
• Defensive principles and footwork
• Getting open
• Moves out of triple threat
• Moves off the dribble

3:30-4:30pm

​This session will be moderate-high intensity. Athletes will apply their skills into game-like drills and playing in controlled situations such as 3 on 3 continuous, 1 on 1, King/Queen of the Court, etc. ​​

Coach Alysa Credentials & Resume

Bachelors of Science: Health, Physical Education & Recreation
Minors in Nutrition & Athletic Training 
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
CrossFit Level-1 Trainer
USA Weightlifting Level 1 & 2 Certified
UAA Strength & Conditioning Coach 
Former Professional Basketball Player (2 Season Germany, 1 Season Australia)
Former University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolf (2008-2013)
Unoffically the funniest coach you know

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Alysa Horn

Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach
​Basketball Skills Trainer

My mission: change lives one drop of sweat at a time.

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TESTIMONIALS

Hover over the picture to hear from some of the awesome athletes I've been fortunate enough to work with since starting Make Yourself in 2017.

Jacob Lampkin

"Alysa helped me get prepared to become a pro basketball player and got me in the best shape of my life."

Lili Santoro

"After all these months there are only two options: make progress or make excuses. I choose making progress by showing up for training."

Alysa helped me get prepared to become a pro basketball player and got me in the best shape of my life. She helped motivate me everyday to keep my body right. When I left Anchorage she had workouts prepared for me. If you want to really commit yourself to getting in tip top shape and ready for the season you should work with Alysa, not only in just the training sessions but listen to what she says about diet and taking care of your body outside of training as well. You will see results quickly!

I’ve been working with Alysa for a little over one year and a half. I met her during post-partum blues, with a “broken body” and a very dark cloud of low self-worth over my head. I am extremely honored and grateful to be her client. We have spent many hours adjusting proper form, fighting my fears, lifting weights, building strength, coordinating movement, discussing healthy habits, listening to my eternal rants... Alysa has taught me that the same work ethic you apply to a workout can easily be transferred to everyday life. Through her I’ve loved to embrace pain and adversity, I’ve learned to pace myself, to push harder when I’m out of breath, to laugh it off, to kick some “ass”. Alysa has saved me from the demons of depression and restored my happiness as I learned to be mentally fit. She is an advocate, a friend, a listener, a role model, and a mentor. After all these months there are only two options: make progress or make excuses. I choose making progress by showing up for training. Alysa is my accountability, my life-line. Beau Taplin “Unstoppable” best describes Alysa: “She was unstoppable not because she did not have failures or doubts, but because she continued on despite them”.

Taylee Weiss

"She no longer needs knee braces, has become faster and more versatile with her skills."

Paula Bemis

"I thought she was insane when she told me that the day would come when I would enjoy working out. Admittedly, she was right - I have come to enjoy working out."

Alysa has gone above and beyond to help Taylee overcome her knee problems. Taylee hurt her knees in 6th grade and has had to wear braces since then. It has held her back but working one on one with Alysa, has helped Taylee. She now no longer needs knee braces, has become faster and more versatile with her skills. Alysa works on the whole package and helps the athlete become a well rounded athlete. She has helped Taylee so much and it has been so fun to watch. She is so positive and pushed Taylee to do her best. Taylee looks forward to her time with Alysa. -Shari and Taylee Weiss

My fitness journey started July 3rd, 2019. I was only able to complete half of that first workout, and that is probably being generous. Alysa has continued to work with me where I am at. I have had many challenges, including dealing with chronic back pain, knee problems, plantar fasciitis, and other roadblocks. Alysa recognizes when the pain is likely going to set me back and when the pain is something to push through in that moment and is part of this journey. Alysa has been there through all the cursing (on my part), through all the tears, and through every single milestone that I have achieved. I thought she was insane when she told me that the day would come when I would enjoy working out. Admittedly, she was right - I have come to enjoy working out. Alysa has been so instrumental in me taking back control of my physical health and there are no amount of words that could express the gratitude that I have for her empowering me with the skills to do so. It is true that Alysa's jokes could use a little work, but is also true that Alysa is sincre, kind, professional, encouraging, motivating, passionate, empowering, patient, unassuming, flexible, and supportive.

Rowan Robinson

"She’s really helping Rowan realize his potential as a basketball player and even though the sessions are tough he looks forward to them every week.  He gets better every day and he'd run through a wall for her."
                                                                                                 - Harlow Robinson

Jasmine Dunbar

"She had me do workouts that I never thought I could do and motivated me to go to the gym everyday and have no excuses.​ With her encouragement and expertise I lost 185lbs and build a lot of confidence and muscle!"

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