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- đ The Assist by Utrain: Your Weekly Game Plan for Hoops Training â August 17th, 2025
đ The Assist by Utrain: Your Weekly Game Plan for Hoops Training â August 17th, 2025
Inside: NBA Trade Rumors, Summer League Highlights, Utrainâs New AI Booking Tools, Welcome to former NBA Player Isaiah Whitehead + More
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August 17, 2025
Weekly roundup
The Assist by Utrain! đ
Good morning, trainers and coachesâthe session starts now. This weekâs issue is loaded with breaking headlines, training insights, and spotlight content to fuel your coaching hustle. Letâs get into it.
In case you missed it
Basketball Buzz - July 17th, 2025 đď¸ đ
Liberty vs. Lynx preview (AugâŻ16): Expert picks and prop odds for the matchup involving Sabrina Ionescu and Kayla McBride.
Transfer portal action:
Nearly 2,700 players entered the portal before April 22 as the college hoops landscape shifts.
Significant trades & free agency updates:
Kevin Durant moved to Houston in a mega seven-team deal; James Harden re-signs with the Clippers; Celtics, Heat, and others active in reshuffling rosters.
NBA & Overseas:
Luka DonÄiÄ injury scare in EuroBasket (AugustâŻ16): Fortunately, it's just a minor ankle sprain. Heâs expected to recover quickly.
Utrain News
AI Trainer Finder + Updated In-App Search!
Our ChatGPT now returns verified local coaches with book now links powered by Utrain, so players and parents can book in secondsâno DMs, no waiting, no hassle. Free for users and built to scale your coaching business!
- To try it, type âFind trainers in [city, ST]â into our ChatGPT and see instant results.
- Click the âBook Nowâ link in your results and you will land directly on the booking profile of the trainer, shown below!
- If youâre a Basketball Trainer, sign up for Utrain to be discovered through our custom GPT search!
New Member spotlight
Trainer Highlight: Meet Coach Isaiah Whitehead â Brooklyn, NY Former NBA Player now offering sessions! | Coach Whitehead just joined Utrain this week and recently completed his first session! Hereâs what he had to say: âWhats up guys, I got my first booking today, thank you for the help!â Utrain is growing fast! This week, we passed 600 packages purchased nationwide and surpassed a quarter million in gross bookings. Shoutout to every coach building their brand, streamlining their schedule, and turning training into a thriving business. đĽ Got someone to nominate? |
Training tips
Trainer Tip of the Week đ° đ
The coaching marketplace is expanding: Nearly 2,700 players entered the transfer portalâcreating increased demand for trainers to refine skills and fit team needs.
With roster turnover high and 30+ coaching changes at the college level, trainers who specialize in transition readiness (footwork, position-specific dribbling/passing) are the most sought-after.
Launch camps quickly with the new âCreate a Campâ toolâupload camp details, pricing, and spot limits in seconds.
Leverage the free Google Play access to grow your coaching profile at zero cost.
Link directly into your booking via social (Instagram, X, LinkedIn), and block off availability in-app to keep your calendar streamlined.
For more tips
Thatâs a Wrap
Thatâs it for this weekâs Assist by Utrain. Thanks for running with usâwhether youâre grinding in the gym, coaching on the sidelines, or planning your next camp, keep pushing the game forward.
Stay tuned for next weeks issue at 5:00 AM ETâuntil then, keep training smarter with Utrain. đ
-The Utrain Team
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