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đ The Assist by Utrain: Your Weekly Game Plan for Hoops Training â August 31st, 2025
Inside: Jeremy Lin Retirement, Dawn Staley Knicks Interview, Utrainâs Fast-Track Booking on Google Play Store, Justin Dentmon Camp + More

Weekly roundup
The Assist by Utrain! đ
Welcome to another edition of The Assist by Utrainâyour Sunday guide to staying sharp, inspired, and ahead of the curve. Letâs get rolling!
In case you missed it
Basketball Buzz - August 31st, 2025 đď¸ đ

The next-gen basketball sim game is now in early access, with Superstar and Leave No Doubt editions released on Aug.âŻ30
⢠Tyrese Haliburton ruled out for next season

Haliburton is sidelined after tearing his Achilles in the Finals; he aims to return in November 2026
⢠Dawn Staleyâs NBA interview

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley revealed she interviewed for the Knicksâ head coach position this summer and âwould have taken itââwhich could have made her the NBAâs first female head coach.
⢠Jeremy Lin retires

9âyear NBA veteran Jeremy Lin officially announced his retirement via Instagram Saturday night, reflecting on a 15âyear career highlighted by âLinsanityâ and a 2019 championship.
Utrain News
Utrain is now completely free on the Google Play Storeâno surprises, just seamless training and booking for trainers everywhere.
Trainers can now build their own free booking websites to showcase their profiles and make scheduling even easier.
Member spotlight
Trainer Highlight: Meet Former NBA Player & Coach Justin Dentmon â Dallas, TX $8,500+ Earned on Utrain | Coach Justin Dentmon is a former NBA Player who joined Utrain 1 year ago and recently completed his first $8.5K! Hereâs what he had to say: âI love the Utrain App!â A warm welcome to all the new coaches joining us this week! Youâre not just booking sessionsâyouâre building futures, one dribble at a time. Weâve got your back, from smart scheduling to community support.đĽ ![]() Coach Dentmon Back to School Camp | Powered by Utrain Got someone to nominate? |
Training tips
Trainer Tip of the Week đ° đ
Capitalize on new Android users: With Utrain now free, promote this upgradeâhighlight zero cost to your clients and emphasize peace of mind and ease.
Leverage your booking website: Embed links across social platforms (IG bio, stories, YouTube, Threads). Consistent, easy access drives 60% more bookings.
Offer a free trial session: Showcase your coaching style and let your service speakâhigh conversion, low risk.
Consider exclusive apparel or merch drops: The Caitlin Clark-Nike move shows how personal branding can generate buzzâsmall merch releases can boost trainer visibility and loyalty.
Thatâs it for this week.
Thatâs a wrap for this week! Keep coaching smart, growing strong, and making every move countâon and off the court. đâ¤ď¸
The Utrain Team
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