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Elite Skill Development · Upstate SC

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Elite training for complete two-way players. Ball-handling, footwork, pace, and shot creation, taught by a former NBA G League and overseas pro.

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Training Thursday – Saturday · By appointment

Freeze leading a ball-handling drill
Players dribbling while Freeze watches
Freeze defending a player in a drill
Former Pro
NBA G League & overseas guard
Two-Way Players
Both sides of the floor
MS · HS · College · Pro
Every level, every position
Upstate SC
Clemson · Anderson · Greenville

The Freeze Difference

No robotic drills. No going through the motions.

We focus on biomechanics, speed variation, and footwork mechanics, teaching players to manipulate defenders, create separation off the bounce, absorb contact downhill, and read the floor in real time.

Biomechanics & Footwork

Efficient mechanics that create speed, balance and power on every move.

Pace Manipulation

Change speeds to freeze defenders and open up space off the bounce.

Read the Floor

Basketball IQ. The game is 90% mental, so we train how to see it.

Game-Speed Accountability

Every rep is at game pace, with real correction and no coasting.

Programs

Train your way

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Private 1-on-1 Skill Development

$75/ hour

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Micro-Skill Labs

$35/ player

Small groups of 3–6 players.

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Live Virtual Film Analysis

From $50

30 min. $100 for 60 min.

Book Film Review

Custom Film Breakdown Edits

$150/ game

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Meet the Founder

Tahj “Freeze” Tate

Former collegiate star · NBA G League & overseas guard

Freeze took the knowledge, instincts, footwork and movements that let him compete at the highest levels and built an academy around passing them down. Every session is built to make you a smarter, harder-to-guard player on both sides of the floor.

“The game is 90% mental. Athleticism fades. IQ and skill stay forever.”
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Track record

Players who've trained with Freeze

  • Trentyn Flowers

    NBA / Overseas

  • Jazian Gortman

    NBA / Overseas

  • Kendall Gray

    NBA G League / Overseas

  • Trey McGowens

    NBA G League / Overseas

  • Shannon Scott

    NBA G League / Overseas

  • Juwan Gray

    Overseas

  • K'Majay Jenkins

    OTE

  • Hayden Assemian

    OTE / South Carolina

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Trentyn Flowers (NBA) putting in work with Freeze.

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