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Private Instruction
Focused one-on-one or small-group sessions built around shooting, footwork, ball handling, decision-making, and confidence.
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A Lifetime
in Basketball.
For more than four decades, Wally Bachman has dedicated himself to teaching basketball, developing players, and creating experiences that extend far beyond the court. His approach has stayed remarkably consistent: teach the fundamentals, compete the right way, and make basketball something players can enjoy for a lifetime.
Career Highlights
A coaching career defined by longevity and impact.
500+career varsity victories
5Nassau County Class A championships
8conference championships
2006Long Island Class A championship
The Coach
More than your typical coach.
As a coach, instructor, mentor, and teacher, Wally has worked with players of different ages and experience levels while maintaining a strong emphasis on fundamentals, confidence, sportsmanship, and individual improvement. Whether he is working one-on-one, running a shooting clinic, coaching a team, or spending a summer in the gym at camp, he brings the same energy and passion to every session.
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Camp Visits
Bring Wally to your camp for a basketball clinic, special event, staff session, or customized day of instruction.
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Jericho Basketball
Explore the teams, memories, accomplishments, and people who defined Wally’s years with Jericho Men’s Basketball.
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A Long Island Basketball Legacy
From Jericho graduate to Hall of Fame coach.
Wally graduated from Jericho High School in 1968, began his varsity head-coaching career at Valley Stream North in 1978, and returned to his alma mater in 1993 to lead Jericho's boys' basketball program. In January 2024, he reached the 500-career-win milestone.
His influence has also reached beyond his own teams through leadership roles in Nassau County basketball and programs that bring coaches and players together across Long Island.
Read Wally's StoryWays to Work With Wally
Instruction for players, teams, and camps.
Shooting & Footwork
Balance, mechanics, movement into the shot, repetition, and correction tailored to the individual player.
Team & Camp Clinics
Skills stations, demonstrations, competitions, team concepts, and coach/counselor instruction.
Private Lessons
Personalized training for players who want focused feedback and a practical path to improvement.
Bring Wally to the court.
Choose a camp visit or private lesson and send an inquiry in a few minutes.