Providing athletes with the same mentorship that changed my life.

Helping athletes with basketball skills training, performance habits, confidence, resilience and mental practices to become the best version of themselves on and off the court.

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My story

From fighting for minutes to becoming one of the best 3-PT shooters in the country during my senior year of college all while graduating summa cum laude with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and being named Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

In my final two years of NCAA Division 1 basketball, I had a mentor who helped me take my game to the next level, build resilient confidence, fall in love with basketball again and become the best version of myself on and off the court. This lead me to achieve my dream of playing professional basketball overseas.

I want to give younger athletes the mentorship I wish I had earlier in my career, and share my love, passion and knowledge for the game with the next generation.

A promotional graphic for the college dunk and 3-point championships featuring Lydia Melashenko, a basketball player wearing a jersey with the number 22. The graphic highlights her 77 three-pointers, her ranking in the MAAC and national points, and her average points per game. It includes images of her in action and logos for the event and State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships.

services

Through regularly scheduled coaching calls, workshops and ongoing training check-ins, I provide athletes with basketball skill development, guidance, accountability, and tools to grow not only as a player, but as a confident, resilient and well-rounded leader on and off the court.

skill development & Mentorship

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In-Person skills Training

Each training session is tailored to the athlete's specific needs and goals. Whether in an individual or group setting, sessions are designed to improve skills, build confidence, and develop a higher basketball IQ in a supportive environment.

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guest coaching

Available for team practices, camps, clinics, and virtual sessions, I provide engaging, high-energy instruction and share the knowledge, skills, and experiences I've gained throughout my basketball journey.

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features

Online news article front page titled 'Basketball athlete pours heart and soul into shot at Madness', dated January 30th, 2026, featuring a female basketball player in a white and yellow uniform with the number 22, running on a basketball court, with audience and banners in the background.
Screenshot of a sports news website titled 'Mid-Major Madness Women's Player of the Week Voting: Jan. 19-25,' featuring photos of four female basketball players from different universities with their names and teams labeled: Tristen Taylor from Temple, Lydia Melashenko from Merrimack, Abby Cater from Wichita State, Megan Norris from UC Davis, and Riley Weiss from Columbia.
Merrimack College senior Lydia Melaschenko celebrating on a basketball court after a successful game, wearing a yellow and white uniform with the number 22, with spectators clapping in the background.