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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Holger_GeschwindnerHolger Geschwindner - Wikipedia

    Holger Geschwindner (born 12 September 1945 in Bad Nauheim, Hessen) is a German former professional basketball player. He is known as the long-time coach and mentor of ex- Dallas Mavericks player Dirk Nowitzki. Geschwindner first met Nowitzki when the future basketball superstar was 16 years old.

  2. www.hoopsbeast.com › holger-geschwindnerHow Holger Geschwindner's Crazy Coaching Philosophy Shaped ...

    • Holger Geschwindner: Basketball Is An Art
    • Holger’s Unique Coaching Methods
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    Holger had his own vision of basketball, he hated patterns and saw the sport as an art form, a dance where the best players were artistic and aggressive. Only one thing had to have a perfect pattern – Dirk’s jump shot. Every component of the unique high-arching jump shot Dirk became known for throughout his career was by design. Holger, who studied...

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    One day in practice Holger brought a friend of his who was a saxophone player. Dirk was working on his dribbling and music suddenly filled the gym. Without missing a beat, Holger instructed Dirk to keep dribbling in the rhythm of the music his friend was playing. Things like this became a regular occurrence, and a big part of Holger’s coaching phil...

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    As it turned out, all this that looked like utter madness to onlookers had tremendous consequences for Dirk’s basketball. Thanks to all of the strange shooting drills and his experience playing the piano and the guitar, Dirk was able to shoot and hit from almost any position and situation. All the dancing and fencing lessons gave him incredible foo...

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    Learn how Holger Geschwindner, a German basketball coach with unorthodox methods, developed Dirk Nowitzki into a legendary NBA star. Discover his unique coaching philosophy, his artistic approach, and his lasting impact on Dirk's career.

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  4. www.youtube.com › watchThe Crazy German Coach Who Taught Dirk Nowitzki How to Shoot

    Dec 3, 2015 · Holger Geschwinder is the basketball coaching savant who taught Dirk Nowitzki his lethal shot and has continued to work with him throughout his career. He's also a purveyor of...

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  5. www.youtube.com › watchAre You Sure We Teach the Shooting - Holger Geschwindner ...

    Jan 8, 2015 · Holger Geschwindner, mentor and shooting coach of German NBA superstar Dirk Nowitzki, teaches fundamental shooting drills. Subscribe to our YouTube channel (...

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  7. www.vice.com › en › articleMeet the German Coach Who Helped Turn Dirk Nowitzki ... - VICE

    Jan 18, 2017 · Klaus Perneker was a student-teacher who tutored Dirk Nowitzki in chemistry and biology at Röntgen-Gymnasium in Würzburg. He also coached him in basketball and witnessed his development under Holger Geschwindner.

  8. www.spiegel.de › international › worldAn Interview with Dirk Nowitzki and His Mentor Holger ...

    Oct 9, 2012 · Basketball star Dirk Nowitzki was but an awkward teenager when Holger Geschwindner first saw him play. But Geschwindner quickly took the young player under his wing and helped turn him into one...

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  10. www.youtube.com › watchHolger Geschwindner: Tears - YouTube

    Dec 8, 2015 · Holger Geschwindner: Tears - YouTube. BroadviewPictures. 5.84K subscribers. 142. 25K views 7 years ago. ...more. Watch the documentary:...