Faragó Péter
Basketball Development · Târgu Mureș, Romania

ELEVATEYOUR GAMETO THE NEXT LEVEL

Faragó Péter — former pro player, he coached the Hungarian U16 boys' national team, several elite academies (youth/adult), and Romania’s 1st-division CSM Targu Mures. He offers personalized training for real results.

20+
Years in Basketball
NB1
Hungarian NB1 League
U16
National Team Coach
1:1
Personal Development

"Péter didn't just improve my shooting technique — he taught me to see the game. Now during matches I know what I should do, not just afterwards."

Botond Sólyom
CSM Târgu Mureș · National League

"The way Péter analyses is different. He doesn't just show the mistake — he explains why, and knows exactly how to fix it. After the video feedback, I felt the difference at the very first training session."

U18 National player null
Online program · 6 months

"As a parent, it was hard to watch my son get lost in the team. 3 months with BDVL and his confidence, his presence on the court changed completely. This is not just a coach — he's a developer."

István Kovács
Parent · father of a U15 player
The Personal Story

WHY I LEFT THE SAFE PATH

Head coaching — While it is an honor to build culture and community as a head coach, my limits as an employee were finite, meaning I reached fewer people. In my current stage of life, I have the opportunity to help without restrictions.

In 20 years as a professional player, NB1 and Romanian first division head coach, later as the head coach of the Hungarian U16 national team, I have gained extensive experience in coaching and sports leadership.

I discovered a deeper level of interest in individual and small-group development, game connections, and video analysis. When I work one-on-one with a player — analysing their movement, mapping their thinking, understanding their limits — that's where real change happens.

BDVL is not a series of training sessions. It's a method through which, in the long term, I can reach more people, help more people.

2016 — Turning Point
I am ending my active career to devote all my time and energy to my coaching profession, in which I have found my true purpose.
2017–2021 — Vasas Academy
Following the national junior championship title, I became the head coach of the adult team. In parallel, as a player development coach, I was already working with athletes who later reached the first division, the national team, or EuroLeague victory—all of them trained under my method.
2022 — 2025
In parallel with my role as deputy technical director in Debrecen, I served as the head coach of the Hungarian U16 national team, participating in numerous prestigious tournaments and three B-division European Championships. I represented my country in nearly 100 matches, gaining significant international insight, before stepping down from the position in 2025 due to increased club responsibilities.
2023 — BDVL is born
I am founding BDVL with the goal and conviction that personalized development is how I can make the greatest impact, effectively helping players step up to the next level.
2024 — 2026
I work as the head coach of the adult team of CSM Targu Mures, competing in the Romanian top tier.
The BDVL Method

4 PILLARS, ONE SYSTEM

I don't sell sessions. I show a method — through which the player learns to see what I see, for themselves.

01
Live Trainings

I work at high speed, in real game situations — 1-on-1, then small-sided games. The focus is on decision-making and Basketball IQ, not isolated technical drills. In Târgu Mureș, in person.

02
Online Development

The player develops even without working with me personally. Match analysis, error correction through video. Weekly check-in, progress plan, mental coaching.

03
Profiling

I don't sell the basketball dream — I provide clarity. I classify the player: where they stand vs. international level, where they can reach, and what they need to do.

04
Community & Knowledge

BDVL is more than training — a professional community. Podcast, breakdown videos, match analyses, workshops for coaches and players.

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The Coach
Faragó Péter
Founder · Development Coach · Budapest / Târgu Mureș

I feel that the experience I've gained and my insights — the way I see basketball — can be shared most effectively in this form.

Faragó Péter
Career
CSM Târgu Mureș — Head Coach2024-26
Hungarian U16 National Team — Head Coach2022
DEAC Academy — Asst. Pro Director, U18 Head Coach2021-
Vasas Academy — Senior Head Coach2017-21
Professional player — NB1 (MAFC, Atomerőmű SE, Enternet)-2016
Individual Coaching References

I have worked individually with Hanga Ádám (Real Madrid) and Lóránt Péter (multiple Hungarian national team member). My summer development programs have included numerous current and former national team players.

Results & References

WHO I HAVE WORKED WITH

The method's effectiveness isn't something I tell you — the results speak. Some significant names and achievements.

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Photo coming soon
Péter Lóránt
Hungarian National Team

Individual program. Recurring member of the Hungarian senior national team, close collaboration over multiple seasons.

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The Development Method

HOW I MEASURE PROGRESS

Every Elite program player receives a personalised Player Development Plan. Not a generic training plan — a precise map of where you are and where you're going.

SWOT Analysis · Sample PDP
Strengths
Exceptional shooting mechanics — 68/100
High Basketball IQ, pick & roll reading
Mental stability under pressure
Areas to Develop
Weak-side defensive rotation — 40/100
Off-ball movement — passive cuts
Finishing through contact
Opportunities
Shooter specialist role
Physical development window open
U18 scouting tournament — visibility
Risks
High competition for SG position
Injury monitoring required
This is a real PDP excerpt. Every player receives their own personalised plan.
Mental Dimension
Decision-making under pressure

I teach the correct decision through match-specific situations — not through free play, but at game intensity. The goal is for it to come automatically during matches.

Self-knowledge and self-assessment

Through video analysis I teach the player to see themselves — critically but constructively. This is the most important tool for long-term development.

Reality, not a dream

I don't sell the basketball dream. I honestly say how far the player can go — and this is the foundation of my credibility. Few coaches dare to do this.

Long-term commitment

People only take seriously what they pay for. BDVL pricing reflects this — I don't set the poverty line, but I don't exclude everyone either.

Career Pathway

WHERE CAN THE PLAYER GET TO?

Profiling and career planning are one of BDVL's strongest pillars. I don't promise anything I can't back up — but I help you understand what's possible.

01
Assessment & Profiling

First step: I watch them in a match, analyse and honestly say where the player stands against international standards.

02
Development Plan

Based on the SWOT analysis, I precisely identify 2-3 key areas. Every session, every video focuses on these.

03
Scouting & Visibility

Compiling highlight tape, preparing for tournament selections, concrete opportunities through my connections.

04
Reaching Target Level

Romanian and Hungarian top division, European pro league, NCAA path — I adapt the strategy to the goal, not the other way around.

Domestic league

NB1 (Hungary), Liga Națională (Romania) — realistic target for mature players with development potential.

European pro

2nd and 3rd division leagues in Europe — realistic target for players with the right physical attributes and commitment.

NCAA path

American college system — requires highlight tape, connections and realistic self-knowledge. I help with all three.

Programs & Pricing

CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL

Every package is built for a specific goal. I don't sell sessions — I develop players. Maximum 10 in-person + 10 online.

FeatureAscend
Base — included in every level
Individual training sessions / month4 / 8 / 12
Game-situation-based development
Technical & tactical focus
Decision-making development
Small-sided game / 2-3 player connections
Preparation for the next level
Ascend — on top of Foundation
Regular mentoring
Individual progress path & development focuses
Consultations & independent development recommendations
Elevate — on top of Ascend
Video analysis & match analysis
PF Insight feedback
Uncovering decision-making patterns
Identifying & correcting blind spots
Deeper performance tracking
Tailored development corrections
Prices
4 training sessions / month1000 RON
8 training sessions / month1.700 RON
12 training sessions / month2.300 RON
Blog & Podcast

Latest Content

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Blog posts will appear here soon.
Contact

LET'S START TOGETHER

The first step is a brief conversation. Not everyone gets into the program — precisely because I take seriously who I work with.

Qualification Questionnaire

Every questionnaire received is personally read by Faragó Péter.