Coach David on the court

Basketball Coach for Schools

Building players.
Building programs.

I help schools run basketball programs that students love and staff can sustain — from first bounce to championship games.

12+
Years coaching
800+
Players developed
25
Schools partnered
9
Championship titles

About me

Coaching is teaching — and every kid can learn

I've spent over a decade on the sidelines of school gyms and community courts. My philosophy is simple: fundamentals first, effort always, and every player — not just the starters — leaves every session better than they arrived.

I work with schools because that's where basketball has the biggest impact: confidence in the classroom, teamwork on the court, and a reason for kids to show up every day.

  • Certified national-level coaching license
  • First aid & safeguarding certified
  • Experience with ages 7–18, all skill levels
  • Enhanced background check (DBS) available
Coach running a training session with school players

Track record

Where I've coached

2018 — Present

Head Coach & Program Director

Elite Hoops Academy

Built and lead a youth development program serving 300+ players annually across 8 school partnerships.

2014 — 2018

Varsity Head Coach

Riverside High School

Led the team to 3 regional titles and a state final. 14 players went on to play college basketball.

2011 — 2014

Assistant Coach

City Basketball Club

Coached U16 and U18 squads, focusing on fundamentals, defense systems, and strength conditioning.

What I offer

Services for your school

School Team Coaching

Season-long coaching for school teams — practice planning, game strategy, and player management.

PE & After-School Programs

Structured basketball sessions that fit your timetable, from weekly clinics to full-term programs.

Skills Clinics & Camps

Holiday camps and weekend clinics covering shooting, ball handling, defense, and game IQ.

Strength & Conditioning

Age-appropriate athletic development to keep players strong, fast, and injury-free.

Coach Mentoring

Support and training for your PE staff and volunteer coaches so the program lasts beyond my visits.

Tournament Preparation

Focused preparation blocks ahead of competitions, including scouting and game-plan sessions.

References

What schools say

"Our basketball program was struggling until Coach David came in. Within one season we had structure, discipline, and our first winning record in five years."
Sarah Thompson
Head of PE, Riverside High School
"He connects with the kids instantly. Attendance at after-school basketball tripled, and parents keep asking when the next camp is."
David Okafor
Sports Coordinator, Greenfield Academy
"Professional, reliable, and genuinely invested in every player. The mentoring he gave our staff means the program now runs itself."
Priya Raman
Deputy Head, St. Mary's College

Get in touch

Let's talk about your program

Tell me about your school and what you'd like to achieve. I'll come back with a proposal and a free taster session for your students.

coach@davidbasketball.com +44 7000 000000
Available across the region — travel included