Meet Our Leaders

Coach Yusef Aziz
President

About Our President

COACHING PHILOSOPHY

Yusef Aziz's life has been intertwined with the rhythm of basketball since childhood, following in the footsteps of his father, the esteemed NBA player Zaid Abdul-Aziz. Originally from Seattle, WA USA Yusef embarked on a remarkable 14-year professional basketball journey that took him across 5 continents, from the arenas of The Netherlands and Brazil to the basketball courts of Kuwait and Qatar. Throughout the past decade, Coach Yusef has dedicated himself to fostering basketball talent on an international scale, conducting clinics across the Middle East and Africa. His commitment to the sport, coupled with his innate ability to inspire and mentor, continues to shape the lives of aspiring athletes, leaving an impactful mark on the world of basketball.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 14 years of experience as a professional international basketball player.
  • Head Coach Texas A&M-Qatar Men’s Basketball / 3x HBKU League Champions 2015-2016, 2019.
  • Founded Back 2 Basics Kids Foundation, offering programs for at-risk children in Atlanta, GA to build character, increase self-esteem, and improve athletic skills.
  • Obtained a Master’s degree in Secondary Education (5 years of international teaching experience)
  • FIBA Level 1 S&C Performance Specialist, UK Level II Certified Coach, USA Basketball U-19
  • FERWABA 1st division 2022

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