Our Coaching Team

Experienced, certified, and passionate leaders shaping champions on and off the court.

Riski James

Riski James

Head Coach

Founder and Head Coach of Freetown Jazz Academy. Pioneer of modern basketball development in Sierra Leone and leader of the country’s first international club game.

Alhassan Dumbuya

Alhassan Dumbuya

Fitness & Division 2 Coach

Specialist in fundamentals, conditioning, and athlete development. Focused on building strong, disciplined, and confident players.

Fatmata Nyukeh

Fatmata Nyukeh

Female Coach

FJA’s first female coach, inspiring young girls through leadership, mentorship, and skill-based training.

Sydney Kamara

Sydney Kamara

Female Team Coach

Dedicated to fundamentals, discipline, and confidence-building, ensuring holistic player growth.