Meet Our Coaching Staff

Experienced mentors, certified trainers, and basketball leaders shaping the future of Sierra Leone basketball.

Head Coach
Riski James - Head Coach

Riski James

Riski James

Founder & Head Coach

Founder of Freetown Jazz Academy and a passionate basketball leader dedicated to youth development, women's empowerment, and growing basketball opportunities across Sierra Leone. Led the academy in hosting Sierra Leone's first international basketball game and continues to mentor the next generation of athletes.

Leadership Player Development Basketball IQ

Founder and Head Coach of Freetown Jazz Academy...

Team Coach
Jonathan Jawara

Jonathan Jawara

Assistant Coach D1

Leadership Player Development Basketball IQ

Experienced coach focused on systems, discipline, and confidence building. Committed to developing strong and competitive athletes.

Fitness Coach
Alhassan Dumbuya

Alhassan Dumbuya

Division 2 Head / Fitness Coach

Leadership Player Development Basketball IQ

An experienced basketball fitness coach specializing in fundamentals and player development. Dedicated to helping athletes reach peak performance through structured training.

Female Coach
Fatmata Nyukeh

Fatmata Nyukeh

Women’s Development

Leadership Player Development Basketball IQ

Freetown Jazz Academy’s first female coach — breaking barriers and inspiring the next generation. Passionate about player development and leadership.

Team Coach
Sydney Kamara

Sydney Kamara

Female Team Coach

Leadership Player Development Basketball IQ

Experienced coach focused on fundamentals, discipline, and confidence building. Committed to developing strong and competitive athletes.

Coaching Achievements

200+

Players Developed

20+

Tournaments

3

Competitive Teams

1st

International Game Hosted

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