Daniel Ajuka

Basketball has been my profession for 5 years. I have played in Italy, Spain, Denmark, Sweden and Ireland. My coaching career began in 2019 and I have coached in primary schools, Secondary Schools, Universities and local clubs Sweden, Ireland and the UK. I received my Coaching Certificate in 2020 in Ireland whilst, coaching under Niall Berry’s HoopsLife Academy.

Born and raised in London, I have always been into Sports, whether playing or watching. I am a huge Manchester United fan, oddly I don’t have a favourite NBA or Euroleague team. Growing up my sporting icons were Ronaldinho, Michael Jordan, Rafael Nadal and Usain Bolt. Aside from watching or playing a sport, I love to eat. My favourite food is Pounded Yam. I also love watching Action movies. My favourite movie of all time has to be from one of the Dark Knight trilogies!

The role of a Personal Coach, is to bring to life the client’s vision. My sessions are geared towards my clients’ wants. At times, I tend to point out strengths & weaknesses and bring it to the attention of the client so that they have a decision on what’s best for each session but, it is the responsibility of the player to decide how they want to play.

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My teaching approach is relaxed. I don’t believe in ‘prodding’ for an emotional response. Sadly, this is very much how players and I, from where I’m from, were taught basketball; one is most likely to miss the intricate details of a new skill and simply act to please and not to learn. I find alternative ways to motivate clients to keep going and/or stay focused.


Feel free to see my webpage; gamebased.training