Meet the Pro Coaches Behind Our Academy
We believe the right mentor changes everything. Meet our team of national and international experts who bring years of elite-level experience to every practice.
Meet our Head Coach Manoj, a player development specialist who has coached the Indian U-16 team to a gold medal. He brings his experience from international tournaments to our daily training, focusing on physical, contact-heavy, game-like drills.
Introducing Coach Rudra, who brings over 15 years of experience coaching school, college, and national-level players. His philosophy is simple: build players with strong fundamentals and the right mindset, because a solid base is key to growth.
Meet Coach Anwar Alam, a veteran with 18 years of coaching experience. He has trained Army teams, Delhi state teams, and the Singh sisters, and now works to develop our intermediate and elite players for international competition.
This is Coach Samson, who played college basketball in the US and professionally in Australia. He runs our specialized shooting clinics, using data-backed tools like Huddle and OnForm to track progress and provide real, mechanical adjustments.
Meet Coach Arun Alexander, a Sports Authority of India (SAI) certified coach at our academy. He is on a mission to build faster, stronger, and smarter ballers by guiding them in tactics, skills, and team dynamics.
A look at Coach Arun Alexander's credentials. As a former player who represented Kerala at youth, junior, and senior levels, he brings a wealth of on-court experience to his coaching.
A message from our founder on our 6th anniversary. From a single outdoor court to where we are today, our journey has been defined by the success of our students and our mission to help any player walk in and get better.
About this collection
You aren't just learning drills here. Whether it is Coach Manoj breaking down game film or Coach Samson running shooting mechanics with data-backed tools, we train you the same way a pro player prepares for competition. Our mentors come from the national team and international leagues, and they do not just teach the game—they help you live it, sweat it, and master it on the court.
Our coaching staff is the engine of Akanksha Singh Basketball. We have moved past old-school methods to focus on what actually translates to game-time performance: data, mechanics, and mental conditioning.
Why Our Approach Works
We don't just run laps. Our coaches, including veteran mentors like Coach Anwar Alam and Coach Rudra, prioritize 'game-like' intensity. If you are learning to shoot, we use tools like Huddle and OnForm to analyze your mechanics in real-time, providing corrective feedback that sticks. If you are working on your defensive footwork, you are doing it on FIBA Level 2 courts at the Padukone-Dravid Centre with coaches who have led teams to national gold medals.
The Coaching Philosophy
- Elite Mentorship: Our team features players who have represented India, played college basketball in the US, and competed in professional leagues in Australia. They know the transition from school kid to pro athlete because they have made it.
- Holistic Development: It is not just about physical strength. We dive into court IQ, spacing, defensive rotations, and even the psychological side of the game. Our founder, Akanksha Singh, frequently works with athletes on the mental toughness required to handle pressure.
- Data-Driven Growth: With FIBA LiveStats and video delay feedback, we strip away the guesswork. You see your own performance data, identify your micro-errors, and fix them with drills specifically designed for your profile.
Whether you are a total beginner looking for a strong foundation or an elite player prepping for international tournaments, our coaches bring the same level of discipline and 'tough love' to the court. We are here to build better players, one rep at a time.
Akanksha Singh Basketball
We are not just an academy; we are a hoop family. Our coaches are veteran players and national-level experts who actually understand what it takes to perform at the highest level. If you are serious about your game, come train with people who have lived it.
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