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about us
About Emerge Athletes
Emerge Athletes is built around providing a complete basketball development experience for young players. Our program is designed for boys and girls in the U13 to U15 age groups, with a strong focus on structured training, skill development, and long-term growth.
At the core of our program is our coaching staff. Our coaches bring a high level of playing and coaching experience, with a shared commitment to teaching the game the right way. Each session is intentionally planned to develop strong fundamentals, build confidence, and improve basketball IQ, while maintaining a competitive environment that challenges athletes to improve every week.
We take pride in creating a positive, disciplined, and supportive setting where players are pushed to grow, learn, and enjoy the process of getting better—both on and off the court.
Meet Our Expert Team
Coach MARCO
HEAD COACH
Coach Marco is a passionate youth basketball coach and educator dedicated to player development on and off the court.
With experience across junior high, high school, club, and community levels, he creates dynamic, game-like sessions using a modern constraints-led approach to build adaptable decision-makers.
High-energy, fun-focused, and committed to hard work, Coach Marco helps kids fall in love with the game while growing as players and people.
Coach AbdulRAHMAN AL-TAMIMI
Coach Abdulrahman Al-Tamimi has over 7 years of experience training youth and high-level athletes, with a strong focus on skill development, fundamentals, and confidence. He brings a clear, structured approach that helps players improve while staying healthy and engaged.
He played college basketball at Northwestern Polytechnic and Lakeland College, earning multiple 1st Team All-Conference honors. In 2023–24, he averaged 23 ppg, led the league in assists (7.8 apg, 3rd nationally), and helped his team win a bronze medal. He also played professional basketball in the Middle East.
With a degree in Kinesiology and a career path toward physiotherapy, Coach Abdulrahman offers high-level coaching grounded in athlete development and injury prevention.
Coach David Kane
Sports Psychologist, PH.D.
Coach David Kane brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Emerge Athletes. His background in sports psychology and coaching equips him to guide young athletes in achieving their full potential.