Our Coaches

Meet our experienced, certified, and passionate coaching team driving Freetown Jazz Academy to excellence.

Head Coach
Riski James - Head Coach

Riski James

Head Coach

Founder and Head Coach of Freetown Jazz Academy. A pioneer in Sierra Leone basketball who led the academy to host the nation’s first-ever international basketball game. Passionate about empowering youth, especially girls, through sports.

Fitness Coach
Alhassan Dumbuya

Alhassan Dumbuya

Division 2 Head / Fitness Coach

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

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

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

Team Coach
Jonathan Jawara

Jonathan Jawara

Assistant Coach D1

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