Coaches

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Founder/Coach

 Over 25 years of coaching and playing experience combines with a distinctive European style and a passion for the game. George has been coaching on all levels from 5 year old boys and girls all the way to professional players. He has been the head coach of teams that have wont the Scandinavian championship for club teams and the largest club tournament in Europe. George knows exactly what to focus on in different age groups for the players to reach their maximal potential. George is the driving entrepreneurial spirit behind Dream Big Basketball Academy. The Swedish Basketball Federation awarded George with the elite coaching certification in 2003. This title is earned by only a handful of coaches in the country who have invested over 2,000 hours studying techniques, strategies, and practical applications of the game. A true student of the game, his calm demeanor, attention to detail, and depth of knowledge is ideal for Dream Big Basketball Academy. George has also coached several elite AAU teams these last few years.  

 Founder/Coach 

Born in Washington, D.C., Keri grew up in Northern Virginia playing basketball and soccer. Early on it was clear that Keri had an athletic passion and talent. Years of AAU set the stage for Keri to be a four-year varsity starter at her high school and receive a 4-year full scholarship to George Mason University. Keri became the all-time leading scorer at GMU, a title she still holds. With an A.B.S. in Accounting and the real world waiting ahead of her Keri chose to instead continue her playing career in Sweden. She played four seasons of elite basketball in Sweden and one summer in the WNBA with the Washington Mystics. With all of that said, Keri brings a wealth of playing experience to Dream Big Basketball Academy. During her lengthy career, Keri has been able to coach, work camps, and hold private lessons for youth of all ages. Dream Big Basketball Academy is an exciting venue for Keri to continue to influence and be influenced by the game she loves. 

 Coach

Coach Katie, a Huntersville native who, graduated from Hopewell High school in 2015. She was a four-year letterman in basketball and soccer and was a member of the National Honors Society. She was part of 3 basketball conference championships and made the Sweet 16 junior and senior year. She was named captain and part of the all-conference team her junior and senior year. 

After graduating, Katie attend Montreat College on a basketball scholarship. As a captain, she was part of the Academic All- Conference team and accepted the Champions of Character award. She finished her career with over 750 pts, 120 3 pointer and 300 assists. She graduated in 2019 with a degree in exercise science. She is now studying Occupational Therapy. Coach Katie has a passion for the game of basketball and has been coaching since she was a freshman in high school. 

A Charlotte native who graduated from Mountain Island Charter School in 2017. He played 4 years of varsity basketball there. After graduating, he went on to attend East Carolina University with a desire to dive into the coaching side of the game. He graduated from East Carolina in 2022 with a major in Sport Studies and a minor in Psychology. Harrison’s passion for the game is easy to see. He loves helping players who share that same passion take their game to the next level. 

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