Trainers
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FOUNDER/HEAD COACH
Coaching Experience
· Brooklyn Basketball Academy Head Coach/Trainer
· Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy 9th grade Head Coach
· Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy Varsity Assistant Coach
· World Sports Camp Basketball Coach
· 2000 + Youth Players in 1-on-1 and Group Sessions.
Playing Experience
· Professional Team Sokhumi (Georgia)
· Sokhumi U16 – U20 Academy (Georgia)
· ASA College – NJCAA Division 1
· Nyack College – NCAA Division 2
Coaching Qualifications
NFHS License
USA Basketball - Gold Coach License
The U.S. Center SafeSport Trained
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COACH
Coaching Experience
Youth Assistant Coach (Team Overtime)
Chikovani Basketball Academy
Playing Experience
Jr. NBA U14 - U20 (Georgia)
Georgian National Team U18
Ukrainian Winter Tournament 2021-2022
EYBL Latvia 2023-2024
University of Fort Lauderdale - NCCAA Division 1
Meet the Team
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Rezi Chikovani
FOUNDER/HEAD COACH
Rezi's basketball journey began with a professional career in the Republic of Georgia, playing for Sokhumi. In 2017, he moved to Brooklyn, NY, earned a full scholarship to ASA College, and won the NJCAA Division 1 Regional Championship. Rezi continued his studies at Nyack College, where he earned his master’s degree in business administration and made it to the NCAA Division 2 tournament.
In 2022, after 5+ years of coaching experience, Rezi established Chikovani Basketball Academy.
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NICK KENKADZE
COACH
Nick’s career began in the Republic of Georgia, playing for the U18 Georgian National Team, the Ukrainian Winter Tournament, and the EYBL in Latvia. In 2023, he moved to the United States to play for the University of Fort Lauderdale, NCCAA Division 1.
But Nick isn’t just a player, he’s also passionate about coaching. He excels at teaching the game, breaking down complex drills, and fostering a true love for basketball in the next generation.
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EMILY CHIKOVANI
ENROLLMENT HEAD/DIGITAL DESIGN & MARKETING