Founder of Rising Stars of Africa, James oversees business management, housing, and transportation logistics.
Iddris Gamel Ayembire
Technical Director
Former leader of FIBA West Africa, Iddy leads basketball programming, youth recruitment, and staff development.
Charlie Cooper
Program Development
Student at Duke University, Charlie was inspired to create the program and supports program development, marketing social media, and fundraising.
Amin Yasir
Manager
Yasir takes care of any and all problems on the ground, while bringing new ideas for future sessions, all while leading our character development workshops.
Augustine Asiedu
Trainer & Recruitment
Resident of Teshie, Augustine knows the area like the back of his hand. He leads recruitment at local schools and helps run clinics throughout the week, always doing great work with the children.
Samuel Teye Obu
Coach
An army officer, Coach Obu brings discipline and great basketball experience to the court, working with our players throughout the week.
Naa
Also hailing from Teshie, Naa brings a fresh perspective to the game, specifically helping develop our female players during clinics and giving a helping hand wherever needed.
Emmanuel Kwame Larbi
Trainer
Emmanuel plays in the Accra Basketball League, and is a talented player who now is transitioning into a coaching role during our weekly clinics.
Nikoi
Trainer
Coach Nikoi has prior experience working with youth basketball programs in Ghana, and joins our clinics to help develop our youngsters and elite players.