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Khalid Diallo Akhdaru Green
Khalid Green has been a fixture in the New York City basketball community since 1996. He is currently the Community Basketball Director for New Heights Inc, which is a non-profit sports based- yout...view moreKhalid Green has been a fixture in the New York City basketball community since 1996. He is currently the Community Basketball Director for New Heights Inc, which is a non-profit sports based- youth development and organization based in Brooklyn, New York. He was the founder and executive director of Brooklyn Bridge Basketball Inc. an organization that emphasized character- building skills, education, and basketball – in that order. The organization’s mission of providing a platform and a “Bridge for boys and girls to fulfill their inner greatness” is reflective of lessons learned from his parents, and southern maternal and paternal grandparents who taught him discipline, integrity, and the value of education. One of the prominent alums of the program is Khalid’s mentee, Kyle Neptune, head coach at Villanova University. His passion for coaching and mentoring is an outgrowth of life lessons learned which are chronicled in his soon to be released book – Free Game: A parents’ guide to navigating Black/Brown Children through youth sports and beyond.Khalid served as a graduate assistant under the legendary coach, Ray Haskins, at Long Island University during the Sharks (formerly known as the Blackbirds) basketball team’s bids for the NCAA and NIT Tournaments. He also served as an assistant coach at Abraham Lincoln high school where the team won a PSAL championship with the future thirteenth overall pick in the 2004 draft Sebastian Telfair. In addition, he was an assistant coach at Bishop Loughlin and Benjamin Banneker High Schools.During the 2003 year, Khalid was named head varsity coach for his alma mater, Bishop Loughlin High School. During his five- year tenure, he led the program to two CHSAA semi-final appearances and one Brooklyn/Queens Championship. He also built a reputation for attracting the top talent in New York City. During his tenure, three high school All-Americans rose to prominence – Doron Lamb (University of Kentucky), JayVaughn Pinkston (Villanova University) and Devin Ebanks (University of West Virginia). In 2004, Khalid founded the Right Bounce Top 60 Tournament. Sponsored by Reebok, it was a showcase game for the top 6th through 8th graders in the tri-state area. The game featured future NBA star Lance Stephenson. Khalid has served as an administrator/coach for the Juice All-Stars with Dwayne “Tiny” Morton. He also served as an administrator/coach with the NY Panthers led by Gary Charles. The ‘go to’ person for basketball in Brooklyn, he has been the subject for numerous articles and was twice nominated for the Daily News, Coach of the Year Award.Mr. Green served 9 years as a scout with the Brooklyn Nets. In that capacity, he traveled the country evaluating, interviewing, and analyzing both college and professional talent. He conducted background checks and generated scouting reports for prospective players, including college hopefuls, free-agents, NBA draft picks and trade candidates. He participated in strategy sessions in collaboration with senior staff that resulted in player choices for the team.Mr. Green has also served as Youth Program Coordinator for the New York Knicks where he facilitates basketball clinics, tournaments, and Jr. Knick events at Madison Square Garden. Khalid also is a professor at Long Island University where he created and teaches two classes related to coaching and scouting.Mr. Green earned a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education from Morehouse College a Master’s degree in English from Long Island University, and a Master’s degree in Sports Management from Columbia University.Here’s what others have said about Mr. Green:Mr. Green a long- time pillar in Central Brooklyn community, shares my vision for ensuring that the Bedford Union Armory located in my constituency will operate as a domain providing a progressive array of educational, recreational and wellness services for this and future services.Laurie CumboFormer Majority LeaderNew York City CouncilI have seen Khalid’s work-ethic personally on the NBA evaluation circuit and have admired him from afar. He exemplifies professionalism and is a true leader in the basketball world.Mark HughesAssistant GM Los Angeles ClippersKhalid’s performance over the course of his employment with our Company was stellar.Brett YormarkFormer CEO, Brooklyn NetsKhalid is well respected in the New York City community and is able to communicate with kids of all ages. When Khalid worked with us (NY Panthers), he was second to none in spotting talent in all age groups. But most importantly, he stresses the importance of academics and what it takes to become a REAL man.Gary CharlesDirector of Las Vegas Big Time TournamentI have known Khalid for more than 30 years and watched his progression as a player, a successful high school coach and NBA scout. He is a passionate and wise leader of young black boys and girls. His goal is to help them all enjoy a positive experience in youth sports. His book—Free Game: The Guide for Black/Brown Students, Athletes and Parents, can be used to navigate the sports scene, through grassroots, high school, college, and the professional ranks. This book is an insightful, must-read road map for coaches, parents, and student/athletes.”William C. Rhoden,Journalist and Author of Forty Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise Fall and Redemption of the Black Athleteview less
Books by Khalid Diallo Akhdaru Green
Free Game: A Parents' Guide to Navigating Black/Brown Children through Youth Sports and Beyond