Sam Daghlas Head Coach & Player Development
Objective As a head coach with international & G-League experience I’m looking to obtain a responsible position and help contribute to the success of a basketball organization.
Summary A basketball coach with international experience in multiple aspects of coaching, player development, basketball operations and evaluation of talent. Dedicated and driven with the goal of creating a winning culture.
Educational Background • 2001 - 2002 Midwestern State University (BA Sociology) • 1999 - 2001 San Diego Mesa College • 1994 - 1997 James Madison High-School
Coaching Experience
• Assistant Coach- NBA G-League Rio Grande Valley Vipers (October 2019 – Present) • Guest international coach Washington Wizards Training Camp (2017) • Head Coach - Jordan Men’s National Basketball Team (April 2016 – Oct 2018) • Head of Men National Team • Implementing and running player development program • Oversee Jordan Youth National teams’ programs U18, U16, U14 • Responsible for hiring all coaching staff for youth National teams • Evaluating new talent around the country for potential prospect • Responsible for scouting Asian region • Advisor on the Jordanian basketball league committee
• Owner at SD13 Sports Academy (February 2016 - Present) • Head of Player development programs • Head of coaches • Men and youth league programs • Elite summer camps • Coaches clinics • Year-round academy programs • Private pro traning for our professional clients
Coaching Achievements • 2018 First place in group play World Cup qualifier
Page 1 • 2017 West Asia championship 3rd place • 2016 West Asia championship 2nd place • 2016 FIBA Asia challenge 3rd place
Professional Playing Career (2003 – 2016) • 2016 Jordan (Orthodox club) • 2015 Philippine (Talk & Texts) • 2014-2015 Iran (Mahram) • 2010-2014 CBA China (Shanxi, Jilin, Tanjin) • 2004-2009 Jordan (Zain) • 2006 NBA Summer league (Kings) • 2006 NBD D-League (Idaho)
Player Achievements/Awards • Seven times Jordan league champion • 2010-2014 CBA assist leader • 2004, 2005, 2009 Jordan league ‘Most Valuable Player’ (MVP) • 2006, 2011 Best play-maker in Asia • 2014 West-Asia Club Championship - 1st place with Mahram club • 2014 West-Asia National Team Championship - 1st place • 2012 Asia Championship National team 2nd place • 2010 World Cup appearance – Jordan National Team • 2009 Asia Championship National Team - 3rd place • 2006 Asia Club Champions
References Scott Brooks, (Washington Wizards) - NBA Head Coach +1 (949) 514-4119
Brian Goorjian (Australia National Team) - Head Coach [email protected]
John Townsend (Former Philadelphia 76ers) - NBA shooting coach +1 (503) 320-8960
Bill Bayno (Indiana Pacers) - NBA Assistant Coach +1 (424) 212-3580
Maz Trakh (former Detroit Pistons) – NBA Assistant Coach +1 (949)357-8682
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