• Coach Omar is currently a Junior at the University of Texas at Arlington. He played 3 years of Varsity basketball at the Islamic School of Irving, along with multiple years of AAU basketball on different teams including Boys 2 Men, Ball out Kings and Walaball. Additionally, Coach Omar has helped run and officiate different youth tournaments and programs. He was born and raised in the DFW area and an alumni of the Islamic School of Irving. Omar continues to play basketball competitively in different men’s leagues and tournaments and hopes to be able to inspire the youth to not only be the best basketball players they can be but to also use this sport to develop several skills outside of the realm of basketball.

Meet the Coaches

  • Coach Imran stands as a testament to dedication and passion in the realm of basketball. A fervent enthusiast, he not only boasts of his own acclaimed basketball podcast, where he's had the privilege to interview former NBA talents and esteemed coaches from high school to Division I college levels, but also carries a rich legacy in coaching and consultancy. Beginning his coaching journey as a freshman in college for middle schoolers, his resume now glimmers with roles like coaching AAU basketball at the Grapevine Fieldhouse in Texas and serving as an assistant coach at Spring Creek Academy, where they clinched a state championship for high school private schools. Beyond coaching, Imran's impact has resonated with countless individuals through basketball camps, projects, and personally crafted training regimens. Additionally, as the operations director for the 'Bucket and a Dream' program, he continues to leave an indelible mark on the game.

  • Mutaaf Aziz is a seasoned software engineering manager and dedicated athlete. With a background in playing basketball and football at the high school varsity level, Mutaaf was part of a team that won the Texas State Football Championship in 2005. His passion for sports extends into coaching, having successfully coached youth basketball at the Coppell YMCA. Combining his professional experience at renowned companies like Disney and Amazon with his athletic background, Mutaaf brings a unique perspective to coaching. His focus on developing young athletes' skills and fostering a love for the game ensures a positive and enriching experience for all participants.

  • Coach JC has been training men, college, and high school boys for the past 10 years. He is currently the Varsity Boys Head Coach and JV Boys Head Coach for The Islamic School of Irving. He is also the JV Head Coach and Varsity Assistant Coach at Cistercian Catholic Prep in Irving. In addition, he privately coaches teams under his own program. He continues to play against professionals that compete in minor leagues in the US and overseas. He was born to a Catholic family in Puerto Rico, moved when he was 9 years old to DFW (English is his 2nd language), where he graduated from (and played basketball for) Keller Fossil Ridge high school, after attending college in Puerto Rico on a basketball scholarship.