Patrick Koriana | Talent Development Specialist

Patrick Koriana

Talent Development Specialist | Basketball & Football Coach | Mentor

📍 Nairobi, Kenya
📞 +254 0113 137 839
✉️ patrickkoriana@gmail.com
🔗 LinkedIn.com/patrickkoriana

Professional Summary

Dedicated sports professional with over 15 years of experience in player development
and youth mentorship. Proven track record in identifying athletic talent and fostering
holistic growth through structured training and character building. Expert at bridging
the gap between grassroots passion and competitive success, including organizing
international-standard camps and coaching elite university teams.

Core Competencies

Player Development: Long-term talent identification, technical skill refinement, and teaching the game beyond basic instructions.
Mentorship: Character development, mental resilience training, and career pathway guidance for student-athletes.
Program Leadership: Designing and executing multi-sport curricula, including international football and basketball camps.

Professional Experience

Basketball Coach | Africa International University

April 2022 – Present

Leads player development for Men’s and Ladies’ basketball and athletics programs.
Enhances game intelligence, discipline, and team cohesion.
Mentors student-athletes to balance academic excellence with competitive performance.

Physical Education Teacher / Coach | Light Academy Karen

January 2013 – July 2013

Pioneered the first-ever Barcelona Football and Basketball Camp in Kenya.
Managed international training standards for youth athletes.
Implemented foundational player development strategies.

Sports Coach | Ahli Sidab Sports Club (Ministry of Sports, Oman)

January 2008 – December 2012

Coached athletes in a high-performance sports environment.
Developed technical skills across multiple age groups.
Worked within structured national sports systems.

Relevant Projects & Impact

Talent Identification: Identifies hidden talent while ensuring fair play through age and eligibility verification.
Holistic Coaching: Emphasizes teaching the “why” to develop intelligent, adaptable players.

Education & Certifications

Talent Development Certification – Jr. NBA
Diploma in Events Management – Divine Schools (2016)
Graphic Design & Branding – Technical University of Kenya (2013–2014)