Jamel Harris

Player Development Coach | Pro, NCAA & Elite Youth Basketball | Skill Development, Game Readiness & Athlete Longevity

New York, New York, United States

About

I’m a Player Development Coach with experience working across professional, collegiate, and elite youth basketball environments. My focus is simple: help athletes translate training into game performance while building habits that support long-term growth. I specialize in individual and small-group development with an emphasis on skill efficiency, decision-making, footwork, and competitive adaptability. My approach blends technical skill work with game context, ensuring athletes understand not just what to do, but why it matters. I’ve worked with athletes at multiple levels and collaborated within structured training environments, camps, and academies. Whether supporting offseason development, in-season refinement, or youth foundational growth, I prioritize clarity, consistency, and accountability. Areas of focus include: - Individual & small-group player development - Skill development with game application - Basketball IQ & decision-making - Youth, collegiate, and professional training environments - Clinic instruction & program support I’m passionate about creating environments that challenge athletes, sharpen habits, and prepare them for the next level—on and off the court. Open to collaborations, clinics, player development roles, and basketball partnerships.

Experience

  • Founder & Player Development Coach at DurtttyWork Inc.
    Aug 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

    DurtttyWork / The MUD Academy - Founded and lead a player development program serving professional, collegiate, and elite youth basketball players - Built structured development systems focused on skill translation, efficiency, and game-ready application - Delivered individualized and small-group training across offseason, in-season, and long-term development phases - Organized and supported clinics, camps, and academy programming - Created competitive, detail-driven training environments centered on growth and accountability

  • Director of Player Development - Men's & Women's Basketball at CUNY Hostos Community College
    Jun 2023 - Jun 2026 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    - Lead player development efforts for both men’s and women’s basketball programs, supporting technical growth, confidence, and competitive readiness - Design and implement individual and small-group development plans aligned with team systems and seasonal objectives - Deliver on-court instruction emphasizing skill efficiency, decision-making, footwork, and game application - Collaborate with coaching staffs to support practice planning, athlete progression, and overall program culture - Prioritize accountability, discipline, and habit formation to support long-term athlete development

  • Player Development Coach - Basketball Instructor at Sports Academy
    Jun 2025 - Sep 2025 · 4 mos

    - Provided structured basketball instruction within private and luxury residential training environments - Led individual and group sessions for adult and youth participants with varying skill levels - Adapted coaching methods to meet diverse learning styles while maintaining a professional client experience

  • Scout Team Player at NY LIBERTY
    Apr 2023 - Apr 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

    - Selected as a scout team player supporting New York Liberty training sessions and practice preparation - Simulated opposing team personnel, actions, and tendencies to support game planning and competitive readiness - Executed detailed scouting assignments with pace, physicality, and precision to mirror game conditions - Contributed to a high-performance professional practice environment through consistency, professionalism, and adaptability - Supported coaching staff objectives by maintaining intensity and competitive standards during training

  • Scout Team Player at USA Basketball
    Feb 2024 - Feb 2024 · 1 mo

    USA Basketball – Women’s National Team Training Camp - Selected as a scout team player supporting USA Basketball Women’s National Team training camp preparation - Simulated opposing international team personnel, actions, and tactical tendencies to support practice objectives - Executed detailed scouting assignments with precision, pace, and physicality to replicate elite competition - Contributed to a high-performance national team training environment through professionalism, consistency, and attention to detail - Supported coaching and performance staff by maintaining competitive intensity and game-realistic execution during training sessions