Mohamed Muse Abdirahman

Edmonton, AB | (780) 807-0731
📧 mohamedabdirahman12@gmail.com
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🏀 Professional Summary

Internationally accomplished Basketball Coach with over 25 years of experience across high school, college, club leagues, and national/international teams. A hands-on leader, mentor, and educator known for inclusive leadership, disciplined work ethic, and strategic game management. Combines deep knowledge of basketball fundamentals with creative tactics to drive team success and player development.

📌 Work History

  • Assistant Coach | Qatar Army Basketball Team | Year
  • Coach | Somalia National Women’s Team – Arab Games | 2011
  • Assistant Coach & Director of Basketball Operations | West Ottawa Community Men’s Basketball | 1999–Present
  • Head Coach | Islamic School Point Ottawa Men’s Basketball | 2004–2005
  • Camp Coach | University of Illinois – Lon Kruger High School Camp | 1999
  • Assistant Head Coach & Acting Head Coach | University Hills Camp Clinic | 1998–1999
  • Coach | Ottawa Youth Basketball Teams & Leagues | 1995

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee all administrative functions of basketball programs
  • Manage recruitment, travel, game recording, fundraising, and sponsorship
  • Plan practices, coach games, scout opponents, and develop game plans
  • Serve as principal defensive coach
  • Mentor players and supervise assistant coaches
  • Organize tournaments and direct summer camps (grades 3–12)
  • Teach basketball fundamentals and life skills

🏅 Achievements

  • 5th CISM Military World Games | Rio de Janeiro | 2011
  • Arab Games | Doha | 2011
  • Emir Cup Semi-Finalist | Qatar Army Sports Club | 2010
  • Qatar Basketball League | 2008–2010
  • Silver Medalist – Emir Cup & Heir Apparent Cup | 2008–2009
  • Arab Club Championships | Lebanon, Beirut, Doha | 2009
  • 15th Asian Games | Doha | 2006
  • Olympic Solidarity | Olympic Council Asia | Year

🎓 Training & Clinics

  • Dubai International Basketball Coaches Clinic | 2013, 2015
  • International Coaching Clinic | Doha | 2014
  • Kuwaiti Basketball Association | 2014, 2015
  • Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four Clinic | Milan | 2014
  • Qatar Basketball Federation 3×3 Workshop | 2013
  • Don Meyer Coaching Academy | 1999
  • Carleton University Coaching Clinic | 1998
  • UCLA Coach’s Clinic | 1997
  • CIF San Diego Sports Marketing Symposium | 1997
  • USA Basketball Coaching Seminar | 1996

 Awards

  • Academic Standing & Leadership Recognition
    National Capital Basketball Association

🎓 Education

  • B.A. in Physical Education | Doha, Qatar | 1988
  • Computer Technology & Science | Toronto School of Business | 1994
  • Networking Technologies Program | Praxis Training Institute, Ottawa | 1990

📜 Certifications

  • Super Coaching Clinic Certified | 2014
  • Level 1 Theory & Basketball Certification
  • FIBA Technical Certification | Levels 1–4
  • National Coaching Certification Program
  • Fitness Appraisal Certification | Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology

🧠 Skills & Expertise

FIBA rules, budgeting, forecasting, player development, community service, camp & clinic organization, public speaking, video analysis, strength & conditioning, scouting, relationship building, staffing, scheduling, travel planning.