Eyad Banjar

Multipotentialite basketball coach and student-athlete pursuing my passions in sports and education simultaneously. With global playing/coaching experience in numerous sports across the high school, collegiate, and professional levels. Currently in the process of completing my college education to fulfil my long-lived aspirations of teaching.

At the heart of my philosophy is a desire inspire the youth, mainly through sports. With community building being the main motivation for my work.

Youth Basketball Head Coach

SWISH Basketball Academy | 2021-Present

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2-years coaching U12, U14 & U16 Boys & Girls Basketball teams. Running basketball camps & programs at top schools in the country

University Head Coach

Effat University Athletics | 2022-Present

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Head coach of Effat University's Basketball Program. In charge of player/team development, recruitment, and leading the program's agenda (i.e. team tryouts, practice, meetings, matches)

The KAUST School (2009 - 2019)

Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

IB MYP Graduate (Bilingual)

• 82.5% GPA
• Student Council and Model United Nations
• Athletics: Football, Basketball, Volleyball, and Cross Country

Lakeland College (2019-2020)

Alberta, Canada

Bachelor of Education major in English Language & Literature, minor in Physical & Health Education

• Left forward for Lakeland College Rustlers Men's Soccer (CCAA)

Effat University (2022-Ongoing)

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Bachelor of Science major in English Language & Literature

• 3.0 GPA
• Men's Football Team Captain
• Head Coach of Effat University's Women's Basketball Program