Soheil Ordouei
london
Summary
Internationally experienced Basketball Coach and Program Leader with over 8 years of coaching across youth, women’s, and senior men’s basketball in the United Kingdom and Iran. Proven ability to design and deliver long‑term athlete development pathways, progress players from grassroots to national‑league level, and operate effectively across school, academy, and club environments. Experienced at NBL Division 1 senior level, with strong expertise in player development, tactical preparation, performance analysis, and programme leadership. Currently Head of Basketball at Mill Hill Schools and Coach (Senior Men D1) / General Manager (Girls Programme) at Barnet Bulldogs Basketball Club and Elite Wolves Basketball Club
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Head of Basketball
Mill Hill School and Mill Hill International
London
2025.09 - Current
- Led basketball programme across two schools, overseeing coaching delivery to enhance player skills and engagement.
- Design and implement structured long-term player development frameworks for progression.
- Managed team preparation, tactical planning, and game-day execution to optimise competitive performance.
- Deliver physical education lessons across multiple sports at Mill Hill International School.
- Mentored student-athletes in technical, tactical, physical, and personal development to foster holistic growth and achievement.
Head Basketball Coach
Barnet Bulldogs Basketball Club
London
2024.09 - Current
- Head coach senior men’s NBL Division 1 side at national level.(2026-2027)
- Assistant Coach senior men’s NBL Division 1 side at national level.(2025-2026)
- Directed girls' youth programme U12–U18 as General Manager, enhancing engagement and skill development.
- Developed daily training plans, tactical sessions, and opposition scouting briefings to optimise team performance.
- Directed game-day strategy, performance reviews, and season planning.
- Head coached girls NBL, delivering technical, tactical, and competitive coaching.
- Structured programme and long-term athlete development plan for girls' pathway, fostering athlete progression and retention.
- Designed club-wide player development pathway linking youth and senior standards.
- Guided U16 girls and boys teams at London Youth Games through competitive matches U16 girls & Boys at London Youth Games 2026.
Head Coach and General Manager
Elite Wolves Basketball Club
London
2025.09 - Current
- Scouted talent at youth level bringing promising athletes into the fold.
- Coached and developed U8–U12 athletes, enhancing their technical and tactical skills while facilitating pathways to National League clubs.
Head Basketball Coach
London Knights Basketball Club
London
2023.05 - 2026.03
- Head Coach – U16 Girls National Basketball League (NBL)
- Coached multiple teams, including U18, U16, U14 Girls, Senior Women, and U12–U16 Boys, enhancing skills and performance.
- Delivered high‑performance training programmes in partnership with leading UK schools,
- Developed players’ tactical awareness, positional understanding, decision-making, and technical efficiency.
- Successfully supported athlete progression from school basketball into academy and national competition environments.
Head Basketball Coach
ADDITIONAL COACHING & SPORT EXPERIENCE
London
2023.03 - 2025.08
- Basketball Coach – GLL (Better), Copthall Leisure Centre (2024–2025)
Delivered beginner programmes and structured pathways into club basketball. - Basketball Coach – Solidarity Sport Charity (2023)
Delivered community‑focused basketball sessions promoting youth engagement. - iBall Basketball Academy (2024-2025)
Head Basketball Coach
Kalleh Basketball Club
Tehran , Iran
2019.09 - 2022.12
- Head Coach of U12, U14, and U16 Boys teams competing at regional and provincial levels.
- Built structured, competitive environments focused on fundamentals, tactical understanding, discipline, and mental resilience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineer
Islamic Azad University of Pardis
Tehran 2013.09 - 2017.06
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
Islamic Azad University Of Tehran South
Tehran 2018.01 - 2022.06
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Performance analysis
- Game analytics
- Talent identification
- Athlete development
- Program leadership
- Coaching mentorship
- Player development
Accomplishments
- National Basketball League (NBL) Division 1 Senior Men – Runners-Up (2025–26)
- NBL London Conference Champions – U16 Girls (2025–26)
- Barnet League Champions – Year 9 Boys Mill Hill School (2025–26)
- Barnet League Champions – Year 10 Boys Mill Hill School (2025–26)
- LISBA League – 3rd Place Finish Senior Team Mill Hill School (2025–26)
- London Youth Games – 4th Place with Team Barnet Boys & Girls (2025-2026)
- Tehran U16 Champions With Kalleh Basketball Club(2022)
- Tehran Province U16 – 4th Place With Kalleh Basketball Club (2021)
Certification
- Basketball England – Level 2 Coaching Certificate (2024)
- Basketball Iran – Coaching Licence (Grade 3) (2018)
- Safeguarding in Sport (2023)
- First Aid Certification (2025)
- AED Certification (2024)
Timeline
Head of Basketball
Mill Hill School and Mill Hill International
2025.09 - Current
Head Coach and General Manager
Elite Wolves Basketball Club
2025.09 - Current
Head Basketball Coach
Barnet Bulldogs Basketball Club
2024.09 - Current
Head Basketball Coach
London Knights Basketball Club
2023.05 - 2026.03
Head Basketball Coach
ADDITIONAL COACHING & SPORT EXPERIENCE
2023.03 - 2025.08
Head Basketball Coach
Kalleh Basketball Club
2019.09 - 2022.12
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
Islamic Azad University Of Tehran South
2018.01 - 2022.06
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineer
Islamic Azad University of Pardis
2013.09 - 2017.06