Alex Sarama

Head Coach @theportlandfire

Previously @cavs @parisbasketball @ripcityremix

[Portland Fire @theportlandfire]

Brittni Donaldson has been named Assistant Coach and Assistant General Manager of the Portland Fire.

Donaldson joins the Fire after nearly a decade of coaching and front-office experience. Most recently, she was with the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks, and was a member of the Toronto Raptors basketball operations staff during their 2019 NBA Championship run.

“Brittni is one of the sharpest minds in the game. She blends world-class analytical expertise with an athlete-centered coaching philosophy. She will play a key role in bringing the Fire strategy to life.” - Head Coach Alex Sarama

Learn more: https://t.co/qBWMfU2gU9

[Brittni Donaldson @brittni__d]

Absolutely thrilled and honored to get to work alongside @VanjaCernivec and @AlexJSarama.

Let’s go, @theportlandfire!

[Alex Sarama @AlexJSarama]

@MovementMiyagi @TylerYearby @ShakeyWaits Can’t wait to read it!

[Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs]

DAY FOUR AT CAMP.

@ClevelandClinic | #LetEmKnow

[Alex Sarama @AlexJSarama]

@CoachBrotherton Thanks so much Doug!

[Alex Sarama @AlexJSarama]

@ShakeyWaits Thanks for the huge part you’ve played in this Rob!

Huge inspiration for how we do things here.

[Alex Sarama @AlexJSarama]

@StevieCozens Stevie, immensely appreciate you and the trust to send your players halfway across the world.

Was such a pleasure working with Cory, Josh and Dane. Will be catching up with Cory in Boston later this season!

[The Athletic @TheAthletic]

(1/2) From pool noodles to a game simply known as Murderball, coaches around the world are finding ways to put their players in a sea of constraints.

Welcome to the next coaching revolution taking over pro sports: C-L-A.

[Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs]

We've got a strong identity on and off the court. 💪#LetEmKnow

[Don Showalter @dshow23]

Cleveland Cavs assistant coach and Director of Player Development Alex Samara demonstrates competitive practices with restraints. Alex is one of the top player development coaches in NBA! Coaches in attendance getting better!! ⁦@usabasketball⁩

[Alex Sarama @AlexJSarama]

@ToddMonsey @LadyScots_Bball @USABYouth @KellySopak @dshow23 They did an awesome job!

[Alex Sarama @AlexJSarama]

@apenandanapkin @usabasketball Great constraints Marty, love to see this!

[Brown Athletics @BrownU_Bears]

It was a fantastic day at the inaugural Future of Coaching Summit! Thank you to our speakers: Alex Sarama, Brittni Donaldson, Ben Buck, and Jamie Smith!

#EverTrue

[Alex Sarama @AlexJSarama]

@LCTWOLVES So great to see this! Many congrats James to you and your staff.

[Alex Sarama @AlexJSarama]

@jfriedman37 Thanks so much Justin!

[Alex Sarama @AlexJSarama]

@clayton_t22 @DrivelineBB What a great idea!

[Joel Cressman @JoelCressman]

“Coaches do not need to have an encyclopedic-like knowledge of fundamentals, highly specific techniques and various drills.

"Instead a coach can use their knowledge of the game to design representative environments that lead to the emergence of varied movement solutions.”

@AlexJSarama in Transforming Basketball

[Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs]

The moment EV4 found out. 🎥 #LetEmKnow

[Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs]

Your 2024-25 Cleveland Cavaliers.

Drop a #LetEmKnow in the comments to show 'em your support!

[Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs]

Congrats to Kenny Atkinson for being awarded the Michael H. Goldberg NBCA Coach of the Year Award by the National Basketball Coaches Association today!

No one deserves it more, Coach. #LetEmKnow