Ricardo "Ricky" Benitez
Summary
Experienced professional coach with over 20 years of experience and a record of 601 wins and 99 losses, resulting in an impressive 84% winning percentage. Holds 16 Championships and has coached in 5 Continents and 9 Countries, including China, Canada, USA, Mexico, Venezuela, Chile, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and Hungary. Proven expertise in coaching professional basketball in various leagues such as CBA-USA, USBL-USA, PBL-USA, ABA-USA, LNBP-MEX, LPB-VEN, LNB-Chile, CIBACOPA-MEX, NBL-Canada and the International FIBA America's League. Recognized for developing top-tier players including Renaldo Balkman, Antoine Broxsie, Alejandro Rodriguez, Luis Jacobo, Jamaal Samuel, Lester Prosper, Terrence Shannon, Sr. and Tyrone Levett.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder, CEO & Director of Operations
Benitez International Academy
03.2020 - Current
- The Benitez International Academy (“BIA”), since 2000, has helped over five hundred (500) students from Latin America come to the U. S. A. to play basketball in colleges or high schools and get an education. At BIA, we take pride in our commitment to providing a top-notch premier basketball development program dedicated to nurturing basketball skills, character development and academic experience that prepares students for a successful future. With our cutting-edge, comprehensive training and distinguished coaches, we strive to foster an atmosphere of growth, learning, and innovation.
Deputy Commissioner
PRO Basketball Association
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Responsible for overseeing Latin America operations of the PBA. Coach Benitez also ran the PBA Pro Draft Combine in Fort Myers, Florida where every game was televised.
Timeline
Deputy Commissioner
PRO Basketball Association
01.2021 - 11.2023
Founder, CEO & Director of Operations
Benitez International Academy
03.2020 - Current
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