The Player Progression Academy (PPA)
Location: Washington DC / Bethesda MD
The Player Progression Academy (PPA) is the premier youth sports organization in the Washington
DC metropolitan area offering programs for athletes aged 618. Our mission is to create great
experiences and promote holistic development through sports. With dozens of competitive AAU
basketball teams competing across local and regional circuits we take pride in our passionate and
skilled coaching staff.
Were looking for motivated assistant basketball coaches to join our PPA AAU program and work with
our competitive boys and girls teams. Assistant coaches will have the opportunity to learn directly from
experienced head coaches and may be promoted to a head coach role based on performance
leadership and commitment to PPAs player-first philosophy.
Responsibilities:
Support & Lead: Assist in leading 23 practices per week helping implement practice plans that focus
on player development fundamentals and team concepts.
Game Day Coaching: Support the head coach during league games tournaments and scrimmages
(26 tournaments per season).
Player Development: Provide direct feedback and instruction to athletes during practices games and
film review sessions.
Team Communication: Maintain open communication with parents players and PPA directors to
support team culture and expectations.
Coach Development: Participate in PPAs internal coaching workshops and clinics throughout the
year (e.g. Coach Wootten Clinic USA Basketball training).
Program Standards: Uphold PPAs core coaching valuesbe prepared be professional be a
teacher and foster positive development on and off the court.
Requirements
Experience: 13 years of basketball coaching or playing experience (AAU school or recreational
level).
Commitment: Willingness to learn and grow within the PPA system with interest in advancing to a
head coaching role.
Location: Must be local to the Washington DC / Bethesda MD area or able to commute for practices
and tournaments.
Skills: Strong communication enthusiasm reliability and an understanding of how to balance skill
development with competition.
Availability: Evenings and weekends required during the AAU season.
What We Offer:
Competitive Stipends: Compensation based on experience role and team level (range varies by
season).
Growth Path: Clear progression from assistant coach to head coach based on performance and
program needs.
Professional Development: Access to PPA coaching workshops USA Basketball certification
opportunities and mentorship from experienced directors.
Flexible Scheduling: Accommodates other jobs or commitments.
Coaching Gear: PPA-branded Nike coaching apparel.
Supportive Environment: Be part of an organization that values collaboration diversity and personal
growth through sports.
Join the PPA Coaching Team Today!
Help shape the next generation of athletes while building your coaching career in a professional
developmental and fun environment.