Coach Nabil
Fortifying God-given talents through functional strength and athletic performance training with evidence-based practice.
Personal fitness and performance training for youth and adults. All ages. All sports.
Chicago, North Shore
I develop the athlete underneath the sport.
Your goals deserve a plan built around you. I combine my Exercise Sciences degree, NASM training and international and collegiate athletic experience to help you build functional strength, improve movement and reduce injury risk through evidence based strength and conditioning.
You work directly with me. I assess your starting point, coach your technique and adjust your plan as you progress. Boys and girls develop the foundation for their sport. Adults build strength for an active life. Parents stay involved through clear priorities and progress updates.
Fortifying God given potential through evidence based performance training.
Built to Play. Trained to Win. Bold to Lead. Ready to Compete.
Science. Experience. Personal coaching.
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Sciences North Park University · Graduated May 2026
NASM credentials Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC)
International and collegiate athlete Basketball Without Borders alumnus · Mali U14 national team experience Collegiate basketball at Trinity International University and North Park University
A journey across four countries Mali · Thailand · New Zealand · United States Coaching in English and French
Coached from experience. Built with purpose.
I am Coach Nabil. My journey through Mali, Thailand, New Zealand, and the United States, Basketball Without Borders, and collegiate basketball shapes the way I coach.
I bring an exercise science background and individualized performance coaching to youth athletes and active adults in Chicago and the North Shore.
I prepare athletes for the game they play by preparing them for the game of life.
Training built around you.
Youth performance
Boys and girls in kindergarten through grade 12. All sports. Foundations: kindergarten through grade 4 Development: grades 5 through 8 Performance: grades 9 through 12
Private performance
Individualized coaching for athletes and active adults, with home practice and recovery guidance. Monthly packages: 4 sessions $280, 8 sessions $560, or 12 sessions $840.
Partners and small groups
Two training partners: $55 per athlete per session. A group of 3 to 6 friends or teammates who commit together: $45 per athlete per session. I confirm fit and availability through the inquiry process.
Development you can follow.
My process connects assessment, a plan, training, mentorship, tracking, communication, reassessment, and progression.
The working Athlete Development Grade (ADG) profiles MOVE, BUILD, EXPRESS, CONTROL, and SUSTAIN on a scale from 1.0 to 4.0. It is a pilot framework and has not yet been scientifically validated. Preparation behaviors stay separate.
Parents are part of the team. I share training priorities, observed progress, home practice, recovery guidance, and next steps through monthly communication.
Ready to begin? Submit a Training Inquiry so I can learn your goals and discuss the right fit.
The story behind the coach.
From Bamako to Chicago and the North Shore, my journey shapes the way I coach. Read my reflections on training, parent partnership, life, and faith. Follow the book I’m writing.
Learn. Move. Grow together with Coach Nabil Academy.
My developing online academy brings physical education, mentorship and family learning into its own Google Classroom. Follow purposeful modules with lessons, demonstrations, practical activities, reflection and personal feedback. Parents and supporting adults help set goals and learn alongside participants.
Academy access is a separate offer. We agree on support, access duration, live meetings and price before enrollment. The classroom and sample module are drafted; filming, review and access testing are underway.