About Coach Nabil
Athlete. Educator. Performance coach.
I am Coach Nabil. I coach youth athletes across all sports and active adults in Chicago and the North Shore. My private practice combines exercise science, personal coaching and the perspective of an athlete who has trained and competed across cultures.
Education that informs my coaching
I earned my Bachelor of Science in Exercise Sciences at North Park University in May 2026. My studies included biomechanics, exercise physiology, musculoskeletal anatomy, evidence based practice, statistics, nutrition and exercise programming. I also completed coursework in elementary education at Trinity International University.
Experience on and beyond the court
I represented Mali at the U14 level, participated in the NBA and FIBA Basketball Without Borders development camp, and played collegiate basketball at Trinity International University and North Park University. Academic and athletic opportunities took me to Traill International School in Thailand and Rotorua Boys’ High School in New Zealand before the United States.
Living and learning in Mali, Thailand, New Zealand and the United States taught me to listen, adapt and connect with people from different backgrounds. I coach in English and French.
Teaching, coaching and serving people
My experience includes adult fitness coaching at Midtown Athletic Club, youth basketball coaching with North Shore Stars and Finish Strong Athletics, athletic coaching at Tamarack Day Camp, and student mentorship as a resident assistant at Trinity International University. I also supported rehabilitation operations and supervised exercise under clinical direction at Athletico Physical Therapy.
I bring these experiences to individualized strength and conditioning, clear movement instruction, parent partnership and a practical plan for progress. My athletic background helps me understand the demands of competition. My education helps me explain the purpose behind the work.
Coaching with purpose
My mission is fortifying God-given potential through evidence-based performance training. I prepare athletes for the game they play by preparing them for the game of life.
I coach movement first, progress training deliberately, and make room for mentorship, responsibility, resilience, and leadership. Parent partnership helps connect the work in training with the athlete's life outside it.
Education and professional credentials
NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)
NASM Nutrition Coach (CNC)
Adult, Child & Baby First Aid/CPR/AED
Built to Play. Trained to Win. Bold to Lead. Ready to Compete.
What my credentials bring to your training
My NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) credential supports individual exercise programming. Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) training informs movement assessment and exercise selection. Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) training supports athletic strength and conditioning. Nutrition Coach (CNC) training supports practical nutrition education within my coaching scope.
I also hold Adult, Child & Baby First Aid/CPR/AED training, recorded March 2026, and a Vertical Horizonz Workplace Health & Safety Certificate, March 2019. These qualifications complement clear instruction, responsible progression and parent communication.