DONNIE AREY
NBA Lead Clinician | International Basketball Educator | College Coach 🏀🌎
GLOBAL POSITIONING ⭐
Donnie Arey is one of the most experienced basketball camp and clinic coaches in the world, combining nearly three decades of NBA-level instruction, international leadership across 36 countries on 5 continents, and championship-level college coaching into a single, unmatched résumé.
NBA / WNBA / USA BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE (2006–2026) 🏆
Donnie Arey is globally recognized for elite on-court instruction with the National Basketball Association, WNBA, Jr. NBA, and USA Basketball.
From 2006–2026, Arey served as the NBA’s Lead Basketball Clinician, working 18 consecutive NBA All-Star Weekends (exluding COVID ASW break) ⭐ and leading thousands of basketball camps, clinics, and elite development events worldwide 🌍.
Highlights include:
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NBA All-Star Weekends (14 straight years) ⭐
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NBA Draft, Draft Combine & Rookie Transition Program 🎯
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Jr. NBA Day (1,500+ athletes annually) 👶➡️🏀
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NBA Fit, NBA Cares, G-League & Special Olympics Clinics ❤️
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NBA Gatorade Training Center & Jr. NBA World Championships 🥇
Arey has worked directly with NBA & WNBA All-Stars, MVPs, Hall of Famers, championship coaches, and league executives, giving him more elite camp leadership experience than virtually any coach globally 🌐🔥.
MICHAEL JORDAN FLIGHT SCHOOL ✈️🐐
From 2008–2017, Donnie served as a coach at the prestigious Michael Jordan Flight School in Santa Barbara, California — widely regarded as the premier youth basketball camp in the world 🌟, hosting 1,700 elite campers each summer from across the globe 🌍.
In 2011, he was selected as a Camp Commissioner, overseeing league operations and elite instruction 👔📋.
INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE 🌍
36 Countries | 5 Continents
Donnie Arey is a true global basketball educator, having led basketball camps, clinics, coach education programs, and player development initiatives across five continents 🌎🏀.
Regional experience includes:
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Europe: France, Poland, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Monaco, Belgium 🇪🇺
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Asia: China, India, Israel, Jordan 🌏
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Africa: Senegal 🌍
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Caribbean: Guadeloupe, St. Martin, Martinique, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, BVI 🏝️
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Americas: Canada, Mexico, Panama, Argentina 🌎
Arey is known worldwide for his ability to teach elite fundamentals, develop coaches, build sustainable programs, and deliver NBA-standard camps internationally 💡📈.
COLLEGE COACHING EXPERIENCE 🎓🏀
Warner University – Top Assistant Coach (2007–2026)
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250+ wins at Warner (350+ career as college assistant) 🏆
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Multiple Sun Conference Championships 🥇
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Consistent Top-25 NAIA national rankings 📊
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Elite Eight NAIA National Tournament appearance 🎯
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Wins over NCAA Division I & II programs 🔥
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Coached:
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NAIA National Player of the Year ⭐
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Multiple NAIA All-Americans 🏅
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Conference Players & Freshmen of the Year 👏
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Averaged 20+ wins per season over 12 seasons 📈
Florida Southern College (NCAA Division II) – Assistant Coach
Seminole State College (NJCAA Division I) – Top Assistant
Polk State College (NJCAA Division I) – Top Assistant
Across the college level, Arey has helped 60+ players advance to NCAA programs and professional basketball, including NBA Summer League, G-League, and international pro leagues 🌍➡️🏀.
EDUCATION & ADDITIONAL ROLES 🎓📚
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M.S. Sport Administration – Florida State University
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B.S. Commercial Recreation Management – Georgia Southern University
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University professor (Sport Management & Health & Wellness) 👨🏫
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USA Basketball Certified 🇺🇸
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Featured instructor – Dick’s Sporting Goods “Pro Tips” 🎥
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20+ years with Orlando Magic camps & global outreach ✨