About US
Dribble Academy is a sport for development organization, focused on skill-based basketball training for players aged 5 years and above. Dribble aims to foster community approach towards promoting sports and Healthy wellbeing. Dribble Academy was setup by our founder director Pradyot Voleti in 2016 by running small evening programs in various societies in Noida and has worked with more than 3000 children till date and numbers keep growing each day. Dribble Academy is working to make India a Dribbling Nation!!!
What makes Dribble Academy unique?
Right from our founder Pradyot Voleti, to our Junior Coaches, the aim has always been to develop world class talent and develop our training programs and methods keeping the best in world technique's in mind. We regularly have coaches from major leagues like the NBA speaking with our coaches and reviewing the training programs to stay on top.
We have already worked with over 3000 kids through our foundation programs and the results have been astounding to say the least. Our students have represented India at Jr NBA level too. We are curating different programs for different skill levels to suit the development of ballers relevant and ensuring best results.
We invite prominent coaches and players who have made their name in Basketball Circles to share their knowledge and accelerate development of Basketball in India. Some of the guest coaches include John Sarge,
OUR JOURNEY
OUR JOURNEY
Success Stories
Dinesh and Sachin are our superstars. Both of them joined DAF when they were 9-10 years old and did not let anything hamper their pursuit for excellence in basketball. Both of them studied in lower income private school in Noida which provided no exposure to sports. They took to the game like fish to water.
Dinesh and Sachin represented India in the Jr NBA World Championship in Orlando, USA. They also secured 100% scholarship to in St. Claret Pre-university College in Bangalore. They continue to inspire all of us with their determination and hardwork.
Urmila was one of the first girls to learn Basketball in Gejha village. She has been playing basketball for the past 8 years. She is part of a six member family where her mother was the sole earner of the family, working as a housemaid.
Urmila has been appointed as a coach in Gejha village, Noida. She was a student coach for the last one year before getting promoted as a full time coach for Dribble Academy. She is now inspiring many boys and girls to play sports for a healthy lifestyle, and to make a living out of the thing you love the most.
Kapil comes from a family of five where his father is the sole earner. With no exposure to any organised sports in his school or his neighbourhood, he picked up basketball at the age of 13 when he was one of the first five children to enrol in the Dribble Academy’s coaching programme in Gejha.
DAF was able to support his athletic and academic requirements, enabling him to secure a full scholarship to study at Suguna College of Arts and Commerce in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, in 2020. Kapil hopes to inspire more children to play basketball and wants to be a basketball coach post his studies.
Shivani joined DAF when she was 10 years old. She comes from a family of seven where her father is the sole earner. She imbibed the basketball fundamentals like fish in water. Based on her skills, she was admitted to Moti Lal Nehru School of Sports (Rai) where she got the opportunity to play at prestigious tournaments such as Woodstock Invitational, zonals and state.
This year, Shivani, through her excellence in academics and basketball, was accepted into Ramjas College (University of Delhi) to pursue Economic (Hons). She is not only the first DAF student but also one of very few from the whole of Gejha to get admitted to Delhi University, inspiring many in the region. Shivani aims to play for India one day.
OUR TEAM
Our coaches are more than just instructors; they're mentors, motivators, and game-changers. With years of experience and a passion for the sport, our coaching team is dedicated to nurturing talent, instilling discipline, and fostering a winning mindset in every athlete. From developing fundamental skills to strategizing for game day, our coaches are committed to guiding players toward their personal best both on and off the court. Join us and experience the transformative power of expert coaching.
Meet Our Advisory Board
Meet the distinguished members of our advisory board, a constellation of expertise illuminating the path for our mission. Their collective wisdom drives strategic excellence and impactful change. They are here to guide us with their expertise and insight towards a brighter future.
“Pradyut is changing the world one dribble one jump shot one person at a time. What he does for kids is priceless and one of the most selfless things you can do as a human being. He shows kids their god-given Talents using the basketball as his Platform. He is truly creating Living Trophies!”
“I have had the pleasure of knowing Pradyut for the past three years. I hosted him in Canada where he learned how to build a program from grassroots level to pro level. He is one of my hardest working students and a true teacher of the game. I believe he will be integral in changing the game in India.”
“Really moved by what Pradyot is doing with the young kids. I’m really impressed with his approach and work ethic. I think Pradyot has got a secret little thing going on that’s really powerful and I’m just glad that I could see it.”
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