Most WantedBasketball Coach
Dutch 1st Edition
Designed to recognise and reward the most respected and appreciated basketball coaches in the Netherlands.
People who build the game — Coaches.
Through their attitude, knowledge, character and commitment, coaches build teams — and entire environments around the game.
That is why we want to recognise and reward them by giving them an opportunity for further development.
Defining "Most Wanted"
Not the most trophies, but the biggest long-term impact.
For us, "Most Wanted" does not necessarily mean a coach working at the highest possible level, or someone with the most trophies. It means a coach…
- players enjoy working with
- who attracts people to basketball
- who has a positive impact on player development
Goals of the project
More than naming the best.
By founding the Most Wanted Basketball Coach reward, Orange Ball United Athletes wants to do more than identify the most respected coaches:
- Promote positive role models
- Support basketball development
- Increase engagement within clubs and local communities
In cooperation with
In cooperation with the EuroLeague Head Coaches Board (EHCB)
From the very beginning, our goal was to create an award that offers coaches more than recognition.
We wanted to give them a real opportunity to continue learning and developing.
We are therefore proud that the EuroLeague Head Coaches Board (EHCB) has decided to support the initiative and actively join the project.
Together with the EHCB, we are able to offer educational experiences that no Dutch basketball coach has previously received through a community award.
The rewards
Three coaches. Three unforgettable experiences.
The three coaches receiving the highest number of community votes will be awarded:
1st Place
- Full scholarship for the EHCB Coaches Academy – 8th Generation
- Participation in the 2027 EHCB Coaches Congress
- Travel, accommodation and congress access included
2nd Place
- Participation in the 2027 EHCB Coaches Congress
- Travel, accommodation and congress access included
3rd Place
- Participation in the 2027 EHCB Coaches Congress
- Travel, accommodation and congress access included
Nomination & voting
Community-driven. Verified. Credible.
- Open nominationAnyone can nominate a coach — players, parents, clubs or fellow coaches. Candidates can be nominated using the application form.
- VerificationEvery nomination is verified before going public. We contact each nominated coach and their club.
- Official profileA coach is added to the public list only after successful verification and their own approval. From that moment, the candidate can start collecting votes.
- VotingOnce profiles are public, the community decides. Players, parents, clubs and fellow coaches can all cast their vote for the coach who has made the biggest difference.
Stay tuned.
Follow Orange Ball United Athletes — and nominate the coach you believe in.
Nominate a coach
Send us a nomination using the form below. We verify every nomination before anything goes public.