Our Coaches
Phd. Andrius Brusokas, Head Coach
PhD Andrius Brusokas is a FIBA-licenced individual and team coach. Andrius is also Head of Sports Management Study Program at Kauno Kolegija. For 6 years Andrius has been technical coordinator at the prestigious Nida Camp and have now joined The Rock after having coached camps in 10 countries. Currently coaching generation 2008 at Kaunas Zalgiris Basketball Academy where he has more than 10 years of experience. Previously Andrius has involved with the Lithuanian U18 men’s national team. Read more here.
Deng Awak, Basketball Coach
Deng is a South Sudanese / Canadian coach and he also runs Deng Awak Basketball. Deng is currently coaching in Lundehus Basketball. In Canada he has coached at Douglas College and Mount Royal University and has worked as an international scout. In Lithuania Deng coached Vilnius International School.
Deng has worked for three years in a row at the BasketNews Camp.
As a high level individual skills coach, he thrives on seeing the players progress and reaching their goals
Algirdis Stuknys, Strength and Conditioning Coach
Algirdis works as a lecturer at the Lithuanian Sports University as well as Kaunas Rio Volleyball team. Algirdas has worked with the Sabonis Basketball Center and even with the International Basketball University in China.
Algirdas is a specialist of youth training and development. He is motivated by seeing the players become fitter, faster, stronger and healthier session after session. However, his biggest drive comes from the emotions behind victories in both team and individual sports.
Paulius Malašauskas, Basketball Coach
This is an individual skills coach you will remember! Paulius is a high level coach and you will feel this right away with high energitic workouts. Despite his young age Paulius is already assistant coach in the Lithuanian top league for BC Jovanos CBet. With a background from Lietuvos Sporto Universitetas you can be sure to get the best of the best.
Rejus Pociunas, Strength and Conditioning Coach
Rejus works with BC Zalgiris Junior team as well as a lecturer at the Lithuanian Sports University. Rejus is a strength and conditioning coach who keeps up with the newest scientific research and has a large focus on how to implement this in practical ways. With several international experiences both educational and practical, Rejus is now ready to take on The Rock. And applying the best physical training anyone will find on a summer camp.
Sohail Ashraf. Basketball coach
Sohail is one of Norways most innovative coaches. There is a constant thrive to improve the players around him and challenge them. Sohail is the head coach for Oppsal Basket who won promotion to BLNO after a great year. Sohail is also head of coaches and players development in Oppsal as well as the U17 boys.
Thomas Troels-Smith, Basketball Coach
Thomas is the head coach of one of the most prominent Danish youth teams with generation 2009 i SISU Basketball. Thomas is also the club coordinator and committed to bringing the best experience to youth players.
Johs Andersen, Basketball Coach
Johs is a bachelor student of Copenhagen University, Institute of Sports. Johs works for last seasons league champions Norrköping Dolphins in Sweden as an assistant coach. Johs is also Denmark U15 men’s national team coach. With a detailed approach and well prepared practices, Johs does a great job of teaching skills to players in a smooth and coherent way. Players naturally creates a bond with a coach that really work to be in sync with each player all the time.
Joachim Rønnest, Basketball Coach
A hard working young coach with a heart bigger than most coaches. Joachim works for Roskilde Basketball Club where he has created a lot of players playing the game and has installed the passion for with many new players.