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Coach Danial Petrie serves as the Executive Director of Slam City Elite, bringing over two decades of coaching expertise to one of the premier youth basketball programs in the country. A former collegiate athlete turned elite developer, Coach Petrie has dedicated his post-playing career to the technical and mental refinement of the next generation. His resume includes the development of numerous NCAA Division I, II, III  student-athletes and professional players who have competed at the highest levels globally.

Most recently, Coach Petrie demonstrated his ability to build winning cultures by leading his high school program to a remarkable 53-12 record over just two seasons. Beyond the hardwood, he is a two-time #1 best-selling author and a champion for community restoration. He serves as the President of the Fatherhood Encouragement Project, a national 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to strengthening the bond between fathers and their families.

Slam City Elite is run and operated by a national non-profit, the Fatherhood Encouragement Project.