Benjamin "Big Ben" Coleman Former NBA Player
I have played professional basketball for 13 years (NBA & FIBA) and have coached and trained players on every level for over 23 years. Throughout my career I have been taught by some of the most respected coaches in basketball. I will bring a wealth of knowledge to you and your team. In today's world, our young people need guidance. It is very tough for them out there without a role model to look up to. I believe parents should be role models for their children, but that is not always the case. Kids look up to people who are in the “spotlight”. I strongly believe those of us in the so-called spotlight have an obligation to young people. We must do all we can do to show them that we care about them and their future.
Professional Experience
I have played professional basketball for 13 years (NBA & FIBA) and have coached and trained players on every level for over 23 years. Throughout my career I have been taught by some of the most respected coaches in basketball. I will bring a wealth of knowledge to you and your team. Experienced mortgage professional with a background in loan origination sales and mortgage processing. Developed strategic partnerships with real estate professionals, builders and other business referral sources to leverage referral opportunities. Used state-of-the-art mortgage technologies to conduct credit, underwriting, and financial analysis to qualify borrowers for conventional loans. Enthusiastic and personable individual who strives to maintain high customer satisfaction levels. Strong computer knowledge / competence in Microsoft Office, as well as mortgage software programs Encompass and Calyx Point.

• 13 years of experience as  a professional basketball player
• Current coach for varsity and 6th grade basketball teams at International School of Minnesota,   Eden Praire
• Director of Ben Coleman’s Basketball Camp for  youths from 1988–present
• Assistant Coach during NBA pre-draft camp in Chicago in 2000
• Coached grade school basketball from   1996–2002
• Developmental Coach at Suwanee Sports Academy from 2003
• Basketball Instructor (Dakota Sport and Fitness, Shakopee, Minnesota) 2003
• Executive Director of Coleman Foundation 2008-Present 
• Member of Legends of Basketball (NBRPA)