Meet Our Board

Britney Coates is the co-Founder of Bigger Than Basketball. She is a graduate of Birmingham Southern College and has dedicated her services to help youth and young adults through sports. Mrs. Coates has been dedicated to carrying out the mission of BTB with following in the path that God has paved for each one a part of the organization.

Demetrius Coates is the Founder and CEO of Bigger Than Basketball. He is a graduate of West End High School and University of Alabama at Birmingham. As an inner city kid, he was inspired by other great programs that guided kids through the game of basketball and also wanted to be a resource for the youth and young adults.