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About Coach White

Career Highlights & Achievements

  • 6x Team USA Gold Medal Winner
  • 31-0 Team USA Basketball Record
  • USA Today ‘Coach Of The Year’
  • Team USA Basketball JNT ‘Coach Of The Year’
  • Team USA Basketball JNT U16/U17 Head Coach
  • Nike Hoop Summit Head Coach
  • Head Coach McDonald’s All-American Game East Team
  • NFHS Section 3 National Coach Of The Year
  • National High School Coaches Association ‘Coach Of The Year’
  • FIBA World Cup Champion

Bio & Background

Speaker. Coach. Mentor.

Coach White boasts a highly successful career in high school and collegiate basketball. With an impressive 24-season head coaching record of 522-122 (.810), White has guided teams to numerous state championships and national recognition. He led Miller Grove High School to six consecutive state titles and was named the 2014 USA Today All-USA Coach of the Year. Currently at Pace Academy, he has continued his winning trajectory, leading the Knights to a 24-5 record in his most recent season. Beyond his high school success, White has also excelled at the collegiate level, serving as an assistant coach at Georgia State University and achieving notable success with USA Basketball, including multiple gold medals at international competitions. His accolades include numerous “Coach of the Year” awards from prestigious organizations.

White’s impact extends beyond the court. He has mentored countless young athletes, fostering their growth both on and off the court. His dedication to his players, combined with his strategic coaching acumen, has solidified his reputation as one of the most respected and successful coaches in the country. White’s commitment to excellence and his ability to inspire his teams to achieve greatness have made him a true inspiration in the world of basketball.

Coach White Milestones

500

CAREER WINS

6

GOLD MEDAL WINNER

10

GHSA STATE CHAMPION

250

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

testimonials

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Carlos Boozer13-year NBA Veteran/NBA TV Analyst

“Coach Sharman White exudes everything you want in a head coach. High integrity and great character are at the forefront of what makes him not only a good coach but a great leader of men!! My kids (Cameron & Cayden Boozer) had an amazing time learning from him and playing for him.”

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Cooper FlaggDuke University

“In 2022, Coach White was my U17 coach for USAB when we won the gold medal in Spain. During that time he instilled confidence in me and put me in positions to grow and learn as a young player, playing with and against older guys. I was lucky to be coached by him again in the spring of 2024 at the Nike Hoop Summit and the McDonald’s All-American game. Coach White allowed me to be a leader on the floor and showed his confidence in me as a player. I really admire his knowledge of the game and how he treats everyone with respect.”

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Sean FordUSA Basketball, National Team Director

“As the head coach for multiple USA Basketball Junior National Teams, Sharman White's strengths are prominently displayed. His approach begins with organization and attention to detail, leading to a prepared and unified team. He establishes solid relationships with staff and players excelling in communication. Sharman his an elite basketball coach, but success at the highest level requires more, and he possesses those additional qualities”

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Coach Mike JonesHead Coach Old Dominion University

“Coach White is one the best basketball minds that I have been around. His ability to lead and inspire is truly elite.He is one of the guys that represents all that is right in our game.”

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Tony DoradoNIKE National High School Basketball Director

“I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Sharman over the past 15 years while being the National High School Basketball Director at Nike. Sharm's knowledge of the game and the ability to build winners on and off the court has made him into one of the elite coaches in the country and it is well noted by the amount of success he has garnered. He has represented not only his community and family in the highest regard but also us here at Nike.”

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A.J. Dybansta#1 Ranked High School Player In The Country

“Coach Sharman was my USAB U16 and U17 head coach for two summers in a row and that coaching job just made me flow the right way. He coached me hard and made me accountable but he let me play free to play through my mistakes. He made basketball more fun for me by putting me in important positions defensively and in both, playmaking and scoring positions on offense.”

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Coach Don ShowalterUSA Basketball 10-Time Gold Medalist

“I worked with Sharman White for many years and have admired his coaching ability and communication with players, parents and administration. He has one of those rare qualities that can relate to coaches or corporate business leaders. Sharman's leadership qualities are second to none.”

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Jim TooleyCEO, USA Basketball

“Sharman has been instrumental to the success of USA Basketball's Junior National Team capturing back-to-back Gold Medals in 2022 and 2024 at the FIBA U17 World Cup. His passion and enthusiasm for the sport is incredible. Not only is he a great coach and teacher on the court but more importantly, he's a person of high character off the court.”

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Coach Ron HunterHead Coach Tulane University

“Coach White is a great coach and communicator. He understands how to motivate teams and individuals. When working for me, he took the initiative to make people around him better. Coach White is a great friend, colleague and winner on and off the court”

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B.J. JohnsonBrooklyn Nets Assistant G.M.

“Sharman balances attention to detail and building relationships as well as any coach I've seen. He establishes a high level of trust with his players and staff because he understands the game and understands them at such a high level. There is no secret to why he is so successful on the court and admired off the court as well.”

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Bob RathbunAtlanta Hawks TV Announcer & Georgia Sports Hall Of Fame Inductee

“If you are looking for a young coach to buy stock in, buy as much of Sharman White as you can! He gets it - great with people, a wonderful basketball mind and highly organized. Future superstar!”

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John Lucas14-Year NBA Veteran/Former NBA Coach

“Sharman White has been a guardian of youth basketball for years. His commitment to developing kids on and off the court has bettered our game.”

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Eric ObermanPresident Atlanta Tip-Off Club

“I have known Sharman for more than 15 years and have always been impressed with he carries himself, both on and off the court. He goes above and beyond to support the mission and regularly contributes to our annual events. Sharman is the consummate professional.”

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