Cheikh Sarr (basketball)
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| Rwanda | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Head coach | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 25 July 1968 Joal-Fadiouth, Senegal | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Senegalese | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2012–2015 | Senegal | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–present | Rwanda | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dr. Cheikh Sarr (born 25 July 1968) is a Senegalese professional basketball coach. He is the current coach for the Rwanda national basketball team.
Sarr coached Senegal at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.[1]
Sarr is a native of Joal-Fadiouth where he was born. He went to "CAMP GMI -Thies" primary school, before continuing his middle school classes at Amady Coly Diop (ex Camp Faidherbe). Sarr finished his high school degree at the Lycee Malick Sy where he earned a bachelor's degree. At his younger age, he played many sports (Volleyball, handball, soccer, high jump, etc.) but basketball was his favorite. Sarr spent all his youth playing at US Rail Club in Thiès Region, under coach Gora Mbaye. When he reached 18 years old, he decided to stop playing in order to focus on his studies. Later, he continues with US Goree club after succeeding to INSEPS first year entry in 1992.
Sarr is a FIBA instructor of instructors and holds a PhD in sports psychology and a Master's degree in educational leadership, obtained at the University of Delaware, amongst numerous educational accreditations.[2]
