Vicken "Coach Ve" Eskidjian

• Led team to a 19-1 regular season record in its inaugural year, finishing 3rd overall in the league (6-4 postseason)
• Guided TBT team to a 2-2 overall record (2-1 in 2025), advancing to the Regional Championship (3rd Round); narrowly lost 74-71 to Sideline Cancer ($1Million Single elimination tournament)
• Direct player development, game planning, and competitive strategy for elite professional athletes
• Built and sustained a high-performance team culture, including conditioning, skill development, and accountability standards
• Led team film sessions to analyze game footage and provide constructive feedback to players
• Coached and managed former NCAA Division I and international professionals competing across top global leagues, including:

• Founded and lead a high-performance basketball training organization serving athletes across youth, collegiate, and professional levels
• Design and deliver individualized and group training programs focused on skill development, strength and conditioning, and basketball IQ
• Provide mentorship emphasizing discipline, accountability, and long-term athlete development
• Reviewed game film with players to evaluate performance and support player development

• Directed all basketball operations, including program planning, athlete training, and long-term development strategy
• Led training and coaching for youth, high school, and professional-level athletes, emphasizing skill development, conditioning, and performance fundamentals
• Established structured training standards to support athlete growth across multiple competitive levels
• Directed day-to-day operations of a state-of-the-art facility to support high-performance training and events

• Led the Armenia U-20 National Team in FIBA Europe competition, emphasizing player development, team structure, and international standards of play
• Finished with a 3-3 record while achieving historical wins against Poland, Ireland, and Azerbaijan national teams
• Contributed to strengthening the national youth development pipeline through training methodology, talent evaluation, and program continuity

• Directed and led international basketball camps in Armenia, working with players from different age groups
• Coached and developed athletes, emphasizing skill development and teamwork
• Collaborated with local coaches and staff to deliver high-level basketball instruction
• Planned and executed training sessions for the camps
• Mentored youth athletes, promoting sportsmanship and player development

• Helped lead the team to a Final 8 finish in its first season back in the First Division
• Coached and managed high-level professional players, including (Lebanese Naturalized Center), Dion Dixon, and Terrence Leather
• Assisted in game planning, scouting, and player development at the top level of Lebanese basketball
• Served as Interim Head Coach, overseeing game management, practices, and in-game adjustments
• Contributed to rebuilding and competitive success following promotion to the First Division

• Hired immediately prior to the playoffs and played a key role in the team's promotion to the First Division, returning the club to the spotlight of the Alfa Lebanese Basketball League
• Assisted in game planning, opponent scouting, and strategic preparation

• Led the women's team to a Finals appearance despite losing all key players, rebuilding the roster and exceeding competitive expectations
• Oversaw full program rebuild, including player recruitment, development, and team culture
• Directed player development initiatives to accelerate growth of a newly formed squad
• Managed basketball operations, scheduling, staffing, and day-to-day team logistics
• Established competitive identity and performance standards under challenging transition conditions

• Led the Lebanese Women's National Team in FIBA Asia competition, directing international tournaments and national training camps
• Advanced team performance through tactical development, game planning, and high-level player preparation
• Focused on elevating player performance, cohesion, and competitive consistency at the international level

• Supported player development by providing targeted feedback and skill-building guidance
• Assisted in game planning, opponent scouting, and strategic preparation
• Conducted film sessions with players to analyze performance, reinforce key concepts, and identify areas for improvement

• Supported player development by providing targeted feedback and skill-building guidance
• Assisted in game planning, opponent scouting, and strategic preparation

• Supported player development by providing targeted feedback and skill-building guidance
• Assisted in game planning, opponent scouting, and strategic preparation

International Basketball Leagues

Lebanon | 1988-2006

• Played for multiple 1st division clubs throughout my career
• Earned multiple achievements with various clubs

Lebanese Senior Men's National Team

International | 1990-2002

• Represented the country throughout several international competitions
• Captain of National team in Mediterranean Games in 2001 and was honored to flag bearer of the head of the Lebanese delegation