Donta Johnson has over 25 years of playing experience and 15 years of
coaching experience on a variety of different levels (high school
coaching, AAU, travel, and church and PAL leagues). As a former
professional basketball player with the Connecticut Pride (CBA/IBL)
and Springfield Slamm (EBA). Donta had the opportunity to travel
overseas and play as well. At Springfield College, Donta was a two
year captain of the team and was selected as an All-American player.
He earned Conference Player of the Year, was a three time
All-Conference performer and received the New England’s Basketball
Unsung Hero Award. Donta Johnson led Springfield College in assists in
each of the four seasons he played and scored more than 1300 points in
his career. In the classroom Donta received a Bachelor’s Degree in
Rehabilitation Counseling and Casework and a Master’s Degree in
Athletic Counseling.
As a high school athlete Donta’s accolades included All-State,
All-County, All-Section and All League honors in both basketball and
football in New York. He received the most prestigious award in the
county for his academic and athletic achievements “Con Edison Award.”
Most recently Donta was Inducted into his high schools Hall of Fame.
Donta has been coaching the Middlesex Rage AAU team for the past two
years. In his first season the Rage had a record of 17-8. He also
coached the Cromwell Travel team and led them to a 16-8 record. Over
the past few years Donta Johnson has trained or coached players that
have gone on to compete at the high and low Division I level. Willie
Shaw (St. John’s University who played for Mike Jarvis), Antoine
Johnson (Villanova University Big East Champion in the hurdles), Jamal
Webb (Wagner College, member of the team) , Francis Boone (Colgate,
member of the Women’s team) and others that have gone on to play at
Division II and III colleges. These individuals know that being
consistent and having a great work ethic afforded them great
opportunities as they all received full scholarships to their
respected colleges and universities. My only advice to them was to
stay focus, strive for consistency and enjoy the sport.
Learn more about Donta and "skillz" training at
www.drive4stardum.net.
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