Nkosi Adams brings over 25 years of experience in athletics, youth mentorship, and community leadership. A passionate advocate for sport as a vehicle for personal growth and social change, Nkosi has dedicated his life to developing opportunities for young athletes across Ontario.
 

A standout multi-sport athlete in his youth, Nkosi focused on basketball, captaining Pickering High School to five consecutive LOSSA Championships and earning the Mr. Basketball Award. He later played at Centennial College before transitioning into coaching and program development. Nkosi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management from Brock University and diplomas in Social Work and Recreation/Leisure from Centennial College.
 

In 2003, he founded the Durham City Basketball Association (DCBA), one of the largest youth basketball clubs in Ontario. Under his leadership, DCBA has produced numerous provincial champions and helped hundreds of athletes advance to post-secondary programs.

Nkosi has held leadership roles at every level of the sport. He served as a coach at Pickering High School and Centennial College, as well as a Senior Advisor with the Oshawa Power in the National Basketball League of Canada. In 2016, he was appointed head coach of the University of Toronto Mississauga’s new basketball program, where he built a competitive and culturally strong team in just three years.
 

His commitment to youth extends beyond the court. For over 15 years, Nkosi worked as a Youth Probation Officer, developing individualized case plans and providing court advocacy and motivational counseling to at-risk youth. In recognition of his outstanding volunteer work, he received the Pinnacle Award from Ontario’s Ministry of Children and Youth Services in 2012.
 

In 2019, Nkosi helped establish the basketball program at Royal Crown Academic School as Director of Basketball Operations & Athletics. In 2021, he launched KO Athletics & Consulting and founded C.O.D.E. Sports Academy (Chasing Our Dreams Everyday), a unique academic-athletic initiative designed to prepare student-athletes for success in school and elite competition.

Nkosi’s work bridges athletics, education, social services, and community engagement. Known for his integrity, work ethic, and unwavering commitment to youth development, he continues to empower young people to chase their dreams and unlock their full potential.
 

He lives in Whitby with his wife, Jan, and their two children, Isaiah and Abigail