Mehran Hatami

With 27 years of coaching experience at national and club levels, I possess a wealth of expertise. My career includes international exposure at events such as the Olympics in Beijing 2008, the World Cup in Istanbul 2010, and various Asian Championships. Renowned for innovative tactics, I specialize in developing tailored player strategies and making dynamic in-game adjustments. Alongside my coaching skills, I am fluent in Persian and English, facilitating effective communication with diverse athletes and staff members.

• Junior Asian Cup, Kuwait, 02, 2nd
• Asian Games, Qatar, 06, 3rd
• Asian Championship, Tokoshima, Japan, 07, Winner
• Olympic Games, Beijing, China, 08
• FIBA Diamond Ball, Haining, China, 08, 3rd
• Asian Cup, China, 08, Winner
• Asian Cup, China, 09, Winner
• Italy Tournament, Roseto, 08, Champion
• Asian University Games, Taiwan, 09, Champion
• World Cup, Turkey, 10
• Asian Games, Guangzhou, China, 10, 3rd
• ABC Tournament, China, 11, 3rd
• U18 Asian Cup, Mongolia, 12, 3rd
• U19 World Cup, Prague, 13, 11th
• U18 Italy Tournament, 12, 2nd
• U18 Hungary Tournament, 13, 2nd
• Iran Super League, Petroshimi Club, 12-13, 13-14, Champion
• FIBA Coach of the Year, 14
• Basketball Coach of the Year, 14, 22, Iran
• Iran National League, Petroshimi Club, 14-15, Finalist
• Iran Super League, Tabriz Municipality Club, 17-18, Champion
• Asian Club Championship, Petroshimi Bandar Imam Club, Thailand, 18, Champion
• Gorgan Municipality, 21-22, 22-23, Champion
• West Asia Cup, 23, Finalist

• 2002-2013 Iran Junior National Team, Head Coach for U18 & U19 teams
  3rd Place - U18 Asian Cup in Mongolia (2012)
  U19 World Cup (11th Place, Prague 2013)
  
• 2004-2007 Pegah Team, Iran Super League (2004-2007)
  
• 2005 FIBA Asia Championships, Coach (Iran Senior National Team)
  
• 2006 Asian Games, Coach - Qatar (Iran Senior National Team)
  
• 2007 FIBA Asia Championships, Coach (Iran Senior National Team)
  Azad University, Iran Super League (2007-2011)
  
• 2008 Olympic Games, Coach - Beijing (Iran Senior National Team)
  
• 2009 FIBA Asia Championships, Coach (Iran Senior National Team)
  
• 2010 FIBA World Cup - Istanbul (Iran Senior National Team)
  Asian Games, Coach - China (Iran Senior National Team)
  Petroshimi Bandar Imam, Iran Super League & National League (2012-2015)
  
• 2012-2015 Petroshimi Bandar Imam, Iran Super League & National League (2012-2015)
  Samen Club, Iran Super League (2015-2016)
  
• 2015-2016 Samen Club, Iran Super League (2015-2016)
  Tabriz Municipality, Iran Super League (2016-2018)
  
• 2016-2018 Tabriz Municipality, Iran Super League (2016-2018)
  Zobe Ahan Club, Iran Super League (2019-2020)
  
• 2018 Asian Club Championship (Petroshimi Bandar Imam)
  
• 2019-2020 Zobe Ahan Club, Iran Super League (2019-2020)
  
• 2021-2023 Gorgan Municipality, Iran Super League (2021-2023)
  Iran Senior National Team, Coach (2018-2021)
  Finalist of West Asia 2022-2023 in Lebanon (FIBA West Asia WASL Cup)
  
• 2023-2024 Head Coach of Zobe Ahan Club, Iran Super League (third place in season 2023-24)
  
• 2024-2025 Head Coach of Kalleh Club, Iran Super League (first place after second round, to be continued)
  

• 1998: Olympic Solidarity Course, IOC, Tehran, Iran (June 30 - July 10).
• 2002: Olympic Solidarity Technical Course for Coaches in Basketball (Oct 6-12).
• 2004: Periodization Workshop for Conditioning Coaches, Tehran, Iran (Apr 27-28).
• 2010: University Coaching Clinic, Villanova University, USA.
• 2010: International Coaching Enrichment Certificate Program, USA.
• 2010: FIBA Coaching Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey (Sep 3-5).
• 2010: Second Delegate in FIBA Congress, Istanbul, Turkey.
• 2013: FIBA Coaching Clinic, Prague, Czech Republic (July 5-7).
• 2015: Advanced Basketball Coaching Clinic, Tehran, Iran (Aug 15-16).
• 2016: Coaching Clinic, Tehran, Iran (Aug 15-16).
• 2018: 11th International FIBA Coaching Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey (June 20-22).
• 2018: American Youth Basketball Development Camp, Istanbul, Turkey (Aug 12-22).

• Player-Centric Development: Tailoring training to each player's strengths and areas for growth.
• Tactical Flexibility: Utilizing detailed scouting, video analysis, and real-time in-game adjustments.
• Team Culture: Building a resilient, unified team where every member can thrive.
• Continuous Improvement: Staying ahead by always learning and innovating.

• FIBA Coaching License, 2007019397
• ICECP Certificate, Delaware University, USA
• Olympic Solidarity Courses, 98, 02, 04
• Master's in Civil Engineering, Shiraz University, Iran
• Canada Basketball NCCP, 6069306