Drive 4 Stardum

About the Director
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Donta Johnson has over 25 years of playing experience. He has also coached on a variety of different levels (high school, AAU, travel, church and PAL leagues). As a former professional basketball player with the Connecticut Pride (CBA/IBL) and Springfield Slamm (EBA). At Springfield College, (Division II) 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.” Additionally, Donta was inducted into his high schools Hall of Fame.

Over the years, Donta has trained or coached players that have gone on to compete at the Division I level. Willie Shaw (St. John’s University who played for Mike Jarvis ), Antoine Johnson (Villanova Univesity 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 opportunitites 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.

Through Donta's playing and coaching experience, Drive4Stardum was created to assist participants in developing individual skills through private lessons. After much interest and success, Drive4Stardum has become known for it's individual work as well as group sessions (fall ball), team clinics, summer camps and AAU program.