On the left Kristen Madden & on the right Jasmine Adams

2022 Nuggets Academy JR NBA Coach of the Year!

With 13 years of coaching experience under her belt Kristen Madden is the 2022 Jr. NBA Coach of the Year. Kristen currently coaches the Ralston Valley girl’s 8th grade team, who recently just won the Gold Crown- 2022 Gold League Championship. In her 13 years she has inspired and encouraged young athletes through the game of basketball. The Nuggets Academy Youth Coordinator Jasmine Adams present Kristen Madden as the 2022 Nuggets Academy Jr. NBA Coach of the Year!

The Denver Nuggets selected Local Winner will receive the following from the Jr NBA:

• Co-branded (Jr. NBA & Team Logo) Coach of the Year trophy
• Free USA Basketball Coach License
  • Note: USAB Coach License information will be shared in September 2022 as part of the 2022-23 USAB License
• Copy of three (3) Positive Coaching Alliance books:
  • Elevating Your Game
  • The Power of Double-Goal Coaching
  • Positive Sports Parenting
• Access to one (1) Positive Coaching Alliance DGC1 online course
• Recognition on Jr. NBA Coach of the Year website