20 Years • One Court • One Belief
That every child who walks through these gates deserves a coach who sees what they can become.
Basketball is the medium. The person is always the outcome.
Ishwar Bhati • Founder &
National Basketball Coach
Ishwar Bhati
Founder & CEO, IB Sports Academy • Indian National Coach
India’s highest sports honour — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Khel Ratna (2021), awarded by the Government of India.
One of the few coaches in India certified to coach, officiate, and organise at FIBA international level simultaneously.
Pioneer of the 3x3 format in Delhi — organised grassroots 3x3 tournaments before the format became mainstream in India.
The Coach
The Man Behind the Academy
Indian National Basketball Coach Delhi | FIBA Licensed Official | Best Basketball Coach Dwarka | IB Sports AcademyIshwar Bhati’s professional career in sports began in 2006 at St. Mary’s Public School and Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj — two years before he joined ITL Public School, Dwarka, where he has now taught Physical Education for 18 consecutive years. The court at ITL is not just where he works; it is where IB Sports Academy was founded in 2010 and where it still trains today.
Over 20 years in sport, one school, one court. That continuity is rare anywhere. In Delhi, it is unique. He built the academy not as a business, but as an answer to a question he saw every day: what happens to the talented kid after school PE ends?
While basketball is his core expertise, his programme spans the full spectrum of school sport. He has organised Zonal Tournaments in Basketball, Football, and Cricket for the Directorate of Education, overseeing competitions across 50+ Delhi schools. He coordinated India’s first international Wheelchair Cricket match between India and Bangladesh, and has been an active organiser of Khelo India events. IB Sports is not a basketball academy. It is a sports institution.
The Impact
What 20 Years Builds
His athletes have represented India internationally, earned US college scholarships, won National medals, and competed at the Special Olympics World Cup. Three won gold at the Asian Continental Games 2017 in Thailand U-19, against the best in Asia. Students have competed on 4 continents.
He holds a Master’s in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching from CCS University. He is a FIBA Licensed Table Official (2024–2028) — a credential mandatory for FIBA Level 1 competitions, and has served as a certified National Referee with the Basketball Federation of India for over 14 years. He is also a CBSE-appointed Observer for Basketball Cluster-12, an SGFI official, and a PEFI-recognised Best Coach.
Few individuals in Indian sport coach, officiate, and build institutions simultaneously — at national and international level. He does all three, at the same court, every week.
He doesn’t just produce athletes.
He produces people who happen to be exceptional athletes.
Credentials & Expertise
What He Is Certified To Do
These are not titles on a wall. Each one represents a role he actively holds.
FIBA Licensed Table Official (2024–2028)
International
One of the few individuals in Delhi cleared for FIBA Level 1 international competition officiating. A mandatory credential that most coaches in India never qualify for.
BFI National Referee • 14 Years Active
National
Certified National Basketball Referee with the Basketball Federation of India since 2012. Still active — which means he coaches the same students he referees at national tournaments.
CBSE Observer • Basketball Cluster-12
Institutional Authority
Appointed by the CBSE Board as an Expert Observer. He doesn't just participate — he ensures the technical standards, officiating quality, and conduct of the entire cluster meet national requirements.
FIBA 3x3 Tournament Organiser
Pioneer
Certified FIBA 3x3 Tournament Organiser. Pioneer of the 3x3 format in the Delhi school sports circuit, introducing international-standard gameplay at grassroots level before it became mainstream in India.
Event Lead • International Wheelchair Cricket
Social Impact
Coordinated India's first international Wheelchair Cricket match between India and Bangladesh. This reflects his broader mission: sport is a tool for inclusion, reaching far beyond the basketball court.
M.A. Physical Education
Academic
Master's degree in Physical Education Teaching & Coaching. The academic foundation beneath every drill design, session structure, and athlete development decision he makes.
The Journey
From One Court to a Movement
2006
The Beginning
Starts coaching at St. Mary’s Public School and Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj. The first steps of a career that would span 20 years.
2008
ITL Public School — A Permanent Home
Joins ITL Public School, Dwarka as a Physical Education teacher. The court he walks onto becomes the permanent address of everything that follows.
2010
IB Sports Academy Founded
Launches the academy on the ITL court — a structured commitment to every talented student who needed more than school PE could offer.
2012
BFI National Referee
Certified as a Basketball Referee with the Basketball Federation of India. Begins a parallel officiating career that now spans 14+ years — rare for an active head coach.
2017
3 Asian Golds + NBA Best Coach
Students win three U-19 gold medals at the Asian Continental Games, Thailand. The same year, named Best Coach by the Reliance Foundation Jr. NBA Programme — the honour came with an exclusive coaching experience in Shanghai, China.
2018
NBA China Games — Shanghai & Shenzhen
Selected by NBA India as one of 8 coaches nationally to attend the NBA China Games 2018. Attended NBA Fan Day in Shanghai, watched games in Shanghai and Shenzhen, and trained alongside NBA coaching staff including Brett Brown and Rick Carlisle.
2021
Khel Ratna + Best Preceptor
Receives the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Khel Ratna — the Government of India’s highest sports honour. Also awarded Best Preceptor by the Directorate of Education: recognised as an educator, not just a coach.
2022
IB Sports Foundation • Talent Has No Postcode
When talent showed up without the means to train, the Foundation became the answer. Free coaching, equipment, and structured access for underprivileged youth, Special Olympics athletes, and orphanage children. Same court. Same coach. No fees.
The Academy’s official social impact arm because Talent is Universal. Opportunity is Not.
2024
FIBA Licensed + PEFI Best Coach
Cleared for FIBA Table Officials Licensing (2024–2028) — mandatory for Level 1 international competitions. Receives the Dr. Ajmer Singh Award from the Physical Education Foundation of India.
2025
Sitaare Zameen Par — Bollywood Meets Grassroots
IB Sports Academy collaborated with Aamir Khan’s production for Sitaare Zameen Par. Coach Ishwar Bhati appears in the film’s opening scenes as the Karnataka team’s coach. IB’s youth athletes and coaching philosophy were brought to set for authenticity. Culminated in a session between Coach IB, his athletes, and Aamir Khan.
2025
National Team Head Coach
Appointed Head Coach, Delhi Boys — 40th Youth National Basketball Championship. Delhi finishes 4th nationally. The academy produces a national-level team, not just individual standouts.
2026 & Beyond
The Vision: 360° Elite Campus
Transitioning the academy into a multi-sport ecosystem. The goal: An international-standard indoor facility in Delhi that serves as the blueprint for grassroots excellence nationwide.
What They Say
Voices from the Court
From students who made it to national teams, to parents who watched it happen.
Basketball in Delhi-NCR means nothing but Ishwar Bhati.
The kind of passion he has for the game and the sheer volume of effort he puts in for his students is something I have never ever witnessed elsewhere.
Kudos to Bhati Saheb for his dedication. You are the living legend of Basketball.
Ishwar Sir was my coach in school & the reason why I fell in love with basketball. He is a guiding light & amazing coach who will help you navigate your real life problems.
I miss playing basketball alongside him since he NEVER differentiated between a boy or a girl & took anyone in his team, and pushing everyone to perform their level best.
My son is learning from this academy when he was in 4th STD but now he is in 7th. I saw tremendous change in him. He got selected in zonal becoz of the coaches.
One of the best academy i have ever seen. Coaches are Superb. From this year my daughter has also joined. She is just enjoying this game. Thank you so much to all the coaches for being wonderful n helpful 🏀
I trained under Ishwar sir for around 8 to 9 years. One of the best academy where you learn basketball. I am an alumni of this academy. He is one of the most valuable coach & plays a very huge role in what i am today.
IB sports is a great place to enhance your skills & will actually define you the true meaning of sports. Age is just a number so, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR EVERYONE.
Digital Court
The World is Learning
Beyond the physical court, we’ve built a global classroom. From elite technical drills to raw student progress and major tournament highlights, the IB Sports Academy YouTube channel is your 24/7 access to professional basketball.
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Our channel has evolved into a 360° basketball ecosystem, bringing you everything from Coach IB’s professional drills and student transformations to high-octane tournament coverage. We are architecting the digital blueprint for the next generation of Indian ballers.
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Coaching Philosophy
The Court as a Classroom
Innovative, out-of-the-box sessions designed to build basketball IQ, not just physical skill.
The Founder’s Belief
Every child who walks onto our court deserves a facility that matches their ambition and a coach who believes in their potential before they do.
Winning is a Product of Process
Results are not chased, they are built. The drills, the discipline, the daily showing up: that is what produces outcomes.
Discipline and Joy Must Coexist
A court where athletes fear mistakes is a court where they stop developing. The environment is high-standard yet safe.
Training Must Be Personal
No two athletes develop identically. Our programme adapts to the player’s unique pace and style, not the other way around.
The 'Why' Behind the Drill
Theory sessions run alongside practice. Athletes learn the logic behind every move, building decision-making under pressure.
The 360° Athlete
Basketball is the medium, the person is the outcome. We focus on building the resilience and leadership needed off the court.
The Road Ahead
The Next Chapter
Twenty years built the foundation, the credibility, and the proof of concept. What comes next is bigger — a full multi-sport ecosystem designed for the next generation of Indian athletes.
01
The Indoor Multi-Sport Arena
The primary milestone: a permanent, weather-proof indoor facility — international standard, built for year-round training. No more pausing for Delhi summers or monsoons. The court never closes.
02
Multi-Sport Expansion
Basketball was the beginning. The vision is a campus where Football, Badminton, Cricket, and Athletics are coached to the same standard — structured programmes, qualified coaches, competitive pathways for every sport.
03
The All-Rounder Programme
A dedicated foundation programme for athletes aged 5–10, built around Fundamental Movement Skills — agility, coordination, spatial awareness. Not sport-specific training. Building athletes who will excel in any discipline they eventually choose.
04
The IB Coaching Institute
Formalising what has worked for 20 years into a transferable system. A certification programme using BFI, FIBA, and CBSE standards to train coaches who carry the IB methodology to other schools, cities, and states across India.
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