Unleash Your Potential at the Leading Sports Academy in UAE

The Academy aims to develop basketball and other sports in collaboration with Governmental Entities, Dubai Sports Council, Sharjah Sports Council, & The UAE Basketball Association, the UAE Tennis Federation and the UAE Karate Federation.

Our Honorable Partners

OUR STORY

Founded in: January 2016.

JAM Sports Academy has become a regional leader in sports, especially basketball. Inspired by our founder’s success in Lebanon, we are committed to excellence, inclusion, and community engagement. We proudly organize top-tier national and international basketball championships and leagues in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council, Sharjah Sports Council, UAE Basketball Association, Special Olympics UAE, UAE Tennis Federation and the UAE Karate Federation.

In 2022, Jam Sports Academy won Best Youth Academy of the Year at SPIA
Awards.

25+

Years Of Experience

In 2025 our founder got the BBAA Award for Successful Lebanese Basketball Expert abroad.

Our Founder

The Godfather of Basketball in the UAE
Mr. Ahmad Sleiman – Founder of Jam Sports Academy

Mr. Ahmad Sleiman’s contributions to sports education and development, both as the Founder of JAM Sports Academy, member of the Basketball Development Committee in Dubai Sports Council and as Vice President of FIMBA (Federation of International Masters Basketball Association), have made a deep impact on the sports landscape in the region which lead the his nickname the Godfather of Basketball in the UAE.

WHY JAM SPORTS ACADEMY?

Scholarships

Each year, talented basketball players from our academy secure scholarships to prestigious universities in the UAE, USA, Lebanon and other countries, allowing them to pursue higher education while competing at the collegiate level. These scholarships provide a pathway for student-athletes to develop their skills and academic careers simultaneously.

Scouting By National Teams and Clubs

Top local clubs and national teams actively scout and recruit our players annually, offering them the opportunity to compete at elite levels and gain international exposure. These opportunities open doors for athletes to elevate their careers and represent their countries on major platforms.

mission and vision

At Jam Sports Academy, our mission is to empower youth and aspiring athletes by providing high-quality training in basketball and other sports. We are committed to nurturing talent, promoting a culture of discipline and teamwork, and contributing to the development of sports in the UAE through strategic partnerships with governmental entities, including the Dubai Sports Council, Sharjah Sports Council, and the UAE Basketball Association.