Coach Pavel Sergeev — Skillspoint Basketball Academy

Former Pro Player

UNICS #1

Hollywood, FL

Meet the Coach

Built by the Game

Professional basketball player and coach with international experience at the highest level. Standing 6'1" (185 cm), Pavel competed as a point guard in top European leagues and represented the National Team in FIBA competitions over a 20+ year career.

Throughout his career he played for UNICS Kazan, Enisey Krasnoyarsk, and Zenit St. Petersburg in the VTB United League — one of the most competitive leagues in the world. He faced elite, world-class talent including NBA players, gaining a deep understanding of the game at its absolute highest standards.

Over the past 5+ years Pavel has transitioned into coaching and player development. His approach combines high-level basketball IQ, detailed skill development, and a strong focus on fundamentals tailored to each athlete. He founded Skillspoint Basketball Academy with one mission: build complete players through structured training, discipline, and a deep understanding of the game.

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VTB United League

UNICS Kazan, Enisey Krasnoyarsk, Zenit St. Petersburg — top European professional competition alongside world-class talent.

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Russia National Team

Represented the National Team in international FIBA competitions, competing against the best players in the world.

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Played Against NBA Players

EuroCup experience against elite talent including NBA-caliber athletes, developing elite decision-making and court awareness.

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Point Guard · 6'1" (185 cm)

20+ professional seasons as a point guard — the floor general's position. Every coaching decision is shaped by that experience.

ELITE

Coaching Philosophy

"The work you put in today is the player you become tomorrow"

Fundamentals First

No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Every elite player on the planet has mastered the basics. That's where every Skillspoint athlete starts, and never stops building on.

IQ Over Athleticism

Basketball is a thinking game. We develop players who understand the game — who can read defenses, make decisions under pressure, and create plays.

Individual Accountability

Every athlete owns their development. Pavel gives the tools, the plan, and the coaching — but champions show up with the right mindset and do the work.