Coach Deng with Talata Mini kids at Strandvejsskolen

Copenhagen's basketball club.
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Whether you want to try basketball for the first time or you're chasing a scholarship, Talata is where Copenhagen's players develop. Real coaching, real teams, free trial every Thursday.

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1Elite academy placement
Canada · Orangeville
3Countries this summer
DK · Canada · Lithuania
Dr. DishPro shooting machine
5International coaches
CPH · Canada · USA
What we offer

Pick your path.

Four programs, one club. Pick what fits where you are right now.

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Talata Mini

For kids ages 5 to 11 who want to play basketball. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Strandvejsskolen, Østerbro. No kit, no experience, no pressure. Just show up and play.

  • Ages 5 to 10
  • Tue + Thu at Strandvejsskolen
  • 50+ kids this season
  • Free to try
Join Talata Mini

Academy

For players who want to go further. Five sessions a week, shooting machines, sprint work and mental coaching. If you want to play at the next level, this is where you start.

  • 5 sessions per week
  • Video analysis and feedback
  • Scholarship pathway support
  • Led by Coach Deng Awak
Join the Academy

Teams

Never touched a basketball? That's fine. We start from zero. Two to three sessions a week, real games, real teammates and coaches who actually have time for you. No tryouts. Just show up.

  • No experience needed
  • 2 to 3 sessions per week
  • League games included
  • Ages 8 to 19
Join a Team

Development

Train directly with Coach Deng Awak. 16 years of coaching experience. Former pro in Canada, Lithuania and Denmark. He knows exactly what is holding you back and how to fix it fast.

  • 1-on-1 with Coach Deng
  • Shooting, footwork, defense, IQ
  • All ages and levels
  • Flexible scheduling
Book a Session

Not sure yet? Come for free.

Every Thursday, 16:00 to 17:30 at Svanemøllehallen. 100% free. Register below so we know you're coming.

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What's coming up

Schedule.

Upcoming games and training. All times are Copenhagen local time.

Upcoming Events
May 6
General Assembly 2026 All members welcome · Svanemøllehallen
GA
May 14 to 16
Spring Camp 2026 U11 to U15 · Two venues · Register now
Camp
Jun 27 to Jul 6
Canada Camp 2026 Lethbridge, Alberta · Max 12 players · Register now
Camp
Jul 19 to 25
Lithuania Camp 2026 Nida, Lithuania · BasketNews Camp
Camp
Jul 27 to Aug 1
DK Summer Camp 2026 U13/U15/U17 · Hafnia-Hallen, Østerbro · Register now
Camp
Weekly Training
Mon
Strength + Video (Academy) 16:00 to 18:00 · Svanemøllehallen
Tue
Talata Mini (U11 & Under) 15:00 to 16:00 · Strandvejsskolen, Østerbro
Tue
Teams + Development 16:00 to 18:00 · Nørrebrohallen
Wed
Strength + Mental Training 16:00 to 18:00 · Svanemøllehallen
Thu
Talata Mini (U11 & Under) 15:00 to 16:00 · Strandvejsskolen, Østerbro
Thu
Open Training: U15 and U17 16:00 to 18:00 · Svanemøllehallen
Thu
Open Training: U15, U17 and U19 18:00 to 20:00 · Svanemøllehallen · Mens tryouts open
Fri
Academy Training 16:00 to 17:30 · Nørrebrohallen
Sat
Open Gym (Members) 10:00 to 12:00 · Kulturhuset Indre By
The staff

Your coaches.

Everyone on this staff has played the game at a high level. That's the standard.

Coach Deng Awak
Head Coach

Deng Awak

Deng played pro ball in Canada, Lithuania, and Denmark, including the Danish BasketLigaen with BK Amager. He captained his team at Mount Royal University in Calgary. Now he's in Copenhagen building something real. Player development, scholarship placements, and the international network to back it up.

coach@talatabasketball.dk
GJ
Head of Youth Program

Georg Jespersen

Film study, defensive systems, game prep. If there's tape from your last game, Georg has already broken it down twice.

JY
Head of Academy

James Young

Played pro in the Danish BasketLigaen with Basketball Club Copenhagen and BK Amager, where he and Deng were teammates in 2021. Now head trainer at Sporting Health Club in Copenhagen. He's been through the grind. He knows how to build players who hold up all season long.

JN
International Scout & Online Coach

Jordan Naughton

6'10" former Division I center at the University of Wyoming. Played pro in Denmark with BK Amager. Now he scouts internationally and runs our online development program. He is the pipeline from Copenhagen to North America.

JH
International Academy Coach & Scout

Jacob Hoffman

Danish-born, raised in Horsens. Jacob played college ball in the USA at Bemidji State, shooting 44% from three. Then went pro back in Denmark with Randers Cimbria, BC Copenhagen, and Svendborg Rabbits. Now based in Florida coaching at an international basketball academy. He keeps Talata connected to the North American scene and scouts talent on both sides of the Atlantic.

SC
Mini Coach (U9)

Samuel De Castro

Samuel runs the Mini program at Strandvejsskolen on Tuesdays and Thursdays. He's with the youngest kids every session — focused on the fundamentals that matter before everything else. Standards on and off the court.

The squad

Our teams.

Competitive teams for all levels and ages. Find yours.

MINI Now open
Ages 5 to 10

Talata Mini

For kids who just want to play. Come once or twice a week at Strandvejsskolen. Movement, games, fundamentals. No experience needed and first timers are exactly who this is for. When they turn 11 they move up to U13.

TrainingTue & Thu, 15:00 to 16:00
LocationStrandvejsskolen, Østerbro
TrialFree. Contact us first.
Learn more and join →
U13 Now open
Ages 11 to 13

Talata U13

The step up from Mini. Real team, real training, real games. This is where players start to build something. Kids coming from Mini already know the coaches, which makes the jump easy.

TrainingMon & Wed, 15:00 to 16:30
LocationStrandvejsskolen, Østerbro
TrialFree. Contact us first.
Get in touch →
ACADEMY
U15 Active
Ages 12 to 14

Under 15 Academy

Daily training, film sessions, real league competition. This is where serious players get built. Spots are limited.

CoachesDeng & Georg
TrainingMon to Fri + Sat
LeagueDBBF U15 & EYBL
LocationSvanemøllehallen
Join the Academy →
More programs
U17 ACADEMY Active

Under 17 Academy

Elite track with a direct pathway to college basketball. Ages 15 to 16.

Apply →
U19 ACADEMY Active

Under 19 Academy

Final elite development year before college or pro. Ages 17 to 18. Scholarship pathway focus.

Apply →
20+ Tryouts Open

Talata Men

Competitive basketball in Div 3. Tryouts Thu 18:00 to 20:00.

Tryout →
Off-season

Camps & programs.

Intensive camps during school holidays. Beginners to U17, something for every age and level.

Jun 27 to Jul 6

Canada Basketball Camp

A full week of elite coaching in Canada for our top players. North American basketball culture, college campus visits, and the kind of exposure that opens doors.

Jun 27 to Jul 6, 2026 Max 12 spots
See Info & Register
May 14 to 16

Spring Camp 2026

Two tracks, two venues. U9-U11 at Strandvejsskolen (May 14-15) and U13-U15 at Svanemøllehallen (May 15-16). Shooting, footwork, 5v5, and games.

U9-U11 · 600 DKK U13-U15 · 750 DKK Ages U9 to U15
See both tracks & Register
Jul 19 to 25

Karpyne Camp 2026

Lithuania. BasketNews Camp. 9th year running. FIBA gym, 3 sessions daily, Baltic coast. Ages 12-17.

Jul 19 to 25, 2026 5,950 kr early bird Ages 12 to 17
See Info & Register
Week 31

Nida Camp 2026

Basketball on the Curonian Spit. UNESCO coastline, Baltic Sea right outside. Flights from Copenhagen included. Ages 12 and up.

Jul 25 to Aug 2, 2026 6,450 kr early bird Ages 12 and up
See Info & Register
Week 32

DK Sommercamp 2026

Copenhagen day camp at Svanemollehallen. Shooting machine, lunch, coaching. U13-U15 only. 5 days.

Aug 3 to 7, 2026 1,550 kr early bird U13 to U15
See Info & Register
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Home court
Svanemøllehallen Østerbrogade 240, 2100 Copenhagen
Free trial
Every Thursday · Svanemøllehallen Academy & Teams: 16:00–17:30 U19 to Mens: 18:00–20:00 Free · Register to confirm · Mini has its own page
Email
coach@talatabasketball.dk
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The Playbook

Coaching. Club life. Real talk.

Game recaps, player stories, coaching insights, and everything happening at Talata Basketball.

Player News

Malthe Mikkelsen commits to Orangeville Prep in Canada

At 15, Talata wing Malthe Mikkelsen has committed to Orangeville Prep, one of North America's top high school programs for aspiring pros. A milestone moment for Danish basketball and for what we're building here.

2025
Club Update

50 kids, one gym, two afternoons a week

Around 50 kids signed up for Talata Mini at Strandvejsskolen this season. Tuesday and Thursday, ages 5 to 11. A look at what it actually looks like — and what's coming next.

Apr 2026
Tournament

Talata at Aarhus Festival 2026

Boys and girls teams both competed at this year's Aarhus Festival. The U17 boys took the win 70-57. The girls squad showed up strong. Big energy, big moments.

Apr 2026
Free Trial

Open trial every Thursday at Svanemøllehallen

Never played before? Just curious? Register below. It's free. We just need to know you're coming. Show up Thursday at 16:00 and see what Talata is about.

Ongoing
Talata Mini · Strandvejsskolen 2026

50 kids. Twice a week. Østerbro.

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The club

Our board.

Talata Basketball is a member-owned association run by volunteers who care about the game and the community around it.

AL

Anders Lyager Olsen

Formand / Chairman

By day, Anders works in employee representation at Finansforbundet i Danske Bank, one of Denmark's largest financial sector unions. He knows how organizations run, how members are heard, and how governance should actually work. He brings that same standard to Talata. Our liaison to DBBF and DGI.

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AA

Ashfaq Abdali

Kasserer / Treasurer

Ashfaq started his career at sea as a ship captain before moving into tech. He now leads Global Customer Success at ZeroNorth, a Copenhagen company working to decarbonize shipping worldwide. He keeps Talata's finances sharp and knows how to run things at scale.

SN

Snorre Kjær

Bestyrelsesmedlem
JU

Justo

Bestyrelsesmedlem
HR

Hristina

Bestyrelsesmedlem

Talata Basketball is registered as a non-profit sports association (idrætsforening) in Copenhagen. General Assembly is held annually. All members aged 15 and above are welcome to vote.

General Assembly 2026 is on May 6. All active members are invited. Notice goes out in April.

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