Coach De La Cruz  - Human Performance  Specialist

Coach Gav De La Cruz is an elite basketball coach, high-performance director, and the former National Coaching Director for Basketball Federation Papua New Guinea. He is the founder of GDC Basketball, a high-performance program dedicated to developing athletes and coaches through structured pathways and international exposure.

With experience coaching across international FIBA tournaments, AAU programs in the United States, and elite pathways from grassroots to national teams, Coach Gav brings a practical, performance-driven approach to the game. His coaching philosophy is built around Space, Pace, and Compete, with a strong focus on education, team culture, leadership, and long-term athlete development.

This channel shares insights into coaching, athlete development, mindset, and real-world pathways to competing at the highest levels of basketball.