About Us
Dimitris Platchias
Founder & CEO
Basketball is more than a game—it’s a journey of growth and transformation. At Moa Basketball, we help young athletes develop their skills, character, and confidence in a supportive environment that encourages them to overcome limits and reach their full potential—on and off the court.
With experience in elite basketball and education, I’ve dedicated my life to coaching and personal development. I played at the highest level in Greece, earning a national team invitation at 16, and competed in Men’s D1 basketball in Scotland. I hold a Bachelor’s in Physical Education from the University of Athens, as well as a Master’s and PhD in Philosophy from the University of Glasgow, and have taught at leading universities and secondary schools in the UK.
At Moa Basketball, we combine expert coaching with personalized development to turn challenges into opportunities—empowering athletes to succeed in sport and in life.
Bo Tang
Director
An MBA graduate from the University of Glasgow with 10+ years of experience in international business development and marketing within the education sector.
With nearly 30 years of involvement in basketball since the age of 8, he combines deep understanding of youth basketball development with strong commercial and strategic leadership.
As Director of Moa Basketball Academy, he leads strategy, partnerships, and brand growth, positioning Moa as a sustainable and scalable youth basketball platform.
He also serves as Area Business Development Director at UniMize Global, leveraging an established international network to create long-term value and exposure for partners and sponsors.
Marcin Nykaza
Club Development Lead
As a parent and lifelong basketball enthusiast, I’m dedicated to creating positive, supportive environments where young players can thrive.
In my role at Moa, I support the club’s growth by working with players, coaches, and families across all age levels, encouraging active parent involvement and strengthening community relationships. I contribute to Moa’s long‑term vision by exploring new initiatives and identifying partnership and sponsorship opportunities.
I also lead the early exploration of a potential long‑term home for the club, engaging with councils, schools, and venue providers, and helping shape a clear roadmap for future development.
Joshua Juanatas
Development Officer – East of Glasgow
An experienced youth development professional and basketball coach with over 10 years’ experience delivering impactful programmes across Scotland and internationally. His background spans national youth participation projects, community development, justice-based youth work, workforce training, centre management and large-scale sports initiatives. Joshua specialises in empowering young people through leadership development, structured programmes and sport, combining strategic partnership work with hands-on delivery to create safe, inclusive spaces where young people can thrive both on and off the court.
Why Moa Basketball:
We started Moa Basketball Academy to give kids the opportunity to experience the joy of basketball and develop both their skills and character through the game. Our mission is to create a transformative environment where young athletes overcome limitations, embrace change, and unlock their full potential through expert coaching, personalized development, and a strong, supportive community.