Coach Khalil is the Founder and CEO of Higher Intentions. He brings NCAA Division I playing experience, professional international playing experience, and extensive coaching experience at the high school and AAU levels.

Coach Khalil played Division I basketball at University of San Francisco and Long Island University Brooklyn. Following his collegiate career, he played professionally overseas in El Salvador, Venezuela, and Morocco. Prior to college, he was ranked No. 6 in the state of New Jersey and earned McDonald's All-American Nominee recognition as one of the top players in the Class of 2009.

Over the past six years, Coach Khalil has coached across multiple levels of high school basketball, including player development, assistant coaching, and head coaching roles. He previously served at Redwood High School as Freshman Head Coach (2022–23), JV Head Coach (2023–24), and Varsity Assistant Coach, helping develop players and strengthen continuity throughout the program. He also served as JV and Varsity Assistant Coach at Marin Academy before being named the school's Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach.

From 2024–26, Coach Khalil led Marin Academy's boys basketball program through one of the most successful turnarounds in school history. After inheriting a team that finished 7–18, he guided the program to an 18–11 record during the 2025–26 season, the program's best finish in more than a decade. Under his leadership, the team earned the highest NCS playoff seeding in school history (Division III) and achieved a 3.7 team GPA.

In May 2026, Coach Khalil was named Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach at Redwood High School.

Coach Khalil's coaching philosophy emphasizes defensive discipline, pace, accountability, and player development. His approach is built around developing complete players who can execute within team concepts, communicate effectively, and compete consistently under pressure.

Higher Intentions was created to provide structured, intentional player development outside of traditional team environments. The program is designed to bridge the gap between individual skill development and team performance, helping athletes improve their basketball IQ, competitive habits, confidence, and overall impact on the court.

Coach Khalil's work is centered on long-term player development—building positive habits, self-confidence, discipline, and leadership that extend far beyond basketball.

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