ZIANIMAL ACADEMY

THE TEAM

The Team

Behind the Zianimal Academy

Kadour

Dunk pioneer

Co-founder of the Slam Nation, Champagne-Ardenne record holder for high jump with 2.18 m, Winner of the LNB All-Star Game dunk competition, World record holder for the highest kick (3m03), Figure of the motion capture via electrodes for the NBA 2K8 video game, Organizer of the European and World Dunk Championships, Founder of the World Dunk Association. In 2023 and at the age of 50, he is still capable of dunking, being only 5'10. 

Edgard

Co-founder

Certified FIBA USA basketball coach, Edgard is in charge of the commercial development of the Zianimal Academy.

Aurélien

Co-founder

Certified Sports and Nutrition Coach, Aurélien is the logistics manager of the Zianimal Academy.

Raúl

PRÉPARATEUR PHYSIQUE

An expert in sports science, Raúl has a key role within the Zianimal Academy, he is the one behind the periodization of the training programs.

Azdine

Physiothérapist / S&C coach

Masseur, physiotherapist, and Strength & Conditioning coach for high-level athletes, Azzdine Bousnana presents the “physio” modules of the 7 postures on the mobile app.

Jaefar

Video editor

Founder of his own marketing agency "Rhoni vision", Jaefar works for the Zianimal Academy in digital communication.

Dennis

Cameraman

Dennis is the team's second cameraman. He is based in Panama and filmed our physical trainer performing some of the exercises of the program.

About

How was the Zianimal Academy born?

Zianimal Academy is the story of Kadour Ziani, THE dunker of his generation. It's also the story of two young fans of the orange ball, fans of the Zianimal being younger, who met at university in the States, and shared a little way while sharpening their skills.

A few years later, they came with with an idea : to build a jump program, based on training methods of Kadour Ziani.

Then, with Kadour's approval, they dissected the content he had thrown around the internet for years, in which he offered his advice, his techniques, without asking for anything in return.

An experienced physical trainer worked hard to structure the sessions and periodize the training ,making it an academic program, accessible to everyone.

The movement is now booming, and has been adopted around the world. Men, women, beginners and pros, young and old, injured ... and this is just the beginning.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions, suggestions, or partnership proposals.