Maranatha Christian Academy

Al Harris is one of the most well-known club coaches in the state of Minnesota and is entering his first year as the Boys Basketball Head Coach at Maranatha Christian Academy. Harris has 23 years of experience working with adolescents, whether it was in the capacity of public safety, education, outreach programs, mentorship groups, and coaching basketball within the Twin Cities and surrounding communities. 

“I come to you all grateful, humbled, and excited to get started with being a cooperating connection, aligned to a wonderful opportunity to not only coach basketball but to also live out my purpose, influencing young men of Christ-Centered faith amongst all who are true believers of his word,” said Al Harris.

Harris most recently served on the Park Center High School boys basketball staff as a varsity assistant and analyst. He is also a current coach, recruiter, and skill development trainer at D1 Minnesota where he has been since 2016. While at D1 Minnesota, he has compiled over 300 wins, led teams to two National Adidas Championships, has coached 42 Division I commits, has trained 17 nationally ranked recruits, and a McDonald’s All-American. 

Coach Harris is enthused to incorporate skills gained with a very diverse background of understanding of youth in search of helping everyone in the program continue their personal academic, athletic, and social development. 

He has a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice from Southern New Hampshire University. Throughout his career, he has worked in several different fields, mostly within public safety, however, always within some form of public service.