2024 Phoenix Suns/Phoenix
Mercury Community
Coach of the Year
2024 NCAA Men's Final Four Legends and Legacy Community Award
2018 Positive Coach of the Year from
the Positive Coaching Alliance
Testimonials
I first met David Solano (Coach) when I was in the 5th grade in 2001. He asked me if I wanted to play basketball on his team. I joined because it seemed interesting and it gave me something to do over the summer. I didn't know he would become a life long friend, more than showing me the game of basketball, he took a young man and taught me how to become the best I can be at every aspect of life through hard work.
Victor Mercado Former player
Coach Solano taught me to keep trying to do what you think is right. No matter how hard it is or how often you fail. You can never stop trying.
Malik Wallace Former player
It all started in 1998 when I was one of David Solano's first students as well as one of the first girls he ever coached. Since then we've kept in touch. I have been a witness to a lot of the accomplishments he has had, as well as to a lot of the struggles he has had. One thing I know about David Solano is that giving up is not an option. A few years back he mentioned this non profit he wished to build, to give back to the Maryvale community. I am happy and very proud of him for making it happen. He is bringing opportunity, confidence and activity to the kids in the neighborhood.
Karla Chavez former student/player
David Solano has impacted my life in the greatest way possible. He saw something in a broken little girl and that in turn birthed a DREAM in me. I can never say thank you enough, because he took a chance on me and gave me an outlet out of my dysfunctional environment . I, Thank you David Solano. I pray that you get all the resources and connections you need to make an impact in the community for the youth, the way you want to.
Markisha Patterson former player
