Jordi Fernádez’s Coaching Journey: From Badalona to Brooklyn (2026)

Released: 2026-03-17 Recommended age: 8+ No IMDb rating yet
Jordi Fernádez’s Coaching Journey: From Badalona to Brooklyn

Movie details

  • Genres: Documentary
  • Main cast: Jordi Fernández, Kelsey Fernández, Christian Bañuelos, Paul Martín, Ferran Neira
  • Country / region: United States of America
  • Original language: en
  • Premiere: 2026-03-17

Story overview

This documentary follows Jordi Fernández's inspiring journey from his roots in Badalona, Spain, to becoming a professional basketball coach in Brooklyn. It explores his passion for the game, dedication to coaching, and the personal and professional challenges he overcame while pursuing his dream at the highest level of basketball.

Parent Guide

A family-friendly documentary about basketball coaching with positive messages about dedication and pursuing dreams. No concerning content present.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
None

No violence or peril. Contains standard basketball gameplay footage with no aggressive or dangerous situations.

Scary / disturbing
None

Nothing scary or disturbing. The documentary maintains an inspirational and educational tone throughout.

Language
None

No offensive language. Conversations are professional and focused on basketball coaching.

Sexual content & nudity
None

No sexual content or nudity. All participants are appropriately dressed in athletic or casual attire.

Substance use
None

No depiction of substance use. The focus is entirely on basketball coaching and personal journey.

Emotional intensity
Mild

Mild emotional moments related to career challenges and achievements, but nothing intense or distressing.

Parent tips

This documentary is suitable for children interested in sports, coaching, or stories of perseverance. It contains no concerning content, but younger viewers might find some basketball terminology or career discussions less engaging. Consider watching together to discuss themes like dedication, goal-setting, and cultural adaptation.

Parent chat guide

After watching, you could ask: 'What did you learn about what it takes to become a coach?' or 'How do you think Jordi's background helped him succeed?' For older children: 'What challenges do you think he faced moving between countries and cultures?'

Parent follow-up questions

  • Did you like seeing the basketball games?
  • What was your favorite part of the movie?
  • Do you think coaching looks like fun?
  • What skills do you think a good coach needs?
  • How do you think Jordi felt when he moved to a new country?
  • What would you do if you wanted to become really good at something like Jordi did?
  • What sacrifices do you think Jordi made to pursue his coaching career?
  • How does this documentary show the global nature of professional sports?
  • What leadership qualities did you notice in Jordi's approach to coaching?
  • How does this documentary reflect on the intersection of passion and profession in sports?
  • What cultural adjustments do you think were most challenging for Jordi in his international career?
  • How might Jordi's journey inspire someone pursuing a non-traditional career path?

Where to watch

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