Donavan Christensen
Former collegiate basketball player and player development coach with over a decade of experience training athletes from youth to professional, specializing in shooting and skill mastery.
About
Donavan is a former collegiate basketball player and player development coach with over a decade of experience training athletes at all levels, from youth to professional, based in Portland, Oregon.
Beyond the court, he is an entrepreneur who operates a vending machine company deploying AI-powered vending machines across the West Coast. In his free time, he enjoys golf, shooting hoops, and hiking the trails around the greater Portland area.
Connect on LinkedIn, or follow along on Instagram and TikTok.
Basketball Experience
Playing career
A standout high school athlete, Donavan scored over 3,000 career points before playing at Sonoma State University in 2010.
Coaching
Since moving from playing to coaching, he has specialized in skill mastery, with a focus on shooting and holistic player development, and has worked with athletes across the country.
Learning from the best
He has learned from basketball minds including Gary St. Jean (Golden State Warriors), Jon Wheeler (UC Berkeley), Al Attles Jr., and Joe Fuca.
Donavan also serves as an Oregon State Tournament Rep for the State Basketball Championship, attending State Qualifier tournaments to award State invites to top-finishing teams.
Donavan has competed with and trained alongside players who went on to NBA and international careers, including Damian Lillard (Oakland Rebels), Kevin Laue (Lakeshow), Tony Snell, Jamaal Franklin, Demarquise "Que" Johnson, Greg Smith (all from Westwind Prep), Gabe Vincent (UCSB/Miami Heat), and Zamaria Odom (Mexico Pro).
In the Gym
On the Court
Training
Shooting workouts
Structured, game-speed shooting sessions built around form, footwork, and consistency under pressure.
Skill development
Ball handling, finishing, and decision-making work that translates from the gym to real games.
For parents & coaches
Practical drills and guidance to help you support a player's progress at home and at practice.
Interested in training or have a question? Get in touch.
Business
VendOstro
VendOstro is a vending machine distribution company deploying smart, AI-powered vending machines across the West Coast for business owners who want to host a machine and for operators looking to grow their routes.
Quick Facts
Who is Donavan Christensen?
Donavan Christensen is a Portland, Oregon basketball player development coach and former collegiate player (Sonoma State University, 2010) with over a decade of experience training athletes from youth to professional, specializing in shooting and skill mastery.
Where is Donavan Christensen based?
Donavan Christensen is based in Portland, Oregon.
What does Donavan Christensen do?
He coaches basketball players on shooting and holistic skill development, serves as an Oregon State Tournament Rep for the State Basketball Championship, and operates a vending machine company, VendOstro, that deploys AI-powered vending machines across the West Coast.
How is Donavan Christensen's name spelled?
The name is spelled Donavan Christensen. It is sometimes written Donovan Christensen or Donavon Christensen.
Where can I follow Donavan Christensen?
On LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/donavanchristensen), Instagram (@organic_don), and TikTok (@donavanc91).