My name is Nikita Gordon and I am a Northern California native from Tracy Ca. I left at the age of 17 to go play collegiate basketball on a women’s basketball scholarship. My career was spent at Chandler Gilbert College and Azusa Pacific University. After spending 13 years in Southern California I moved back to the area and shortly after started coaching youth basketball between the ages of 7 and 17. I have had the joy and pleasure of coaching 8th grade boys AAU basketball for Train First Family out of Livermore the last year and half. I also run an academy called Skills MVP where I do personal basketball training 7 days a week. I have dedicated my life to teaching the youth the true fundamentals of basketball and teaching them to compete at a high level! I love my job!
Q: What are some fun activities to do in Livermore?
I love hiking Brushy Peak and eating at local restaurants.
Q: What makes the Livermore community so special?
I believe the diversity, the safety, the beautiful vineyards and the tight knit community is what keeps Livermore so special.
Q: Please tell us about where you work and what you love about what you do?
I coach AAU basketball and personal train young basketball players. Working with the youth it’s so rewarding.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
I love Bravo Gardens, The Last Word and Uncle Yu’s
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have worked in the community the last 11 years and I couldn’t be happier.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
I love the movie Titanic!
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Hustle beats talent.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love jogging through the vineyards in the evening.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I have been 5”11 since the age of 9!
Q: What is your favorite holiday?
Thanksgiving
Q: Who inspires you?
My mom is my world
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Comfort, Safe and Love
What is the best way to get a hold of you?
By phone or email
