Nikki Graves

Nikki Graves is an experienced educator and athletic coach with a strong background in youth development and sports management. Currently teaching at Durham Academy since August 2010, Nikki also serves as the Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Saint Augustine’s University since October 2022. Previous roles at Durham Academy include SALT instructor, Assistant Athletic Director, and both Varsity and JV Girls Basketball Coach. Nikki directed the Team Felton Girls Basketball program from February 2016 to October 2022, overseeing all components of the organization. Earlier experience includes serving as Unit Director at the Raleigh Girls Club and Director at the Wake Forest Boys & Girls Clubs from September 2000 to July 2010. Nikki holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Promotions & Kinesiology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, obtained from 1995 to 1999.