Jose was born in a Syro-Malabar CatholicNasrani family that had little history of basketball playing. She was educated at Kottayam's Mount Carmel English Medium School, and at Assumption College, Changanacherry. Her brother Tom Jose is also a basketball player who represented the State of Kerala.[3] Jose married Rahul Koshy on 8 January 2014. They have a son and a daughter.[4]
Coaching and Mentorship
After her illustrious playing career, Geethu transitioned into coaching and mentoring aspiring athletes.
• She serves as a mentor at The Legends Foundation Basketball Academy, where she nurtures young talent.
• Through her academy, she combines her vast experience with innovative training methods to help athletes excel in basketball and fitness.
Personal Life
Geethu is married to Rahul N Koshy, and the couple has two children: a son, Aaryaan T Koshy, and a daughter, Aaradhana Maria Koshy. Balancing her roles as a mother and a mentor, Geethu continues to inspire countless individuals with her dedication to sports and family.
Legacy
Geethu Anna Rahul’s journey from a small town in Kerala to the global basketball arena is a testament to her hard work, resilience, and passion. She is widely regarded as a trailblazer for Indian women in basketball and remains a role model for aspiring athletes across the nation.
Career
As a child, Jose played volleyball, first playing basketball with the Kerala Junior Basketball Association. While playing in a championship match for Kerala, she was spotted by the Southern Railway basketball team; she joined Southern Railway in 2003.[1]
Jose, who is 6ft 2in tall (188cm)[5] played in the 2006 to 2008 Australian Big V seasons for the Ringwood Hawks, being the first Indian woman basketball player to play for an Australia club as a professional.[6] In the 2008/9 season she was invited to play for Dandenong in the Australian Women's National Basketball League, but didn't take up the offer.[citation needed] In April 2011 WNBA teams, Chicago Sky, Los Angeles Sparks, and San Antonio Silver Stars invited her for tryouts.[7]
In June 2012, Jose scored 11 points in the finals of the third Asian Beach Games at Haiyang, helping India to achieve a 17–14 victory over China.[8]
Sporting credits
Award
2005:Received 5 Awards from Thailand league -Most Valuable player Award,Most Popular Player Award,Top Scorer,Top Block Shot, Best Rebounder.
2005: played in the Invitation Tournament at Phuket, with awards for MVP, best player, top scorer, top rebounder and also the Most Popular Player Award
2006: The Most Valuable Player Award and top scorer, rebounder and best shot-blocker prizes in the Melbourne (Australia) Commonwealth Games[1]
2006: played in a friendly-match series at Auckland, New Zealand
2006: professional league player for the Australian Ringwood Hawks Club, Melbourne, Australia, receiving the Player of the month Award for July
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