Aaron Young

Coach Aaron Young was born and raised in Oklahoma, graduating from Edmond Memorial HS in 2013. He played on two 6A State Championship basketball teams and one 6A State Runner-up team. He also ran track at Edmond Memorial High School. The son of Rick and LaSonya Young, his dad is in the Shawnee Basketball Hall of Fame.

He then went on to be a three-year letterwinner at Oral Roberts. He played in 90 games for coach Scott Sutton, averaging more than six points and 1.5 assists per game. He finished his career with more than 100 made 3-pointers and ranked third for the Golden Eagles in career 3-point percentage at 41.5 percent. He had a career-high 29 points at Denver in January. In 2017, he earned his Bachelor of Science in sport and fitness administration/management, while also served on SAAC and was in the NASCAR Sports Marketing Program.

Young spent the last three years coaching at the high school level, including working with Team Buddy Buckets, a 16U team sponsored by the NBA Sacramento Kings’ Buddy Hield. He was also the assistant basketball coach at his high school alma mater Edmond Memorial (Okla.) for four years. He is currently the Head Girls Basketball Coach at Casady School in Oklahoma City.

Young played a season in the German Regionalliga before the pandemic halted his playing career in 2020. He then spent 2 years as a Graduate Assistant Coach at Colorado State University where he had a hand in all aspects of the program including player development. This past season Young was back in Oklahoma as a coach at Edmond Santa Fe HS.

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Adam Hocking

Adam Hocking was promoted to head coach of the Clarke University women's basketball in the spring of 2023 after eight years as assistant and head men's golf coach at Clarke. He helped guide the Pride to five-straight NAIA Tournament appearances, back-to-back quarterfinal trips in 2019 and 2021, and the NAIA Championship in 2023. Hocking was a named the Heart of America Athletic Conference Assistant Coach of the Year following the 2021-22 season. He was most recently named the 2025 Heart of America Coach of the Year. 

He came to Clarke from Edgewood College, where he served as assistant women's basketball coach from 2013-2015. Prior to Edgewood, Hocking served as head varsity girls' basketball coach at Southwestern High School from 2011-2013. 

Hocking currently coaches with the Tri-State Frenzy Girls AAU Basketball Program, and he previously coached AAU Girls Basketball with Wisconsin Hoops Select, Iowa Team Fury and Wisconsin Swing (2010-2015). Hocking has been an offseason player development camp director with Midwest Elite Basketball since 2013.

Hocking played collegiate football and baseball at University of Dubuque (2010-2013) and at Iowa Wesleyan (2009-2010). Hocking earned his bachelor degree in health, wellness & recreation from the University of Dubuque and his masters degree in education from Edgewood College. A product of Galena High School, Hocking earned all-conference and all-area honors in baseball, basketball, football and track.

Alexander Wright

Alexander "POPS"Wright Jr. was born and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Coach Wright played four years of college basketball and graduated with a degree in business administration at Edward Waters College located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Alexander played professional basketball in the United States and abroad for 11 years with The Harlem Globetrotters, Jacksonville Giants, Neu-Ulm Raptors (Germany) and The Harlem Ambassadors.

He is a certified Personal Trainer, Basketball Skill Development Trainer, Youth Mentorand has his USA Basketball Coaching License.

Alexis Foley

Alexis Foley begins her third year as an assistant coach for the UW-Stout women's program with the 2020-21 season.
 
A 2016 graduate of Winona State, Foley joins the Blue Devils after the 2017-18 season as a graduate assistant for the Warriors, getting her masters degree in Educational Leadership. Foley obtained her bachelor’s degree in Secondary Math.
 
Foley was a dynamic guard for the Warriors in 2014-16. As a senior, she averaged 15 points and 4 assists per game and led the Warriors to the best record in program history of 30-4; That same year, the WSU women also won their first NSIC Conference Championship.
 
Her career achievements on the basketball court include: All-NSIC First Team, NSIC All-Tournament Team, All-Region Second Team, and WBCA All-American Honorable Mention. She was named to the NSIC All-Academic Team in 2016.
 
Foley transferred to Winona State in 2014 for her junior season (2014-15). She led the team with 11 points and 3 assists per game and was named to the All-NSIC Second Team. Alexis attended Illinois State University for the first two years of her collegiate career where she played in 57 games and started 34 of them.

Andrea Gorski

Andrea Gorski, with over 25 years of coaching experience, including 10 years at the Division I level, revitalized Bradley University’s Women’s Basketball program after being named head coach in 2016. Under her leadership, the team achieved historic success, including the program’s first Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Tournament title and NCAA Tournament appearance in 2020-21. Known for her focus on player development, Gorski produced eight All-MVC First-Team selections and led the Braves to back-to-back 20-win seasons, setting a new standard for the program. Her coaching success made Bradley the first MVC program to improve its record for five consecutive seasons.

 

Before her time at Bradley, Gorski built a winning program at Concordia University in Ann Arbor, where her teams made three consecutive NAIA Tournament appearances and reached the Sweet 16 twice. With a career that began at Ladywood High School, where she led her teams to 11 district titles and two Catholic League Championships, Gorski has consistently developed strong, competitive teams. A former standout player herself, Gorski was a first-team All Conference guard at Bradley and was inducted into the Bradley Athletics Hall of Fame.

 

Coach G’s coaching philosophy is built around four core values: Gratitude, Ownership, Accountability, and Toughness. She believes these principles are essential not only for success on the court but also in life. By instilling these values with enthusiasm and passion, Gorski helps athletes develop the mindset and resilience to complement their growing basketball skill-set.

Andrea Johnson

Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Coach Johnson grew up playing multiple sports but quickly developed a love for basketball. She attended the legendary Whitney Young High School, where she played under the esteemed Coach Arthur Penny.

She earned a full basketball scholarship to Palm Beach Junior College, where her team had a successful run, finishing 7th in the nation her first year and 3rd in her second, just shy of making it to the National Junior College Championship game. 

She transferred to the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), where she completed her playing career and earned a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology. It was at UIC that her coaching journey began. She spent five years as an assistant coach at UIC before moving on to Northwestern University, where she continued to develop her coaching skills for another five years. 

After her collegiate coaching career, she transitioned into brand marketing at Nike. Over 12 years, she held various roles that allowed her to continue her work with youth through basketball, particularly with Nike’s “Chi League” and Nike Basketball camps across the South and West sides of Chicago. It was during this time that she learned to leverage the game to teach life lessons and create opportunities for young athletes, with a special focus on “at-risk youth.”

She then became the Program Manager for PeacePlayers in Chicago and helped launch a program to provide free basketball programming for boys and girls in the Roseland community—the same neighborhood where she grew up playing. Through this work, they used basketball not only to develop skills but also to unite young people from different backgrounds.

After five years with PeacePlayers, she transitioned to the role of Director of Community Engagement at Urban Initiatives, another sports-based youth development (SBYD) organization, where she worked to provide safe spaces for young people living in divided communities to play, learn, and connect.

In addition to her professional work, she has spent the last 12 years coaching with the Mac Irvin AAU girls' basketball program, continuing to mentor and develop the next generation of players.

Annie Isler

• Former Women's Basketball Assistant Coach & Assistant Information Sports Director at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. Isler also spent three seasons on staff with the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx serving as video coordinator and player development associate. 

• A state champion player at Hopkins High School in Minneapolis, Isler was a four-year letter winner at Carleton and ranks among the program’s leaders in career assists and steals. She earned All-MIAC honorable mention in 2008 after leading the Knights to an NCAA Championships appearance

• Worked on the basketball staffs at four NCAA Division I programs: the University of Memphis, University of North Dakota, Illinois State University, and Marquette University. Her previous coaching experience also includes time at Ohio Wesleyan University (D-III) as well as multiple stints at Hopkins High School

Anthony Gordon

Anthony Gordon is currently an Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development at Kentucky Christian University 

Anthony Owens

Coach Owens is the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Columbia Basin College, where he holds a 67-32 record (.677). In 2024, he led CBC to a 20-9 finish, a 2nd-place East Region finish, and a top-8 appearance at the NWAC Tournament. Sophomores La'Trell Barker and Ta'Veus Randle earned NABC All-American honors under his leadership.

Owens made an immediate impact in year one, turning around the program with a 9-4 record and top-3 NWAC rankings in scoring, FG%, 3PT%, and FT%.

Before CBC, Owens coached at UT-Tyler during their NCAA DII transition and was head coach at the University of Providence (MT) for four seasons. As an assistant, he spent five years at Portland State, helping the team reach the NCAA Tournament and improve academic standing. He also coached at College of Eastern Utah and Eastern Arizona, where he helped assemble one of the top JUCO rosters in recent memory.

As a player, Owens starred at Arkansas-Fort Smith and the University of Great Falls, earning All-Conference honors and leading the Frontier Conference in rebounding.

Outside the college season, he serves as a Lead Camp Director for Breakthrough Basketball, helping develop youth players.

Arin Wade

Arin Wade was born and raised in Annapolis, MD where he attended South River High school, playing on the school basketball team (2007-2010)

Asia McKinley

Aundrey Wright

Coach Aundrey Wright is a seasoned basketball coach with over 30 years of experience, encompassing 19 years at seven different colleges and 11 years at the high school level. He is recognized for his integrity, professionalism, leadership, tireless work ethic, and effective communication skills, all aimed at motivating students to achieve greatness at all levels.

He is currently the Associate Head Coach at nationally recognized Cathedral High School, in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

• University of Indianapolis (2009–2016): Played an integral role in leading the team to six consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. Instrumental in helping the team reach a #1 national ranking during the 2014–2015 season. Developed three All-American guards, including 2019 NBA Champion Jordan Loyd of the Toronto Raptors.
• Southern Illinois University-Carbondale: Contributed to the team's NIT bid and advancement to the second round, facing Arizona State’s James Harden.
• California University of Pennsylvania: Helped the team earn co-championship of the PSAC and achieve a #16 national ranking.
• St. Louis Community College – Meramec: Developed All-American Mike Branson and advanced to the NJCAA National Tournament.
• Over the past 11 years, Coach Wright has been associated with the Indy Heat Gym Rats organization, a NIKE EYBL AAU program.
• Participated in various basketball camps, including those at the University of Kansas, University of Illinois, University of Oklahoma, St. Louis University, St. Mary’s College, Missouri State, and others.  

Coach Wright's extensive experience and dedication have made him a respected figure in the basketball community, known for his commitment to developing athletes both on and off the court.

Ayana McWilliams

Ayana McWilliams finished her first season as head coach of the Golden Eagles with plenty of success. LCCC made their deepest run in the Region IX tournament, making it to the semi-finals to cap off a 18-12 season. 

McWilliams comes to LCCC after spending four seasons as the head coach at Lincoln University, an NCAA Division II program, in Jefferson City, Mo. from 2016-2020. McWilliams coached Lincoln to its best start in program history in 2018-19 coaching the Blue Tigers to a 9-2 record in the first 11 games of the season. McWilliams guided the Blue Tigers to seven straight wins to open the season, including road wins over Southern Arkansas and Northwest Missouri.

Prior to Lincoln, McWilliams spent five seasons as an assistant coach at the NCAA Division I level at the University of South Carolina Upstate. While at USC-Upstate, McWilliams was part of a staff that led the Spartans to the best season program history, winning 22 games in 2015-16. During McWilliams time in Spartanburg, S.C., the Spartans made two trips to the post-season, reaching the WBI semifinals in 2016.

McWilliams started her playing career at East Carolina from 2001-2003 before transferring to Brevard College. While at Brevard, McWilliams became the program’s all-time leader in assists (296) and steals (288) while averaging 16.5 points per game, the second-highest scoring average in program history.

McWilliams earned her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Brevard College in 2005 and received a master’s degree in Sports Management/Sports Coaching from the United States Sports Academy.

BJ Watson

Coach Watson is entering his second year at Central Pointe Post Grad in Orlando, Florida as the Head Men's Basketball Coach.  Central Pointe Post Grad is one of the top post graduate programs in the country.

BJ spent his previous 5 years as an Assistant Coach for Park University where he graduated in 2017 after playing three years for the school.

Park University Men's Basketball Accomplishments: 

• Participated in The National Tournament (2016 & 2017)

• 3rd Team All-AMC Conference (2016)

• 1st Team All-AMC Conference (2017)

• Honorable Mention All-American (2017)

Other credentials:

• BJ has been a demonstrator for multiple skill development videos for Breakthrough Basketball

• Coach Watson was a 9th & 11th grade coach for Warrior Hoops where he organized and implemented practice plans, plays, along with team and parent meetings

• During his college playing career he was a camp instructor for K - 8th grade groups to teach the essential fundamental skills on the court, as well as the importance of being a good person off

Brad Johnson

Brad Johnson took over as head coach of the Bison men’s basketball program in March 2023 and is entering his second season in 2024–25. Prior to joining the Bison, he spent two seasons at Nebraska Wesleyan and three seasons at Seton Hill University, where he helped guide the Griffins to a PSAC Tournament appearance and coached three All-PSAC players.

Johnson also spent three years at Frostburg State, serving as a graduate assistant before being promoted to top assistant. During his tenure, the team achieved its best record in several years, reached the CAC tournament, and led the nation in blocks per game. His coaching career began as a student assistant at Baldwin Wallace, followed by six years as an AAU head coach and founder of the North Coast Runnin' Rebels.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance with a minor in athletic coaching from Baldwin Wallace and earned his MBA from Frostburg State.

Brad Shaw

Coach Brad Shaw is currently the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Fort Hays Tech Northwest in Goodland, Kansas. 

Before joining FHNW, Shaw served as the men's assistant coach at North Dakota State College of Science. During his four years at NDSCS, the Wildcats went 106-15, winning three straight MonDak Conference Championships and back-to-back Region 13 titles.

Prior to NDSCS, Shaw spent one season at Dickinson State under Josh Vaughan. Between the 2016-17 and 2018-19 seasons, Shaw spent those three seasons at Johnson & Wales University under David Graham. During the 2015-16 season, Shaw was an assistant at Miami University Hamilton in Ohio.

Shaw earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, working as a men's basketball student manager for the Cornhuskers under both Tim Miles and Doc Sadler from 2010-2015. That stretch includes an NCAA tournament appearance in 2014.

Shaw is originally from Fargo, North Dakota, and graduated from Fargo South High in 2010.

Brandon Rollins

Brett McFall

Brianna Fehr

Brianna Fehr is from Calgary, AB. She has always had a passion for basketball, as she comes from a family of players/coaches and began playing the sport around 7 years old. She has been surrounded by incredible players and coaches her entire career, starting with her club team (Foundation Youth Basketball) and her High school team (St. Francis).

Following a 4A Provincials title in her grade 12 year, she played for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies, where they won 3 Canada West titles, 1 Canada West silver, 1 USport silver, and 1 National Championship in 4 years. She later played 1 year for the University of Alberta Pandas, where she is now in her second year as an assistant coach.

She was also a part-time assistant for the Olds College Broncos in 2022/23. She has experience coaching many elite-level camps, club teams, and collegiate teams.

Brice Searles

• Coach Searles is a Breakthrough Basketball veteran, having been with us for the last 5 years! Brice is currently working for the Durango 9R School District in Durango, Colorado . He works at both Park Elementary and Florida Mesa Elementary Schools as a special education paraprofessional. Brice has worked in Special Education for over 22 years. He finds serving students and others with special needs very rewarding and fulfilling.  He also coaches at St. Columba Catholic School. 

• Coach Searles does basketball clinics with Durango Parks and Recreation in Colorado

• Brice spent 6 years with the Los Angeles Lakers Summer Youth Camps, 2 years at the Michael Jordan Flight School, Snow Valley Basketball School and University Of Colorado Summer Basketball Camps.
  

Bridgeport Tusler

Tusler begins his first season at the helm of the Polars Women's Basketball team. He was hired as Crown's Head Women's Basketball Coach in August 2022. Bridge comes from a strong variety of basketball coaching positions and experiences prior to coming to Crown. He was on Macalester men's basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach in the fall of 2021 after spending two seasons as the head boys basketball coach at Monticello High School. Bridge assisted the Macalester men's basketball program to the MIAC championship where they fell short to St. John's in the last couple of minutes. In his last year at Monticello, Tusler led Monticello to the 2021 3A state tournament as the 7th seed during the COVID 2021 year. 

Tusler graduated from Bethel University in 2018. He spent his freshman year at South Dakota State and was a member of the football team before transferring to Bethel. At Bethel, Tusler was a member of the basketball and football teams for four seasons. He was a four-year starter on the basketball team and helped the Royals win the 2016-17 MIAC championship. He also earned MIAC All-Rookie honors, was a three-time All-MIAC selection and was named to the MIAC All-Defensive team. 

Tusler graduated from Osseo High School in 2013. He was the starting point guard on the 2012 Class 4A state championship team. In football, Tusler was named the AP Player of the Year and Metro Player of the Year, and was chosen Mr. Football in 2012. He is married to Angie, who played at Maple Grove High School and Division I basketball at Northern Iowa. She is now a varsity assistant and JV head coach at Eden Prairie high school, as well as being the recruiting coordinator for the entire crossfire girls basketball program. Bridge and Angie coach Crossfire AAU in the spring and summer together.

Bridge and Angie live in Maple Grove Minnesota with their baby boy (Phenix) and their 3 dogs. (Kima, Bunk and Bodie)

Bryanna Hutchinson

Cameron Hunter

Cameron Hunter was a three year starter and two year captain at Olathe East High School. He helped lead the Hawks to a three state appearances including placing 4th his junior year and 3rd his senior year. He received honorable mention and beat the single season assist record his senior year.

He went on to play at North Dakota State University (D1). He redshirted his freshman year and used that time to study and learn the game at a high level. His sophomore through senior year, he made two NCAA appearances and won two league titles. He was named Newcomer of the Year his sophomore year and honorable mention his senior year.

He then attended University of Central Missouri (D2) where he played two years and brought the program back to the conference tournament both years and also earned honorable mention. He graduated with a Communications Degree and a Psychology and Sociology minor.

Cameron has been with Breakthrough Basketball as assistant coach for over four years before earning the much deserved title of Lead Clinician. He has been taught and mentored by some of the best coaches in the world while also traveling and being able to help hundreds of kids be the best person and player they can be.

Cameron Karajanis

Cameron Karajanis, a Cheyenne, Wyoming native, is a dedicated coach and personal trainer with a 

Carl Scales

Carlotta Kloppenburg-Pruitt

On May 20, 2021, Southern Oregon University Director of Athletics Matt Sayre identified a rising star in women's college basketball to lead the Raiders: Carlotta Kloppenburg-Pruitt, who became the 14th head coach in program history after three years as an assistant at San José State University.

At SJSU, Kloppenburg-Pruitt served as recruiting coordinator and was responsible for implementing defensive schemes, developing post players, and composing scouting reports. In 2019-20, her second season on staff, the Spartans had the greatest single-season win turnaround in the country, going from 6-24 to 19-12.

Kloppenburg-Pruitt – a 2014 graduate of Point Loma Nazarene (Calif.), where she competed for two seasons and earned a bachelor's degree in exercise and sports science – made a few stops on her quick ascent to SJSU. Her coaching career started in the WNBA, where she was a basketball operations intern with the Tulsa Shock in 2012 and '13 and a coaching intern for the Los Angeles Sparks and Indiana Fever in '14 and '15.

At Winthrop University (S.C.), where she obtained a master's degree in sports fitness and administration, she was a graduate assistant/video coordinator (2014-15) before being elevated to assistant coach (2015-16). From 2016-18, she joined Arizona State's staff as the assistant director of basketball operations and assistant recruiting coordinator.

Kloppenburg-Pruitt was a two-time Academic All-PacWest honoree at PLNU. She competed in her first two seasons at Ventura College (Calif.), where she was the school's Scholar Athlete of the Year in 2012.

She's also part of an impressive basketball lineage. Her father, Gary Kloppenburg, has been an assistant in the WNBA since 2000 and was the interim head coach for the 2020 Seattle Storm team that won the WNBA championship. Her grandfather, Bob Kloppenburg, was a coach in the NBA for 17 years.

Charlie Miller

Chris Barnette

Hailing from Raleigh, NC, Chris Barnette honed his skills at Ravenscroft School, emerging as a standout player with 1st team all-state honors and securing the conference player of the year title in his senior year. Outside of High School ball, Chris further developed his skills with an AAU team, the NC Runnin’ Rebels, significantly increasing his visibility among college coaches, resulting in multiple Division 2 offers along with an offer from a Division 1 program.

His collegiate career saw him making impactful strides across different divisions. Starting at NCAA Division 2's Mars Hill University in Asheville, NC, Chris showcased his talents by earning a spot in the starting lineup halfway through his freshman season. Transitioning to NCAA Division 3's Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, GA, he not only amassed over 1,000 points, 400 rebounds, and 300 assists but also secured impressive 3rd, 2nd, and 1st team all-conference honors over three stellar seasons, culminating in a Sports Management degree upon graduation.

Chris took advantage of his extra Covid year by playing at NCCAA Division 2's Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, IA. There, Chris earned accolades including 1st team all-conference and 1st team All-American. Chris’s basketball journey is a testament to God’s hand in his life, his dedication on the court, and all the amazing coaches and people who have helped him along the way. 

Presently situated in the Ankeny area alongside his wife Janet, Chris is deeply involved in the basketball scene. As the Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Faith Baptist Bible College, he's pursuing a master's degree while also serving as a local basketball trainer, sharing his expertise and passion for the game with aspiring athletes.

Beyond basketball, Chris has a passion for adventure, and his enthusiasm for sports extends far beyond the court, enriching his life both personally and professionally. Chris has years of playing, personal training, and camp coaching experience and is excited to be working with Breakthrough Basketball where he can further his passion for helping young athletes reach their full potential on and off of the court.

Chris Hamilton

 

Chris Hamilton became the new head coach of the Franklin College men's basketball program on Apr. 27, 2022.

A veteran at the Division III level as both a coach and a player, Hamilton comes to Franklin following a four-year tenure at Nebraska Wesleyan University under two-time NCAA DIII Coach of the Year Dale Wellman.

During his time on the Nebraska Wesleyan bench, the Prairie Wolves went 69-21 with a 43-15 record in American Rivers Conference (ARC) play, winning the league's regular season and conference tournament championships in 2018-19 and 2019-20 and advancing to the NCAA Tournament. The Prairie Wolves finished atop Division III in offensive efficiency in 2019 and 2020, and ranked in the top-10 in field goal percentage defense in 2021. In addition to his coaching duties, Hamilton also served as an assistant strength and conditioning coach, working primarily with both basketball and soccer programs.

Hamilton began his college basketball career at Division III powerhouse Randolph-Macon College, first as a player from 2011-15 and then as an assistant coach from 2016-18. 

As a player, he helped the Yellow Jackets to a 90-27 record over his four years with two conference regular season and conference tournament titles each. He ended his time on the roster with the sixth-most three-pointers in program history at 171 and was a 43.5% shooter from deep. A two-time academic all-conference selection, Hamilton earned his bachelor's degree in Business/Economics from Randolph-Macon in 2015.

He began his coaching career at Division I Mount St. Mary's as a graduate assistant in 2015-16, where he completed his Master of Science degree in Sports Management. 

Chris O'Neal

Chris VanderHyde

Christopher Dendinger

Collin Ralko

Collin is a Certified Canada Basketball Coach (Train2Compete) & in training of his Train 2 Compete. He has coached at various programs at the post-secondary level where he was an assistant coach with St. Mary’s University in Calgary for 2 years winning an ACAC silver medal with a trip to the CCAA national tournament. Additionally, he was the head coach of Olds College for a season, but is now back with the St. Mary's University team as a lead Assistant Coach. Collin is passionately committed to empowering athletes both on & off the court to give them the greatest opportunity at being the best they can be. 

In addition to coaching at the post-secondary level with St. Mary's University he has also played at the post-secondary level as a captain with Medicine Hat College. Accolades through his coaching & player career include 1 bronze medal & 2 silver medals in the ACAC league, with 1 trips to the CCAA national tournament. He was amongst the top 3pt shooters in the country in 2017 (45.7%). Other coaching opportunities Collin has been involved with since his playing career includes various high school, club, and local provincial level teams in Central & Southern Alberta such as the Alberta Summer Games team in 2023. Rounding out his background, Collin hold's B.Ed degree with focus in kinesiology as he currently works as an online sports performance & health coach with PJ Performance Training. He is also a Coaching Director with the club Supreme Hoops Canada. Collin is grateful for what basketball has brought & taught him in his life & seeks to spread its positive impact it can have in all aspects of life.

Corey Laster

Laster has been a collegiate coach for the last 20 years, dating back to 2000 where he started his career at his alma mater, Taylor University (NAIA) in Indiana. Laster ran a successful program at Taylor from 00'-03' (51-31). After Taylor University, Corey moved up to the NCAA DII level where he became an assistant coach for Saint Michaels College in Vermont from 03'-05'. Coach Laster was then able to take over his own program in the NCAA DIII level at Defiance College in Ohio from 05'-07'.

From 07'-10' Corey Laster took the assistant coaching position at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA, a NCAA DI level university. Wanting to become a head coach once again, Laster claimed the UCCS Women's Basketball program from 10'-14'. Coach Laster was a part of the RMAC for four years building a strong program for the Mountain Lions. His experience in this conference, and knowing what it takes to be a successful team is valuable for Colorado Christian.

Currently, Coach Corey Laster is the Head Women's Basketball Coach for William Jessup University in Rocklin, CA

Basketball Career

Four-year member of Taylor Universities Men's Basketball program

One of TU's all-time leading scorers and rebounders

Taylor University Athletics Hall of Fame member since 2010

Taylor Universities Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2008

Courtney Boyd

Courtney Boyd enters her third season as Head Women's Coach at Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa. 

Clarke broke the program record for wins in a season in the '18-'19 season, finishing 23-12, and made its first-ever NAIA Division I Women's Basketball Championship appearance.  The Pride advanced to the Quarterfinal Round after posting wins over No. 1 seed and third-ranked Columbia (Mo.) and No. 4 seed and fourteenth-ranked Shawnee State.  Boyd's team was recognized with three Heart of America Athletic Conference All-Conference selection and one NAIA second-team All-American.  The Pride boasted a 3.32 team grade point average.

A native of Keokuk, Iowa, Boyd came to Clarke from UW-Parkside, where she spent two years as associate head women’s basketball coach and was involved in all phases of the program.

Boyd received the WBCA Thirty Under 30 award at the conclusion of the 2016-17 season. The WBCA Thirty Under 30 presented by Marriott Rewards® program was created to recognize 30 up-and-coming women’s basketball coaches age 30 and under at all levels of the game. Each honoree has exemplified their involvement in community service, mentorship and impact on others, professional manner, and attitude and professional association involvement.

 
Boyd started her collegiate coaching career as an assistant at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa, helping the Vikings to a Midwest Collegiate Conference Championship and a trip to the NAIA Elite Eight, finishing the season 30-6 overall.
 
As a player, Boyd spent two seasons at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, leading the Eagles to a runner-up finish at the NJCAA Championships in 2006 before hoisting the national title in 2007. She finished her Kirkwood career with a 67-4 record before continuing her playing career at Division II Dixie State University in Saint George, Utah. At Dixie State, Boyd was named Newcomer of the Year and Honorable Mention All-Pacific West Conference in 2008 while setting a school record for most three-pointers in a game and landing second-team All-Pac West accolades in 2009.
 
Boyd received her bachelor's degree in elementary education with an ESL endorsement from Dixie State and her master of education degree from Augusta University.

Damion Byrd

Coach Damion Byrd is a retired Air Force officer with more than 20 years of coaching experience at all ages.

His coaching versatility has allowed him to train players 5-6 year old all the way thru MS, HS, college, Euro & G- Leagues. He was a camp coach at Mercer University in 2013, the summer before they beat powerhouse Duke in the 2nd round of the 2014 NCAA tournament.

Byrd was named head coach of the All Air Men’s basketball team in 2013 and coached base-level adults for more than 10 years at 3 separate military installations with great success.

He is adept at all levels and positions of the game but specializes in ball handling, passing, court vision, & defensive footwork and agility: all of the traits that lead to a dynamic point guard and floor general. Byrd places great emphasis on mastering the details and being accountable to the things you can control as a player such as your preparation, energy and effort!

Dan Sowu

Dan Sowu, a Chicago native, is the founder/director of Elite Sports Life, a training & consulting organization that serves athletes, coaches, & sport professionals across the country. Sowu has developed & mentored numerous athletes who went on to play collegiately and professionally since 2008. Sowu played at Butler University & Bemidji State University (‘07) where he earned his B.S. in Digital Media. Sowu went on to play four seasons professionally in Latin America (LNBP) & the US (PBL, IBA, ABA). Sowu was a head varsity coach & special education teacher at Epic Academy in Chicago from 2010-2012, leading Epic to its first 20-win season, Chicago Public League, & IHSA state playoff berths. From 2012-2017, Sowu helped run the #1 camp in (Five Star) & #2 (Advantage) rated basketball camps in the country according to Sports Illustrated.

Sowu recently served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for Stephens College in Columbia, MO during the 20-21 & 21-22 seasons. Sowu helped lead the Stars to their best record and most wins in school history! Sowu was an assistant for North Central College (NCAA D3) during the 2019-2020 season, helping the Cardinals improve to a 12-15 record, the program's most wins in the previous five seasons earning their first entry into the CCIW Tournament since 2015.

Darnell Ford

Coach Ford has been working Breakthrough Basketball camps for the last four years.  Darnell brings many years of experience including:

• 4 years Assistant Women’s Varsity Basketball Coach where he was the head of development and helped them to conference and district championships.

• 10+ years AAU/TRAVEL Basketball Head Coach for multiple teams, 4th - 12th grade boys & girls.

• 10+ years Skill Development Coach where he coached over 1,000 student athletes, 3 McDonald All - American nominees, and ten 1,000+ scorers.  Coach Ford has had over 30 players go on to play at various levels of collegiate basketball.

• 4+ years Point 3 Basketball Alpha Trainer.  This is an exclusive group as there are only 27 Alpha Trainers in the world.

• 8+ years Tournament, Camp, & Clinic Director

Darrick Matthews

Darrick Matthews is the current head coach of the women's basketball team at Southern Arkansas University. In his first season, he led the team to a conference tournament appearance, coaching a 2nd Team All-Conference player, an Elite Scholar, and three Commissioner Honor Roll athletes.

Previously, Matthews was at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO), where he guided the Drovers to a SAC Regular-Season Championship in 2018 and earned the SAC Coach of the Year award. Under his leadership, the team produced one SAC Player of the Year, four SAC Defensive Players of the Year, one SAC Newcomer of the Year, four SAC All-Tournament selections, 20 All-SAC selections, and nine NAIA All-American selections. The Drovers also made five NAIA National Championship appearances during his tenure.

At Southwestern Christian University (SCU), Matthews coached the women's team to a fourth-place finish in the National Christian College Athletic Association Division I National Tournament. Before this role, he spent two seasons as the men's assistant coach, where he helped develop Tyler Inman, the 2013 NAIA Dunk Champion and future Harlem Globetrotter.

Matthews' coaching career began as an assistant women's basketball coach at Sul Ross State University (Texas) under former USAO coach Jennifer Hayden. He also served as an assistant coach at Cooper High School in Abilene, Texas.

As a player, Matthews started his collegiate career at Oklahoma Christian University in 2007 before transferring to the University of the Southwest (N.M.). During his sophomore season at USW, he led the Mustangs with 19.4 points per game and earned first-team all-Red River Conference honors. He concluded his playing career at McMurry University (Texas) in 2009-10, helping the War Hawks to an ASC title.

Matthews graduated magna cum laude from McMurry in 2011 with a B.S. in mathematics education and a minor in curriculum instruction. He later earned an M.Ed. with an emphasis in physical education from Sul Ross State University in 2012.

Darryl Moore

Lead Instructor - Darryl Moore

• College Basketball Career

  
  • Enrolled at the University of Iowa in 1993 as a regular student, discovered during pickup games at the Iowa Fieldhouse.
  • Walked onto the Iowa Hawkeyes basketball team in 1993, earning a spot through his hard work and determination.
  • Received a scholarship in 1996 after two years of proving himself in practice and limited playing time.
  • Started 33 games for the Hawkeyes during the 1996–1998 seasons.
  • Helped lead Iowa to the NCAA Tournament, becoming a key contributor and a fan favorite.

• Professional Basketball Career

  • Played one season of professional basketball in Poland after graduating from Iowa.

• Post-Basketball Career

  • Built a successful 16-year career in pharmaceutical sales while raising a family.
  • In 2014, founded Court45, a coaching facility in North Liberty, Iowa, to mentor and train young athletes.
  • Dedicated to teaching life lessons through basketball, emphasizing hard work, resilience, and the importance of community support.
  • Continues to inspire young athletes by sharing his story of perseverance and overcoming the odds.

Darryl’s journey from a walk-on to a starter at a Big Ten school, and eventually to a mentor for the next generation, exemplifies his belief: “If you move in the right direction, good things will happen.”

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Denisha Parks

Denisha Parks is currently the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Elms College, her alma mater. She graduated from Elms College in 2015 and is now an Elms College HOF inductee. During her playing career, she recorded 2,000 + points and 1,000 rebounds. She was recognized on the 2020 all decade selection team in New England Region.

Prior to coaching at Elms College, she served as the lead assistant coach at Worcester during the 2021-22 season. She was also the lead assistant coach for 5 years at Clark University, located in Worcester, MA, from 2017-2022. 

Parks has assisted at many Breakthrough Basketball camps, and her potential to lead camps was quickly discovered. She has a passion for the game and enjoys working with all age groups to help them improve their game.

Dexter Lyons

Here are some of Coach Dexter Lyons Achievements & Experience:

• 2000-2002 Played at Daytona Beach Community College

• 2002-2004:  Played D1 at the University of Central Florida

• 2001-02: Conference Defensive Player of the Year 

• 2003-04: NBA Summer League (Orlando Magic) 

• Conference Defensive Player of the Year (A-Sun), First Team All-Conference (A- Sun), NCAA Tournament Participant 

• 2004-05 NBA Summer League (Boston Celtics), First Team All-League, First Team All-Imports, Team MVP 

• 2006-07: 3rd Round 33rd Overall Pick in 2006

• NBA Development League Draft (Idaho Stampede) 

• 2007-08: League Champion, League Cup Finalist 2009-10: Spain LEB Silver League Champion

• 2011-12: Player of Week (Miyazaki)

• 2012-13: 2 time MVP of the Week (Takamatsu)

Camp Experience:

• 2003-2006 was a Camp Coach/Counselor at the Kirk Speraw Camp at USF

• Held leading role as camp advisor for summer basketball program by providing direct supervision and fundamental basketball instruction to children ages 9 to 13
• Assisted the Head Coach in scheduling events, and contribute to the development of plans for the basketball camp and game responsibilities
• Served as Camp Coach and positive role model for children attending basketball camp by displaying enthusiasm, sense of humor and patience
• Assisted daily with coaching teams, officiating games, and scorekeeping while distributing game play time equally amongst all campers
• Responsible for coordinating the overall practice

• Coach Dexter has been working Breakthrough Basketball camps for the last two years, mostly working around the Southeast part of the country and based in Atlanta, Georgia

DJ Marlow

Coach DJ Marlow is the Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Western Oregon University (NCAA D2), where he developed an All-Conference player in his first full season. With 7 years of coaching experience, including 5 at the college level, he has a proven track record of player development and program success.

Previously, he served as Associate Head Coach at Salem University, helping lead the team to its most wins in 25 years and developing two future pros. At Warner University, he coached the Freshman of the Year and two First Team All-Conference players. As Head Coach at Tenoroc High School, he earned Coach of the Year honors and led the team to its most improved season.

Coach Marlow has also worked as a Lead Instructor for Agape Hoops in Missouri. His playing career spans high school, JUCO, and NCAA D3/D2 programs, including Lakeland High School, Little Big Horn College, Misericordia University, and Rockhurst University.

DJ Thomas

Donald "DJ" Thomas was born and raised in Houston Texas. He attended Tomball Memorial High School, was a four-year first team All-District player at TMHS, and ranks among the program’s leaders in career points, assists, and steals. 

Coach DJ had serval opportunities to play Division II, Division III and NAIA opportunities. He chose to attend Blinn college in pursuit of other athletic scholarships. Along the journey Coach DJ fell in love with coaching/player development.

Coaching for Houston's top AAU programs and a program of his own. He's worked on the basketball staff at Concordia Lutheran High School, where they came up short in the state finals.

Thomas has 7 years of coaching experience, including 2 years high school varsity basketball, 2 years middle school level and 7 years of player development training.

Dominique McBride

Dominique McBride is the lead assistant coach and will begin his third season with the Panthers in 2023-24. He helped the program to a five-win improvement during the first season in 2022-23.

McBride will be relocating from Charlotte, N.C. where he has coached and worked since 2018. He has experience with Pro Skills Basketball as a head coach for a boys team and also has been a head coach at the junior varsity level at Christ The King High School since June 2018 in Huntersville, N.C. McBride also served as an assistant coach with the girls and boys varsity program at Christ The King before being named the Head Coach.

Off the court, McBride has served as a teacher's assistant at Stoney Creek Elementary in Charlotte since March 2018.

McBride had ties to the state of Michigan prior to his commitments in North Carolina. He was an Athletic Video Coordinator intern at Central Michigan University in 2015-16 and graduated from CMU in May 2016 with a bachelor's degree in sports management and entrepreneurship.

Previous experience included; Player Development coach with DCT Basketball and served as a Camp Coach at Davidson Men's Basketball camp

Donte Wright

Coach Donte Karon Wright, also known as Coach K. Wright, is originally from Jackson, South Carolina. He attended and played basketball at South Carolina State University. In the 2017-2018 season, he finished in the Top 20 three pointers made in all of NCAA Division I.

Wright completed his Bachelors degree in Psychology and his Masters degree in Business. He also played 5 years of professional basketball internationally in Mexico, Argentina, and Scotland.

He has a wealth of experience developing players in his personal training business, OverLooked Skills Academy. His passion has allowed him to train players of all levels both in the United States, and internationally, in Amsterdam and Italy. 

Draig Cooley

Coach Cooley has been in the basketball industry for nearly a decade, learning from top trainers and working with professional athletes from the NBA, G League, and overseas. He played college basketball at Eastern University, where he was a four-year starter, scored 1,000 career points, and helped lead his team to its first NCAA tournament appearance with the best record in school history. After earning his bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, he continued his education at Villanova University, earning a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering.

Beyond coaching, Coach Cooley is the founder of DC Academy, a training program that focuses on developing athletes through multiple sports as well as strength and agility training while emphasizing dedication and character. With nearly four years at Breakthrough Basketball, he has impacted hundreds of athletes worldwide and is passionate about helping players reach their full potential.

Eddie Robinson

A native of Flint, Michigan known for his freakish athleticism, ability to score the basketball and jaw dropping vertical, Eddie Robinson, better known in basketball circles as “E-Rob”, began his collegiate career at Trinity Valley in Athens, Texas. After his freshman year, Robinson transferred to Brown Mackie College in Salina, Kansas, where he averaged 22.7 points per game, earning him first team All-American. Robinson would complete his collegiate career at the University of Central Oklahoma where he totaled 28 points and 9.5 rebounds per game. In 2017, Robinson was inducted into the NJCAA Hall of Fame.
 
Upon completion of his collegiate career, Robinson caught the attention of the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets where he played from 1999-2001. After an impressive playoff performance with the Hornets in 2001, Robinson inked a five-year $32 million contract with the Chicago Bulls. 



Since his NBA career, Robinson’s love of the game has kept him active in the basketball community, suiting up for the NBA’s G League, the National Basketball League of Canada, and most recently, Ice Cube’s Big3 league which features former NBA stars. In addition to playing, Robinson has operated an elite basketball training business for several years, with his young clients across North America experiencing unprecedented results. Robinson has also served as a coach at many high school developmental camps and has been active in several charity initiatives for underprivileged children and victims of bullying.

 
Robinson lives in Houston with his wife Jillian and their toddler son Louie.  He also spends time with his other three children, Jaalen, Santana and Giselle after relocating to Houston from Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Emma Sterkel

Coach Emma Sterkel joined the Minot State women’s basketball program as an assistant coach in the summer of 2024.

Before arriving at Minot State, Sterkel spent the 2023-24 season as an assistant coach at NCAA Division II Chadron State in Nebraska. Prior to that, she served as a graduate assistant at Briar Cliff University (Iowa), where she also led the Chargers’ junior varsity team as head coach.

A standout player at Regis University (Colo.), Sterkel was a two-year team captain and earned RMAC All-Academic Honor Roll honors. She finished her career ranked 15th in program history with 121 made 3-pointers. She completed her playing career as a graduate student at Briar Cliff, helping lead the Chargers to the 2021-22 NAIA National Tournament before transitioning to the coaching staff.

Sterkel averaged 5.9 points per game and shot 32.8 percent from beyond the arc over her collegiate career.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Regis (2021) and earned dual Master’s degrees in Management Leadership and Sports Management from Briar Cliff in 2023.

In addition to her collegiate coaching experience, Sterkel is a member of the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and has coached youth AAU travel teams.

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Erick Vigansky

In high school, Erick competed in basketball, volleyball, track and field, and golf. Afterwards, he went on to play basketball at Clarkson University where he earned his degree in BSc Biology, Minor Cognitive Neuroscience, Concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy.

He then headed overseas from 2007-2014 to play professionally for teams in Spain and Denmark, and post-professionally in England. From 2009-2013, Erick was the Head Physical Trainer for Haderslev Sports Academy. In addition, he was the Head Physical Trainer for the Youth Elite Sport Development and taught a BASIS Training Program that implemented coordination, basic strength, and injury reduction measures for athletes from grades 6 through 8.

While playing, Erick was consistently coaching basketball at all age and ability levels. These experiences have given Erick the unique insight into the entire process of development at the individual and team levels. The players developed would go on to compete at higher levels, whether that be for the Danish National Team or for different colleges across the United States and Canada. During this time, he also mentored coaches and developed their abilities.

Later, from 2014-2015 he worked with the Danish Basketball Senior National Teams and helped them prepare for competitions throughout Europe and in China. Later, after finishing his Master’s Degree at University of Nottingham, he interned at the Sports Injury Clinic in the fall of 2017 at the University of Nottingham where he worked with injured athletes from multiple sports to get them pain-free, move better, and back to performing at a high level.

Currently, Erick trains youth and elite athletes along the coast of Lake Michigan from Kenosha through Lake County and Chicago for Athletes On The Rise.

 

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Hayley Schaetzle

Hayley Schaetzle most recently served three seasons as head coach at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. Schaetzle took over the program in 2017 and in 2019-20 led Pitt-Greensburg to its first winning season in five years earning the fourth seed in the AMCC postseason tournament. As a result, Schaetzle was voted the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year.

Schaetzle guided the Bobcats to success both on and off the court. The program earned the AMCC's Team Peak Performer Award in both the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons, which signifies the highest cumulative team GPA. The team was also named to the 2017-18 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll. The Bobcats posted the 19th best GPA in the country and were the sole AMCC representative to earn the award.

Prior to Pitt-Greensburg, Schaetzle served two seasons as Director of Basketball Operations for Coach Felisha Legette-Jack's program at the University at Buffalo. In Schaetzle's first season with the UB Bulls, the women's basketball team defeated Central Michigan to capture the school's first MAC Conference Championship and advanced to the 2016 NCAA Division 1 Tournament for the first time in program history.

Prior to her time in Buffalo, Schaetzle spent two seasons as a Graduate Assistant Coach at Penn State Behrend, a member of the AMCC. While there, Schaetzle coached the Lions' guards, scouted opponents, and helped to recruit players—all while working under Roz Fornari, the winningest coach in Penn State Behrend history.

Schaetzle played collegiately at Manchester University (formerly Manchester College) in Indiana where she was a varsity letter-winner as a freshman point-guard prior to a career ending injury.

A native of Chico, CA, Schaetzle graduated magna cum laude from Manchester University with a Bachelor's in Exercise Science and Fitness, and minors in Coaching and Spanish. She earned her Master's degree in Business Administration from Penn State. Schaetzle currently lives in Yuma, AZ with her husband Thurman Schaetzle, Head Varsity Basketball Coach at Yuma Catholic High School—and their two sons, Callum (4) and Louie (1).

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Iran Jones Jr.

Iran Jones Jr., a Baltimore native, has built a successful career blending psychology and sports. He holds a Master’s degree in Psychology and a Communication degree from Morgan State University. As a standout point guard and team captain at Baltimore City Community College (BCCC), he led the team to a Maryland JUCO Regional Finalist position in 2000.

After completing his studies at BCCC, Iran joined the coaching staff and pursued sports broadcasting at Morgan State University. He contributed to live sports talk on WEAA 88.9 FM and worked as a sports promoter for what is now ESPN 980 AM.

His extensive coaching experience includes roles at BCCC, Harford Community College, and several Baltimore City Schools. He has trained Division 1 athletes, NBA/WNBA players, and led youth teams across multiple states, focusing on holistic development.

As the Founder and CEO of “The Coach Jones Experience,” Iran mentors young athletes through sports and psychology. He collaborates with his wife, Nikita Jones, on basketball camps and authored The Basketball Gospel, sharing his insights on sports and personal growth.

Isaac Vorwald

Coach Isaac Vorwald is a distinguished and dedicated basketball coach with a rich history of both playing and coaching excellence. His journey began as an All-Conference point guard at Platteville High School, where he honed his skills on the court and developed a deep understanding of the game. His exceptional performance and leadership during his high school years laid a strong foundation for his future in basketball coaching.

Currently, Coach Vorwald serves as the Head Coach for both the boys and girls basketball teams at Onalaska Middle School. In this role, he is known for his ability to inspire young athletes, foster teamwork, and develop individual talents. His coaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of fundamentals, sportsmanship, and a strong work ethic, which has led to significant improvements in his teams' performance and cohesion.

In addition to his responsibilities at Onalaska Middle School, Coach Vorwald is also a valued Breakthrough Basketball Camp Counselor. At these camps, he shares his extensive knowledge and passion for the game with aspiring players, helping them to refine their skills and reach their full potential. His expertise is particularly sought after in shooting, where he specializes in teaching precise techniques and strategies to improve accuracy and consistency.

Coach Isaac Vorwald's commitment to basketball and his players is evident in every aspect of his coaching career. His background as a standout player and his experience in various coaching roles make him an invaluable asset to the basketball community. Whether on the middle school court or at a basketball camp, Coach Vorwald continues to impact the game positively, shaping the next generation of basketball talent

Isaiah Warning

Coach Warning is currently the Boys Basketball Manager with the Wisconsin Blaze managing fourteen teams and coaching a 17U national team. He is also a boys varsity coach at Kimberly High School. He spent the last two seasons at Appleton West High School. 

Previously, Coach Warning was Head Coach for the UW Oshkosh at Fox Cities Men’s Basketball team. His history at the school includes being a player and captain (2016-2017) and an Assistant Coach (2017-2021).

During the off-season he is also a Youth Basketball Instructor with the Milwaukee Bucks Youth Basketball Program; 2017 - Current. In these programs Coach Warning educates players on the fundamentals and basic skills of basketball while allowing them to find their love for the game itself.

Coach Warning takes pride in helping players ranging in all ages and levels both physically and mentally. His passion and knowledge of the game are what make his expertise so beneficial to up and coming players. He uses his extensive history and basketball IQ to implement it with all those under his guidance. Having the skills to direct all ages of learners has really made Coach Warning stand out.

Isaiah Williams

Coach Williams was born in Bronx, NY and raised in Houston, TX. He played on Varsity and AAU in high school before attending the post graduate school, New York International Academy, in Endicott, NY. He averaged 21 ppg, and the team became the new USA National Prep Champions in the 2018-2019 season tournament.

After a successful season at NYIA, Williams then went to to attend Holy Family College, an NAIA school in Manitowoc, WI, for the 2019-2020 season. During his time at HFC, the school wasn't able to overcome the challenges of Covid-19 and closed down. Williams found a home at Central Lakes College in  Brainerd, MN for the 2021-2022 season where he helped his team became Conference Champions in the MCAC division. 

Since high school, Williams has privately trained many athletes from K-12 and multiple college athletes. He specializes in skill development, weight training, and conditioning. Williams has been a Breakthrough Basketball assistant for several years before being promoted to a lead coach. He has the same love, passion,  and enthusiasm for coaching as he did playing. 

Williams has assisted throughout the Midwest and has even done some camps in Texas, where he’s from. He is highly recommended by all the coaches he's worked under, and he has learned from each of their coaching styles. He takes pride in being able to coach whatever kid is in front of him no matter the age or skill level and is able to relate with them through his own experiences and his journey as an athlete and as an growing adult. 

Jacob Denning

Jacob Denning is a dedicated sports professional with years of experience coaching and training athletes of all ages. As the founder of Legacy Athletics Academy, Jacob specializes in fundamental sports training, helping young athletes unlock their potential and develop a strong foundation for success.

A former high school basketball player, Jacob has spent years coaching youth basketball, football, and even Special Olympics, emphasizing skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. As a Basketball Class Director for Southeast Idaho Hoops Academy, Jacob managed all aspects of class curriculum and operation. Additionally, Jacob has extensive experience as a personal coach, tailoring basketball sessions to meet individual athlete goals.

As a Lead Instructor with Breakthrough Basketball, Jacob Denning combines advanced training techniques with a passion for mentorship, inspiring young players to excel on and off the court.

Jacob Redding

Jacob Redding is currently an assistant men's basketball coach at MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Redding comes to MidAmerica from North Greenville University in Tigerville, South Carolina after a successful playing career for the Cru. After playing for Coaches Rick Pitino and Chris Mack at Louisville, Redding finished his career at North Greenville averaging 13 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists per game.

Redding is originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana and graduated from North Greenville with a degree in Social Studies.

Jad Saab

Coach Jad has over twelve years experience of coaching basketball with an excellent record of improving team performance and developing players. He started coaching at a young age after playing basketball professionally overseas. He has coached professionally for the last six years in Europe and Asia. He has also coached at the collegiate level in the United States. 

His education and certifications include studying basketball with FIBA (Holder of FIBA Diploma),  Lithuania with IBU and licensed by the Lithuanian Basketball Federation, Serbia (University of Belgrade,  Basketball Coaching Diploma), and French Basketball Federation (Basketball Coaching Diploma).

He is a certified 94feetofgame Trainer/Player Development, and he work with Coach Phil Handy (Lakers Assistant Coach). He trains several pro players all over the world, Europe, Asia, NCAA and youth players. He has done camps both in the United States and internationally for over ten years.

He has an undying passion for the game and for teaching the game in the right way. He loves working with players of all ages to help them develop and improve their game. Known for his energy, motivation and knowledge, Jad is a great addition to the Breakthrough Basketball lead coaching staff. 

Jalen Hueser

Jalen Hueser grew up in the Omaha metro area, eventually going on to play college basketball at the NAIA level at Midland University. While playing at Midland, he helped the Warriors win 96 games in 4 years. This included three straight national tournament appearances, including an elite eight finish and a runner-up finish his junior year. 

After graduation he moved to New York City where he was a teacher, and gave individual skill work lessons to kids throughout the city. Since moving back to Nebraska he has spent time coaching at the high school ranks, while running camps and private lessons during the off season. 

Growing up his love for the game grew as he spent many hours attending basketball practices and camps with his father and grandfather both of whom are/were in the coaching field. He brings 10+ years of helping with camps and individual lessons. His passion is helping young athletes improve their fundamentals while implementing a positive growth mindset in each player.

Jamal Edwards

Coach Jamal Edwards has had the opportunity to learn the BDT concepts from our very own Coach Chris Oliver who has put on over 300 BDT Camps throughout the United States. Jamal's road to how he got to this point in his life is outlined below.

• During a basketball course in his senior year of college, Coach Edwards had an assignment to teach one offensive drill and one defensive drill to a group of classmates.  His group consisted of international students with no experience in basketball and English was their 2nd language.  He felt at ease instructing his group through the drills, and it was from that experience he realized his true calling, “coaching”.

• Coach Edwards was invited back to be an assistant coach at his alma mater (University of Windsor) and wasted no time in making an immediate impact.  Under the guidance of current Head Basketball Coach Chris Oliver, Coach Edwards mastered the key components of Oliver's Basketball Decision Training (BDT) and was responsible for player development and recruiting.

• Having a desire to give back to those who gave so much to him, Coach Edwards started the Taylor Made Basketball Academy (2005) in efforts to give the kids from his hometown the same instruction he was exposed to.

• After executing many successful events through the Taylor Made Basketball Academy, Coach Edwards realized teaching fundamentals and discipline needed far longer than a 3-5 day camp to make a lasting impact in the lives of youth.  Now he's offering programs targeting underserved communities (inner city, rural, international and military youth), through Taylor Made Prep in Phoenix, AZ (2014). 

• He has played at Alpena Community College, University of Minnesota- Crookston, the University of Windsor, and in Switzerland, Germany, and Austria

• Coach Edwards has worked camps throughout Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, Iowa (Breakthrough Basketball), Kentucky, Arizona, and Ontario, Canada. 

• In addition to coaching at multiple levels (College Basketball, AAU, Nike Elite Training Programs), Coach Edwards has trained and developed multiple Division I student athletes.

• Coach Edwards has a bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Windsor and is currently pursuing his Master’s in Sports Management at American Public University.

James Lang

Originally from Portland, Oregon, James was a first team all-metro league player at Jesuit High School. He was part of a state championship team as a sophomore. He played club ball for Oregon basketball club. He averaged 14 points as a junior and shot 40% from three.

He went on to play college basketball at Carroll College. He is currently the team captain. In the 23-24 season, he played in 20 games, started in 17 of them, and averaged 12 points per game. He shoots 36% from beyond the three and 91% from the free throw line.

James grew up going to various high school and college camps all along the west coast. He helps run multiple camps at Carroll College each year. He has worked with all age groups of kids in their development and comes highly recommended by multiple college coaches.

Jarod Kelly

• Coach Jarod Kelly is currently the Head Coach at Winona High School and has a compiled record of 112-75. He holds 4 conference championships and 2 district championships. He's a 2x conference coach of the year and district coach of the year.

• Coach Kelly was most recently the Head Coach at Bunker High School in Missouri.

• Previous to that, Coach Kelly was the JV coach under Mike Wilson who has 4 Final Four appearances at Strafford High School.  

• During Jarod's playing career at North Central Missouri College, he set school record for 3 point percentage, which still stands at 48%.  

• Coach Kelly has been working Breakthrough Basketball camps for the last two years and has been trained under the wing of our Elite Skill Development Coach, Jim Huber who has worked with some of the best players in the world!

Jason Holzer

• Coach Holzer is currently the Middle School Basketball Coach and Coordinator of Basketball Operations at St. Therese North School in Kansas City.

• Coach Holzer has been doing Breakthrough Basketball camps for 4 years, learning under the wing of our Elite Skill Development Coach, Jim Huber who has worked with some of the best players in the world!
  

• Holzer started the basketball program at Alta Vista High School and is the former assistant coach at Shawnee Mission West, a 6A school in Kansas.  Jason also coaches with MoKan, which is a Nike sponsored AAU program out of Kansas City

• His best season as a coach was his Freshman A team going 17-3 at Shawnee Mission West

• Coach Holzer has also worked for Pro Camps with Bill Self

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Jason Reid

After a successful high school basketball career, Jason Traveled to play professionally overseas for a short two-year stint before making his way back to the states where he began a basketball development company to help local athletes improve on their basketball skills.

Coach Jason Reid has 10 plus years of experience coaching and training athletes at multiple levels including local youth, AAU, High School, Collegiate, and some Pro. Through his professionalism, commitment to his players , and his relentless hard work Jason's demand for training is consistently growing.

Jason is the Current Assistant Varsity/Head Freshman Coach of Osceola High School and The Owner of Just Ball Athletic Training which provides Basketball Player Development to all athletes. 

Jayce Catchings

Catchings originally attended high school in St. Louis, Missouri, where he was named to the All-State team averaging 27 points per game. He then moved to San Diego to play with nationally ranked Rancho Christian.

He accepted a scholarship to play basketball at University of California, Irvine before transferring to play at Ottawa University Arizona in 2021, where they have been 2 time Conference Champs with 2 National Tournament appearances and a Final Four appearance.

Catching is a certified basketball skills trainer, working with all levels from Kindergarten to College. He worked three years with Rancho Bernardo HS as an assistant for Bronco Ball summer camps, and he has been a Breakthrough Basketball assistant for three years before earning the title of Lead Coach.

Jazmyne Laskey

Coach “Jaz” Jazmyne Laskey was born and raised in Oklahoma, graduating from Edmond Memorial HS in 2016. Then moving on to Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas to play 4 years.

Coach Laskey is currently the Assistant Coach at Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska. Laskey's coaching career includes stops at Iowa Wesleyan University (2020-2021) and Friends University (2022-2024), where she served as an assistant coach. During her tenure at Iowa Wesleyan, she also stepped in as the interim head coach midseason. A former standout player at Southwestern College, Laskey earned her degree in Business Administration in 2020. She furthered her education by obtaining a master's degree in Leadership and Athletic Administration from Iowa Wesleyan (2022).

In addition to coaching collegiate athletes, Coach Laskey has coached at the grassroots level with the Oklahoma City Thunder Youth Basketball program in Oklahoma City, as well as the College Coaches Skills Camp in Wichita, Kansas.

Jeff Haarlow

• Owner of Haarlow's Hoops Academy...skills & team training 

• Played 2 years of college basketball and golf at Berry College, Rome, GA

• 19+ years of college coaching experience

• 12 years college head basketball coach (Berry College and Tennessee Temple University)

• Over 150 career wins, NCCAA Regional Coach of Year ’13-‘14

• Coached over 20 All-Americans and 6 professional athlete

• Worked numerous Breakthrough Basketball camps since summer of ‘15

Jeff Huber

Jeff Huber is also the Content Creation Manager for Breakthrough Basketball. His responsibilities focus on creating valuable coaching content for players, coaches, & parents. This content comes in various forms, including articles, videos, ebooks, and other platforms.

Jeff played collegiately at the College of Wooster and Ohio Wesleyan University before getting into coaching. Jeff graduated from Ohio Wesleyan with a BA and later earned a Master's Degree from Ursuline College.

Jeff has 20 years of high school coaching experience, including 15 years as a varsity boys coach in the Cleveland area. He has won multiple Coach of the Year awards and led his teams to numerous league, sectional and district championships.

In addition to his high school experience, Jeff also has coached 5 seasons of youth basketball for his daughters, Quinn and Tatum. Jeff and his wife, Brianne, have been married since 2010.

Jenna Czarnecki

Coach Jenna Czarnecki is a passionate and experienced basketball coach currently serving as the Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Snow College.

Originally from Ogden, Utah, Jenna had a standout playing career at Bonneville High School, where she helped lead her team to two region championships. She continued her collegiate basketball journey at Western Wyoming College before transferring to Snow College to complete her playing career.

Following her time as a student-athlete, Jenna transitioned into coaching, returning to her alma mater as an assistant coach at Bonneville High School. She also brings valuable experience from her time coaching club basketball programs and working numerous skill development camps across Utah.

Jenna is known for her energy, strong communication skills, and commitment to player development. Her ability to connect with athletes and foster growth both on and off the court makes her a standout leader and role model. She’s dedicated to helping players improve their skills, build confidence, and develop a love for the game.

Jeremy Johnston

Jeremy Johnston is currently a teacher and coach in Rugby, ND, and has been a high school girls basketball coach for the past ten years. Coaching at the State Class B Tournament in five different seasons has been one of the many highlights of his coaching career. In 2019, he coached in the State Championship game and came up just short of a title, placing 2nd. He also coaches high school baseball.

Johnston obtained his Bachelor’s Degree through Minot State University and Master’s Degree through Liberty University. He is completing his 10th year at Ely Elementary. The first six years were spent teaching 1st grade and has spent the last four teaching 6th grade.

Johnston takes pride in seeing athletes grow not only in their personal skills, but also as a leader on their team. He has a passion for helping athletes of all ages achieve their goals, and give them skills to help them improve their game.

JeVar Hudgens

JeVar Hudgens is currently the Head Varsity Girls Coach at Mansfield Senior High School in Mansfield, Ohio. After graduating from Mansfield Senior High, he went on to attend Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio, where he played collegiate football and basketball. Hudgens then furthered his education in Sport Management at Grand Canyon University.

Utilizing his degree, he formed a youth organization in 2009 called the Mansfield Cavs Youth in which they field over 9 teams yearly of all grade levels. Hudgens now has over 17 years of coaching experience from youth through college. His passion and commitment is rooted in the development of today’s youth.

Accomplishments include Co-Coach of the year in '20-'21 and '22-'23, First “Ohio Cardinal Conference” Championship in '22-'23 since '03, Queens of the Hardwood All-Star Game Head Coach, Northwest District All-Star Game Head Coach, 2 Sectional Championships, a Conference Championship,  AAU National Champions ('09 & '11), Grand Nationals Champions ('10, '12, '15), Ohio Youth Basketball Champions ('09, '10, '12, '14, '16), Indiana Youth State Champions ('16, '17, '19), NYBL 6th grade team ranked 10th in the Nation ('14) and many more league and tournament championships.

Jim Huber

Jim Huber has developed and coached some of the best players in the world including current NBA players and elite players that attended some of the best college programs in the nation such as Duke and Kentucky.

Some of Coach Jim Huber's coaching credentials include:

• Over 20 years of basketball coaching experience at the youth, high school, and college levels.
  
  
• Coached a team to a 1st place finish at the 2013 Nike Global Challenge.
  
  
• Coached at the Nike Elite 100 Camp which selects the top 100 high school players.
  
  
• #1 Team Defense at 2013 Nike EYBL which has the top 40 Nike High School teams from North America and consists of 18 regular season games. Qualified for 2013 Nike Peach Jam.
  
  
• A head coach for Mokan Basketball. Mokan is a direct Nike sponsor program. In 2012 when Coach Huber was Director of Basketball Operations, Mokan reached the Final Four at the Peach Jam, which only selects the top 24 teams from the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL).
  
  
• 45 Championships, 13 Runner-up Finishes, and 26 Final Four Finishes at regional and national tournaments since 2004.
  
  
• 42 Collegiate players and 22 at Division 1 level.

Joel Hueser

Coach Joel Hueser earned his degree from the University of Nebraska-Kearney, where he was a member of the Loper Basketball team from 1984 to 1988. He began his coaching career in Kansas as the boys' head varsity and junior high coach at Mankato High School.

After one year, he returned to Nebraska and took over as the boys' head varsity coach at McCook High School, leading the program for 13 years. Under his leadership, McCook qualified for the state tournament five times, finishing as the runner-up in 2000.

In 2003, Coach Hueser was hired as the boys' head varsity coach at Papillion-LaVista South High School, where he continues to lead the program. His teams have now qualified for the state tournament five times, winning the Class A State Championship in 2025. In addition to coaching basketball, he teaches in the Physical Education department.

Jon Hawkins

Hawkins enters his eighth season as a coach with the NNU men's basketball program in 2022-23, spending the first six as an assistant before earning a promotion to associate head coach during the summer of 2021.

During the seven years of his tenure, the Nighthawks have gone 93-78, including a 60-33 mark over the last three seasons. In the 2020-21 campaign, NNU earned a selection to the NCAA DII Tournament for the first time in program history and won a pair of games to reach the Sweet 16.

Before rejoining the NNU family in 2015, Hawkins played in the Gold Coast’s Intensity Super league, one of the top summer leagues in Australia. He then toured with AIA to Israel after playing half a season in the top league in Latvia for Jurmalas-Fenikss.

During two seasons as a student-athlete at NNU, Hawkins averaged 11.2 points per game, dished out 182 assists and led all NCAA Division II players with a 94.1 free-throw shooting percentage in the 2012-13 season.

Jonathan Bluitt

Jonathan Bluitt a 4 time high school state basketball champion from OKC McGuinness from 1998 to 2001. Bluitt also played for Athletes First and was the main catalyst for leading Athletes First to its 1st Nike Super Showcase in Orlando, Florida. From there Bluitt took his savvy skills and leadership abilities to Bridgton Academy, being one of the 1st guys out of Oklahoma City to explore the postgraduate experience. 

As a collegiate player, Bluitt was a three-year starter and four-year letter winner from 2002 to 2006. Bluitt helped guide Oral Roberts University to a pair of Mid-Continent Conference regular-season Titles, a Mid-Continent Tournament Championship, NIT appearance and the 2006 NCAA Tournament. 

Bluitt led the Mid- Continent in assist 3 out of the 4 seasons he played also ranks 2nd as the all time assist leader at Oral Roberts University.

Some of Coach Jonathan Bluitt's coaching credentials include:

• Two years as a graduate assistant under Scott Sutton at Oral Roberts University, where he assisted the coaching staff with player development as well as helping with scouting reports for the opposing team.
  
  
• Two years as a JUCO men's assistant at Western Texas College. During his two years at Western Texas College, Jonathan helped coach the team to their first conference tournament in 21 years, since the NolanRichardson era.
  
  
• Bluitt has helped with the coaching duties of Athletes first; which is one of the nation’s top AAU elite programs in the country. As well as assistant coaching duties with the Oklahoma Storm (home school) leading the Storm to a Gold Ball Championship and Tulsa Noah.
  
  
• Bluitt has worked multiple basketball camps such as the Harlem Globetrotter camp, Kansas University, Oklahoma State University, Oral Roberts University and Oklahoma Christian University.
  
  
• He has developed and trained a number of pros as well as some of the top prep basketball players throughout the country.
  
  
• Jonathan is a specialist in developing basketball players and inspiring each individual to improve in dribbling, shooting, creating space from the defender and much much more!!!
  
  

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Justin Busch

Coach Justin Busch is the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Loras College and brings a strong background in player development, leadership, and program success.

He has coached at both Loras College and Illinois Wesleyan University, helping lead teams to conference championships, NCAA Tournament runs, and multiple All-Conference and All-American honors.

Busch began his coaching career at his alma mater, Loras, after a successful playing career where he served as team captain and earned three Academic All-Conference awards.

He holds a master’s degree in sport psychology from Illinois State University and is a native of Bartlett, Illinois.

Kachi Nzerem

Coach Kachi brings a wealth of coaching and playing experience across diverse athletic levels, including youth, high school, college, and professional. 

Kachi is highly reviewed on Coach Up with lots of experience working with groups of players, working on skill development

Professional Basketball Player 2018 - Present

Kachi received a full athletic scholarship to play basketball at NYIT after being named a McDonald's All-American Nominee

2x Massachusetts State Champion (2010, 2011)

Karlyle Ross

Coach Karlyle Ross is entering his 3rd year as head basketball coach at Alverno College, in Milwaukee Wisconsin. 

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Kenton Tennal

A love for the game of basketball along with a tremendous work ethic, enthusiasm and intensity give Kenton Tennal all the right ingredients to be one of the top young basketball camp coaches in the Midwest. 

Tennal has coached a high school basketball team into the State Tournament in three different states…Kansas, Nebraska and most recently Iowa. 

Coach Tennal’s career record as a head high school coach is 101-33 (75%.) His teams have consistently been near the top of offensive statistical categories such as points per game, and 3’s made per game. In 5 seasons, Tennal has coached 14 1st/2nd team all conference players. 

While in high school he led his team to the state tournament three consecutive years from the point guard position. Coach Tennal spent much of his youth in the gym as both his mother and father are Hall of Fame coaches in Kansas.  

Tennal has been working youth basketball camps since he was just 15 years old.  He and his sister took over their fathers T’s Skills and Drills Basketball Camp right out of high school, and they have been running that camp in Centralia, Kansas every summer for the past 15 years.  Since moving to Iowa Kenton started doing his own camps keeping the T’s Skills and Drills name while helping hundreds of young players to not only develop their basketball skills, but learn to love the game, as he does.

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Kory McFarland

Coach Kory McFarland brings high-level experience, passion, and a results-driven approach to every training session. A former 3-year starter at Aurora University, he was named 1st Team All-Conference and Team MVP in 1999, finishing with over 900 career points.

He currently leads the Ridgeline Academy Boys Varsity team and has previous coaching experience at Buffalo Grove High School (IL) and on the club circuit. Kory also works as a private skills trainer and is pursuing certifications in Personal Training, Corrective Exercise, and Strength & Conditioning.

How He Helps Players Improve:
Coach Kory builds confidence, teaches the value of hard work, and pushes players to become the best version of themselves. His training focuses on skill development—ball handling, shooting, finishing, and basketball IQ—while reinforcing discipline, patience, and consistency.

Quick Facts:

• United States Air Force Veteran

• Former collegiate standout

• Devoted husband, father, and mentor

• Passionate about helping youth grow through the game of basketball

Kristina Danella

• Coach Kristina Danella has been with Breakthrough Basketball for the last five years, traveling all over the Northeast as a lead clinician.

• Danella is currently the Head Girls Basketball Coach at Glen Ridge High School. In 2025 she won a NJ State Sectional Championship and was named the Essex County Coach of the Year. She also earned the title of NJ Mid-Season Coach of the Year.

• Previous jobs include Head Varsity coach at Mount Olive HS and Sparta HS. Prior to becoming a high school coach and teacher, Danella was a collegiate basketball coach. She was the Head Women's Basketball Coach at Keystone College, San Francisco State University, Caldwell University and Urbana University. Danella’s collegiate career coaching record is 125-73 after seven active seasons.  Danella was also in charge of Game Day Management at Keystone College.

• Danella was named the 2020 CSAC Coach of the Year after winning the 2020 CSAC Championship. This marked the first ever conference championship for Keystone College. With this victory, Keystone made their first ever NCAA Tournament appearance. Keystone ended their historic 2019-2020 run with a record of 21-7 and 19-1 in conference.

• Additionally at Caldwell, Danella served as the Associate Director of Athletics and Senior Woman Administrator, where she served on the Gender and Equity Committee for the Central Atlanta Athletic Conference, and oversaw Caldwell's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, helping fundraise for charities such as Make-A-Wish.

• Danella graduated from Marist College in 2013 after winning three MAAC Championships with the Red Foxes. Danella scored over 1000 points in her career and was the MAAC Sixth Player of the Year as a senior. Before Marist, Danella played two years for UMass and was an Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Selection and Second Team All-Conference Player.

• The Manalapan, N.J. native starred at Red Bank Catholic High School, graduating as the school's all-time leading scorer and rebounder with 1,773 points and 1,156 rebounds. A three-time All-State First Team selection, she was a two-time Shore Conference Player of the Year and the 2007 Asbury Park Press Player of the Year. She will be inducted into the Red Bank Catholic Hall of Fame in June of 2023.Danella is currently an elementary special education teacher in Clifton, NJ. She received her Master’s Degree in Special Education in January 2022. 

Kyle Taylor

Entering his third season in Bruins blue, Kyle Taylor has continued the strong tradition of the Salt Lake Community College Men's Basketball program.

In just two seasons, Taylor has posted an overall record of 49-9, earning back-to-back trips to the NJCAA Championships in Hutchinson, Kan. He earned the Scenic West Athletic Conference regular-season title and a Region 18 title in the 2019-20 season, seeing a high national seed end in disappointment with the COVID-19 pandemic. Taylor earned the 2020 Region 18 and NJCAA West District Coach-of-the-Year awards.

Not only has SLCC been successful as a team in Taylor's tenure, the Bruins have seen a great deal of individual success. To date, SLCC has had a pair of NJCAA All-Americans, eight NJCAA Academic All-America players, and has had 14 players accept offers to NCAA Division-I programs. 

Lauren Wolfinger

Lauren Wolfinger (Coach Wolfe) is an on-going learner on and off the court. She has spent her summers working camps from coast to coast and learning from some of the most talented professionals in the game. After graduation from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (NCAA II) she went on to be the assistant coach at Gordon College (NCAA III) in Massachusetts.

Since moving back to Colorado in 2018 she has put an emphasis on Trauma Informed coaching through her business, Snowflake Coaching LLC. Her coaching focuses on supporting families, coaches, and athletes. She spends her time off the court learning about developmental wellbeing through the mental, emotional, and physical. She enjoys working with athletes of all ages and varying skill levels. Her technique is based on teaching the fundamentals and creating healthy habits on and off the court.

Born and raised in Colorado, she is invested in the overall wellbeing of the sports culture in the state, and basketball culture overall. She hopes to contribute to the basketball community through empowering others with quality teaching in safe and encouraging environments.

She holds a B.A. in Communications from UCCS (2013), a M. Ed in Athletic Administration from Endicott College (2016), and has a current USA Basketball Gold License (2015 - Present)

Loretta Martin

Loretta Martin, a native of Kenner, La, entered the Dillard University family in 2005 as a member of the Lady Bleu Devils basketball team with an athletic scholarship.  After graduating from Bonnabel High School in 2002, Ms. Martin received a basketball scholarship to Copiah Lincoln Community College, where she played basketball ball for two years.

Coach Martin received an Associate degree in Kinesiology in 2005 from Copiah Lincoln Community College.  She then moved on to join the Dillard family where she played two seasons under the direction of Coach Kiki Barnes.  After completing her eligibility in basketball, Ms. Martin received a Bachelor's degree in Educational Studies in May 2010 from Dillard University.

Ms. Martin is currently staffed in the athletic department at Dillard University where she is assistant women's basketball coach for the Lady Bleu Devils.

Mai-Loni Henson

Mai-Loni Henson, is currently an assistant coach for the women's basketball program at Colorado College. She was formerly a Division I basketball player at the University of Washington and a professional player in France for three seasonsl. She was also a personal basketball trainer in Phoenix, AZ.
 
Henson was a four-year letterwinner at Washington from 2016-20, where she served as team captain for her final two seasons. She played in 123 career games, including starting all 30 as a senior, and helped the Huskies to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen as a freshman in 2017. Henson averaged six points and 3.4 rebounds per game during her collegiate career, including a career-high 9.4 points as a sophomore, the second-highest average on the team.
 
She also served as head coach of the San Diego Bulldogs Youth Club Team and an assistant coach at her high school alma mater, La Jolla Country Day. She has worked many different types of camps as both an Assistant Director and Coach. 
 
Henson earned a bachelor's degree in public health in May 2020. She was a member of the Husky Leadership Academy and UW’s Dean’s List as a senior.

Malcolm Wynn

Malcolm Wynn is entering his sixth season at New England College. Last season, Wynn was named as the associate head coach. “Malcolm Wynn is a tremendous coach,” said Coach Charlie Mason. “Coach Wynn's body of work at the collegiate level speaks for itself. He has won at every level and his experience as a successful coach and recruiter will be an asset for our program as we move forward."

Since joining the Pilgrims staff, the men's basketball team is 75-32 (.701 winning percentage), including three-straight 20+ win seasons. 
 
Wynn served as the head men's basketball coach at Curry College for 12 years and led the Colonels to multiple Commonwealth Coast Conference Championships and NCAA tournament appearances; including a school-record 21 wins in 2012-13 season.
 
Malcolm Wynn also served as the head men's basketball coach at Roxbury Community College. In the course of seven seasons, he compiled a stellar 142-42 (.771) record. Wynn led RCC to the 2000 NJCAA Division III National Championship and was subsequently named as NJCAA National Coach of the Year. One year later, he guided the Tigers to a 31-1 record and third-place finish in the NJCAA National Tournament. Starting in 1996, his teams won four NJCAA State Championships and five NJCAA Region XXI Championships. Wynn was also a four-time recipient of both NJCAA Region XXI and District 8 Coach of the Year honors.

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Martin Anderson

Martin Anderson is a renowned elite player development coach. His purpose is to impact as many athletes as he can through the game of basketball.

Martin played professional basketball for four seasons overseas before back injuries ended his playing career early. Martin started his coaching and training career after his playing career ended in 2017. Martin has run his own basketball training business ever since, working with all levels of the game. He currently travels all over the world running camps and clinics through numerous partnerships with Breakthrough Basketball, Phenom America, Dynasty Basketball Experience, The Seattle Storm (WNBA), and under his own business "Martin Anderson Basketball LLC."

Martin has since worked with athletes in the NBA, WNBA, FIBA, NCAA D1, NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, JUCO, High School, Middle School, and Youth all over the world. He has created life long relationships with many elite people within the basketball world such as Phil Handy (LA Lakers Assistant Coach), The Seattle Storm (WNBA), Bob Willett/Gary Hughes (Deuce Brand), and numerous players in the NBA, WNBA.

Coach Martin emphasizes energy, effort and attention to detail in his sessions. These are all things that players can control. Basketball is a great teacher for LIFE! Martin wants to help players win on the court, but more importantly win in life. 

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Matthew Dickman

Matt Dickman enters his first season at Graceland University after enjoying success at multiple collegiate levels and the NBA G-League.

"Matt brings tremendous experience to our staff, having worked at many levels, including the G-League. Our familiarity with each will be a huge asset as we head into the season. His ability to develop players and cultivate relationships will be a great value to our student-athletes, program, and campus community," said Head Coach Todd Lorensen.

In the 2019-2020 season, Dickman worked with the Miami Heat's G-League affiliate Sioux Falls Skyforce. Before the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, the Skyforce won 9 of their last 12 games entering the season's home stretch. During his time in Sioux Falls, Dickman's major contributions were in the areas of player development, scouting, and video breakdown.

Coach Dickman has worked alongside Lorensen on two other occasions, with prior stops at Buena Vista University (2018-19) and Mount Marty University (2020-2021). In 2021, Mount Marty University experienced unprecedented success by qualifying for the GPAC tournament championship game, their first appearance in program history. En route to the championship game, Mount Marty won two GPAC tournament games and, in doing so, acquired two of the three GPAC tournament wins in program history.

Dickman has helped claim two conference championships. The most recent being in 2023 for the Saint Louis University Billikens Women's basketball team, which was also his only season coaching Women's basketball. The Billikens had a historic season as they punched their first ticket to March Madness in program history by winning the Atlantic 10 Championship and eleven of their final twelve A-10 contests.

His other championship came in 2018 for the Red Wolves of Indiana University-East. The Red Wolves entered the NAIA National Championships as the number one overall seed in the tournament and also spent many weeks as the nation's top-ranked team. The Red Wolves would advance to the Fab Four before ending their season against the eventual National Champion.

Prior to his time at IU East, Dickman was a graduate assistant for two seasons at Central Methodist University, where they spent time ranked in the top 25 for a time in both seasons. Before his time at Central Methodist, he was an assistant at Brown Mackie College for a season where they were ranked as high as 10th in the country.

Michael McClendon

Michael McClendon is currently the head men's basketball coach and assistant professor of physical education at Springfield College. McClendon comes to Springfield College after spending the last two years as the head men's basketball coach at Middlesex County Community College. 

Prior to his time at Middlesex County, McClendon spent four years at the NCAA Division III level as the head junior varsity coach and head varsity assistant coach at the College of Mount Saint Vincent. He also spent time as an assistant coach at Felician College coaching in the NCAA Division II ranks, as well as at Raritan Valley Community, St. Paul's Prep, and Absegami High School. Additionally, McClendon has also been the co-director of the AAU program, Pure Basketball.

A native of New Jersey, McClendon played two seasons at both Atlantic Cape College and Wesley College. He went on to earn his Bachelor's from Caldwell College and later completed his Masters in Athletic Administration and Coaching from Concordia University-Irvine. 

Michelle DeCoud

Michelle DeCoud joined Monmouth as the women's basketball head coach in May 2023. She came to Monmouth from Hastings College, a NAIA program in Hastings, Nebraska where she spent five seasons at Hastings, the last three as assistant coach.

DeCoud joined Hastings as a graduate assistant, earning a master of arts in teaching in English language arts in 2020. She stayed at Hastings as an assistant coach and also served as head coach to the junior varsity team. While at Hastings, DeCoud helped the Broncos to two conference finals appearances and a pair of NAIA National Tournament berths. 

DeCoud played at the University of Dallas, where she set school records in blocks and shooting percentage while ranking in the top five in rebounds, field goals made and points scored. She finished her career at UD with 1,333 points, a 48.7 field goal percentage, 842 rebounds, 134 blocks, 140 assists and 136 steals. DeCoud graduated from Dallas in 2018 with a bachelor of arts degree in business.

DeCoud was named All-American by the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) three times. In 2017-18 she was selected to the first-team after being named second-team in 2016-17 and honorable mention in 2015-16. 

A native of Monument, Colorado, DeCoud attended Palmer Ridge High School, where she lettered in basketball, track and field, and softball while earning all-state academic awards all four years.

Mikayla Lopez

Coach Lopez is the current head women's basketball coach at Bethany College, where she led the Bison to back-to-back PAC Tournament appearances in her first two seasons, advancing to the semifinals in year two. She coached one of the top shooters in program history, Lindsey Garrison, who ranked in the NCAA top 10 for made three-pointers in 2023–24.

Lopez previously served as an assistant coach at Buena Vista University and Aurora University, where her teams set school records for scoring and three-pointers. She also coached at the high school and AAU levels and interned with the WNBA’s Chicago Sky.

As a standout point guard at Augustana College, Lopez set a school record for free-throw percentage and led her team in assists and steals. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and political science and a master’s degree in business administration with a leadership focus.

Nate Quilling

Nate Quilling is currently an assistant coach for the Corban University Men’s Basketball program. He just completed his first year on staff and helped guide the Warriors to a 20-11 overall record. The Warriors also earned an at-large berth to the NAIA National Tournament, the first appearance since the 2016-17 season.

Before his time at Corban University, Quilling spent two seasons with the John Brown University Golden Eagles. With a covid shorted season in 2020-21, the Golden Eagles had an overall record of 27-20 during his time at JBU. Quilling assisted in all areas of the program from player development to scouting to recruiting. He led all pre-season, in-season, and post-season strength and conditioning sessions.

Quilling’s coaching career started at his alma mater, Trinity International University in the Chicagoland area. He served on staff for 3 years, having one of those seasons end in a trip to the NAIA Division II National Tournament. As a student-athlete at TIU, Quilling had a remarkable senior season in 2016-2017. The Trojans posted a single season win record by finishing the campaign 30-6, capturing a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) title before making a run to the quarterfinals in the national tournament.

Nate and his wife, Hannah, reside in Salem, OR with their son, Brooks.

Nathan Schneider

Coach Nathan Schneider brings high-level playing and coaching experience to Breakthrough Basketball. He currently serves as an Assistant Coach for the Men’s Basketball program at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford.

A standout player at Pitt-Bradford, Coach Schneider made an immediate impact during his two seasons with the Panthers, averaging 21.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game over 52 contests. He reached the 1,000-point milestone in just 45 games and was honored as the 2022–23 Pitt-Bradford Male Athlete of the Year. His accolades include two First Team All-AMCC selections and seven AMCC Player of the Week awards.

Following his success at Pitt-Bradford, Schneider used his graduate year to compete at the NCAA Division II level with Gannon University, where he played in 35 games for the Golden Knights.

Coach Schneider is passionate about teaching the game and helping young players develop the skills, mindset, and work ethic needed to succeed on and off the court.

Neil Johnson

Coach Johnson been working with young athletes for over ten years, emphasizing the fundamentals of sports as well as its life lessons. 

Neil has organized and coached AAU basketball teams, which included conditioning, individual skill development, teamwork development and mental preparation.

Developed and taught two Basketball Bootcamps for 7th and 8th grade boys that utilized age/experience appropriate strength, plyometric, speed, agility, and quickness exercises.

He is passionate about coaching and making players better (always reading about successful athletes training regimens and what top coaches philosophies are).

Coach Johnson received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Stanford University and am a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and hold a Youth Exercise Specialization (YES) from the NASM and am a USA Basketball Youth Development Certified Coach.

Neil Johnson was All-State in high school (winning back to back state championships), and decided to walk on at Stanford University. After 2 years of hard work and dedication, he was awarded an athletic scholarship for his final 2 years, so he knows what it takes to compete and succeed at a high level.

Neil Watson

Neil Watson was born in Kansas City and played high school basketball at Sumner Academy. After HS, he went on to play at Toledo University and then transferred to University of Southern Mississippi where he played from 2011-2014.They went to the NIT quarterfinals once and the NCAA tournament twice while he was there. 

After college, Watson went on to play professionally overseas for 5 years in Iraq, Sweden, England, Scotland, Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, Austria, and Italy.

He is currently the Head Assistant Coach at Shawnee Mission West High School. Prior to this role he was a Head Coach at East High School, Assistant Head Coach at Park University, and an Assistant Coach at  Pembroke Hill. Watson has been assisting at Breakthrough Basketball Camps for many years before being promoted to a lead coach. 

Nick Neal

Coach Nick Neal, a Detroit native, brings over 11 years of professional basketball experience across Europe (Italy, Republic of Georgia, Croatia, Poland, Serbia, Portugal, and Czech Republic) for 11 seasons and one season in Egypt. He played two years at Kalamazoo Valley CC, earning 2nd Team All-Conference honors and ranking highly in 3-point stats. He then finished his college career at Purdue University North Central, where he scored 1,121 points in less than two years, becoming the first to reach 1,000 points in school history.

As a player at PNC, Nick was 1st in the conference in scoring (20.3 ppg), steals (1.8 spg), free throw percentage (81%), and free throw attempts (8.4/game). He earned multiple All-Conference selections and was a 3-time CCAC Player of the Week.

With over 8 years of coaching experience, Coach Nick focuses on player development, fostering good habits, consistency, teamwork, and resilience. He has also led basketball camps internationally and in the U.S., including Nike camps and his own “Nick Neal Hard Work Camp.” Coach Nick has worked with Tom Izzo at Michigan State and received multiple prestigious awards.

Known for his leadership, Coach Nick is committed to helping players reach their full potential both on and off the court.

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Paris Davis

Coach Paris has over 15 years of basketball experience and extensive experience as a Breakthrough Basketball Skills Coach.

• Paris is a CoachUp Captain, has completed over 1,000 basketball training sessions, has been ranked #1 in the state of Illinois for basketball training on CoachUp.com
  

  Paris is an Elite Skills Trainer & Influencer for One Up Basketball

  He played varsity basketball for the legendary coach, Gene Pingatore  (2002-2005)

  -Ranked top 100 in the state of Illinois  (2005)

  -Named East Suburban Catholic Conference All-Star (2005)

  Received academic and basketball scholarship to Saint Xavier University (2005)

  -Second leading scorer at Saint Xavier University (2006-2007)

  -Helped lead team to the NAIA National Tournament (2007-2008)

  -CCAC Honorable Mention Player of the Week at Saint Xavier University (2009)
  

  Other coaching achievements include, but not limited to...

  -Christ the King Girls HS Basketball Tournament Champions (2014-2015)

  -Christ the King Girls HS Basketball Conference Champions (2014-2015)

  -District 89 Boys Basketball Holiday Tournament Champions (2010)

Prescott Mack

Prescott Mack is a Dallas, Texas, native who has experience in multiple areas of basketball. Prescott graduated from McKinney High School and went on to play briefly at Lubbock Christian University. Mack started coaching while in college starting his first select basketball organization called Born Royal Basketball in Lubbock, Texas.

After college, Prescott began training kids and became the director of basketball at the RISE Rockwall facility. Coach Mack has coached at all levels from Middle School, to being the youngest Tapps head coach in Texas during his tenure at Cristo Rey High School, to professional basketball and currently the Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Savannah State University.

Coach Mack is a development focused coach that teaches the game in a fun and engaging way while demanding effort and energy from all players. 

Quentin Mitchell

Quentin Mitchell has coached 40 college players, 23 of which have played at the Div 1 level.  6 professional players  (one of which was an NBA pick) and has coached over 1,000 kids at various camps and clinics

Quentin was all conference in high school and a McDonald's All-American nominee. 

He went on to play at Western Illinois University where he holds the records still today for for most 3 point field goals in a game (9), most consecutive games with a 3 point field goal (6), and highest 3 point field goal percentage in a game going 9/11 for 82%. 

Quentin has played all over the world professionally, helping his teams make the playoffs and win championships.

Some of Coach Quentin Mitchell's coaching credentials include:

• Assistant varsity coach at Redford Covenant High School in Detroit, Michigan. Responsibilities included practice planning, organizing game plans, scouting and team development.
  
  
• Head JV Coach at Rock Bridge High School in Columbia, Missouri. Team records were as follows: 18-6 (2012-2013), 18-4 (2011-2012), 14-2 (2010-2011), 17-1 (2009-2010)
  
  
• Assistant Coach at MOKAN, in Kansas City, Missouri from 2009-2012 and their record was as follows: 36-5 (2012), 50-9 (2011), 56-9 (2010), 57-9 (2009)
  
  
• Most recently, along with working with Breakthrough Basketball, he was the head coach for Tilton Elementary School in Chicago where they finished 8-1 and made the Chicago league playoffs for the first time in 4 years

Raymund Bihis

With 18 years of experience, Coach Raymund Bihis specializes in developing players and officials by teaching basketball fundamentals while promoting positivity and life skills. He has worked with various teams and organizations across Canada, Singapore, and the Philippines, creating impactful learning environments.

He has coached and led programs at multiple levels, including Breakthrough Basketball Camps, Kabayan Sports League Association, Ecole Secondaire Mosaique Girls Team, Cole Harbour Rockets, Special Olympics Dartmouth, SG Basketball in Singapore,  the Philippine Basketball D-League, Valenzuela Christian School, and Our Lady of Guadalupe Minor Seminary in the Philippines.

Beyond coaching, he trains referees and table officials in Singapore and Canada. He was the technical supervisor for the ASEAN Basketball League and a committee member for the Basketball Association of Singapore. He is also currently a pre-primary teacher in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Reef Mulkey

Coach Reef’s passion for sports began as a scholar-athlete in New Jersey, where he was a three-sport performer in basketball, cross country, and track-and-field. His love for basketball at Egg Harbor Twp. High School (2003-2007), where he was team captain and awarded MVP honors. He then went on to Jefferson College to play basketball. Taking a non-linear path, Coach Reef then transferred to Shasta College to pursue competition in cross country. He was awarded Most Inspirational by the Coaching staff.

Coach Reef’s true love, though, was always basketball, leading him to play professional tournaments in Europe. His experience playing EuroBasket in Valencia, Espana in 2019 solidified his commitment to the game and inspired his aspirations to be a full-time coach.

Having coached basketball camps since the age of 15, Coach Reef has over 20 years of experience teaching the next generation of players. He has worked for Nike Basketball, the Philadelphia 76ers, Monmouth University, and has been a consistent presence working for Breakthrough Basketball since 2018.

Currently residing in Denver, Colorado, he is the Head Coach of the Girls Varsity team at Addenbrooke Academy, where he led the team from an unranked position to league champions, a more competitive schedule from 2A to 3A, and a top 10 Colorado 3A state ranking. His team’s efforts earned him Coach of the Year (2023-24).

These accolades aside, Coach Reef takes the most pride in his development of his athletes. He coached a PG to league MVP in just his first season at Addenbrooke (CO) in 2023-24 and has drawn recruiting attention to players of various skill profiles and backgrounds.

During the Spring and Summer, he coaches Boys Club Basketball for PLUTO Prospects, based out of Colorado Springs, Colorado. He began this position in 2020 and has had major success with 2 MAYB National Qualifying teams in 2021 and 2022. Two of his players from the 2024 17U team received College offers.

Coach Reef is a USA Basketball Gold Coaching Licensed, a Certified Personal Trainer, and a Licensed Security Guard. He believes in pushing and motivating others to help them achieve their goals with a positive and potential-reaching approach.

Rhys Pepino

Richard Vasey

Richard Williams

Coach Williams developed a passion for basketball in early elementary school.  He played through high school before continuing his athletic career at Monmouth College (`12-`15) where he competed in track and field under Coach Roger Haynes.

Rob Southall

Hired in the fall of 2013, Rob Southall is now in his sixth season as head coach of the men's basketball program and assistant director of athletics at Elms College in Chicopee, Massachusetts. 

Coach Southall’s philosophy of player development have made their mark on the record books at Elms College. His offensive system allowed several student athletes to reach their potential, he has developed four out of the eight thousand point scorers in school history. He has developed back to back NECC Defensive Player of the Year 2017 and NECC Player of the Year 2016, in addition to eight student-athlete have earned All-Conference honors. Not only limited to the success on the court, he has had 10 student athletes on NECC All Academic honors. During Coach Southall tenure the team has four out of five NECC Tournament including the Championship game in 2014-2015.

Coach Southall took the reins of the Blazers’ men’s basketball team after an eight-year stint as a full time assistant coach at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). During his time at WPI, the Engineers enjoyed tremendous success with Coach Southall on the bench compiling a 178-44 record with six New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) regular season championships as well as the 2005-06 and 2012-13 NEWMAC tournament championships, six appearances in the NCAA Division III Championship and the 2011-12 ECAC Division III New England Championship title. WPI also notched 20 or more wins in each of Coach Southall’s eight seasons on staff under head coach Chris Bartley.

Prior to his time at WPI, Coach Southall spent a season assisting Joe Reilly at Bates College and helped guide the team to one of its best seasons in school history (19-8). Bates reached the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Championship tournament final before falling to Amherst College.

A 2002 graduate of Springfield College, Coach Southall played basketball for two seasons and was a graduate assistant coach for the Pride under head coach Charlie Brock for two years. At Springfield, he was also the head junior varsity basketball coach and was heavily involved in recruiting and game preparation. Coach Southall also obtained a master’s degree from Springfield in 2004.

Ryan Thomas

After a strong high school basketball career, Ryan earned a scholarship to play college basketball at Concordia University where he played for 2 years before transferring to finish his college basketball career at Central Michigan University.

Coach Thomas has over 15 years of experience coaching at multiple levels (youth, AAU, YBOA, and High School). Through his dedication, leadership, innovation and tireless work ethic Thomas has become a sought after skills trainer. As a skills trainer he has helped mold thousands of young people around the country developing their game.

Here is a brief overview of Coach Thomas' coaching credentials:

• Owner of HoopGrind Basketball - Basketball Development Program 

• Athletic Director & Associate Head Basketball Coach at Impact Christian Academy

• Trained and developed many college and professional players

• Currently trains players from youth to professional level

• 2016-Present Associate Head Coach / Athletic Director Impact Christian Academy

• 2011-2015 Assistant coach at Edward H. White High School - Jacksonville Florida (6A)

• Multiple top 5 FHSAA state rankings

• Multiple District Championships

• 1 FHSAA Final Four appearance

Ryan Wockenfus

Ryan Wockenfus joined the Hamline men’s basketball coaching staff before the 2021-22 campaign, and will embark on his third season as assistant coach in 2023-24.His main duties will include player development, recruiting, scouting, and operations.
 
Wockenfus came to Hamline after spending five seasons as an assistant coach at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. Before Lawrence, Wockenfus spent a season with Marian University, and three seasons at Saint Mary’s in Winona.
 
In addition to his collegiate coaching experience, Wockenfus has also coached an AAU team as well as a variety of youth camps.
 
Wockenfus played basketball and was a member of the track and field team at Saint Mary’s where he graduated with a degree in Elementary Education in 2011. While at SMU, Wockenfus played in 46 career games on the basketball court as well as earning two All-MIAC honors in the javelin for the track team. His 53.15-meter javelin throw is the current school record.
 
In 2015, Wockenfus earned a Master of Arts degree in management, also from Saint Mary’s. 

Samantha Davidson

Samantha Davidson is the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Converse University and enters her fourth season with the program in 2024–25. Under her leadership, the Valkyries achieved their most successful season in NCAA-era history, earning 14 wins, a co-division championship, and the program’s first-ever postseason victory.

Before Converse, Davidson spent four seasons at Schreiner University, where she coached multiple all-conference and academic award winners. Her coaching journey also includes successful stints at Rhodes College, Webb School (TN), and a year working with legendary Hall-of-Fame coach Pat Summitt at the University of Tennessee.

A former standout guard at Birmingham Southern, Davidson finished her playing career ranked among the program’s top five in career assists and top ten in several shooting categories. She brings a proven track record of building competitive programs, developing talent, and fostering a winning culture—making her a tremendous asset to the Breakthrough Basketball coaching team.

Sami Stormont

Sami Stormont will enter her 6th season as Head Women's Basketball Coach at Alma College in 2024-25. 

Alma posted a 13-13 record in 2023-24, going 9-7 in the MIAA. Highlights included a double overtime thriller over #21 Wittenberg University, and an upset of #5 Hope College to end the regular season on Alma's home floor. The 61-50 decision over the Flying Dutch was Alma's first victory against the DIII powerhouse in 24 years, and snapped a 50-game losing streak to Hope. Stormont coached a pair of All-MIAA players in Taylor Sas (First Team) and Brooke LeRoux (Second Team), marking the first time since 2005-06 that Alma had multiple All-MIAA selections. Sas became the all-time leading 3-point scorer in Scots WBB history, and became Alma's first 4-time All-MIAA selection since Janell Twietmeyer from 1999-03.

In 2022-23, Alma managed a 10-16 record, and an 8-8 mark in MIAA play. This included an upset win over Albion College late in the season, and a trip to the MIAA Tournament, the program's 4th postseason appearance under Stormont. Alma was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Albion. Taylor Sas recorded her 1000th career point, and broke the single season Made Three Pointers record in the postseason contest. Sas earned 2nd Team All-MIAA honors for the third consecutive season, and finished as the conference leader in scoring.

The 2021-22 season, the Scots saw an improvement to 15-12 under Stormont. Highlights included a 79-70 preseason victory over Division II opponent Lake Superior State University, 8 MIAA wins, and a MIAA Quarterfinal upset of Albion College. Alma made it to the semifinal round of the MIAA Tournament before being eliminated by Trine. Taylor Sas earned 2nd Team All-MIAA honors for the second straight season.

In 2020-21, Stormont's team recorded an 8-7 record, including a 3-3 mark in MIAA play. They fell to Calvin in the opening round of the MIAA Tournament. Taylor Sas earned 2nd Team All-MIAA honors under Stormont's guidance.

In her first season as head coach, Stormont led the Scots to a 12-14 overall record and an MIAA Playoff berth. Stormont also coached Jeny Brandt to a 2nd Team All-MIAA selection..

Twice the interim head coach for the women's basketball team, Stormont was hired by Director of Athletics Steven Rackley in May 2019 as Head Coach, and was initially hired as the lead assistant coach in the Summer of 2017. Over that two-year span, the Scots totaled 20 wins, 12 of which came in the conference, and reached the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Semifinals for the first time since 2006. Alma's 15 wins in the 2018-19 season are the most in the last 16 years.

Stormont graduated from Northwood University in 2017 with a degree in marketing and management. She was also a four-year member of the women's basketball program and had worked in Northwood's sports information office since September 2015.

Sarah Hopkins-Chery

She first earned international playing experience with the Under 16 and Under 20 England teams and eventually England’s senior women’s nation team in 2002.

Hopkins-Chery attended and played basketball at Jefferson College where she was an NJCAA Academic All-American Scholar-Athlete in 2005, All-Region Academic Team member in 2005 and a two-time MCCAC Academic All-Conference honoree.  Additionally, the Vikings were conference champions in 2004 and 2005 while she was a part of the program.

After two years at Jefferson she transferred to Park University where she became a standout on the women’s basketball team.  As a player at Park she helped lead a Pirates squad to the programs first-ever appearance in the NAIA National Tournament in 2005-06 after winning a conference title in the Association of Independent Institutions (AII).  Hopkins-Chery was also honored as an AII-Academic All-Conference member and an NAIA All-American Scholar-Athlete in 2006 (the first of three times she received this honor).

Schaun Potts

Shane Hillard

Coach Hillard is currently in his fourth year as an assistant coach for the Indiana University East Red Wolves Men's Basketball team, bringing over 20 years of coaching experience.

Before joining IU East, Hillard coached in the AAU boys basketball circuit and held various roles at Richmond High School, becoming the head coach of the girls varsity basketball team. His commitment to sports and mentorship has made a significant impact on many young athletes.

Additionally, Hillard is known for his involvement in top 100 camps across Indiana. He is also recognized for his contributions to College Coaches Skills Camp for the past three years, which offers quality instruction and showcasing opportunities for high school athletes. 

Shaun Little Horn

Shaun Little Horn is a Lead camp Instructor for Breakthrough Basketball and currently serves as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach for the Four Winds University Wolfpack. He is a certified gold coach with USA Basketball and a member of the NABC. 

During the 2023-2024 season, Shaun transitioned to collegiate coaching and made history by leading Oglala Lakota College to its first Tribal College National Championship in 41 years, while also being named the Tribal Coach of the Year.

Shaun Smith

Shaun Smith's is entering his ninth season with Kentucky State University Men's Basketball.

The Cincinnati, Ohio native served as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Bluefield State College under Coach Jackson from 2014-16. In his first season at BSC, the Big Blues finished with the highest win total since the 1995-96 season and ranked first nationally in the fewest turnovers committed. Smith oversaw 2015-16 ECAC Freshman of the Year Chas Harvey and DII All-American Mark Durgan. Before his time at BSC, Smith spent the 2012-13 season as an assistant coach at Columbus State Community College.

Prior to stepping into the college coaching ranks, Smith spent time with AAU squads including Ohio Hoopsters (16 & 17U) in 2013 and All-Ohio Red (17U) in 2008.
 
Before his coaching career, Smith was a four-year letterman from 2000-2004 at Ohio State University playing under Jim O’Brien. As a student-athlete, he was a three-time winner of the John Havlicek Most Inspirational Award, a two-time NCAA tournament participant in (2001, 2002), and a 2002 Big Ten Conference Tournament Champion.  

Shawn Carson

Coach Carson is currently the Assistant Coach for the Men's Program at Lewis & Clark College, where he helped them win the 2025 NMC Championship.

Coach Shawn Carson was previously the Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Mt. Hood Community College, where he steered his team to the playoffs in 2 out of 3 seasons. 

Alongside his coaching duties, he fulfills the roles of Event Coordinator and social media coordinator at Parkrose High School. 

Prior to his current positions, Coach Carson served as a Graduate Assistant Coach for the Men's program at Bushnell University. 

With a background as a collegiate player at both Clackamas Community College and Bushnell University, Coach Carson's impact extends beyond coaching. 

Sienne Ransom

A proud native of Indianapolis, IN, Coach Sienne Ransom has been immersed in the game of basketball since she was 7 years old. Her love for the sport, along with the influence of inspiring coaches and teammates, sparked her passion for coaching. Throughout her playing career, she learned the importance of both skill development and mental toughness, and now she’s dedicated to passing that knowledge on to the next generation of players.

Currently, Coach Ransom serves as the Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Franklin College in Franklin, Indiana. She is also a coach for one of the top teams with Indiana Showcase, where she works tirelessly to develop young athletes, focusing on skill-building, basketball IQ, and boosting confidence both on and off the court.

Before joining Franklin College, Coach Ransom had an impactful 10-year tenure in high school basketball, where she gained experience as a JV Assistant, JV Head Coach, and most recently as a Head Varsity Assistant. Her coaching philosophy is centered on player development, aiming to help athletes not only improve their skills but also deepen their understanding of the game. By building their basketball IQ and instilling confidence in their abilities, she empowers players to grow and reach their full potential.

Coach Ransom’s dedication to coaching is a reflection of her belief that every player, regardless of their starting point, has the ability to improve and succeed with the right guidance and support. Whether in a training session or on the sidelines, she is passionate about helping players grow both as athletes and individuals.

Stephen Carter

 

Coach Stephen Carter's journey into the role of Head Coach for the Women’s basketball program at Colorado Northwestern Community College marks the beginning of an exciting chapter for the team.

Carter's coaching trajectory encompasses a rich and diverse background, demonstrating his commitment to player development and success. Prior to his current role, he spent the past two seasons at the Junior College level at GCC in Arizona, initially serving as an assistant coach before earning the promotion to Head Women’s Basketball Coach. His tenure at the NJCAA level solidified his coaching prowess and prepared him for the challenges and triumphs of leading a collegiate program.

Before his stint in the junior college arena, Coach Carter dedicated three years as an Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at the Division II level. His 2018-2019 role at Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina saw him actively involved in the recruiting process, both locally and nationally. Carter played a key role in player development, focusing particularly on the post player position. Subsequently, he spent two years at Upper Iowa University, contributing to player development for post players and providing strategic insights through player scouting reports and game planning.

Coach Carter's coaching journey began in Arizona, where he held various roles at Sandra Day O’ Connor High School and Desert Edge High School. His experience as a Head Junior Varsity Coach, Varsity Assistant, and Associate Head Coach at the high school level laid the foundation for his passion for coaching in the women’s game.

Before venturing into coaching, Carter honed his understanding of the game through player development at the Snow Valley Basketball School in Iowa. Since 2013, he has served as the Skill Development Director and Lead Clinician, contributing significantly to the growth of aspiring basketball players. In 2019, he expanded his influence by joining Breakthrough Basketball as a Camp Advisor and Lead Clinician.

Coach Carter recently embarked on a new chapter in his life as he married his beautiful wife, Emily Carter, a Clinical Mental Health Therapist. As he takes the reins of the CNCC Women’s basketball program, Coach Stephen Carter brings not only a wealth of coaching expertise but also a genuine passion for developing players on and off the court. The Spartans can anticipate a season under his guidance that is marked by strategic planning, player growth, and a dedication to excellence

Steve Spiehs

Steve Spiehs was born in Grand Island, Nebraska, and graduated from Wood River High School. He then graduated from The University of Nebraska-Lincoln with his Bachelors of Ag. Science and Teaching Certification in 1998 and a Masters Degree in School Counseling from Chadron State College in 2009. Since 1998 he has amassed over 25 years of coaching experience in multi-levels of basketball.

He began his coaching career in Neligh, NE, where he worked with the Freshman, JV, and Varsity teams. He then coached at North Platte St. Patrick’s High in a similar position where the varsity team became C2-9 District Champions and 2002 C2 State Tournament Semifinalists.

Spiehs then joined North Platte High Girls Basketball Program guiding his JV teams to 140-61 and was also the Varsity Assistant Girls Coach aiding them to a school record of 19 wins in a season and an overall record of 142-86. Also in that time, North Platte Varsity Girls were 2-time District Runners-Up, District Champions, and made 2 State Tournament appearances.

Next, Spiehs became a coach with the Grand Island Northwest High School boys team. In 2017 he joined the Northwest Girls team where they were District Runners-Up three times, District Champions twice, Class B State Champions once (2019), and Class B State Semifinalists once (2020).  

Spiehs continues to teach at Northwest HS. He has found ways to continue in coaching by assisting with various teams and camps, as well as serving as a “Doing Sports God’s Way” Coach at the 2023 Nebraska FCA Weekend of Champions in Grand Island. Spiehs joins Breakthrough as a Lead Clinician in 2024 after many years of assisting.

Tasheba Butler

2007-2011:  Lander University

• 2007: Scored 40 points in one game my freshman year, and missed breaking the school record by only 2 points

• 2010: Surpassed 1,000 point milestone, finishing career with 1,191 points 
  

Taylor Jacobsen

Taylor Jacobsen is in her fourth season as ACU women's basketball program's top assistant coach after being hired in June 2020.

An Aurora, Ill. native, Jacobsen is well-acquainted with Coach Rogers, having played for him as a member of the Cougars women's basketball team at Concordia University, Chicago during all four years of her career.  

During her time as a member of the Cougars, Jacobsen amassed over 1,000-career points, and also averaged a team-high 18.3 points per game to go along with 3.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.7 steals per game during her senior campaign.  

She then went on to earn an undergraduate degree from Concordia Chicago in exercise science in May, 2018 before continuing her education while serving as a graduate assistant at NAIA Div. II women's basketball powerhouse, Concordia University, Nebraska.

She spent two years as a member of the Bulldog's coaching staff during the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons.  During that time the team totaled a 67-5 overall record en route to winning back-to-back conference championships, as well as also taking home the 2018-19 NAIA Div. II National Championship.

She earned her master's of athletic administration in May, 2020 and decided to take her first full-time job as an assistant coach, joining her former coach in the process. 

Theodore Henderson-Brown

Theodore Henderson-Brown has been coaching and directing basketball camps and clinics for over 10 years. He has worked with players of all ages and skill levels and is dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of the game as well as overall skill development.

While attending Needham Public Schools, Theo achieved All-Tournament Team and Baystate Conference All-Star honors as a Varsity athlete. Post high school, he attended Dean College and earned All-Region Team honors where they won the Region XXl Championship. He graduated with a Bachelors Degree from Worcester State University majoring in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology.

Currently, Theo is attaining his Masters Degree for School Counseling, while also serving as the METCO Elementary School Coordinator and School Adjustment Counselor for Reading Public Schools. He has passion for basketball and a great ability to connect with aspiring players.

Tim McCrory

Tim McCrory revitalized the Lewis & Clark men’s basketball program during his six-year tenure as head coach. Taking over in 2018, McCrory guided the Pioneers to steady improvement, highlighted by a return to double-digit wins and a fifth-place finish in his second season. In 2024-25, he helped lead the program to its first Northwest Conference title in 20 years.

Under McCrory, the team posted its most wins since 2014-15 and saw offensive surges, including a record-setting 121-47 victory and a scoring average of 81.1 points per game in 2022-23—its highest since 2001-02. He coached two All-Region players, including Zeke Crawford, now a pro in Switzerland, and Brenden Patrick. McCrory’s leadership restored competitiveness and pride to the Pioneers program.

Tramel Barnes

Coach Tramel Barnes is in his fifth season as assistant coach for Southwest Minnesota State Men's Basketball.

In 2016-17, SMSU had one of its best seasons in school history, tying a school record with 28 victories, while capturing the NSIC South Division and NSIC Tournament championships. SMSU also advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the fourth time in school history, before losing to eventual national champion Northwest Missouri State in the region championship.

SMSU has recorded 72 victories during his four seasons as assistant coach, which included a 19-win season and an appearance in the NSIC tournament semifinals in 2013-14.

Prior to joining the SMSU staff, Barnes completed a five-year collegiate playing career at a pair of NSIC schools. He started his career at Northern State University (2008-10), appearing in 48 games with eight starts in two seasons, before transferring to SMSU in 2010.

Following a red shirt season in 2010-11, Barnes played in 60 career games for the Mustangs scoring 351 points and grabbing 231 rebounds, while dishing out 159 assists. He finished his SMSU career shooting 82.8 percent from the free throw line ranking sixth in program history. As a senior in 2012-13, he averaged 6.0 points and 4.1 rebounds per game and ranked second on the squad with 85 assists.

Barnes is a 2013 graduate of SMSU with a degree in sports management. He earned his master’s degree at SMSU in physical education.

This will be coach Barnes' second season with Breakthrough Basketball.

Tre'Vion Beverly

Tre'Vion Beverly is the Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Owens Community College. She is involved in all facets of the program, including player development, strength and conditioning, and recruiting. 

Tre'Vion worked as an assistant coach at Cleveland Central Catholic High School before coming to Owens. She also worked as a graduate assistant and assistant coach at The University of Northwestern Ohio while pursuing a Masters of Business Administration. She presently possesses Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, and a degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning.

Tre'Vion has coached and trained numerous players who has gone on to play college basketball and play professionally. She prides herself on building relationships with players, instructing the game of basketball while also including life lessons, and creating a healthy and energetic environment.

Tyler Long

Tyler Long begins his fifth season with the University of Central Missouri basketball program in 2020-21 and second as the Graduate Assistant. Long serves in a variety of capacities within the team, assisting the UCM staff with practice, equipment, travel, video work, and day-to-day operations.
 
He is a 2016 Warrensburg High School graduate, where he played for head coach Chris Nimmo and the Tigers. Tyler is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Sport Management from UCM.

Tyler has been an assistant coach for Breakthrough Basketball for several years and has travelled with Jim Huber to his camps to learn directly from him.

Tyrone Whipple

Tyrone is a basketball instructor with over 30 years of coaching experience. He owns and operates a developmental sports academy, Impact Sports, out of Fort Morgan, Colorado. In addition, he has a degree in Physical Education and a passion for teaching the game of basketball to players of all ages and skill levels and improving the lives of youth through character-based athletic development.

Tyrone works as an Athletic Director, Activities Coordinator, and senior coach counselor at a residential charter school and treatment facility for adjudicated youth. Tyrone has worked in youth corrections for over 30 years.

As a player, he was a standout three sport athlete in high school and two sport athlete in college. He played under the legendary Hall of Fame Coach Dan McKiernan at Palmer High School in Colorado Springs. Coach McKiernan ignited Tyrone's passion for being a developmental coach when he let him work as a volunteer assistant at his Pikes Peak area camp.

Tyrone's most memorable coaching memory was as an assistant at Resurrection Christian in 2019-2020 under future Hall-of-Fame coach and mentor Bruce Dick. Tyrone proved himself to be an invaluable asset to the team and helped lead the team to 25-0. 

He has assisted at numerous Breakthrough Basketball camps over six years before making the much deserved transition to Lead Coach 

Vincent DeLisio

DeLisio is currently the Head Women's Basketball coach at Hesston College. He has spent 11 seasons coaching at the collegiate level. This includes stops at UCM, Southwest Baptist University, Cameron University, and most recently Friends University.

He was an assistant coach at Friends and also served as Falcon’s interim head coach. Before that, DeLisio was a graduate assistant women’s basketball coach at Cameron University. He also served as a graduate assistant for the Southwest Baptist University men’s basketball team along with a five-year tenure as a student assistant coach at the University of Central Missouri.

Coaching accomplishments include 3 NCAA Division II national tournament appearances, 1 NCAA Division II conference championship, 1 Daktronics player of the year, multiple all league players at the Division II and NAIA level.

DeLisio has a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management from the University of Central Missouri. He has been an assistant coach with Breakthrough Basketball for 5 years and has been able to directly learn from Jim Huber and Don Kelbick.

Weslee Wilson

Willie Williams

• Over 11 years as a College Head Men’s Basketball Coach

• Named the NCCAA Regional Coach of the Year 4x

• Regional Championship Team 6x (Coached)

• 3rd Place National Tournament Finish-2022 (Coached)

• Multiple NCCAA All-Scholar Athletes, Players of the Week, All-Region Players, All-American Players (Coached)

• Former Head Coach at Carolina University, Nebraska Christian College, and Grace University.

•  4-Year Starter & 2x Captain (Player)

• National Champion, Regional Champion, Conference Champion, All-Conference Selection, All-Region Selection, All-Scholar Selection (NCCAA-Player)

• Leading camps at Breakthrough Basketball since 2018

• Currently serving as the Vice President for Student Affairs at Carolina University
  

Zack Fields

Zack has been assisting at Breakthrough Basketball Camps since he was a Freshman in college.  He now leads several camps a year across the country for Breakthrough and can be seen on some of our videos.  .

Zack was Captain of his Olathe South High School basketball team where he received 2nd team All-Sunflower & Kansas City All-Star selections.

He went on to play at Clarke University where he received the Heart of America Freshman of the Year award. He then played 3 years of Divison II basketball at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, MO.

He has been an assistant coach for Breakthrough Basketball for the last 5 years including travelling alongside Jim Huber and Troy Slavin to assist at many of their camps. He also attended Breakthrough Basketball camps as a high school player. 

Zeke Thompkins

Coach Zeke Thompkins brings a strong playing background and years of coaching experience to Breakthrough Basketball. He played collegiate basketball at multiple levels, including NCAA Division II at New Mexico Highlands University and NAIA at Missouri Baptist University. Prior to that, he helped lead his Division I JUCO team to a Regional Championship and a 4th place finish at Nationals.

Zeke has been coaching basketball camps for over six years and has spent the past three years as an assistant coach with Breakthrough Basketball. Now stepping into a Lead Coach role, he’s passionate about helping young athletes grow on and off the court through skill development, hard work, and a positive mindset.