Staff
The true heartbeat of our mission
our incredible staff.
In the world of nonprofits, especially one that revolves around the beautiful game of basketball, our success hinges not just on the programs we offer or the facilities we maintain, but on the passionate individuals who bring our vision to life. Each of our staff members is not just an employee; they are advocates, mentors, and role models for the youth we serve. They embody the spirit of our organization and are the driving force behind our mission
to uplift and empower.
Athletic Administrator
Caroyln Little
Senior athletic administrator with 24 years of experience including 10 years of progressive experience in intercollegiate athletics. Innovative thinker and agile leader with a proven record of developing and executing integrated strategic initiatives. Demonstrated success in cultivating collaborative relationships with a broad range of constituent groups.
Tryout Coordinator
Amy McCullough
Amy McCullough is a long-time youth and high school basketball coach who focuses on player and skills development and is an advocate for team sports as a valuable environment for high school student-athletes to thrive and succeed.
Fundraising
manager
Kayla Lipper
Passionate fundraiser with 10 years of experience attaching donations from people, businesses, and foundations. Possesses a successful history of making connections with patrons and developing alliances that result in increased giving. Key achievements spearheaded capital campaign for a $1.02M expansion project, raising over $885K in gifts and pledges in the first year. Initiated an awareness
Event
coordinator
Connie Sanchez
Resourceful Event Coordinator with 8+ years of experience in coordinating large-scale events from planning through to successful execution. Adept at driving large revenue gains and significant cost savings through effective budget management and
Coaches
executive head coach
Jarick Phillips
Senior athletic administrator with 24 years of experience including 10 years of progressive experience in intercollegiate athletics. Innovative thinker and agile leader with a proven record of developing and executing integrated strategic initiatives.
Tryout Coordinator
Amy McCullough
Amy McCullough is a long-time youth and high school basketball coach who focuses on player and skills development and is an advocate for team sports as a valuable environment for high school student-athletes to thrive and succeed.
Fundraising
manager
Kayla Lipper
Passionate fundraiser with 10 years of experience attaching donations from people, businesses, and foundations. Possesses a successful history of making connections with patrons and developing alliances that result in increased giving. Key achievements spearheaded capital campaign for a $1.02M expansion project, raising over $885K in gifts and pledges in the first year. Initiated an awareness
Event
coordinator
Connie Sanchez
Resourceful Event Coordinator with 8+ years of experience in coordinating large-scale events from planning through to successful execution. Adept at driving large revenue gains and significant cost savings through effective budget management and