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The following youth basketball coaches were nominated by NBA, WNBA, and G League teams because they demonstrate leadership and integrity and create a lasting impact on young people both on and off the court.
Learn more about each of the 8 semifinalist coaches and pick your favorite to be named as the national Jr. NBA Coach of the Year!
Carl Evans
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AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Skirball
Middle School
YEARS COACHING
20
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Pillar in the city of Watts and the greater South LA Community for 15+ years
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As a PE teacher, he walks roughly 12 miles per day to bring his students to a safe place to play; he also bought and delivered sports equipment to students during the pandemic
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Focuses on mentorship for young men of color and high school kids going through the college selection process and creates opportunities for local police to get to know his youth
•
Has worked with the Junior Lakers at the YMCA in Santa Clarita, became a substitute referee, started a girls AAU program, and later became a full-time teacher and athletic director where he’s brought 10 championships to Skirball in multiple sports
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His motto is, “I do it for kids," and he is a strong advocate for women’s sports, working to provide opportunities for them to play at the next level
Bill Maxwell
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AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Parkston
Trojans
YEARS COACHING
10
•
Volunteers his time on nights and weekends to support multiple teams even though he doesn’t get paid nor has children on the teams
•
On court philosophy includes the ELM tree – maximum Effort, constant Learning, Mistakes are OK
•
As a local businessman and insurance agent, he helps low income families purchase affordable health insurance
•
Hosts monthly community events and is a foster parent to four kids
•
Emphasizes positivity and having a growth mindset as well as gender equity among his programs
Mariah Chandler
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AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Memphis Grizzlies Basketball Operations
YEARS COACHING
8
•
Has coached at every level ranging from NBA to youth and seamlessly adjusts teaching methods to fit her audience
•
Works in Basketball Operations at the Grizzlies while also working with youth at local recreation centers and volunteering at Ronald McDonald and Habitat For Humanity
•
Utilizes personal experiences with mental health to help youth work through any challenges
•
Traveled abroad to do basketball-based mission work in places such as Kenya, Zimbabwe and Brazil
•
Won a NCAA championship with WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner at Baylor and was previously a Jr. NBA Gatorade Championship player
Sarah Horowitz
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AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Yeshivah of Flatbush
& Little Ballers
YEARS COACHING
6
•
Realized in high school that she wanted to coach girls after noticing girls in her community don’t start learning to play basketball early enough
•
Created community program called Little Ballers for hundreds of girls ages 3 and up
•
Coaches five teams at the high school where she graduated in addition to privately training youth and running leagues for high school, college and adult women
•
Focus on mental factors such as confidence, attentiveness, self-belief and motivation
Andre Lodree Jr.
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AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Bulls Kid Nation Youth Hoops & Four Point Play
YEARS COACHING
8
•
Co-founded a non-profit that focuses on fortifying the mind, body and spirit through sports
•
Distributed 900 athletic care bags with equipment, workout plans and nutrition education during pandemic
•
Youth coach and brand ambassador with the Bulls Kid Nation Youth Hoops program
•
Oncourt Philosophy includes three aspects: Have fun, “can’t” doesn’t exist, and always hustle
•
Emphasizes that the same approach to basketball must be given to education
Natalie Gutierrez
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AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Peace Players and LA Clippers Youth Basketball
YEARS COACHING
6
•
Works with the Clippers youth basketball program as lead coach and assists with curriculum building and event planning
•
Starts practices with a “word of the day,” such as kindness, respect, commitment
•
Mentor to young girls in the community and emphasizes value of mental health through journaling, meditation, and confidence building exercises
•
Program Coordinator at PeacePlayers where she creates safe spaces for diverse youth to come together to grow as leaders
•
Also coaches at LA Valley College and Calabasas High School as an assistant coach
Anjelica Ostrea
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AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Girls Youth Basketball Las Vegas
YEARS COACHING
7
•
Started a non-profit solely to focus on the growth of girls youth basketball
•
Emphasizes health body and healthy mind and provides educational resources about social justice issues
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Non-profit was recognized as a Jr. NBA Program of the Year finalist in 2018-19
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Introduces the program’s 400 girls to strong female advocates including through partnership with the Las Vegas Aces
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Is a full-time registered nurse in addition to running GYB programming and hopes to one day expand her programming across the country
Clarence Mugsy Leggett
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AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
WizKids
Basketball
YEARS COACHING
30
•
Has been vessel in his community for the past 30 years to ensure access to the game for all
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Conducted wellness checks, provided food for families, and created fitness boot camps during the pandemic to help relieve stress
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Encourages youth to use their voice and utilizes role playing conflict scenarios to address social justice issues
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Builds programs to aid family dynamics and is starting a program for kids with autism to grow their functional skills through basketball
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Checks on the academic standings of the more than 1,000 kids in his program and encourages former players to come back to mentor
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Bill Maxwell
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AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Parkston
Trojans
YEARS COACHING
10
•
Volunteers his time on nights and weekends to support multiple teams even though he doesn’t get paid nor has children on the teams
•
On court philosophy includes the ELM tree – maximum Effort, constant Learning, Mistakes are OK
•
As a local businessman and insurance agent, he helps low income families purchase affordable health insurance
•
Hosts monthly community events and is a foster parent to four kids
•
Emphasizes positivity and having a growth mindset as well as gender equity among his programs
Carl Evans
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AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Skirball
Middle School
YEARS COACHING
20
•
Pillar in the city of Watts and the greater South LA Community for 15+ years
•
As a PE teacher, he walks roughly 12 miles per day to bring his students to a safe place to play; he also bought and delivered sports equipment to students during the pandemic
•
Focuses on mentorship for young men of color and high school kids going through the college selection process and creates opportunities for local police to get to know his youth
•
Has worked with the Junior Lakers at the YMCA in Santa Clarita, became a substitute referee, started a girls AAU program, and later became a full-time teacher and athletic director where he’s brought 10 championships to Skirball in multiple sports
•
His motto is, “I do it for kids," and he is a strong advocate for women’s sports, working to provide opportunities for them to play at the next level
Carl Evans
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AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Skirball
Middle School
YEARS COACHING
20
•
Pillar in the city of Watts and the greater South LA Community for 15+ years
•
As a PE teacher, he walks roughly 12 miles per day to bring his students to a safe place to play; he also bought and delivered sports equipment to students during the pandemic
•
Focuses on mentorship for young men of color and high school kids going through the college selection process and creates opportunities for local police to get to know his youth
•
Has worked with the Junior Lakers at the YMCA in Santa Clarita, became a substitute referee, started a girls AAU program, and later became a full-time teacher and athletic director where he’s brought 10 championships to Skirball in multiple sports
•
His motto is, “I do it for kids," and he is a strong advocate for women’s sports, working to provide opportunities for them to play at the next level
Carl Evans
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Skirball
Middle School
YEARS COACHING
20
•
Pillar in the city of Watts and the greater South LA Community for 15+ years
•
As a PE teacher, he walks roughly 12 miles per day to bring his students to a safe place to play; he also bought and delivered sports equipment to students during the pandemic
•
Focuses on mentorship for young men of color and high school kids going through the college selection process and creates opportunities for local police to get to know his youth
•
Has worked with the Junior Lakers at the YMCA in Santa Clarita, became a substitute referee, started a girls AAU program, and later became a full-time teacher and athletic director where he’s brought 10 championships to Skirball in multiple sports
•
His motto is, “I do it for kids," and he is a strong advocate for women’s sports, working to provide opportunities for them to play at the next level
Carl Evans
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Skirball
Middle School
YEARS COACHING
20
•
Pillar in the city of Watts and the greater South LA Community for 15+ years
•
As a PE teacher, he walks roughly 12 miles per day to bring his students to a safe place to play; he also bought and delivered sports equipment to students during the pandemic
•
Focuses on mentorship for young men of color and high school kids going through the college selection process and creates opportunities for local police to get to know his youth
•
Has worked with the Junior Lakers at the YMCA in Santa Clarita, became a substitute referee, started a girls AAU program, and later became a full-time teacher and athletic director where he’s brought 10 championships to Skirball in multiple sports
•
His motto is, “I do it for kids," and he is a strong advocate for women’s sports, working to provide opportunities for them to play at the next level
Carl Evans
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Skirball
Middle School
YEARS COACHING
20
•
Pillar in the city of Watts and the greater South LA Community for 15+ years
•
As a PE teacher, he walks roughly 12 miles per day to bring his students to a safe place to play; he also bought and delivered sports equipment to students during the pandemic
•
Focuses on mentorship for young men of color and high school kids going through the college selection process and creates opportunities for local police to get to know his youth
•
Has worked with the Junior Lakers at the YMCA in Santa Clarita, became a substitute referee, started a girls AAU program, and later became a full-time teacher and athletic director where he’s brought 10 championships to Skirball in multiple sports
•
His motto is, “I do it for kids," and he is a strong advocate for women’s sports, working to provide opportunities for them to play at the next level
Carl Evans
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Skirball
Middle School
YEARS COACHING
20
•
Pillar in the city of Watts and the greater South LA Community for 15+ years
•
As a PE teacher, he walks roughly 12 miles per day to bring his students to a safe place to play; he also bought and delivered sports equipment to students during the pandemic
•
Focuses on mentorship for young men of color and high school kids going through the college selection process and creates opportunities for local police to get to know his youth
•
Has worked with the Junior Lakers at the YMCA in Santa Clarita, became a substitute referee, started a girls AAU program, and later became a full-time teacher and athletic director where he’s brought 10 championships to Skirball in multiple sports
•
His motto is, “I do it for kids," and he is a strong advocate for women’s sports, working to provide opportunities for them to play at the next level
Carl Evans
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Skirball
Middle School
YEARS COACHING
20
•
Pillar in the city of Watts and the greater South LA Community for 15+ years
•
As a PE teacher, he walks roughly 12 miles per day to bring his students to a safe place to play; he also bought and delivered sports equipment to students during the pandemic
•
Focuses on mentorship for young men of color and high school kids going through the college selection process and creates opportunities for local police to get to know his youth
•
Has worked with the Junior Lakers at the YMCA in Santa Clarita, became a substitute referee, started a girls AAU program, and later became a full-time teacher and athletic director where he’s brought 10 championships to Skirball in multiple sports
•
His motto is, “I do it for kids," and he is a strong advocate for women’s sports, working to provide opportunities for them to play at the next level
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Mariah Chandler
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AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Memphis Grizzlies Basketball Operations
YEARS COACHING
8
•
Has coached at every level ranging from NBA to youth and seamlessly adjusts teaching methods to fit her audience
•
Works in Basketball Operations at the Grizzlies while also working with youth at local recreation centers and volunteering at Ronald McDonald and Habitat For Humanity
•
Utilizes personal experiences with mental health to help youth work through any challenges
•
Traveled abroad to do basketball-based mission work in places such as Kenya, Zimbabwe and Brazil
•
Won a NCAA championship with WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner at Baylor and was previously a Jr. NBA Gatorade Championship player
Mariah Chandler
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AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Memphis Grizzlies Basketball Operations
YEARS COACHING
8
•
Has coached at every level ranging from NBA to youth and seamlessly adjusts teaching methods to fit her audience
•
Works in Basketball Operations at the Grizzlies while also working with youth at local recreation centers and volunteering at Ronald McDonald and Habitat For Humanity
•
Utilizes personal experiences with mental health to help youth work through any challenges
•
Traveled abroad to do basketball-based mission work in places such as Kenya, Zimbabwe and Brazil
•
Won a NCAA championship with WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner at Baylor and was previously a Jr. NBA Gatorade Championship player
Bill Maxwell
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AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Parkston
Trojans
YEARS COACHING
10
•
Volunteers his time on nights and weekends to support multiple teams even though he doesn’t get paid nor has children on the teams
•
On court philosophy includes the ELM tree – maximum Effort, constant Learning, Mistakes are OK
•
As a local businessman and insurance agent, he helps low income families purchase affordable health insurance
•
Hosts monthly community events and is a foster parent to four kids
•
Emphasizes positivity and having a growth mindset as well as gender equity among his programs
Bill Maxwell
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AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Parkston
Trojans
YEARS COACHING
10
•
Volunteers his time on nights and weekends to support multiple teams even though he doesn’t get paid nor has children on the teams
•
On court philosophy includes the ELM tree – maximum Effort, constant Learning, Mistakes are OK
•
As a local businessman and insurance agent, he helps low income families purchase affordable health insurance
•
Hosts monthly community events and is a foster parent to four kids
•
Emphasizes positivity and having a growth mindset as well as gender equity among his programs
Bill Maxwell
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AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Parkston
Trojans
YEARS COACHING
10
•
Volunteers his time on nights and weekends to support multiple teams even though he doesn’t get paid nor has children on the teams
•
On court philosophy includes the ELM tree – maximum Effort, constant Learning, Mistakes are OK
•
As a local businessman and insurance agent, he helps low income families purchase affordable health insurance
•
Hosts monthly community events and is a foster parent to four kids
•
Emphasizes positivity and having a growth mindset as well as gender equity among his programs
Bill Maxwell
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Parkston
Trojans
YEARS COACHING
10
•
Volunteers his time on nights and weekends to support multiple teams even though he doesn’t get paid nor has children on the teams
•
On court philosophy includes the ELM tree – maximum Effort, constant Learning, Mistakes are OK
•
As a local businessman and insurance agent, he helps low income families purchase affordable health insurance
•
Hosts monthly community events and is a foster parent to four kids
•
Emphasizes positivity and having a growth mindset as well as gender equity among his programs
Bill Maxwell
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Parkston
Trojans
YEARS COACHING
10
•
Volunteers his time on nights and weekends to support multiple teams even though he doesn’t get paid nor has children on the teams
•
On court philosophy includes the ELM tree – maximum Effort, constant Learning, Mistakes are OK
•
As a local businessman and insurance agent, he helps low income families purchase affordable health insurance
•
Hosts monthly community events and is a foster parent to four kids
•
Emphasizes positivity and having a growth mindset as well as gender equity among his programs
Bill Maxwell
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Parkston
Trojans
YEARS COACHING
10
•
Volunteers his time on nights and weekends to support multiple teams even though he doesn’t get paid nor has children on the teams
•
On court philosophy includes the ELM tree – maximum Effort, constant Learning, Mistakes are OK
•
As a local businessman and insurance agent, he helps low income families purchase affordable health insurance
•
Hosts monthly community events and is a foster parent to four kids
•
Emphasizes positivity and having a growth mindset as well as gender equity among his programs
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Sarah Horowitz
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AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Yeshivah of Flatbush
& Little Ballers
YEARS COACHING
6
•
Realized in high school that she wanted to coach girls after noticing girls in her community don’t start learning to play basketball early enough
•
Created community program called Little Ballers for hundreds of girls ages 3 and up
•
Coaches five teams at the high school where she graduated in addition to privately training youth and running leagues for high school, college and adult women
•
Focus on mental factors such as confidence, attentiveness, self-belief and motivation
Sarah Horowitz
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Yeshivah of Flatbush
& Little Ballers
YEARS COACHING
6
•
Realized in high school that she wanted to coach girls after noticing girls in her community don’t start learning to play basketball early enough
•
Created community program called Little Ballers for hundreds of girls ages 3 and up
•
Coaches five teams at the high school where she graduated in addition to privately training youth and running leagues for high school, college and adult women
•
Focus on mental factors such as confidence, attentiveness, self-belief and motivation
Sarah Horowitz
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Yeshivah of Flatbush
& Little Ballers
YEARS COACHING
6
•
Realized in high school that she wanted to coach girls after noticing girls in her community don’t start learning to play basketball early enough
•
Created community program called Little Ballers for hundreds of girls ages 3 and up
•
Coaches five teams at the high school where she graduated in addition to privately training youth and running leagues for high school, college and adult women
•
Focus on mental factors such as confidence, attentiveness, self-belief and motivation
Mariah Chandler
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Memphis Grizzlies Basketball Operations
YEARS COACHING
8
•
Has coached at every level ranging from NBA to youth and seamlessly adjusts teaching methods to fit her audience
•
Works in Basketball Operations at the Grizzlies while also working with youth at local recreation centers and volunteering at Ronald McDonald and Habitat For Humanity
•
Utilizes personal experiences with mental health to help youth work through any challenges
•
Traveled abroad to do basketball-based mission work in places such as Kenya, Zimbabwe and Brazil
•
Won a NCAA championship with WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner at Baylor and was previously a Jr. NBA Gatorade Championship player
Mariah Chandler
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Memphis Grizzlies Basketball Operations
YEARS COACHING
8
•
Has coached at every level ranging from NBA to youth and seamlessly adjusts teaching methods to fit her audience
•
Works in Basketball Operations at the Grizzlies while also working with youth at local recreation centers and volunteering at Ronald McDonald and Habitat For Humanity
•
Utilizes personal experiences with mental health to help youth work through any challenges
•
Traveled abroad to do basketball-based mission work in places such as Kenya, Zimbabwe and Brazil
•
Won a NCAA championship with WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner at Baylor and was previously a Jr. NBA Gatorade Championship player
Mariah Chandler
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Memphis Grizzlies Basketball Operations
YEARS COACHING
8
•
Has coached at every level ranging from NBA to youth and seamlessly adjusts teaching methods to fit her audience
•
Works in Basketball Operations at the Grizzlies while also working with youth at local recreation centers and volunteering at Ronald McDonald and Habitat For Humanity
•
Utilizes personal experiences with mental health to help youth work through any challenges
•
Traveled abroad to do basketball-based mission work in places such as Kenya, Zimbabwe and Brazil
•
Won a NCAA championship with WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner at Baylor and was previously a Jr. NBA Gatorade Championship player
Mariah Chandler
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Memphis Grizzlies Basketball Operations
YEARS COACHING
8
•
Has coached at every level ranging from NBA to youth and seamlessly adjusts teaching methods to fit her audience
•
Works in Basketball Operations at the Grizzlies while also working with youth at local recreation centers and volunteering at Ronald McDonald and Habitat For Humanity
•
Utilizes personal experiences with mental health to help youth work through any challenges
•
Traveled abroad to do basketball-based mission work in places such as Kenya, Zimbabwe and Brazil
•
Won a NCAA championship with WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner at Baylor and was previously a Jr. NBA Gatorade Championship player
Mariah Chandler
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Memphis Grizzlies Basketball Operations
YEARS COACHING
8
•
Has coached at every level ranging from NBA to youth and seamlessly adjusts teaching methods to fit her audience
•
Works in Basketball Operations at the Grizzlies while also working with youth at local recreation centers and volunteering at Ronald McDonald and Habitat For Humanity
•
Utilizes personal experiences with mental health to help youth work through any challenges
•
Traveled abroad to do basketball-based mission work in places such as Kenya, Zimbabwe and Brazil
•
Won a NCAA championship with WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner at Baylor and was previously a Jr. NBA Gatorade Championship player
Andre Lodree Jr.
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AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Bulls Kid Nation Youth Hoops & Four Point Play
YEARS COACHING
8
•
Co-founded a non-profit that focuses on fortifying the mind, body and spirit through sports
•
Distributed 900 athletic care bags with equipment, workout plans and nutrition education during pandemic
•
Youth coach and brand ambassador with the Bulls Kid Nation Youth Hoops program
•
Oncourt Philosophy includes three aspects: Have fun, “can’t” doesn’t exist, and always hustle
•
Emphasizes that the same approach to basketball must be given to education
Andre Lodree Jr.
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AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Bulls Kid Nation Youth Hoops & Four Point Play
YEARS COACHING
8
•
Co-founded a non-profit that focuses on fortifying the mind, body and spirit through sports
•
Distributed 900 athletic care bags with equipment, workout plans and nutrition education during pandemic
•
Youth coach and brand ambassador with the Bulls Kid Nation Youth Hoops program
•
Oncourt Philosophy includes three aspects: Have fun, “can’t” doesn’t exist, and always hustle
•
Emphasizes that the same approach to basketball must be given to education
Andre Lodree Jr.
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Bulls Kid Nation Youth Hoops & Four Point Play
YEARS COACHING
8
•
Co-founded a non-profit that focuses on fortifying the mind, body and spirit through sports
•
Distributed 900 athletic care bags with equipment, workout plans and nutrition education during pandemic
•
Youth coach and brand ambassador with the Bulls Kid Nation Youth Hoops program
•
Oncourt Philosophy includes three aspects: Have fun, “can’t” doesn’t exist, and always hustle
•
Emphasizes that the same approach to basketball must be given to education
Andre Lodree Jr.
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Bulls Kid Nation Youth Hoops & Four Point Play
YEARS COACHING
8
•
Co-founded a non-profit that focuses on fortifying the mind, body and spirit through sports
•
Distributed 900 athletic care bags with equipment, workout plans and nutrition education during pandemic
•
Youth coach and brand ambassador with the Bulls Kid Nation Youth Hoops program
•
Oncourt Philosophy includes three aspects: Have fun, “can’t” doesn’t exist, and always hustle
•
Emphasizes that the same approach to basketball must be given to education
Sarah Horowitz
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Yeshivah of Flatbush
& Little Ballers
YEARS COACHING
6
•
Realized in high school that she wanted to coach girls after noticing girls in her community don’t start learning to play basketball early enough
•
Created community program called Little Ballers for hundreds of girls ages 3 and up
•
Coaches five teams at the high school where she graduated in addition to privately training youth and running leagues for high school, college and adult women
•
Focus on mental factors such as confidence, attentiveness, self-belief and motivation
Sarah Horowitz
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Yeshivah of Flatbush
& Little Ballers
YEARS COACHING
6
•
Realized in high school that she wanted to coach girls after noticing girls in her community don’t start learning to play basketball early enough
•
Created community program called Little Ballers for hundreds of girls ages 3 and up
•
Coaches five teams at the high school where she graduated in addition to privately training youth and running leagues for high school, college and adult women
•
Focus on mental factors such as confidence, attentiveness, self-belief and motivation
Sarah Horowitz
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Yeshivah of Flatbush
& Little Ballers
YEARS COACHING
6
•
Realized in high school that she wanted to coach girls after noticing girls in her community don’t start learning to play basketball early enough
•
Created community program called Little Ballers for hundreds of girls ages 3 and up
•
Coaches five teams at the high school where she graduated in addition to privately training youth and running leagues for high school, college and adult women
•
Focus on mental factors such as confidence, attentiveness, self-belief and motivation
Sarah Horowitz
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Yeshivah of Flatbush
& Little Ballers
YEARS COACHING
6
•
Realized in high school that she wanted to coach girls after noticing girls in her community don’t start learning to play basketball early enough
•
Created community program called Little Ballers for hundreds of girls ages 3 and up
•
Coaches five teams at the high school where she graduated in addition to privately training youth and running leagues for high school, college and adult women
•
Focus on mental factors such as confidence, attentiveness, self-belief and motivation
Natalie Gutierrez
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AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Peace Players and LA Clippers Youth Basketball
YEARS COACHING
6
•
Works with the Clippers youth basketball program as lead coach and assists with curriculum building and event planning
•
Starts practices with a “word of the day,” such as kindness, respect, commitment
•
Mentor to young girls in the community and emphasizes value of mental health through journaling, meditation, and confidence building exercises
•
Program Coordinator at PeacePlayers where she creates safe spaces for diverse youth to come together to grow as leaders
•
Also coaches at LA Valley College and Calabasas High School as an assistant coach
Natalie Gutierrez
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Peace Players and LA Clippers Youth Basketball
YEARS COACHING
6
•
Works with the Clippers youth basketball program as lead coach and assists with curriculum building and event planning
•
Starts practices with a “word of the day,” such as kindness, respect, commitment
•
Mentor to young girls in the community and emphasizes value of mental health through journaling, meditation, and confidence building exercises
•
Program Coordinator at PeacePlayers where she creates safe spaces for diverse youth to come together to grow as leaders
•
Also coaches at LA Valley College and Calabasas High School as an assistant coach
Natalie Gutierrez
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Peace Players and LA Clippers Youth Basketball
YEARS COACHING
6
•
Works with the Clippers youth basketball program as lead coach and assists with curriculum building and event planning
•
Starts practices with a “word of the day,” such as kindness, respect, commitment
•
Mentor to young girls in the community and emphasizes value of mental health through journaling, meditation, and confidence building exercises
•
Program Coordinator at PeacePlayers where she creates safe spaces for diverse youth to come together to grow as leaders
•
Also coaches at LA Valley College and Calabasas High School as an assistant coach
Natalie Gutierrez
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Peace Players and LA Clippers Youth Basketball
YEARS COACHING
6
•
Works with the Clippers youth basketball program as lead coach and assists with curriculum building and event planning
•
Starts practices with a “word of the day,” such as kindness, respect, commitment
•
Mentor to young girls in the community and emphasizes value of mental health through journaling, meditation, and confidence building exercises
•
Program Coordinator at PeacePlayers where she creates safe spaces for diverse youth to come together to grow as leaders
•
Also coaches at LA Valley College and Calabasas High School as an assistant coach
Natalie Gutierrez
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AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Peace Players and LA Clippers Youth Basketball
YEARS COACHING
6
•
Works with the Clippers youth basketball program as lead coach and assists with curriculum building and event planning
•
Starts practices with a “word of the day,” such as kindness, respect, commitment
•
Mentor to young girls in the community and emphasizes value of mental health through journaling, meditation, and confidence building exercises
•
Program Coordinator at PeacePlayers where she creates safe spaces for diverse youth to come together to grow as leaders
•
Also coaches at LA Valley College and Calabasas High School as an assistant coach
Andre Lodree Jr.
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AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Bulls Kid Nation Youth Hoops & Four Point Play
YEARS COACHING
8
•
Co-founded a non-profit that focuses on fortifying the mind, body and spirit through sports
•
Distributed 900 athletic care bags with equipment, workout plans and nutrition education during pandemic
•
Youth coach and brand ambassador with the Bulls Kid Nation Youth Hoops program
•
Oncourt Philosophy includes three aspects: Have fun, “can’t” doesn’t exist, and always hustle
•
Emphasizes that the same approach to basketball must be given to education
Andre Lodree Jr.
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AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Bulls Kid Nation Youth Hoops & Four Point Play
YEARS COACHING
8
•
Co-founded a non-profit that focuses on fortifying the mind, body and spirit through sports
•
Distributed 900 athletic care bags with equipment, workout plans and nutrition education during pandemic
•
Youth coach and brand ambassador with the Bulls Kid Nation Youth Hoops program
•
Oncourt Philosophy includes three aspects: Have fun, “can’t” doesn’t exist, and always hustle
•
Emphasizes that the same approach to basketball must be given to education
Andre Lodree Jr.
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Bulls Kid Nation Youth Hoops & Four Point Play
YEARS COACHING
8
•
Co-founded a non-profit that focuses on fortifying the mind, body and spirit through sports
•
Distributed 900 athletic care bags with equipment, workout plans and nutrition education during pandemic
•
Youth coach and brand ambassador with the Bulls Kid Nation Youth Hoops program
•
Oncourt Philosophy includes three aspects: Have fun, “can’t” doesn’t exist, and always hustle
•
Emphasizes that the same approach to basketball must be given to education
Clarence Mugsy Leggett
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AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
WizKids
Basketball
YEARS COACHING
30
•
Has been vessel in his community for the past 30 years to ensure access to the game for all
•
Conducted wellness checks, provided food for families, and created fitness boot camps during the pandemic to help relieve stress
•
Encourages youth to use their voice and utilizes role playing conflict scenarios to address social justice issues
•
Builds programs to aid family dynamics and is starting a program for kids with autism to grow their functional skills through basketball
•
Checks on the academic standings of the more than 1,000 kids in his program and encourages former players to come back to mentor
Clarence Mugsy Leggett
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
WizKids
Basketball
YEARS COACHING
30
•
Has been vessel in his community for the past 30 years to ensure access to the game for all
•
Conducted wellness checks, provided food for families, and created fitness boot camps during the pandemic to help relieve stress
•
Encourages youth to use their voice and utilizes role playing conflict scenarios to address social justice issues
•
Builds programs to aid family dynamics and is starting a program for kids with autism to grow their functional skills through basketball
•
Checks on the academic standings of the more than 1,000 kids in his program and encourages former players to come back to mentor
Clarence Mugsy Leggett
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
WizKids
Basketball
YEARS COACHING
30
•
Has been vessel in his community for the past 30 years to ensure access to the game for all
•
Conducted wellness checks, provided food for families, and created fitness boot camps during the pandemic to help relieve stress
•
Encourages youth to use their voice and utilizes role playing conflict scenarios to address social justice issues
•
Builds programs to aid family dynamics and is starting a program for kids with autism to grow their functional skills through basketball
•
Checks on the academic standings of the more than 1,000 kids in his program and encourages former players to come back to mentor
Clarence Mugsy Leggett
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
WizKids
Basketball
YEARS COACHING
30
•
Has been vessel in his community for the past 30 years to ensure access to the game for all
•
Conducted wellness checks, provided food for families, and created fitness boot camps during the pandemic to help relieve stress
•
Encourages youth to use their voice and utilizes role playing conflict scenarios to address social justice issues
•
Builds programs to aid family dynamics and is starting a program for kids with autism to grow their functional skills through basketball
•
Checks on the academic standings of the more than 1,000 kids in his program and encourages former players to come back to mentor
Clarence Mugsy Leggett
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
WizKids
Basketball
YEARS COACHING
30
•
Has been vessel in his community for the past 30 years to ensure access to the game for all
•
Conducted wellness checks, provided food for families, and created fitness boot camps during the pandemic to help relieve stress
•
Encourages youth to use their voice and utilizes role playing conflict scenarios to address social justice issues
•
Builds programs to aid family dynamics and is starting a program for kids with autism to grow their functional skills through basketball
•
Checks on the academic standings of the more than 1,000 kids in his program and encourages former players to come back to mentor
Clarence Mugsy Leggett
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
WizKids
Basketball
YEARS COACHING
30
•
Has been vessel in his community for the past 30 years to ensure access to the game for all
•
Conducted wellness checks, provided food for families, and created fitness boot camps during the pandemic to help relieve stress
•
Encourages youth to use their voice and utilizes role playing conflict scenarios to address social justice issues
•
Builds programs to aid family dynamics and is starting a program for kids with autism to grow their functional skills through basketball
•
Checks on the academic standings of the more than 1,000 kids in his program and encourages former players to come back to mentor
Natalie Gutierrez
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Peace Players and LA Clippers Youth Basketball
YEARS COACHING
6
•
Works with the Clippers youth basketball program as lead coach and assists with curriculum building and event planning
•
Starts practices with a “word of the day,” such as kindness, respect, commitment
•
Mentor to young girls in the community and emphasizes value of mental health through journaling, meditation, and confidence building exercises
•
Program Coordinator at PeacePlayers where she creates safe spaces for diverse youth to come together to grow as leaders
•
Also coaches at LA Valley College and Calabasas High School as an assistant coach
Natalie Gutierrez
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Peace Players and LA Clippers Youth Basketball
YEARS COACHING
6
•
Works with the Clippers youth basketball program as lead coach and assists with curriculum building and event planning
•
Starts practices with a “word of the day,” such as kindness, respect, commitment
•
Mentor to young girls in the community and emphasizes value of mental health through journaling, meditation, and confidence building exercises
•
Program Coordinator at PeacePlayers where she creates safe spaces for diverse youth to come together to grow as leaders
•
Also coaches at LA Valley College and Calabasas High School as an assistant coach
Anjelica Ostrea
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AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Girls Youth Basketball Las Vegas
YEARS COACHING
7
•
Started a non-profit solely to focus on the growth of girls youth basketball
•
Emphasizes health body and healthy mind and provides educational resources about social justice issues
•
Non-profit was recognized as a Jr. NBA Program of the Year finalist in 2018-19
•
Introduces the program’s 400 girls to strong female advocates including through partnership with the Las Vegas Aces
•
Is a full-time registered nurse in addition to running GYB programming and hopes to one day expand her programming across the country
Anjelica Ostrea
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AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Girls Youth Basketball Las Vegas
YEARS COACHING
7
•
Started a non-profit solely to focus on the growth of girls youth basketball
•
Emphasizes health body and healthy mind and provides educational resources about social justice issues
•
Non-profit was recognized as a Jr. NBA Program of the Year finalist in 2018-19
•
Introduces the program’s 400 girls to strong female advocates including through partnership with the Las Vegas Aces
•
Is a full-time registered nurse in addition to running GYB programming and hopes to one day expand her programming across the country
Anjelica Ostrea
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Girls Youth Basketball Las Vegas
YEARS COACHING
7
•
Started a non-profit solely to focus on the growth of girls youth basketball
•
Emphasizes health body and healthy mind and provides educational resources about social justice issues
•
Non-profit was recognized as a Jr. NBA Program of the Year finalist in 2018-19
•
Introduces the program’s 400 girls to strong female advocates including through partnership with the Las Vegas Aces
•
Is a full-time registered nurse in addition to running GYB programming and hopes to one day expand her programming across the country
Anjelica Ostrea
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Girls Youth Basketball Las Vegas
YEARS COACHING
7
•
Started a non-profit solely to focus on the growth of girls youth basketball
•
Emphasizes health body and healthy mind and provides educational resources about social justice issues
•
Non-profit was recognized as a Jr. NBA Program of the Year finalist in 2018-19
•
Introduces the program’s 400 girls to strong female advocates including through partnership with the Las Vegas Aces
•
Is a full-time registered nurse in addition to running GYB programming and hopes to one day expand her programming across the country
Anjelica Ostrea
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Girls Youth Basketball Las Vegas
YEARS COACHING
7
•
Started a non-profit solely to focus on the growth of girls youth basketball
•
Emphasizes health body and healthy mind and provides educational resources about social justice issues
•
Non-profit was recognized as a Jr. NBA Program of the Year finalist in 2018-19
•
Introduces the program’s 400 girls to strong female advocates including through partnership with the Las Vegas Aces
•
Is a full-time registered nurse in addition to running GYB programming and hopes to one day expand her programming across the country
Anjelica Ostrea
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Girls Youth Basketball Las Vegas
YEARS COACHING
7
•
Started a non-profit solely to focus on the growth of girls youth basketball
•
Emphasizes health body and healthy mind and provides educational resources about social justice issues
•
Non-profit was recognized as a Jr. NBA Program of the Year finalist in 2018-19
•
Introduces the program’s 400 girls to strong female advocates including through partnership with the Las Vegas Aces
•
Is a full-time registered nurse in addition to running GYB programming and hopes to one day expand her programming across the country
Clarence Mugsy Leggett
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
WizKids
Basketball
YEARS COACHING
30
•
Has been vessel in his community for the past 30 years to ensure access to the game for all
•
Conducted wellness checks, provided food for families, and created fitness boot camps during the pandemic to help relieve stress
•
Encourages youth to use their voice and utilizes role playing conflict scenarios to address social justice issues
•
Builds programs to aid family dynamics and is starting a program for kids with autism to grow their functional skills through basketball
•
Checks on the academic standings of the more than 1,000 kids in his program and encourages former players to come back to mentor
Anjelica Ostrea
VIEW BIO
AFFILIATION
ORGANIZATION
Girls Youth Basketball Las Vegas
YEARS COACHING
7
•
Started a non-profit solely to focus on the growth of girls youth basketball
•
Emphasizes health body and healthy mind and provides educational resources about social justice issues
•
Non-profit was recognized as a Jr. NBA Program of the Year finalist in 2018-19
•
Introduces the program’s 400 girls to strong female advocates including through partnership with the Las Vegas Aces
•
Is a full-time registered nurse in addition to running GYB programming and hopes to one day expand her programming across the country