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Our Coaches
Meet our team of coaches and trainers.
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Coach Shanna
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Founder of Hoopers Academy
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Head Coach of Girls Varsity Basketball at the Storm King School.
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I am a self-taught basketball player, who spent many years on the court playing pick-up games in my community. I played varsity basketball in high school and then went onto play D2 college basketball. I've coached athletes and prepared them for competition through intense athletic and strength training. Hoopers Academy exists because it's the program I needed as a girl who loved basketball. We are here to inspire, motivate, and help shape the lives of girls who aspire to play basketball recreationally or competitively.
Coach Ken
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Founder of Hoopers Academy
As a Harlem native, member of the 2003 New York State championship Brooklyn Friends School basketball team, and proud girl-dad I have always been deeply connected to the game of basketball and recognize the need to create safe and welcoming spaces for girls to learn and grow in the game. As an educator and coach, I enjoy scaffolding and developing rigorous as well as individualized training sessions for our athletes, while also providing a supportive environment for them to develop and hone fundamental skills in order to take their game to new heights and levels of competition.
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Coach Gabby
I am looking forward to empowering girls to love the game just as much as I do! Basketball has helped shape me to be the person I am today and I couldn’t be more grateful! I had the opportunity to compete at the Division 1 level for five years at Manhattan College. Throughout my experience, I was able to learn how to balance athletics and maintain a high GPA which demonstrated my commitment both on the court and in the classroom. Not only was I able to sharpen my basketball skills, but I was also able to make lifelong friendships with my teammates that will always be cherished! I’m excited to share my knowledge and passion for the game with young individuals who aspire to be the best they can be; helping each individual reach their fullest potential & having fun doing it!
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Coach Marisa
I am an incoming college freshman who will be playing Division 1 basketball at Yale University in the fall. Detroit, Michigan is my birth place, but I grew up in Upstate New York for 6 years. I was introduced to basketball when I was in 5th grade at my local YMCA, and loved the sport ever since. My passion for the game grew as I developed as a player. In the process, I was able to work with many professional trainers around the country. I discovered many key concepts and unique perspectives of playing this incredible game. Hoopers Academy gave me a great opportunity to teach lessons I've acquired from my basketball experiences.