Xavier began his first collegiate basketball season with the Fredonia State Men’s basketball program in 2013-2014. After his basketball career ended at SUNY Fredonia, he then became an assistant coach for the Fredonia State Women’s Basketball team from 2014-2016. He now resides in Radisson, NY with his girlfriend Maggie. Xavier currently serves as the Executive Director/Business Development Director for ED23.

Courtney also played AAU with the Maryland Spirit. Courtney has coached in the recreation, AAU and travel leagues for 5+ years. Courtney currently has a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from SUNY Empire State College, an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies and a Certificate in Criminal Justice. Courtney fell in love with coaching because she can positively influence young ladies and teach them to be strong minded and confident. To Courtney, there is no better reward to coaching than to see her players progress week after week. Currently Courtney serves as the Women’s Program Director for ED23.

As an Orangeman, Jones season stats averaged 67% throughout his college career and he also played professional basketball overseas in the Netherlands and locally for the Rochester Razorsharks post college. Jones is a mentor and instructor on and off the court, who served as an Assistant Basketball Coach at Syracuse Academy of Science and Nottingham High School, leading him to become the first ever Head Coach of the JV Basketball Team at OnTech Charter High School. Jones is passionate about working with the youth and has been involved with all ages. Jones can be seen volunteering throughout the community and beyond through his partnership with former Syracuse University teammate, Eric Devendorf hosting back to school basketball clinics and opportunities for the youth that motivate and provide resources. In his spare time, Jones is always looking for ways to give back towards youth development (physical, mental, emotional focus) through partnerships with local nonprofit organizations, and attends special events and guest seminars, where he shares his personal story to motivate, uplift and encourage others.

His passion for coaching is to help the youth achieve their goals and make a difference in the community. He is excited to begin his journey with ED23 Hoops and help take this program to the next level. Nicholas Peckham is 30 years old and happily engaged. Nick & his fiancé currently have a 6-year-old child.

She has served as the assistant varsity women’s basketball coach at Guilderland High School near Albany, NY along with coaching for several youth basketball programs in the City of Syracuse. She is passionate about player social-emotional development and self-esteem building. My hobbies include traveling, playing basketball, cooking and baking, and spending time with family and friends.

He began his high school career at Christopher Columbus (Bronx, NY) and played AAU with the Wiz Kids. After high school, Xavier attended Cayuga Community College. During his time at Cayuga CC he successfully went on to multiple conference championships and a regional Final 4. From there he finished his career at Bryant Stratton College where he was able to achieve becoming a 1,000-point scorer! After his playing career, Xavier began his coaching career working with a number of coaches/trainers like. (K.Y.D.A -Victor Hall, Renaissance Basketball -Oswald Cross). Outside of coaching Xavier enjoys playing basketball, training athletes, bowling, and spending time with his daughter.

He played AAU for multiple teams over the span of 5 years, traveling all across the Northeast. He has played within the Liverpool Basketball program in high school. He’s new to the coaching scene but eager to grow his basketball knowledge to help others be successful!

Prior to his role as a graduate assistant, Ryan served as a student manager at Syracuse during his four undergraduate years. Assisting the team development in on-court workouts and practices through rebounding, passing, and playing defense were some of the tasks included in his student manager role. During his time at Syracuse, Beaury was the head coach of the club basketball team on campus for two seasons in his sophomore and junior years. In the two years coaching the club team, Ryan held practice two days a week and coached during weekend games and tournaments. The club team tallied a 27-9 record over the two-year stretch, and reached the Regional Semi-Final during the first season, with Covid-19 ending the second season before playoffs started. Beaury has also worked as a coach for numerous basketball camps in the northeast at various colleges, as well as Hoop Group and Dags Basketball during summers. Before coming to Syracuse and working with the team, Ryan played high school basketball for four years in Hadley, NY, where he grew up.

In the summers Luke runs the basketball camps at his local YMCA and he enjoyed the past season of coaching in Syracuse with ED23 Hoops.

He then transferred to Bryant & Stratton College, where he served as the men’s basketball team’s captain. His collegiate career was cut short by injuries, but it was this that sparked his passion for coaching, training, and mentoring young athletes. He is well known around his community and has been assisting with camps and mentoring young players in leagues and competitions between Auburn and Syracuse. Outside of coaching, Hakeem is a Youth Care Professional at Hillside Family Agencies where he also guides and mentors the youth.

Fidell started coaching CCYO and has just recently completed his fourth season with three 1st place finishes. Fidell also coached for the Syracuse Hawks 12u football team last year where completed an astonishing feat winning states. Unfortunately, the team lost in Florida at the Nationals after an amazing run. This will be Fidell’s first AAU basketball season with ED23hoops. He is excited & ready to begin this AAU season!  

Erin transferred to SUNY Cortland where she received her Physical Education & Health degree. She is currently a physical education teacher and has a Master’s in Coaching and Physical

Education. Erin is a certified basketball coach that has been coaching basketball for ten years. She started out coaching modified boys’ basketball at Liverpool in addition to coaching boys for Salt City Hoops. She then went on to coach girls’ JV and Varsity basketball. Erin has years of experience including running her own program, camps, coaching clinics, and training athletes at the high school and collegiate levels.

He was First Team All-League Finger Lakes West, Ronald McDonald House All-Star, All-Greater Rochester Honorable Mention, team MVP, and played AAU for WNY Xrossover. After graduation, he went to Rochester Institute of Technology to play basketball before transferring to Syracuse University to study Economics and Policy Studies.  He currently is the men’s Basketball Team student manager. In his spare time, he also coaches for WNY Xrossover 12U team.

During that time, she was on the tourney team, MVP, and led NYS in 3-pointers. She received a scholarship to St. Bonaventure but ultimately decided to attend MVCC for medical assisting. She also played AAU basketball for the Utica Lady Knicks for 6+ years. She has helped younger programs at the school. She has a real passion for the sport and is able to teach the hard work it takes to excel at the game.

Walter attended Onondaga Community College we he found his passion for being a trainer and strength and conditioning coach. With 7+ years of training and coaching athletes, Walter has worked with professional overseas basketball players and has coached and helped multiple 1,000+ scorers on the high school and college level. He doesn’t just build better bodies he builds better people! 

After graduating high school in 1995, Bob enlisted in the Navy. He was commissioned in 2004 and continues to serve in the Navy Reserve where he holds the rank of Commander. Bob previously worked as a sportswriter for an Upstate New York newspaper where he covered high school and college sports.

His coaching philosophy is fundamentals-first, developed through discipline, humility, hard-work and selflessness.

She is currently the Head Coach for Syracuse Academy of Science girls basketball.  Throughout Coach Love’s basketball career, her accomplishments include playing overseas and being ranked in the top five for steals and assists. During her journey, after suffering various injuries, she discovered a newfound love of helping athletes rehabilitate and learn injury presentation. Her training philosophy comes down to two quotes: “Whisper criticism and scream praise, and “It doesn’t matter who comes in front of you to guard you – they still can’t check you.”

Elijah has been a member of the Syracuse University football team for 4 seasons. Elijah played Varsity basketball for 3 years in high school, along with playing AAU Basketball.

He left OCS as their All-Time record holder in Assists (Game, Season, and Career). After High School Josh attended Cayuga Community College (CCC) from 1997-1999 and led the team in scoring and assists. He was selected to the NJCAA Region 3 All-Star game his sophomore year. After his basketball career ended, he came back to OCS to serve as an Assistant to Hall of Fame Coach Larry Behm. Currently, Josh serves as a 1-4 Grade Girls Coach with Marcellus Youth Basketball and runs the 4th Grade Girls travel team. His goal is to help CNY Youth develop a lifelong love of the game. Through this love, they will develop sportsmanship, discipline, and work ethic that will help them beyond basketball.

Kia’ja played basketball in high school where she found her passion to always help! Currently, Coach K is an Engagement Specialist through SCSD where she continues coaching for SCSD. With coaching, Coach K wants to get through to as many youths as possible to help overcome some life obstacles and barriers. Always show me what you can do, work don’t stop~ Coach K.

Following high school, she became a three-year starter and 2-year captain at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, NY. Shannon scored 1000 points while becoming a 3-year Skyline Conference Champion as well as 4 NCAA Div III appearances. After college Shannon continued her basketball career by coaching with the 8th grade Unity Wildcats AAU team for 2 years with Coach Terry Manion, the 8th grade Syracuse Royals AAU team for 1-2 years with Nicole McManus and 1 season with the OCC Women’s Basketball Team with Mike Wheeler.