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 Our mission focuses on mentoring and developing young
people; therefore, we seek out and select quality coaches to work with
our athletes. We employ the type of people who display personal character
and who role model the life lessons we teach everyday.
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JOHN REED
Founder,
Executive Director |
A proven leader with a heart for
kids, John has a vision for creating a place in Higher Hoops where
athletes can apply themselves to reach dreams and succeed at finding
their potential. Reed's rare combination of humor, intensity, genuine
spirit and high expectations create an atmosphere where students
want to achieve. Reed has coached and was president of the largest
basketball organization in the USA. A national consultant in leadership
and management, Reed has over 15 years of experience at the vice-president
level with colleges and universities. Because of this background,
Higher Hoops focuses students on academic performance and offers
a "College Pathway" seminar
assisting students with their college planning. John and his wife,
Alisa, have two children, Taylor 17 and Jamie 14. |
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COACH REED
John Reed is a born teacher. I
have always been impressed with his tireless work ethic and passion
for the game. He is gifted in making connections with kids, always creating
a positive and encouraging environment. I am confident in recommending
Higher Hoops to players of all levels.”
Larry Doty,
Head Men’s
Basketball Coach,
Linfield College |
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DRAKE CHARLES
Associate
Director |
Drake Charles is the Director of
the Rancho Sports Center in Temecula, California, just north of
San Diego, and directs all Higher Hoops programs in Southern California.
Drake is a gifted speaker, graphic designer, leader and excellent
teacher of the game. Drake directs a Higher Hoops staff which offer
camps, clinics, leagues, and sports performance training year round.
Drake and his wife, Betsy, live in Fallbrook. |
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STACY CLINESMITH
Master Instructor |
Stacy is perhaps the greatest women basketball
player ever to play in the state of Washington. Stacy has achieved
at the highest level -- in high school ( all state, player
of the year and two state title from Mead), for University of California
Santa Barbara, (three time, all Big West, first team selection)
and five year career in the WBA with Sacramento, Detroit,
and Seattle. Stacy
is a certified performance trainer and conducts speed training
and ball handling at Higher Hoops camps and basketball schools.
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JULIANN LANEY
Master Instructor |
Juliann Laney was born and raised 40 miles west of Spokane on her
family's wheat farm. Knowing at a young age she wanted to pursue basketball at the collegiate level, Juliann decided to attend Gonzaga Prep High School in Spokane in hopes of being recruited. While at G-Prep, Juliann received 3
Greater Spokane League (GSL) First Team Awards as well as 1 Honorable
Mention. She became Gonzaga Prep's leader in scoring, assists, and
rebounds. Juliann is also the second leading scorer in GSL girl's basketball history. She received a full scholarship to Gonzaga University and helped her team accomplish 3 conference titles. Juliann
is currently working at Rockwood Clinic in the Sports Performance Program, coaches basketball at Gonzaga Prep, and is pursuing her Master's in Counseling from Gonzaga University.
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ASSOCIATES & MASTER
INSTRUCTORS
Aaron Holsigner
Former director of NBC Camps Varsity Academy. Education and Athletic Director, EX3 Teen Center, Federal Way, Washington
Thomas Lowery
Former NAIA All-American played six years on
the All-Marine Basketball Team, one year on the All-Service Military
Team, and two years at San Jose State University and Christian Heritage.
Thomas works at Rancho Sports Center and Higher Hoops California
Shawn Stroud
Point guard for Point
Loma Nazarene College 2-time national champion. Shawn works at
Rancho Sports Center and Higher Hoops California
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