Coaches

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Hi, my name is Courtney King or Coach Courtney. I am the founder of Synergy Hoops and head coach for 12U. I hold a NYS Real Estate License, and I work full time for Onondaga County. I am a former Varsity Girls Basketball Coach for Syracuse Academy of Science. I am originally from Arnold, Maryland, and growing up I played basketball at Broadneck High School in Annapolis, Maryland.

I also played AAU with the Maryland Spirit. I have coached in the recreation, AAU and travel leagues for 8+ years. I currently have 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. I fell in love with coaching because I can positively influence young ladies and teach them to be strong minded and confident. To me, there is no better reward to coaching than to see my players progress week after week. 

Hi, my name is Coach David, I coach 13u. 

I grew up loving the game of basketball. Whether it was collegiate, semi pro, or professional. I always gravitated towards the sport. Coaching started on a more personal level for me, one on one with my daughter to help her understand the game and her potential when she was in 4th grade. That quickly turned into an opportunity to coach for the CNY JBL in the town of Canastota. I got into coaching as a means of encouraging that same love and passion for the game that I had into the newer generation of hoopers. So much can be learned in the game that ties directly to one’s personal life, and being in a position to spread that message and positively impact a child is an amazing position to be in.

-I currently am the Assistant Vice President of Mortgage Sales at AmeriCU Credit Union. 

Hi, my name is Coach Renee.  I am assistant coaching our 12u and 14u teams.

I started playing basketball  in 3rd grade. I played varsity basketball from  8-12th grade. I was on the all tourney team, MVP and lead NYS in 3 pointers. I also played AAU travel basketball. I decided to start coaching to keep involvement in girls basketball and to be a positive role model. Also, besides teaching the skills and helping the girls excel as athletes, I love connecting with my teams and showing them my love for the sport.

I am a data associate/office assistant for a large environmental infrastructure inspection, maintenance and repair company.

 Hi, my name is Jermaine (Coach JJ). I coach the 14U team.  I currently have 5 years of youth basketball coaching experience. Basketball is my favorite sport and I look forward to helping the girls with the fundamentals of basketball.

I went to college at Cayuga Community College, there I played for the college basketball team. I currently am a school bus driver in Auburn, NY. I have been driving for 6 years. 

One interesting fact about me is, I used to be a DJ for 25 years and have competed in the world DJ championship 2x. That’s where I learned the phrase” practice makes perfect “. So, I know first-hand that hard work always pays off.

Hello my name is coach Ammiel. I have been coaching basketball and various other sports since 1994. I held basketball head coaching positions from 2021-2024. In High school I excelled at basketball, soccer and led my volleyball team to 4 undefeated seasons. I am dedicated to empowering young women on and off the court. My academic achievements include B.S. M.S. In Management of Information Systems and currently pursing a Ph.D.