Coach Academy Features:

Guest speaker led sessions on coaching and leadership

On and off-court presentations

Catered meal

USA Basketball and Nike gift items

Live training for the USA Basketball Coach License

Networking opportunities with attendees and guest speakers

USA Basketball memorabilia display

Speakers and Presenters:

Jennie Baranczyk
Drake University Women’s Basketball Head Coach

Rob Brost
Bolingbrook High School Boys Basketball Head Coach

Doug Bruno
DePaul University Women’s Basketball Head Coach

Chris Collins
Northwestern University Men’s Basketball Head Coach

Kyle Koncz
Lake Forest Academy Boys Basketball Head Coach

Nick LoGalbo
Lane Tech High School Athletic Director and Boys Basketball Head Coach

Anthony Pappas
West High School Director of Athletics and Girls Basketball Head Coach

Brian Robinson
Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School Girls Basketball Head Coach

Dave Schlabaugh
Cornell College Men’s Basketball Head Coach

Don Showalter
USA Basketball Coach Director, Youth Division and USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team Head Coach

Mark Slessinger
The University of New Orleans Men’s Basketball Head Coach

Lisa Stone
Saint Louis University Women’s Basketball Head Coach

Pat Sullivan
Motivational Speaker and former collegiate coach

Carly Thibault-DuDonis
Mississippi State University Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach

Ras Vanderloo
Sioux City East High School Boys Basketball Head Coach