Kelly Edwards founded LOCALHOOPS in 2009 and has been coaching full time ever since.

Coach Trey is a proud LOCALHOOPS alumni, class of 2014. Trey played his college basketball at DIV I Montana Western NAIA.

Romeo played his college basketball Green River College and has been coaching youth for over a decade. He is the proud father of three daughters.

Coach Micah played for Shorewood High School, North Seattle College and has been coaching youth since 2012

Coach Richard is in his 8yr coaching w/ Local Hoops.

James has been working with the youth for the past 30 years and loves seeing youth development

Coach Darrell Murphy has been coaching youth since 2009

Pia is LOCALHOOPS' administrative assistant from the Philippines since 2021. She helps handle emails, team chats, tournament scheduling and the academy's social media updates. She has worked as a customer service representative at different call center companies since 2011 and a video editor and a general virtual assistant to various US clients in the past. She loves traveling, playing musical instruments and cooking!

Coach Mike played high school basketball at Roosevelt High School in Seattle, Wa. He played college basketball at Western Washington University. He’s been coaching at LocalHoops since 2014. I enjoy coaching because I feel I have a lot of knowledge and experience to share. I also love making a difference, it’s not always about basketball but life as well.

Coach Jordan has been with local hoops for 10 years, since the first day SBBA became LocalHoops. Coach J played collegiate Division 2 basketball at The Evergreen State College, later joining the Seattle a mountaineers (ABA) where he learned valuable skills and lessons from former and current NBA Pros.

Deb played collegiate basketball at Queen’s University and has been coaching for 20+ years

Coach Daryl player 4 years Rainier Beach High School and was a 2 sport athlete basketball football. He then went to Iowa Wesleyan college on football scholarship. He Later transferred to Western Washington where graduated in general studies. He coached Kent REC for 5 years and assisted foster Hs for 2 years until finding a home at LOCALHOOPS

Brandon Horstman began coaching High school basketball in 2006. He served as a C team head coach, JV head coach and Varsity assistant at his alma mater Highline Hs in a two-year span. Brandon then served as an assistant with Highline College's Men's basketball team from 2008-2012. Brandon moved back to the high school level and served as a Varsity assistant at Lindbergh Hs (2012-2013) and Chief Sealth Hs (2013-2014). Brandon next served as the boys' basketball head coach at Tyee Hs from 2014-2016. Brandon took over as the head boys' basketball coach at Mount Rainier High School to start the 2016-2017 season. Brandon will be entering his 8th season as the head coach at Mount Rainier.

Therone is from Spokane originally and played collegiate basketball at the University of San Diego. He coaches to share his knowledge with future generations and to pass down the same love and passion he has for the game to his players.

Grew up playing competitive soccer and swimming… nationally ranked age group swimmer. Full ride scholarship to WSU. Seattle Majestics football - team captain and team USA gold medal. Current Seattle Thunder. I love coaching because I’m extremely passionate about sports and how impactful the benefits from sports are for kids long term (hard work, commitment, discipline, teamwork, overcoming adversity) etc and I feel like kids need positive role models outside of their home to help them navigate through the challenges of adolescence and teen years.

James has passion for life and the game! Uplifting in both wherever I can! His father was a coach and still coaching til this day! It’s something that’s within him!

Kaili started playing basketball at a very young age. The daughter of a former professional player grew up on the court and around the game. After moving around a lot and settling down in the Seattle area Kaili played high school basketball and ran track at Jackson High School. After suffering a season ending injury her freshman year of college Kaili decided to focus on coaching. Kaili has spent the last 3 years coaching with Cedar Park Christian select program. Helping CPC select to bring home their first ever state championship in 2023. Coaching experience High school girls 5-8th grade girls 7th grade boys

Lai was a graduate of South Whidbey HS where he was a three-sport athlete. In football he was an all conference wide receiver. In basketball he earned an all conference and all area honors. He made his coaching debut for Seattle Academy in 2002 where he coached 7th grade girls. He has 9 years of AAU coaching experience, along with 5 years as a member of the board of directors.

Coach Darin played College basketball at Olympic College. He coached High School basketball after his playing days. Darin has been involved with youth basketball for 9 years. His son has played for LOCALHOOPS for the last 5 years and has a daughter in High School.

Coach Brian played basketball at Hanford High School in eastern Washington. He coached youth basketball for a few years before joining LOCALHOOPS in the Fall of 2022. He is passionate about teaching our young athletes the fundamentals of basketball and helping them be prepared for the next level. Through the game of basketball, Coach Brian hopes to instill in our youth the values of Team Work, Self Confidence, Perseverance, Good Sportsmanship, and other life long skills which will help our players become successful individuals

Arlen began coaching in 2008 and has experience at the high school and AAU levels. Currently he’s an assistant with the Boy’s program at Summit Sierra and trains athletes privately. He played high school basketball in Corvallis, OR as well as NAIA Southern Oregon University.

Logan first picked up a basketball at the age of 1 and a half with his Dad and didn’t look back. He played for Bothell High School for 3 years and Local Hoops in his last few years of AAU. He started coaching in 2023. Now a senior in high school, decided it was time to turn his focus from playing to coaching. Logan became a coach to help kids develop as players but more importantly as people and teaching them life-skills

Rachael graduated from Cleveland High School in 2022 as a 4 year varsity player and played with Local Hoops in her final years of AAU. Deciding to stay involved with the program, Rachael became a coach to share her love of the game. She is a young coach and excited to grow as a leader within a program that she called home.

Basketball has been a central part of coach Chis life since a young age. He spent four years on the varsity team at a charter school called Summit Sierra before a combination of injury and COVID ended his playing career. After a year and a half at Central Washington University, he returned home to coach and discovered a passion for coaching with Drills and Skills, the program where he first learned the game. Following his time at Summit Sierra, he received an opportunity to coach the basketball team and is now in his second year coaching at the school. He is dedicated to teaching young athletes valuable life lessons through sports. Alongside coaching, he is studying to become a physical therapist, aiming to blend his knowledge and experience to support and inspire the next generation to achieve something positive for themselves.

He grew up in Phoenix, AZ where he first started playing basketball around age 8. While growing up he would often drag his mom out to their backyard court so she could rebound for him. Coach Nick attended Brophy College Prep High School in Phoenix. While at Brophy Nick helped the Broncos to a 5A basketball state runner-up and a 5A volleyball state championship his senior year in 2001. Nick was awarded a full scholarship to play at the University of San Diego where he played 4 years and earned WCC all conference team and all district 14 honors his senior year. After college Nick played 2 years in the NBA/Dleague and then finished his career playing 5 years professionally in some of Europe's top countries (France, Spain, Greece, Poland, and Belgium).

Coach Darren grew up playing basketball for Jefferson Park in the south seattle area. He graduated from the University of Washington in 2022 where he pursued his bachelors degree in Business. Having played varsity basketball at Renton High he began coaching rec basketball then RSB during his college years, he is on his 3rd year of coaching AAU. He coaches to emphasize the importance of being a student athlete, growing the skill set, and growing up to be a respectable person both on&off the court.

Coach is starting his 22nd year of coaching basketball and is excited and grateful for the opportunity from Local Hoops! Born and raised in North Bend, Washington, Coach was fortunate to play with the inaugural select basketball team for Mount Si. He finished his senior year in high school in 2000 with a 5th place finish at state, All-Kingco honors, and Second Team All-State honors. Coach completed his basketball career at North Seattle and Bellevue College, gaining many lifelong friends along the way while earning a degree in Recreation and Business. He has been coaching ever since. After college, Coach coached at the Bellevue Club from 2003 to 2009 and coached select teams for Lake Washington from 2009 to 2015. He was at ECBA from 2015 to 2018, coaching and training, and served as the Athletic Director at Saint George School in Seattle from 2018 to 2022. Coach has also been heavily involved with the Rotary and Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club in-house leagues from 2015 to the present, either coaching or leading skills and drills. In the past year, Coach coached for SAAS in both the fall and summer leagues and was grateful for the opportunity to return to coaching high school athletes. Coach’s wife, Grace, of 18 years, is the real MVP. He feels incredibly blessed that she loves basketball and is always ready to spend 24/7 in the gym!

Having grown up in family where both his mother and grandfather coached basketball, Russell has always been around the game. After playing 6 years for Local Hoops and 4 years of High School ball, Russell went to Pacific University where he was a 2 sport athlete in Basketball and Track & Field. This is Russell’s third year of coaching and training youth basketball and first season coaching for Local Hoops.

Coach Mario loves the game of basketball, and has idolized Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant growing up. He played for Renton High School for 2 years. He started coaching in 2015 and brings 11+ seasons of competitive basketball experience to the court, combining a deep passion for player development. A dedicated mentor, he prioritizes fundamental skill-building, teamwork, and accountability, shaping athletes who excel both on and off the court. He has guided teams to high-level competition most recently leading a squad to a championship victory and qualification for the Washington State Championship. His focus extends beyond the game, instilling life lessons that prepare players for success beyond basketball.

Born & raised in north texas. Has been playing basketball since 4th grade. She started coaching at 17 & haven't stopped since then. Have enjoy coached because she loves watching kids fall in love with the game.

Coach Joe grew up in New York as a three-sport athlete, competing in baseball, football, and basketball. He earned a scholarship to play Division II baseball at Mercy University, where he led the team in batting average as a junior and served as team captain his senior year. With over 10 years of coaching experience, Joe is passionate about developing young athletes and helping them grow both on and off the field. Prior to LOCALHOOPS, he coached a West Seattle middle school feeder team. His coaching philosophy emphasizes creating a positive, competitive environment where players can reach their full potential.

Coach Dan Blanchard has spent his entire life involved in the game of Basketball. After playing 3 years on Bothell high Schools Varsity team, Dan spent 2 years at the junior college level playing at both Tacoma Community College and Mesa Community College. From there , he finished his playing career at Eastern Oregon University, helping his team reach the NAIA final four back to back years. After his college career, he continued playing in local men’s leagues and 2 summers in the Jamal Crawford Pro-Am. Since 2018 Dan has been coaching youth sports and training kids in the north King County and south Snohomish county areas. Off the court Dan enjoys cycling , golfing , backpacking and fishing as well as spending time with his Wife Sammye and their 3 boys - Brayden , Quincy , and Dominic.

Shandon Dyksterhouse is a former Skyline High School varsity player (2000–2003) who finished 7th in the state his senior season. He went on to coach at Eastlake High School as an assistant for the varsity girls (2005–2006), and later worked with ECBA as a coach and trainer focusing on ball-handling and shooting before coaching at the Bellevue Pro Club. With more than 10 years of combined experience in private training and program coaching, Shandon helps players develop fundamentals, confidence, and on-court IQ. Off the court he’s a professional nightclub DJ for 13+ years and loves teaching the game to his son Jalen. He also enjoys family time with his daughter Kali and wife Melissa.

Josh is a father, an electrical contractor and a volunteer in his community. Josh has been coaching youth sports since 2010. Josh has coached 4 different high school sports since 2015. He has been an assistant boys basketball coach at Mount rainier High School for the last 7 years.

Bryan played basketball for Bellevue High School and has been coaching youth sports since 2012. His kids have been involved in the Local Hoops program since 2016.

Growing up in a family of soccer players, Isaac found a passion for playing the game of basketball and decided to follow that route. After playing through middle school and high school, Isaac had the desire to help others improve and decided to take on this journey of coaching. He is dedicated to seeing his teams not only grow as players but as individuals in the future.

Coach Lewis Cramer played 4 years of college basketball at the D1-D2 level. Has had experience coaching grades 5-12 at the HS and AAU level beginning in 2016. His passion for coaching is driven by a desire to see kids improve at sport in order to build their confidence and build more effective habits in life. Basketball is a teaching tool for greater life skills and bringing that to the kids is his greatest responsibility as a coach.

Coach grew up as a child in sports, playing behind eight siblings, where he gained a wealth of knowledge about the game of basketball and sports in general, as well as how they correlate to life, from his coaches and siblings while playing recreational leagues and AAU. Having played dual sports in high school, Coach went on to play collegiate football, where he further learned how life and sports are intertwined. After returning home, Coach decided to start his journey as a coach for junior athletes in various sports in 2013, coaching at the YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, and AAU. It was during this time that Coach developed a strong passion for seeing athletes grow into better players and students of both the game and life.

Jonathon having played at Taiwan University of Sports and currently plays for Bellevue College and have been coaching youth basketball since 2018. Additionally, Jonathon has served as a personal trainer for Pro club fitness, further enhancing his understanding of the game and his ability to nurture talent at all levels.

Bobby Hopkins was born in New Orleans and has lived on Mercer Island since 1973. His mother taught physical education on Mercer Island, and his father, Bob Hopkins Sr., played in the NBA and served as an assistant coach for the Seattle SuperSonics and the New York Knicks. The family moved to Mercer Island largely because Bobby’s cousin on his father’s side, the legendary Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics—winner of 11 NBA championships—accepted the head coaching position with the Seattle SuperSonics. Bobby has three older sisters: Lynnetta, Marilyn, and Debbie. He has a 13-year-old son named Kellen, who loves basketball. Bobby played high school basketball for Mercer Island and graduated in 1989. He went on to play college basketball at Xavier University of New Orleans and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, Maryland. After college, he played professional basketball in Athens, Greece, for three years and in Tokyo, Japan, for six years. When his playing career ended, Bobby began coaching. He served as an assistant coach at Merrell High School, winning state championships in 1997 and 1999. He then spent four years as an assistant coach at Sammamish High School before moving to Bellevue High School, where he has coached for over 20 years. Bobby is passionate about training youth and teaching them the fundamentals of basketball. Outside of the sport, he enjoys making music mixes, playing basketball, swimming, biking, and hiking. His favorite food is steak and pasta, and his favorite movie is Superman: The Movie (1978). Above all, Bobby’s passion is to give love and support to others—not just through basketball, but by striving to be a good person and serving others in all aspects of life.