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.

Micah played for Shorewood HS and North Seattle College and has been coaching youth since 2012

Coach Richard is in his 7yr 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!

Kevin has over 20 years’ experience working with teens. Over 10 years have been coaching and training with Local Hoops. Kevin attended school at Bellevue Christion HS and Washington state university and holds degrees in Phycology and speech communications While growing up Kevin developed an obsessive love of the game that has never stopped. He believes the teamwork, work ethic, sportsmanship, success and shortcomings experienced while playing basket can translate into many parts of life. He enjoys inspiring and facilitating the same passion and drive in young athletes. As a trainer Kevin focuses on footwork, physicality, and shooting mechanics and believes Hard work leads to Success and Success makes the hard work fun. “Success is a habit”

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

Matt Henn grew up playing basketball on Mercer Island and was a stand out high school player at Seattle Prep. He has been coaching youth Select and AAU basketball for 15 years. He started the Matthew P. Henn foundation in 2018 that is devoted to the underprivileged youth athlete.

Isaac played basketball in Spain in 2017 for 3 months. He also played college basketball in 2018 at Shoreline Community College. He played for LOCALHOOPS from 2015-2017. Isaac likes coaching because he gets to teach the younger generations everything he loves about basketball. Isaac also likes to see the growth young players make as they get better and better.

Jamal Weems is a 2005 Cleveland High School graduate. Three sport athlete in high school (Basketball,Football, Track,) State tournament participant in basketball and track (high jump) 1st team all metro (football WR) After high school Jamal attended Central Washington University helped the wildcats to 3 conference championships, a #1 national ranking as a 3 year starter, (WR) and was named team captain. After college Jamal started coaching/training, (basketball, football) Named coach of the year at Kittitas High School, (2016 football) 10 years coaching experience with girls and boys basketball at all levels, Helped the Kittitas Coyotes boys to 3peat in the 2b state basketball championships, 10 year training experience, worked daily with Washington's state all time leading scorer and gateroaide player of the year (2019) Brock Ravet. Jamal also has coaching experience at Lynnwood high school.

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.

Isaiah started coaching youth basketball in 2012 and his passion for coaching led him to starting his own basketball training organization in 2015. From 2015-2019 he trained hundreds of kids from 1st-12th grade and won 2 Alabama state championship. He moved back to Washington in 2020 to be close to family. In 2021 he joined Local Hoops to continue his mission of giving back to the community.

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!

Coach Isaiah, played Varsity basketball and baseball at Chief Sealth. He has been coaching recreation and AAU since 2012. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends and family. He also trains Brazilian Jiu Jitsu when not working or coaching. His love for coaching comes from being able to work with the youth and help them become better players each day.

Charlee graduated from Newport High School in 2021 as a 4 year varsity member. She continues to play Division 1 basketball at Brown University where she is a current sophomore. After being injured her Freshman and Sophomore year of college, she discovered her love for coaching. She loves sharing the game that has brought her so much. Charlee has played basketball since she was 7 years old. She is a young coach, but is excited to learn from so many other amazing coaches and be involved with the program.

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 Kourtnei grew up in San Diego, California where she played high school and college basketball. She played for a couple years at a junior college and found her passion for coaching shortly after. She’s coached for multiple programs, including getting selected to coach for Stanford University elite basketball camps where she got work alongside numerous professional athletes and coaches to help further develop basketball skills in young female athletes from all over the country.‍

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

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.

Jeremy grew up playing AAU basketball in Spokane, WA and was a 3 year varsity player in both basketball and football. Attended Washington State University. His passion for hoops and developing young athletes led him to coach select at the middle school level and join Local Hoops as a coach in 2024

Coach John's earliest spoken words as an infant was "ball". With his father having a background in playing for the local college, Coach John's passion for basketball was nurtured from a young age. Progressing from YMCA recreational play to competitive high school basketball, he garnered attention and was recruited to join the basketball team at Northwest Christian College, now known as Bushnell University. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Coach John made the difficult decision to forego his college basketball career in pursuit of doing what he believed was right. He firmly holds the conviction that all life events serve a greater purpose, and it was this sense of purpose that guided him towards a career in basketball coaching.

With 25+ years experience playing the game. Including multiple seasons in PBL as well as ABA. He coached rec, feeder, and AAU. He is looking forward to passing down knowledge and life skills learned as a player to the next generation.

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

Ari grew up playing high school basketball in Denver before continuing on to play in college at Pratt Institute in New York. He has experience coaching at the elementary, middle school, and high school level.

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.

Simone graduated from Franklin High School in 2022. Throughout high school, she was a three sport varsity athlete, but her passion for basketball has always been the greatest. Local Hoops was one of the first AAU programs Simone ever played for back in 2016, so now, as a college student, Simone wants to continue being involved in the program that sparked her love for the game. Her passion for basketball and working with kids makes her eager to be a coach and excel in this field of work.

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.

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.

Arvin played basketball at Bellevue High School for 4 years while playing a bit of AAU at Local Hoops on the side. He began coaching in 2024 for Local Hoops. Arvin wants to continue being part of the game and teaching the youth on basketball and life skills as well as his love for the game. He is eager to continue working with young athletes to maximize their potential and have fun with the game of basketball.

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.

Zacch Fogerson is originally from south Seattle in the rainier valley. He grew up always playing and being around basketball and have always had a strong passion for the game. He comes from a family of athletes with his mom running track at the university of Washington, his dad being a McDonald’s all American and Garfield high school great and stand out at New Mexico State. His brother a 2 time state championship basketball winner at O’Dea high school and Standout football player for the university of Washington. He was a 3 sport athlete at O’Dea high school and was a 3 time letterman in basketball and football. After O’Dea he accepted a football scholarship to the University of Washington. And now is giving back to the youth. He has been coaching and training for about 8 years now and love seeing kids build character through sports!

Coach AL is from the Seattle area and was a 3 year varsity’s basketball starter at Foster High school before transferring to Mount Rainier High to finish up playing and to graduate. 2012 he started volunteer basketball coaching at his alma mater Mount Rainier High and started training kids for basketball as well. He has coached from 5th grade to 12th grade select and recreational‍.