Our Team of Trainers
The Best Basketball Trainers in New England!
Our trainers are former D1 and D2 players, who tried for NBA, played in different European countries and leagues such as Romania, Israel, France, and even Africa!
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Troy Brown
Fundamental Basketball Skills Trainer at Premier Hoops
Previously: Coach Troy played four years full scholarship at Providence College D1. He was then drafted into the NBA by the Atlanta Hawks. Troy later decided to play professional in Europe. He brings an incredible knowledge for the game to all players in Premier Hoops.
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Raven Pentz
-Fundamental Skills Development Instructor Boys/Girls
Currently: Skill Development Coach @ Premier Hoops
Previously: Gymratz sports performance trainer in Florida, NY
D3 standout at Suny Old Westbury
Jared Fay
-Fundamental Skill Development Instructor Boys/Girls
-Elite Team Coach
-Assistant Lynn English High School
Previously:
-Varsity stand out at Brimmer & May High School, Men’s Varsity player at Fordham (D1) and Dominican (D2).
Bogdan “Frank” Cormos
– Skills Development Instructor
Previously: Former professional play from Romania. Coach Frank brings a deep knowledge of basketball skill development and coaching.
Coach Jen Berkowitz
– Elite Team Coach and Skills Development Instructor
Previously: D1 former star at Yale University. We are extremely excited to have Coach Berkowitz join our team and help develop our younger female athletes! Read More about Coach Jen Click Here
Coach Ernie Ryans
– Elite Team Coach and Skills Development Instructor
Previously: D2 basketball player out of Memphis. Played at a very high level AAU team with several players who went D1 and pro. Now Coach Ernie is the head JV coach at Kipp Academy in Boston and assistant on varsity.
Coach Jackie Branca
-Elite Team Coach and Skills Development Instructor
Coach Branca is currently an assistant coach at Bridgewater State University. She brings many years of experience of teaching and coaching youth and high school level. Coach Branca also played at a very high level for Assumption College (D2)!
Coach Chris Matagrano
-Elite Team Coach and Skills Development Instructor
Coach Chris has recently finished playing professional basketball in Spain. He also formerly played D1 basketball at UNH! At 6 foot 9 inches, coach Chris bring a great knowledge of post / perimeter play which he hopes to pass down to the youth – high school players!
Patrick Bugler
– Summer camps / skills instructor
– Currently playing for Clark University
Previously: Patrick spent over 5 years training at Premier Hoops, while in middle/high school. He was captain at Marblehead High and led them to a 19-1 record his senior year. Patrick has great leadership skills and is extremely hard working, which rubs off very well on younger players!
Emily Freedland
– Summer camps / skills instructor
– 4-Yr Bastes College Letter winner and Sr. Captain
Previously: Emily has trained at Premier Hoops as a middle / high school player. Now has been playing for Bates college for the three college seasons. She is a great addition to help be a role-model younger girls.
Jake Fay
– Specialty Shooting Instructor (Greater Boston Region)
Previously:
-Standout at Brimmer & May
-D1 player at Fordham and Hartford University
Tiffany Colon
– Fundamental Skill Development Instructor Middle/High School Boys & Girls
– D1 Recruit (click here to read more)
– 10+ years of college level (D2 Merrimack) playing and training experience
Ryan Salvador
-Fundamental Skills Development Instructor Boys/Girls
-Former 4-year standout at Salem State College
-Ryan has a social work background and brings a significant amount of knowledge for the game on and off the court
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Ruchel Lowe
-Fundamental Skill Development Instructor Boys/Girls
-Elite Team Coach
-Former 4-year D2 player for Merrimack College
Dr. Ilya Gluskin
Currently: Strength and Mobility Trainer at Premier Hoops
Learn more about Dr. Gluskin @ MG Lifestyle Solutions mglifestyles.com
Dan Jurkowski
-Boys High School Team Director
Currently: Current Assistant Varsity at Malden HS / Head JV and Freshman Coach
Previously: Westfield State University Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach, UMASS Amherst Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
John Kanarski
–Head Coach of Premier Hoops 9 Grade Select Team
–Fundamental Skill Development Instructor Boys/Girls (3 years)
Previously: Varsity All-Star at Marblehead High School and 4-year point guard at nationally ranked UMass Dartmouth
-Over 5 years of youth coaching experience
Amanda Hoover
–Fundamental Skill Development Instructor Boys/Girls (Marblehead Location)
Previously: 4-year letter winner at Merrimack College (D2)
-Over five years of youth skill development experience
Travis Nally
-Fundamental Skill Development Instructor Boys/Girls
Previously: Malden HS Boys’ Freshman Coach, Four-year letterwinner at Westfield State University
Chris Shane
–Fundamental Skill Development Instructor Boys/Girls (Cambridge Location)
Previously: 4-year stand out at Wheaton College
-Over three years of coaching with Premier Hoops