COACHES

THE PEOPLE BEHIND ALWAYS BASKETBALL

Always Basketball is built around a team of coaches who bring different experiences, personalities and perspectives to our players while sharing the same standards for teaching, effort, teamwork and player development.

OUR COACHING TEAM

Always Basketball is built around a coaching team with different backgrounds, experiences and coaching styles. What connects them is a shared commitment to teaching the game, supporting their players and creating a positive team environment.

COACH V -VITOR IMBUZEIRO

FOUNDER • HEAD COACH

Founder of Always Basketball, Coach V has led the program since 2013 and continues to coach across both the girls and boys programs. He works alongside the coaching team to develop players, build strong teams and carry forward the standards behind HARD • SMART • TOGETHER • ALWAYS.

DANIELLE EBBITT

GIRLS PROGRAM

With extensive basketball knowledge and years of experience coaching girls at both the youth and high school levels, Coach Danielle understands how to teach the game while supporting players through different stages of their development. Her experience is an important part of the Always Basketball coaching team.

Chris Carlson, Always Basketball coach.

CHRIS CARLSON

GIRLS PROGRAM

Known for his calm and steady presence, Coach Chris communicates with players in a way that builds confidence and helps them understand the game. His composed approach helps players stay focused, learn from each situation and continue developing their basketball skills with confidence.

AMY TUCKFIELD

GIRLS PROGRAM

Coach Amy brings unmatched enthusiasm to the girls program and never lets her players forget how much fun basketball can be. She combines that positive energy with a strong focus on fundamentals, helping the girls learn the game, compete and improve while continuing to enjoy being on the court.

MICHELLE SCHUYLER

GIRLS PROGRAM

Coach Michelle has a sharp eye for details and a positive way of teaching the game. She helps players understand what needs to improve while keeping the focus on the next opportunity — not what went wrong, but what they can do right moving forward.

ROBERT PELON

BOYS PROGRAM • FORMER GIRLS COACH

Coach Pelon brings a deep knowledge of the game and a passion for teaching that commands the attention of his players. When he speaks, they listen. One of the few coaches in the program to have worked with both girls and boys, he brings a valuable perspective and a strong connection to the one-program philosophy behind Always Basketball.

MATT LAPSHAN

BOYS PROGRAM

Coach Matt brings a strong competitive spirit to the boys program and encourages his players to bring that same mindset to the court. He consistently challenges them to push themselves, compete with purpose and find ways to improve every day.

ADAM OBERSKI

BOYS PROGRAM

Coach Oberski has been part of the Always Basketball boys program for the past two seasons. A steady voice for the players, he connects with the boys while maintaining strong leadership and expectations. His focus is helping them grow into better basketball players and great young people.

PART OF THE ALWAYS BASKETBALL STORY

Over the years, many coaches have helped shape Always Basketball. Their time, energy and commitment have all been part of the program’s growth and story.

THE ORIGINAL COACHING TEAM

When Always Basketball began expanding from clinics and camps into competitive teams, a small group of coaches helped shape the direction of the program. Max Reck, Stephanie Reck, Ken Owens, Brett Barringer and John Brown were among the original coaches who helped establish the foundation for the teams that followed.
Max Reck, former Always Basketball coach.

MAX RECK

STEPHANIE RECK

KEN OWENS

BRETT BARRINGER

JOHN BROWN

COACHES WHO HELPED SHAPE ALWAYS BASKETBALL

ROBERT GHANNAM

MATT GRIFFIN

ANDY MCGUIRE

Chris Dueweke, former Always Basketball coach.

CHRIS DUEWEKE

Sheryl dueweke, former Always Basketball coach.

SHERYL DUEWEKE

Joe Pace, former Always Basketball coach.

JOE PACE

STEVE CLARAMUNT

CRAIG CONRAD

MIKE MAGRI

CLEMENTE HERRERA

CHARLES BAMBENEK

SYDNEY BROWN

MAGGIE MILLER

THANK YOU TO THE COACHES WHO HAVE BEEN PART OF OUR JOURNEY.

Youth basketball coaches give far more than the hours spent in the gym. They think about other people’s kids, look for ways to help them improve, build confidence, enjoy the game and succeed as teammates. Always Basketball has grown because so many coaches have cared enough to give their time, energy and attention to our players.

Every coach has left something behind. Every season has helped shape who we are today.