Our highly trained, and dedicated staff is what sets us apart from other programs. We have an experienced team of Coaches and Trainers who are dedicated to helping our student athletes improve and accomplish their goals both on and off the court.
Michael Williams
Program Director / Coach / Trainer
- Founder of Exclusive Hoops
- Masters in Cybersecurity- University of South Florida
- Masters in Business Administration- University of Central Florida
- Bachelor’s of Science in Political Science- University of Central Florida
- Entrepreneur for multiple businesses 16 plus years
- Basketball Trainer -14 plus years
- Basketball Coaching Experience- 14 plus years
- USA Basketball Gold Coach License
- Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Jonathan Thomas
Head Coach
- Master of Non-Profit Management – University of Central Florida
- Bachelor of Science in Recreation & Event Management (Minor-Education) – University of Florida
- Sr. Healthcare Business Consultant
- Owner of Thomas Project Solutions, LLC
- Basketball Coaching Experience – 7 plus years
- Current Head High School Basketball Coach Jones High School
- Previous Assistant Basketball Coach – The Geneva School Varsity Boys
- USA Basketball Gold Coach License
- Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Christopher Flash
Coach / Trainer
- Basketball Coaching Experience-15 plus years
- Orlando Magic Youth Director
- Collegiate Basketball Player
- Professional Basketball Player
- Basketball Trainer- 12 plus year
- Youth Director- DME Academy
- Managing Partner, Director of Mentorship- Athletes +
- Jamaican National Team- Olympic Qualifier
- Athletic Director
Lotoya Williams
Assistant Program Director &
Speed & Agility Trainer
- Master of Science in Nurse Practitioner- University of Cincinnati
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing- Nova Southeastern University
- Owner of Pro Sports Performance & Fitness
- NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach, Performance Enhancing Specialist, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Stretching & Flexibility Coach
- American Heart Association Certified Instructor for PALS, ACLS, BLS & Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, AED
- Director of Human Resources-9 years
- Trainer-14 years
- Lotoya has played sports, specifically basketball throughout middle school and some of high school. All of her boys have been playing in the AAU world for over 10 years. She is a lover of everything about the game of basketball.
Amy Bastug
Exclusive Hoops Lady Ballers Head Basketball Coach
- Coaching Experience 19 years
- Highly decorated multisport athlete, All Conference Honors Basketball & Track
- Basketball Scholarship recipient, Perdue University
- 3 time Big Ten Champion & 1999 NCAA National Champion
- Bachelors of Elementary Education, Perdue University
- Masters of Arts Reading Education, Long Beach State
- Head Varsity Coach Lake Nona High School
- USA Basketball Gold Coach License
- Passionate about utilizing the sport of basketball to mentor young women as they pursue their dreams of basketball & beyond.
Berbino Lahens
Coach
- Master of Business Administration- Bethune Cookman University
- Professional Basketball Officiant – 10 plus years
- Owner of Painting with a Twist Dr. Phillips
- Basketball Coaching Experience – 5 plus years
Elwood Tomlinson
Coach
- Masters of Business Administration, Rollins College
- Bachelor of Science- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
- Managing Director of Operations, Manpower Group
- Basketball Coaching Experience- 15 plus years
- Coached at AAU/Travel level-6 plus years
- Collegiate Basketball Player- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
- National Champion-Emory Riddle 2004
- Coach Elwood prides himself on the betterment of young student athletes; diligently mentoring them toward success in life, relationships, and goals.
Devon Blauberg
Coach
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration-University of Massachusetts
- Basketball Coach-Head Coach AAU-1year
- Entrepreneur-4 years
- High School-Triathlete: Football, Basketball & Volleyball
- Devon has played sports his entire life but has always had a deeper love for basketball. He loves mentoring young athletes along their journey in not only sports but life.