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Joe Koenig
13U Head Coach
Staff
Coaches & staff
Minnesota coaches who played the game and stayed to give it back.
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Tamara Moore
Founder, Program Director & 15U Head Coach
Founder and Program Director of Moore H.Y.P.E. 1998 Minnesota Miss Basketball, Wisconsin Badger, six-year WNBA guard, first Black woman to head coach a men's college basketball team, Dallas Mavericks scout.
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Ken Livers
Assistant Director
Assistant Director of Moore H.Y.P.E., supporting program operations, coach development, and family communication across the Development and Elite teams.
TR
Tasha Reed
Elite Head Coach
Former Division I guard who runs the Elite travel program and leads college recruiting support for families.
DW
Daniel Webster
14U Head Coach
DO
Danielle Ochoa
Development Director
Builds the 10U-14U curriculum with an emphasis on fundamentals, conditioning, and confidence.
Candice Butler
16U Head Coach
Coach Candice Butler has over 25 years of basketball experience as both a player and coach. After competing at a high level and coaching girls basketball in both high school and AAU programs, she is passionate about helping young athletes reach their full potential. Coach Candice believes in developing confident, disciplined, and team-first players by emphasizing strong fundamentals, accountability, mental toughness, and a positive mindset. Her goal is to prepare athletes not only to succeed on the court but also to become confident leaders in life.
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James Whitfield
Skills Coach
Runs weekly skills sessions focused on ball handling, finishing, and shooting mechanics.
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Alicia Grant
Team Coach, 16U Elite
Ten years coaching Minnesota youth basketball with an emphasis on defensive identity.