“We coach who you are now—to build who you’re meant to become.”
At CBH Basketball League, our coaches are more than teachers—they’re translators of experience, mentors in motion, and builders of belief. Every member of our coaching team brings real-game experience from high school, college, professional leagues (G-League, Overseas), or elite camps—and a personal understanding of what it means to be overlooked, underdeveloped, or underestimated because of size or rawness.
🔥 Our Coaches Understand:
- What it’s like to be the tallest kid in the gym—but not the most coordinated.
- How it feels to be pushed into the post before learning how to handle the ball.
- What it’s like to get cut, be told you’re “not ready,” or have no male mentor to guide you.
- The challenge of catching up to peers in development while managing high expectations.
Coach Marlon “Big M” Jefferson
Former Pro, Spain & Argentina | G-League Alum | Player Developer
“If you’re 6’6″ in middle school, you need more than rebounding drills—you need freedom to move, fail, and grow.”
Coach Big M brings 8 years of pro experience overseas and in the NBA G-League. Once told he was “too raw” to play D1, he worked his way into the pro ranks and now mentors young bigs to develop guard skills, footwork, and leadership.
Coach Anthony “Tone” Rivers
Former NYC High School Standout | JUCO Champion | Father-Figure Mentor
“I don’t just teach drills—I teach dignity. Especially to kids who feel invisible.”
A Bronx legend and high school All-City selection, Coach Tone mentors tall boys who may be ridiculed or overlooked. His specialty is confidence building, on-court IQ, and emotional leadership.
Coach Kareem Davis
6’9” | NCAA D2 Shot Block Leader | Mental Wellness Coach
“Big kids aren’t soft—they just haven’t had the right coach yet.”
Coach Kareem trains tall players in mental toughness, court awareness, and elite footwork. As someone who once didn’t make varsity until junior year, he understands the journey of late bloomers.
Coach Simone “Coach Si” Baptiste
Overseas Women’s Pro League | Skill Trainer | Mental Coach
“Height is a gift—but mindset is the key to unlocking it.”
Coach Si brings a unique perspective on the tall-athlete experience. She helps CBH athletes balance intensity with awareness, while focusing on individual growth plans and injury prevention.
Coach TJ Hawkins
Former G-League Assistant | Youth Specialist | Skill Dev Innovator
“If they’ve been boxed in their whole life, we give them the whole floor.”
Coach TJ designs modern, positionless training that prepares CBH athletes to be comfortable shooting, dribbling, and switching anywhere on the court.
📋 Coach Responsibilities at CBH
On the Court:
- Teach basketball fundamentals with advanced tall-player adjustments
- Develop agility, balance, and perimeter decision-making
- Correct bad habits developed from position pigeonholing
- Run combine-style drills for exposure and recruitment prep
Off the Court:
- Serve as role models and accountability partners
- Provide life guidance, emotional support, and academic encouragement
- Lead group mentorship circles and mental health check-ins
- Engage with parents and the wider CBH support community
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“Why We Require Experience”
We only bring on coaches who’ve played at a competitive level. Whether high school varsity, NCAA, G-League, or pro international—our coaches know the game and the struggle. This ensures our athletes receive instruction from those who’ve lived it—not just studied it.
“We Coach the Kid AND the Player”
Many of our athletes are growing fast, emotionally and physically. That’s why we don’t just coach basketball—we coach confidence, character, and clarity. We believe a strong man off the court makes a better decision-maker on it.