About

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Michael Taylor: Co-founder & Head Coach, Hoops Troop

Background

Played varsity basketball at Franklin K. Lane High School, Brooklyn.
Competed for SUNY Old Westbury during the 1980-81 and 1981-82 seasons.
Holds degrees from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a Masters from Long Island University Brooklyn.

Coaching Milestones:

Coached various age groups for Wellington Wolves, AAU (2009-16), achieving a National Championship in 2013 and Runner-up in 2014.
Head Coach for Girls Basketball at Omni Middle School (2015-17).
Men’s League Coach at Jewish Community Center, 40+ category (2010).
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at SUNY Old Westbury.

Notable Proteges:

Kaiir Elam (Buffalo Bills)
Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors)
John Collins (Atlanta Hawks)
Bailey Stephonos (Illinois)
Reggie Duhart (D2)
ALY Avrach (D1)
Sofia Levine (Chicago)

Certifications & Affiliations:

Member, American Coaches Association (since 2011).
AAU Coaches certification (since 2010).
Certified in Concussion management, CPR, and AED.

Schedule

Our current schedule is designed to cater to different age groups, ensuring focused training sessions:

Girls (13 and under):

Days: Mon, Tue, Thurs, and Fri

Time: 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Boys (11 and under):

Days: Mon, Tue, Thurs, and Fri

Time: 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM

Location:

11521 Farmers Blvd, Queens, NY 11412