CHUCK BRAKES
Head Coach
Born and raised in Chicago IL and in France, Coach Chuck enjoyed a life filled with good education and good basketball production. He learned the game of basketball from his father who had a 12yr basketball career overseas most of it spent in the south of France. In high school, he was named to the 1989 and 1990 All-Catholic League; the 1990 Chicago Sun-Times All-Area Team, and the 1990 IBCA All-State Team. His senior year he was ranked as one of the top 100 players in the country. Bringing his talent to a larger stage, Coach Chuck was a scholar-athlete at Marquette University. His basketball accomplishments include ranking 6th in All-Time Freshmen Season Rankings and in 3-pt Field Goal Percentage (min att.) at 40.7%. Coach Chuck proudly graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Radio TV Broadcasting in 1994.
Beyond the collegiate level, Coach Chuck was invited to the National Basketball Association Denver Nuggets Rookie Camp. He went on to play professional basketball in Australia and Alberta, Calgary, Canada. A sought after coach because of his strong coaching regimen, Coach Chuck has enjoyed coaching camps at Marquette University and University of Illinois along with being an AAU boys coach 2006 – 2011.
Head Coach
Born and raised in Chicago IL and in France, Coach Chuck enjoyed a life filled with good education and good basketball production. He learned the game of basketball from his father who had a 12yr basketball career overseas most of it spent in the south of France. In high school, he was named to the 1989 and 1990 All-Catholic League; the 1990 Chicago Sun-Times All-Area Team, and the 1990 IBCA All-State Team. His senior year he was ranked as one of the top 100 players in the country. Bringing his talent to a larger stage, Coach Chuck was a scholar-athlete at Marquette University. His basketball accomplishments include ranking 6th in All-Time Freshmen Season Rankings and in 3-pt Field Goal Percentage (min att.) at 40.7%. Coach Chuck proudly graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Radio TV Broadcasting in 1994.
Beyond the collegiate level, Coach Chuck was invited to the National Basketball Association Denver Nuggets Rookie Camp. He went on to play professional basketball in Australia and Alberta, Calgary, Canada. A sought after coach because of his strong coaching regimen, Coach Chuck has enjoyed coaching camps at Marquette University and University of Illinois along with being an AAU boys coach 2006 – 2011.
Michael Granstaff,
Growing up in Fannin County Texas, located 50 miles north of Dallas. Michael's life has been filled with sports since a child. In high school Michael lettered in three sports, excelling in basketball. Shortly after high school Michael played a season of Semi-Pro football where he would suffer a major knee injury. It would not take long for Michael to find his next passion, which would be coaching and filming. Michal starting filming outdoor hunting in 1997, and within a couple of years he would turn that passion into a business. He would soon be sponsored by MoJo Outdoors, and holding seminars at Cabela's Outdoor world. Michael started off holding baseball and Fast Pitch Softball clinics in 2000. Later in 2004 Michael would build softball fields on his property. Soon after he started a select travel team, and within a few years it turn into "teams". By 2008 Michael's travel teams turn into an Organization. Michael would train with younger athletes teaching skill drills in basketball, pitching, hitting, and fielding lessons. Michael also enjoy's coaching his kids in school sanctioned basketball leagues. Michael has always had access to the local high school gym's, where he still trains with student athletes to this day. Michael has used his professional skills behind the camera to help local kids by filming games, so that college coaches could view their highlight reels.
Growing up in Fannin County Texas, located 50 miles north of Dallas. Michael's life has been filled with sports since a child. In high school Michael lettered in three sports, excelling in basketball. Shortly after high school Michael played a season of Semi-Pro football where he would suffer a major knee injury. It would not take long for Michael to find his next passion, which would be coaching and filming. Michal starting filming outdoor hunting in 1997, and within a couple of years he would turn that passion into a business. He would soon be sponsored by MoJo Outdoors, and holding seminars at Cabela's Outdoor world. Michael started off holding baseball and Fast Pitch Softball clinics in 2000. Later in 2004 Michael would build softball fields on his property. Soon after he started a select travel team, and within a few years it turn into "teams". By 2008 Michael's travel teams turn into an Organization. Michael would train with younger athletes teaching skill drills in basketball, pitching, hitting, and fielding lessons. Michael also enjoy's coaching his kids in school sanctioned basketball leagues. Michael has always had access to the local high school gym's, where he still trains with student athletes to this day. Michael has used his professional skills behind the camera to help local kids by filming games, so that college coaches could view their highlight reels.