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The Carolina Hornets Basketball Organization strives to empower, grow, and develop youth into productive, capable, self-empowered lifelong learners through the game of basketball.
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MEET OUR COACHING STAFF
Coach Mike, Commissioner
Coach Mike Swatts, is one of the founders of the Carolina Hornets Basketball organization. He is deeply committed to helping young people grow and develop through the game that has had such a profound impact on his own life. Coach Mike believes basketball offers countless life lessons and provides valuable opportunities for teachable moments, especially when he’s in a coaching role. When asked about his thoughts on basketball, his response is simple yet passionate: "I LOVE this game!" |
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Coach Greene
Coach Michael Greene, has dedicated over 40 years to the game of basketball. The first two decades of his coaching career were focused solely on the game itself, while the past 20 years have blended coaching with ministry. Coach Greene uses basketball as a way to connect with young men and introduce them to the word of God. He often reflects, saying, "What started out as a passion, has now become purpose."
Coach Michael Greene, has dedicated over 40 years to the game of basketball. The first two decades of his coaching career were focused solely on the game itself, while the past 20 years have blended coaching with ministry. Coach Greene uses basketball as a way to connect with young men and introduce them to the word of God. He often reflects, saying, "What started out as a passion, has now become purpose."
Coach Bumpass
Coach Carl Bumpass originally, from the big city of Roxboro (now Bull City), brings a plethora of knowledge to the game and organization. He coached anything from tee ball in the General Electric Basketball League, to tee ball, to assisting his son in coaching his 2 granddaughters in the game of basketball for the last 10 years. Coach Carl has impeccable talent for "recognizing athletic talent and grit."
He is applauded for being a culturally responsive leader and a champion for the children.
Coach Carl Bumpass originally, from the big city of Roxboro (now Bull City), brings a plethora of knowledge to the game and organization. He coached anything from tee ball in the General Electric Basketball League, to tee ball, to assisting his son in coaching his 2 granddaughters in the game of basketball for the last 10 years. Coach Carl has impeccable talent for "recognizing athletic talent and grit."
He is applauded for being a culturally responsive leader and a champion for the children.
Coach Myleca
Coach Cee Dee
Coach C, a proud native of Durham, NC has dedicated over 15 years to coaching and mentoring young athletes in the local community. His love for the game of basketball is enhanced by his passion to develop the next generation of talent to push towards fostering their full potential and talent.
Coach Cee's coaching philosophy goes beyond wins and losses - it is centered on building character, instilling discipline, and promoting teamwork among the young athletes that come under his tutelage. Beyond the scope of a mentor, he is also considered a role model to the countless youth who look up to him for guidance, support, and inspiration.
Coach C, a proud native of Durham, NC has dedicated over 15 years to coaching and mentoring young athletes in the local community. His love for the game of basketball is enhanced by his passion to develop the next generation of talent to push towards fostering their full potential and talent.
Coach Cee's coaching philosophy goes beyond wins and losses - it is centered on building character, instilling discipline, and promoting teamwork among the young athletes that come under his tutelage. Beyond the scope of a mentor, he is also considered a role model to the countless youth who look up to him for guidance, support, and inspiration.
Coach Harrison
Coach Stavien Harrison hails to the Hornets organization from Nashville, NC.
Coach Harrison’s passion for coaching comes from his commitment to being part of the solution. He aims to inspire young people to reach their full potential by encouraging self-reflection, sparking motivation, and pushing them to strive for greatness. His goal is to help them achieve more than they ever thought possible. As Coach Harrison puts it, "At the end of the day, our time together, our growth together, will determine our success."
Coach Stavien Harrison hails to the Hornets organization from Nashville, NC.
Coach Harrison’s passion for coaching comes from his commitment to being part of the solution. He aims to inspire young people to reach their full potential by encouraging self-reflection, sparking motivation, and pushing them to strive for greatness. His goal is to help them achieve more than they ever thought possible. As Coach Harrison puts it, "At the end of the day, our time together, our growth together, will determine our success."
Coach Lane Clarke is a passionate basketball mentor who has dedicated over 25 years to playing the game and over 30 years to studying and mastering its intricacies. A lifelong student of basketball, Coach Lane combines an in-depth understanding of the game with a deep commitment to developing the next generation of players and leaders.
Known for an innovative and inspiring coaching style, Coach Lane creates a fun, engaging, and educational environment that emphasizes the fundamentals, skill development, and the value of hard work and dedication. With a focus on character-building and talent development, Coach Lane strives to help players grow not only as athletes but as individuals who exhibit integrity and strong moral values.
Guided by faith and a passion for teaching, Coach Lane incorporates Godly principles into coaching, encouraging players to succeed both on and off the court. By instilling lessons of teamwork, perseverance, and accountability, Coach Lane helps athletes achieve their goals while preparing them for success in life.
Known for an innovative and inspiring coaching style, Coach Lane creates a fun, engaging, and educational environment that emphasizes the fundamentals, skill development, and the value of hard work and dedication. With a focus on character-building and talent development, Coach Lane strives to help players grow not only as athletes but as individuals who exhibit integrity and strong moral values.
Guided by faith and a passion for teaching, Coach Lane incorporates Godly principles into coaching, encouraging players to succeed both on and off the court. By instilling lessons of teamwork, perseverance, and accountability, Coach Lane helps athletes achieve their goals while preparing them for success in life.
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Athlete’s Prayer
Dear God, Please take this moment in my life and use me to give you glory and praise. Take my passion for this sport, may it light up with your love. Take the hours of training and my commitment to excellence. Please use it to bring joy and inspiration to others. Take my desire to be the best in sport I can be. May you speak your truth and hope through me. In Jesus name, Amen. https://www.lords-prayer-words.com/topics/athletes_prayer.html |
Parents Prayer for Athletes
Lord, You have watched them grow in our care, to develop and flourish and to find their own way. Bless them today as they go into this sporting event. May they seek to be the best they can be and push themselves to new excellence. Come guard their hearts, their minds and their souls with the gentleness of your grace, that they might be humble in victory and gracious in defeat. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen. https://www.lords-prayer-words.com/topics/athletes_prayer.html |
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