2025 125 Most Influential Boys Grassroots Directors in the East

By: Silver Waves Media

Those included in our list below are considered to be the most impactful and dedicated Boys Grassroots Directors shaping the future of basketball in the East. These leaders are at the forefront of player development, scouting, and team success, helping young athletes reach their full potential. From AAU powerhouses to rising programs, this ranking recognizes those making the biggest impact in grassroots basketball today.

  • Abiola Davids

    XL Thunder

  • Adam Berkowitz

    New Heights

  • Adam Gibbs

    Jet Academy EYBL

  • Al Chan

    House We Built

  • Andre Langley

    Team NSSA

  • Andrew Martin

    Midwest Basketball Club

  • Andreas James

    NOVA Village

  • Andrew Teal

    TNBASouth

  • Anthony Ricks

    Team CP25

  • Antonio Curro

    Team Herro

  • Ardi Smalls

    VA Playmakers

  • Barbara Bryant

    Upstate Sting

  • Barrett Tysinger

    East Side SuperSonics

  • Ben Miller

    Atlanta All-Stars

  • Billy Welcome

    All In Athletics

  • BJ Robertson

    Blueprint Basketball

  • Bobby Maze

    B. Maze Elite

  • Boo Williams

    Boo Williams AAU

  • Book Richardson

    NY Gauchos

  • Brendan Smith

    ASA Hoops

  • Brendan Winters

    Pro Skills Basketball

  • Brian Macon

    Handle Life

  • Carlos Miller

    All-Arkansas Red

  • Charles Porter

    Summerville Heat

  • Chris Diasparra

    Crown

  • Chris Johnson

    VA Havoc

  • Christina Raiti

    Empire Youth Athletics

  • CJ Paul

    Team CP3

  • Courtney Sims

    Team Sims

  • Criss Beyers

    Indiana Elite

  • Curtis Wheeler

    Upward Stars

  • Damon Handon

    DC Premier

  • Dana Dingle

    NY Lighting

  • Daniel Colon

    Riverside Hawks

  • Danny Servick

    Pro One Basketball Club

  • Darell Curry

    Family Select

  • Desmond Randall

    Corey Graham Elite

  • Donnell "Mookie" Dobbins

    Team Thrill

  • David DeRam

    Progeny

  • David West

    Garner Road

  • Donte Henderson

    Team Loaded

  • Dwayne Mitchell

    NY Gauchos

  • Dwayne Washington

    UPlay Canada

  • Eric Moses

    DC Premier

  • Eric Youncofski

    Epic Elite

  • Francis Nicholas

    NJ Scholars

  • Fred McCathorine

    Crusader Nation

  • Greg Ktistou

    Breakaway Basketball

  • Greg Williams

    Atlanta Celtics / PQSports

  • Harvey Rubin

    Academic Basketball Club

  • Hulio Smith

    Atlanta Celtics

  • Isaiah Davis

    Team New England

  • Isaiah Wilson

    Heat Elite

  • Jamill Jones

    Team Takeover

  • James Battle

    Battle Tested

  • Jason Martin

    Storm Basketball

  • Jay David

    NY Jayhawks

  • Jay Riccitelli

    Connecticut Elite

  • Jean Guzman

    SOH

  • Jesse Winter

    Level Up LI

  • Jim Fox

    LI Lightning

  • Jim Hart

    City Rock New York

  • Joe Chatman

    Team Spartans

  • Joe Fuentes

    ALLBALL

  • Joe Stein

    Jersey Force

  • Joey McKitterick

    Brookwood Elite

  • John Alexander

    Global Squad

  • John Arroyo

    The Skills Center

  • Jordan Griffith

    Sideline Cancer

  • Josh Peters

    New England Storm

  • Justin (Jay) Owens

    Alabama Truth

  • Kamal Yard

    Philly Pride

  • Katie DaCosta

    CT Northstars

  • Keith Gatlin

    A Wigg Elite

  • Keith Stevens

    Team Takeover

  • Kenoe Jordan

    Nightrydas Elite

  • Kevin Clark

    NEPA Elite

  • Kevin Harrigan

    Team Sims

  • Kimberly Moore

    Rock Nation Impact Basketball

  • Lance Akridge

    Stars Basketball Club

  • Leo Papile

    BABC

  • LJ Goolsby

    KC Run GMC

  • Logan Kosmalski

    Pro Skills Basketball

  • Lonnie Lowry

    K-Low Elite

  • Lou Vives

    South Florida Elite

  • Mark Adams

    Indiana Elite

  • Matt LeFlore

    P7 Elite

  • Matt Suther

    Mokan Elite

  • Meech Dyson

    Washington Warriors

  • Michael Crotty Jr.

    Middlesex Magic

  • Michael Weinstein

    Elevate

  • Mike Irvin

    Mac Irvin Fire

  • Mike Mullins

    Illinois Wolves

  • Mike Rice

    NJ Shoreshots

  • Musa Kamara

    Team Durant

  • Nate Jean-Baptiste

    High Rise Basketball

  • Nick Resavy

    Northeast Elite

  • Orlando Gonzalez

    Miami Hoops

  • Oz Cross

    NY Rens

  • Rob Brown

    Team Final

  • Robbie Dreher

    Carolina Celtics

  • Robert Wylie

    Team USC

  • Rollie Cox

    LA Elite

  • Ron Martin

    WE R1 Basketball

  • Ryan Walker

    North Myrtle Beach Warriors

  • Sam Brand

    Team Melo

  • Scott Cook

    24:Up

  • Scott Hazelton

    Rivals Elite

  • Shandue McNeill

    NY Lightning

  • Shane James

    Canada Elite

  • Sim Frazier

    Top Shot Basketball

  • Stanley Remy

    Remy Run Select

  • Steve Shelton

    CP3

  • Steven Reece

    Florida Rebels

  • Tai Streets

    Meanstreets

  • Taj Hawkins

    New World

  • Ted Smith

    New Heights

  • Terrence Hardee

    Team Destined for Greatness

  • Terrance Williams

    PSA Cardinals

  • Tim Williams

    Carolina Wildcats

  • Thomas Gadson

    Virginia Elite

  • Todd Hensley

    Indy Heat Gym Rats

  • Todd Quarles

    Expressions

  • Tony Bergeron

    BSNY All-Stars

  • Travis Rhodes

    Dan Barros Basketball Club

  • Ty White

    Team Loaded

  • Vin Pastore

    Mass Rivals

  • Winfred Jordan

    Atlanta Xpress