President / Coach / Trainer

Kevin has been coaching & training for 18 years. During that time, he has worked with over 15 division 1 male and female athletes across basketball, football, baseball & soccer. He has coaching experience at the elementary, middle, high school, feeder and AAU levels over his career.

His coaching philosophy is based on skill development, advanced teachings of basketball schemes and concepts and creating a positive environment conducive to teaching the game to players of varying skill levels and experience. Kevin is a USA Basketball Gold certified coach. Kevin has an academic background with a degree in Psychology.

Coach / Trainer

Saveion played varsity basketball for Niles North and Evanston Township High School, accumulating a 62-20 record in 3 years as a player.

He has been training and coaching youth players for several years and has a proven track record of skill development with youth athletes. Saveion is a USA Basketball Gold certified coach.

Mr. Shadd is currently on staff at Niles North as a boys varsity assistant coach with a record of 71-19 and a 2022-2023 CSL conference championship during that time.

Coach / Trainer

Simon was a 4-year varsity player at Hopkins High School in Hopkins, Minnesota. 2016 AAAA Minnesota High School State Champion, Lake conference champion all 4 years.

He played 130 career games at the Division 1 level for the Elon Phoenix and the Maryland Terrapins. Simon’s Elon team made a CAA championship game appearance, and he was a 2-time team Captain.

Mr. Wright has training experience with 43 Hoops Basketball Academy as well as Infinity Athletics. Simon is currently acquiring his PhD in sports psychology. Simon is a USA Basketball Gold certified coach.

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Emir has been training for 10+ years working with athletes in individual as well as group settings. Metovic trains athletes of all ages and levels, and builds a unique approach to the regimen of every client. Coach M currently works as an elementary & middle school PE Teacher.

Coach / Trainer

Matt attended and played basketball at Loyola Academy, graduating in 2017. He went on to play two years at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater then transferred and played two years at Lakeland University. At Lakeland University, Matt was a captain both years and earned his degree in sports management with an emphasis in coaching. He is currently working on completing his master’s degree in teaching. Matt has been coaching with Loyola Academy’s Maroon and Gold Feeder program for the past 4 years.

Coach / Trainer

Sydney DeHorn attended Glenbrook South High School where she had a 4 year basketball career. She played AAU with Full Package and Midwest Elite before heading to Michigan State University, where she played intramural basketball. Coach DeHorn has youth coaching experience with boys and girls teams. Sydney is a USA Basketball Gold certified coach.

Coach / Trainer

Marlowe is the co-owner and co-founder of Triumph Hoops Academy and has over 12 years of basketball coaching experience ranging from the elementary level through high school. Marlowe began playing basketball at the age of 9 and quickly fell in love with the sport playing for his schools as well as a variety of different leagues.

Marlowe’s background as a Physical Educator is what sets him apart as a basketball skill trainer. Being a certified educator allows Marlowe the ability to utilize a variety of different teaching strategies and personalize his training to best meet each athlete’s unique learning style. His understanding of movement concepts, modifications, and ability to communicate with the players and family members helps to create a supportive and cohesive learning environment for the athletes and families that he works with.

Coach / Trainer

Ramar attended Loyola Academy, where he was a three year starter and two-time captain. He led his team to a Regional Championship in his senior year and currently ranks sixth all time in points scored at Loyola. Ramar then went on to play five years at Division II, Wisconsin-Parkside. There, he played in 128 games, starting 97 and received All-GLIAC Defensive Team honors twice.

After graduating with degrees in communications and sport management, Ramar is back working at Loyola Academy in their Admissions department as well as an assistant boys varsity coach. He has years of training experience under his belt ranging from elementary to high school players.

Coach / Trainer

Aaliyah attended Montini Catholic High School In Lombard, Illinois as a Varsity player all 4 years, going down state 3 out of her 4 years there. Her senior year she led the Broncos in scoring and rebounding and finished 2nd in the state and ranked #4. Aaliyah was Illinois Ms. Basketball runner up.

Aaliyah went on to attend The Ohio State University on an athletic scholarship for 3 years and was a starter for 2 out of 3 of those years. Aaliyah was a key contributor to Ohio State when they finished 2nd in the Big 10 Tournament. Aaliyah transferred to Texas A&M her senior year and earned a starting position for the Aggies. Aaliyah is a Texas A&M graduate and a 1,000 point scorer in her college career.

Aaliyah currently plays professionaly in the Greek A-1 League for Esperides.