Meet Our Winter 17-18 Athletic Coaches

 

Years of Coaching: “I have 9 years of coaching experience, including 8 years in men's college basketball. I’ve helped over 150 HS AAU boys and girls continue on to play at the collegiate level.”

 

Playing experience: 3 years high school Varsity Basketball at Lexington Christian Academy

 

Why I coach: “I have a passion for the game of basketball and believe that athletics can promote personal growth, which can help student-athletes progress towards their own unique goals.”

 

Fun Fact: “I've trained and coached over a dozen collegiate 1,000 point scorers and over 10 men and women who have gone on to play professionally.”

 

Years of Coaching: 3 years 

 

Playing experience: High School: Varsity volleyball, basketball, and softball. College: Club Volleyball and Club Basketball at Northeastern

 

Why I coach: “I coach because my passion for play turned into a passion to teach about play. I love to watch my players and students challenge themselves, build resiliency from adversity, tap into their full potential, and grow into well-rounded athletes and teammates. I also love that my players challenge me, too. The inherently symbiotic nature of developing players and a team creates camaraderie and relationships that are unparalleled. Playing sports has allowed me to build the mental fortitude, passion, and perseverance that I hope to develop in my own players when I coach.”

 

Fun Fact: “I can't whistle!” :( 

 

 

How many years have you been coaching? Coach Nelson has been coaching basketball for 15 years at the high school and college level. He is currently coaching one of the top AAU teams in the country. 

 

Years coaching at Brimmer? Championships or tournaments won? This will be Coach Nelson’s 7th season coaching at Brimmer.  

 

Coach Nelson started playing basketball at a young age and continued playing in college at Holy Cross. 

 

Why do you coach? “I coach because I have the ability to mentor, teach, and mold lives in a positive manner. I help my athletes learn that hard work and teamwork are traits that will last with them their whole lives.”

 

Playing Experience: “During high school, I attended Wilbraham & Monson Academy from 2009-2011 for my freshman and sophomore years. I played on both the Varsity Basketball and Football teams both years as well. I transferred to Brimmer for my junior and senior years to focus on my basketball career and play for the Varsity Basketball team and graduated in 2013. I finished up my AAU career playing for Boston Amateur Basketball Club (BABC). In 2013, I committed to Brandeis University to play on the Men's Varsity Basketball team, and in 2016 I decided to focus on my dreams of becoming a successful college basketball coach.” 

 

Coaching Experience: For the 2016-2017 season, I assisted Tom Nelson as the Volunteer Assistant Coach for Brimmer’s Boys’ Varsity Basketball team. 

 

Why I love to coach: “I love having the opportunity to inspire young men to take full advantage of whatever it is they are passionate about and to encourage them to give it everything they have.”

 

Fun Fact: “I once performed in a musical at Brimmer!”

  

 

Years of coaching experience: “I have been coaching basketball for the past 13 years at different colleges and universities such as Newbury College, Lesley University, Suffolk University, and Daniel Webster College. For the last 10 years, I have also been the head coach and program director of the Basketball 2 The Limit AAU program, which has sent over 200 student-athletes to play at the college level.” 

 

Playing experience: I played basketball at Somerville High School and Notre Dame Prep. I played collegiately at Dean College and Southern New Hampshire University.

 

Why I coach: “I coach because I enjoy working with and teaching young student-athletes the game of basketball and helping them learn life lessons through sport.”

 

 

Playing Experience: High school basketball at Arlington Catholic High School. AAU basketball for the programs A Step Ahead and Boston Warriors. 

 

Coaching Experience: Assistant Boys’ Varsity Basketball coach at St. Joseph Prep High School. JV Boys’ Basketball coach at Covenant Christian Academy last year. AAU Boys’ Basketball coach for Evolution Basketball in Woburn. 

 

Why I coach: “I love to coach because I love to pass on the passion and appreciation I have for the game of basketball. So many lessons that are learned on the court can also be used in the real world.”

 

Fun Fact: I played college lacrosse at Gordon College; it is my second favorite sport behind basketball.

 

 

College/High School Playing Experience: Many years of experience both as a player and coach. Began playing as a child in Duxbury MA, and went on to play in both high school and college. Began coaching at St. Louis Country Day School, led a team to the state championship, and also coached the Boys’ Varsity Team at Saint Albans School in Washington, D.C. Additionally, coached daughter's team for six years with the Brookline Soccer Club.

 

Fun Fact: “I also help with the Brimmer tennis team and am an avid tennis player myself.”

 

 

Years of coaching experience: 6 years (3 at high school level, 3 at middle school level)

 

High school/college playing experience: I played three sports throughout my four years in high school (basketball, baseball, football). Although I did not play college sports, I actively participated in intramurals.

 

Why I coach: “I coach to share my passion for sports with younger athletes and pass on my knowledge of and experiences from the game so I can help others attain their goals. I also enjoy teaching players the many important values competitive sports can offer such as selflessness, humility, and work ethic. 

 

Fun Fact: “My favorite music is 90's Hip-Hop and R&B.”

 

 

Coaching Experience: “I have coached various sports at the elementary and middle school levels. This will be my second year coaching for the Gators.”

 

“During my time as a student at Brimmer, I was involved in the basketball program, and also played for an AAU team outside of school.”

 

Why do you coach? "I grew up playing sports at Brimmer and always looked up to my coaches. They helped us realize that being a good team is more important than beating one. It is extremely rewarding to give kids the right tools and watch them come together as a team that they enjoy being a part of."

 

 

HEAD COACH: ALLIE MOREY 

Years of Coaching Experience: 1

 

College/High School Playing Experience: Standout goalie for Franklin & Marshall College. Team made three appearances in the DIII NCAA Tournament. In 2014, earned the most shutouts recorded in a single season. At Thayer Academy, earned ISL all-star and league MVP honors, NEPSAC Tournament MVP, and Coach’s Award Winner. 

 

 

Years of coaching experience: “This will be my 7^th season of coaching curling at Brimmer.”

 

High School/College playing experience: “I was on both the varsity field hockey and tennis teams as an Upper School student at Brimmer.”

 

Why I coach: “I love having a chance to meet Upper School students. I also find it very rewarding when the students love the sport. Even though it’s a more obscure sport, the students play it with pride!”

 

Fun Fact: I love freshwater, salt water, and fly fishing.