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About Our Staff
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| RISING STAR Assistant Director Joe Killilea (2nd from left) holds commemorative ball presented to him at our end of week Awards
Ceremony in recognition of his 300th career win as head coach at Newton
South High School. His sons Dan, Greg and Ryan, all who have attended the
camp, pose with their Dad. |
The RISING STAR BASKETBALL SCHOOL is directed by KEVIN O'BRIEN,
longtime college coach. He has coached at Harvard, Boston University,
Brandeis and Stonehill. He is assisted by top high school and college
coaches with a mission to teach the game in a throrough and enthusiastic
manner. College players and current professionals typically serve
as coaches.
- Joe Killilea, Head Coach at Newton South High School
- Tom Ryser, veteran Head College and Head Coach at Medford High School
- Mike Tarlin, Head Coach Framingham High School
- Luke Day, Head Coach Wellesley High School
- Steve LaForest, Assistant Coach Waltham High School
- Mike Kasprzak, head coach at Melrose High School
The staff is recruited based on their ability to teach the game of basketball in an enthusiastic and professional manner. The theme of RISING STAR is to create an atmosphere in which learning and hard work go hand-in-hand. We encourage a positive atmosphere throughout the session.
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"Any high school coach would be wise to send players for all levels
of his program to
RISING STAR. I can't say enough about the instruction."
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Guest Speakers
Coaches who have spoken in the past include former NBA Coach Jim O'Brien of the Indiana Pacers, the Philidelphia 76'ers, former Boston Celtics head coach John Carroll, NorthEastern Head Coach Bill Coen, Houston Rockets assistant Andy Greer assistant coach with Memphis Grizzlies,Larry Greer advanced scout with Portland Trailblazers, Tom Moore Head Coach of Quinnipiac University, and Jim O'Brien from Ohio State. Professional players like David Wesley of the Houston Rockets, Steve Harrington Boston Globe Coach of the Year who led Watertown to State Championship and Howard Eisley of the Utah Jazz have also spoken at the camp.
Athletic Trainers
Professional athletic trainers oversee our daily operation and are ready to handle routine injuries. Quality hospital facilities are a short distance from all of our camp locations.
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