Coaches

Our experienced staff provides expert guidance that supports and challenges our student-athletes to achieve goals on and off the court.

NATIONAL STAFF

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ASSOCIATE HEAD COACHROBERT TROUTMAN

4th Year With Program

Coach Troutman works with players individually and in group settings to help them grow and maximize their skill set. His knowledge and experience contribute heavily to The Rock’s culture of hard work, toughness, and player development.

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DIRECTOR OF PLAYER CARERYAN JONES SR.

10th Year With Program

Coach Jones oversees health and wellness for The Rock’s basketball program. By prioritizing nutrition and player care, he ensures athletes unlock their potential, extend their careers, and enjoy a competitive edge on the court.

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RECRUITING COORDINATORPERRYN OGLESBY

7th Year With Program

Coach O leads the recruiting efforts at The Rock, connecting with coaches and scouts around the world on a daily basis. Also the team’s lead shooting coach, he applies his sharp eye to the fine details of skill development.

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ASSISTANT COACHMACKENZIE WILLIAMS

8th Year With Program

Coach Ken serves as assistant coach and skill development coach at The Rock. He specializes in defense, with specialized responsibility for player preparation, motivation, and in-game defensive adjustments.

VARSITY STAFF

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VARSITY HEAD COACHBRIAN FINDLEY

10th Year With Program

Coach B brings several years of championship experience to the varsity team, having previously served as assistant coach at every level of The Rock’s program. As a player and coach, he has 8 conference titles to his name.

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VARSITY ASSISTANT COACHSHERMAN MERRICKS

4th Year With Program

Coach Sherm brings valuable knowledge as a former high school standout and collegiate National Champion. He leads strength and conditioning and skill development for varsity.

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VARSITY ASSISTANT COACHMYKEI WOODS

1st Year With Program

Coach Wes is the Head Coach of the Lady Lions after serving as head coach for the boys middle school teams, as well as assistant coach and strength and conditioning coordinator for the National Team.

GIRLS VARSITY STAFF

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COACHJOHN ROBERTS

1st Year With Program

Under Construction

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COACHJORDYN LOVE

1st Year With Program

Under Construction

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COACHNICOLAS ROY

1st Year With Program

Under Construction

JV & MS STAFF

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JUNIOR VARSITY HEAD COACHBRAD ZACHRITZ

5th Year With Program

Coach Zachritz enters his 5th year coaching at The Rock and his 2nd year as a head coach in the program. He is the first head coach of the Lions’ freshman boys team, as the team enters its first ever season of play in 2024-25.

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MS VARSITY HEAD COACHTIM SIKPI

1st Year With Program

Under Construction

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MS JV HEAD COACHTBD

1st Year With Program

Under Construction

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THE ROCK LIONS

9818 SW 24th Ave.
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 331-7625
contact@therockhoops.org

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