Meet Our Spring/Summer Coaching Staff
Zach Westfall
7th Grade | Under Armour Future Circuit
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Current Role: ALL O.NE owner, Skills Trainer & Circuit Coach
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Experience: 10+ years (The Factory, UAA, UA Circuit)
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Background: All Conference/All-State at Bennington High School, AAU player experience
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Approach: "For me, the X's and O's were always as important as the play itself. I focus on the 'total game' -- the extra pass, rebounding, and IQ - to ensure players are ready for their next step."
Todd Taravella
7th Grade | National Team
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Current Role: Assistant Coach, Mount Michael
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Experience: Collegiate (St. Joseph's, Roger Williams, Tennessee) & High School (Lincoln East, Crete)
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Background: Rhode Island native; lifelong student of the game
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Approach: "I've had great mentors who made me love coaching. I try to instill that same toughness in my players while, first and foremost, always glorifying God."
Lucas Bohlen
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Current Role: Coach, Pius X (Lincoln)
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Experience: 3rd Year (Parkview Christian, Pius X)
8th Grade | Under Armour Future Circuit
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Background: Player for Adams Central (Hastings, NE)
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Approach: "I want to create a positive, competitive environment where players are challenged to improve every day. My goal is for our athletes to grow in leadership and teamwork as much as fundamentals."
15U-17U Coaches
Travis Johnson
15U Coach
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Current Role: Varsity Coach, Bryan High School
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Experience: Multi-level Youth & AAU Coach
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Background: Educator; currently pursuing Master's Degree
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Approach: "A Nebraska native, I built my game on discipline and a team-first mentality. As an educator, I bring a deep understanding of leadership and mentorship to every team I lead."
William "Will" West
16U Coach
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Current Role: Freshman Coach, Bellevue West High School
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Experience: Youth Development & Skill Fundamentals (2 years)
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Background: 4-year Starter at Texas A&M-Kingsville;Defensive Leader
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Approach: "I coach to give back to the game and help young athletes understand basketball, build confidence, and develop discipline through competition."
Matt Crouch
17U Coach
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Current Role: Head Coach, Omaha Bryan (2nd Season)
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Experience: 12+ Years (Youth, High School, & Collegiate)
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Background: Former Assistant at Peru State College & Omaha Central (2013 State Champs)
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Approach: "I believe culture drives success. My coaching philosophy is rooted in competition, accountability, and daily growth. My goal is to develop student-athletes who compete relentlessly while maintaining high standards of excellence in all parts of their lives."