Coaching Staff Bios
17U BOYS & 10U BOYS
Head Coach: Michael Day
Michael Day is a long-time resident of Alexandria, Virginia. He has been coaching basketball for more than 30 years. He started coaching middle school teams while he attended Temple University in Philadelphia. Most recently, Michael has coached CYO basketball and travel basketball for Lee Mt Vernon Sports Club (LMVSC) in Alexandria, VA.
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After attending Temple and playing rugby for two years, he transferred to Elon University. He played basketball for two years for the Phoenix. Before his time in college, he played for Fort Hunt High School (now West Potomac) where he was All-District and named one of the Top 100 players in the Washington DC Metro area.
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Michael graduated from Elon with a BA in Mass Communications and earned his MBA in Business Administration from Marymount University in Arlington, VA. He is married with 3 boys.
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Michael is excited to join the CTAB family. His coaching approach aligns well with the organization’s philosophy. He emphasizes an up-tempo style, stressing defense and teamwork.
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Assistant Coach: Zach Ford
Zac is a 2001 graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy. While at the academy he played football for the Bears. After graduating and receiving his commission he spent the next 23 years in the United States Coast Guard before retiring in 2024. He and his wife Kate have two boys, Will and Teddy.
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Assistant Coach: Kanfory Yattara
Bio coming soon...
16/17U GIRLS
15U GIRLS GOLD
15U GIRLS BLACK
16U BOYS
Head Coach: Daryl Towe
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Assistant Coach: Donnie Bullock
Coach Bullock is a native of Portsmouth,VA and has been coaching basketball for over 20years. He has experience at high school as well as AAU levels with 2 National Championship Teams. He is an active coach with USA basketball and volunteers regularly with USA basketball Youth clinics. He has worked with CTAB for the last 3 years and is extremely supportive of the organizations philosophy. Coach Bullock has an MBA from the University of Texas and has a degree in Chemistry from University of Maryland. He is married with 2 boys.
15U BOYS
Head Coach: Connor Joransen
Connor is a native of Alexandria, Virginia, who went on to graduate from Gonzaga College High School, where he played basketball and baseball. After Gonzaga, Connor graduated with a BA in Political Science from Marquette University.
He is a USA Basketball Certified Youth Developmental Coach who has been coaching ever since senior year of high school, the end of his playing career, when he took over as the head 8th grade coach of Blessed Sacrament Middle School. He has since been the head JV Coach at John Paul the Great High School, and is currently the Freshman Coach at Bishop Ireton High School.
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14U BOYS
Head Coach: Hisham Rahmi
Played at Penn State (Delco)
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach-Penn State (Delco)
Coach in Prince Georges County Public Schools
Coach (JV) Prince William County Public Schools
Coach (JV) Fairfax County Public Schools
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Assistant Coach: TBD
Head Coach: Floyd Edwards
Coach Edwards enter his 2nd season at CTAB. Coach Edwards has been in the coaching and training field for approximately 20 years (Fort Belvoir boys/girls Youth Basketball). He is a retired Army veteran who has over 25 years of military service. He is currently the Head basketball coach for Hayfield High School Girls JV team. During his years in the coaching field, he has developed his coaching philosophy which is centered around his core principles of commitment, selflessness, and team unity. His core value is focused on being honest and open with his players while holding them accountable for their efforts. Coach Edwards focus is on the process of growth, which entail the need for his players to focus on getting fundamentally better every day.
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Assistant Coach: James Albritton
Bio coming soon...
14U GIRLS
Head Coach: James Watson
With over 25 years of coaching experience, Coach James Watson firmly believes that preparation, determination, and hard work are the keys to success on and off the court. He focuses on player growth and development and wants every player to achieve their maximum potential.
Coach Watson's coaching experience includes 10 years coaching high school basketball, 12 years coaching girls and boys AAU teams, and 15 years coaching in the Fairfax County Youth League (FCYBL). He has been able to create opportunities for his AAU players to compete on the national level, with his AAU Girls 13U basketball team finishing 11th in Nationals (D2) and his AAU Boys 13U Team finishing 4th in Nationals (D3).
Coach Watson has also helped pave the way for his players' future success. More than 10 former players from his girls' teams have played at the collegiate level, with schools such as UConn, Georgetown, Longwood, Mary Washington, Eastern Mennonite, Emory, and Randolph College. His focus on individual player development is reflected in the fact that 90% of his Youth League players have gone on to play high school ball.
He was previously Associate Head Coach of Osbourn High School’s boys’ basketball program and, for the past two seasons, has served as the Varsity Head Coach of Unity Reed High School’s girls basketball team, where his focus has been on rebuilding a successful program.
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Assistant Coach: Lucious Hires
Loucious Hires is a native of Roberta, Georgia, and brings a wealth of experience and passion to his role as a basketball coach.
Loucious’s journey in basketball began with a standout high school career, where he was a key player on two state championship teams, establishing himself as a proven winner. Over his 20-year military career, he played at all levels of competitive basketball, honing his skills and deepening his understanding of the game.
As an experienced coach, Loucious has successfully coached at the house basketball level and with the Springfield Youth Club (SYC), focusing on developing young athletes both on and off the court. His coaching philosophy centers on teaching the fundamentals, instilling discipline, and helping players maximize their unique talents.
In addition to his coaching credentials, Loucious is a Certified Christian Counselor with the American Association of Christian Counselors. He is a graduate of Troy University and holds Graduate Certifications from Harvard University and Georgetown University. Furthermore, he is a retired Army Veteran and Retired Senior Executive from the United States Secret Service. With decades of leadership experience in organizational culture and inclusion, he brings a unique ability to connect with and inspire players, emphasizing teamwork, respect, and accountability.
Coach Loucious is passionate about developing well-rounded athletes who excel not just in basketball, but in life. His goal is to prepare players for the next level by instilling confidence, work ethic, and a deep love for the game.
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Assistant Coach: Carla Miller
Bio coming soon...
12/13U GIRLS
Head Coach: Edward Barfield
Coach Ed Barfield is a 30-year United States Navy retiree who has dedicated
nearly 40 years plus to coaching youth basketball. He is a student of the
game that stays current and up-to-speed on the finer points of training
required for mastering his craft as a coach. Since the start of his naval career
as a player coach for his shipboard teams in intramural play to his current
coaching position as Girls Junior Varsity Coach for Hayfield Secondary
School, Coach Barfield has been a strong advocate for “giving back to the
community” by instilling in youth - young men and women - a sense of drive
and confidence to be better on and off the court. He is a longtime volunteer
coach – 14 years - for the Ft Belvoir Youth Sports and Fitness organization
where he has coached and trained elementary to high school students in all
aspects of basketball, with a heavy emphasis on player development and
fundamentals. He recently joined the CTAB organization as member of the
coaching staff for the girls, 8 th -10 th grade, developmental group that improved
immensely in their pursuit and readiness to play at the next level.
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Assistant Coach: Terry Pate