Coach Bios

My name is Coach Waters, known as coach D. I am excited to coach developmental teams. I have played competitive basketball and was a New York City All City First team player at New Utrecht High School in Brooklyn, NY and was a McDonald’s All-American Nominee. I was highly recruited out of High School by Rutgers, Hofstra USC, Adelphi, plus many others. I played AAU basketball for Brooklyn USA, Riverside church, & Long Island Panthers at a high level and was able to compete and play against some of the best. Played college basketball at Division 1 Junior College Sullivan Community College as two-year starter and was able to attain a college associate degree in sports management.

I have been coaching youth & high school sports for the past 15 years and have a proven record of success in developing athletes to their fullest potential. I am passionate about working with young people and helping them to grow into leaders on and off the field.

I am a strong believer in the value of teamwork and discipline. I work hard to create a positive and supportive environment in which athletes can thrive. I am also a demanding coach, expecting athletes to give their best effort both in practice and in competition. My goal is to help athletes develop their skills and achieve their personal best. My goal as a coach is to be instrumental in the shaping and forming character, as well as work ethic in young people through the skills acquired in sports, such as hard work, dedication, fortitude, teamwork, and sportsman and apply it to real life situations.