About Shootin School

Coach Dan played two years of varsity basketball at CSI/McCown High School. After graduating, he did not want to let basketball out of his life completely. He immediately signed up to be a referee for the Catholic Youth Organization. Coach Dan has been a referee for over 2 years and has a great understanding of the game. He builds great rapport with young players and teaches them the fundamentals they need to succeed on the court.

Coach Tommy has been training players for the past 5 years. He brings an energy and enthusiasm to training that is unparalleled. He has the ability to connect with high level basketball players and also specialized in training players with special needs at Because We Can Sports; an Integrated Sports Program that works with young athletes that have disabilities.

Coach Aldo became obsessed with basketball at the age of 5. He is currently approaching his senior year at St. Joseph by the Sea. Aldo has played all 3 years and is currently on the varsity team. For his sophomore year on junior varsity, Aldo was named captain and received MVP honors. Aldo has played for the Staten Island Stingrays from 3rd to 11th grade. He began training for Shootin’ School 3 years ago. Nothing makes him happier than sharing his basketball knowledge and getting players to the next level.

Coach Zach joins the Shootin’ School Team with expertise both on and off the court. At Port Richmond High School, Zach was a multi-sport athlete playing basketball and baseball. He’s participated with The Unity Games, first as a player and also coached two teams. At SUNY College at Cortland, Zach was a board member of the Sport Management Club, having been an event coordinator for the men’s and women’s D-III basketball teams. Coach Zach is always full of energy and will put your dribbling skills to the test!

Coach JJ is a senior on the St. Peter’s Boy High School basketball team. As a junior, JJ and the Eagles went on to repeat for a third consecutive year as Staten Island High School Champions. He is currently being recruited by many D-II, D-III schools. As a Junior Varsity Captain, JJ logged the most minutes of any player on the team. Coach JJ played AAU basketball for the Staten Island Sharks and was a key component in finishing in third place in the elite AAU Championship in Orlando, Florida. JJ also volunteered as a referee and coach at St. Joseph’s Summer Basketball Camp in Middletown, NY. He is an excellent tutor and instructor of children of all ages.

Coach Lia is a junior in high school at Notre Dame Academy and has been playing basketball since kindergarten and travel basketball since the third grade. In elementary school, she played for Sacred Heart and continues to play high school ball at NDA. Lia has been to the championship 3 times and was named captain sophomore year. Coach Lia has been training with Shootin’ School since 8th grade and loves training whenever she can!

Coach Gianna is currently a member of the Widener University Women’s Basketball Team. She’s been playing basketball for 13 years and played 4 years of High School basketball, including 3 years on varsity at Notre Dame Academy. Gianna played in the Jacques Classic as an 8th grader and won the city championship as a freshman. In her senior year, Gianna scored 1,023 points to cap off an amazing High School career. She’s been training as a Shootin’ School-er with Coach Anthony since the 5th grade. Gianna started training as a coach last year and enjoys coaching the kids because she loves to help them improve their skills and have fun.

Coach Lex has been training with Shootin School for 5 years and also trains at other summer camps. Alexa played CYO basketball with St. Teresa where she contributed to back-to-back state championships. She is currently a sophomore at St. Joseph by the Sea High School where, during her freshman year, won the city championship. Coach Lex enjoys training young players who appreciate learning the game as much as she does.

Coach Christian’s love for basketball began at 7 years old! He’s played AAU basketball from 4th grade to his junior year of high school. As a freshman at St. Peter’s High School, Christian helped in winning the championship. He then transferred to CSI/McCown where he played for the next three years, ultimately being nominated to play in the Jaques Classic. Coach Christian has been training at Shootin’ School for more than a year now and absolutely loves helping kids improve their game in any way he can. In the future, he wishes to one day have a team of his own.

Dominique Toussaint is a Staten Island native that has made it through the ranks of the game. Starting her career at Christ the King, Dominique was ranked amongst the Top-25 players in the country and selected for the 2016 Jordan Brand Classic All-American Game. She continued on to become a four year starter for the University of Virginia in the ACC, and finished amongst the Top-20 scorers and Top-10 assists for the program. After graduating, Dominique began her professional career in Iceland and continues to add to her playing resume. Her knowledge and experience of the game has helped her teach and inspire the next generation of hoopers.

Coach Jermaine has been training for Shootin’ School for over a year now and loves helping kids become better athletes and putting smiles on their faces. Jermaine had quite the high school career at Curtis, he won four championships, named tournament all-star, All-First Team Staten Island, Third Team New York and played in the Jaques Classic. Coach Maine has goals of one day playing overseas and continuing his playing career.