Charles Tracey, Center Director
Charles has been involved in structured teaching, playing and coaching of basketball for over 35 years. He has coached recreation, traveling All-Stars, and AAU teams in the community. Charles lives in Covington with his wife and three children. His family is very active in our community and the local basketball scene. Charles is 8th Grade Head Coach at St Paul's High School and is also the former Hannan High School Head Basketball Coach.
Charles grew up in Kenner and played in Biddy programs from 9-12 yrs. old. He participated in four National Biddy Tournaments, winning a National chanpionship in Puerto Rico in 1976. He played High School Basketball at De La Salle High School in New Orleans through his Senior Year. He was coached by some of the best Biddy coaches in the area as well by Jim Tillette his Senior year. In fact, Jim won the Louisiana State Championship in 1986 before moving on to become the head coach at Samford in Birmingham, AL.
Ryan Lewis, Coach
Ryan parlayed his 6'9" frame into a frontcourt career, first at the University of Georgia for two years then at the University of Jacksonville. Originally a graduate of Lakewood High School in St. Petersburg FL, Ryan has mentored young prospective basketball players as a Basketball Camp Counselor in Georgia for two years then again in Jacksonville for another two.
Now a resident of Mandeville, Ryan advises our coaches and players on drills, footwork, and schemes for our forwards and centers. He also works with our AAU teams to advance our players' skill and basketball IQ. Ryan has been with our Center for two years.
Alicia "Shields" Stickles, Coach
Alicia is a graduate of Fountainebleau High in Mandeville where she was a four year starter and letterman. She earned several superlatives as well, being selected to the All-State Team her senior year, an All-Metro selection several times, and was an LHSAA All-Star Team starter. She still holds the record for most points scored at Fountainebleau High.
Collegiately, she played for the Boston College Lady Eagles as a guard. The team made three NCAA appearances and one Sweet Sixteen appearance during her playing career.
She brings to NSBBTC an impressive coaching resume as well. Alicia served as an Assistant Coach for the New Orleans Domino's AAU program for three years before being elevated to her current position as the Head Coach for the Domino's U13 AAU Girls team. She was an Assistant Coach at Fontainebleau High School for two years and also coached the Mandeville Magic one season.
Mike Andersen, Coach
A 30 year employee of DuPont, Mike has coached basketball locally for many years. Besides coaching at Pelican Park for 6+ years he served on the Girls Basketball Board for 3 years. As a Biddy coach for 4 years, he coached a team that finished 5th nationally in 2005. A graduate of Bonnabel High School, Mike has been with the Center since its inception.
Steve Alfonso, Coach
Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach, Lakeshore High School
12 years of high school coaching, former head coach at Hannan, St Bernard and Rummel High School
Barry Dotson, Coach
Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach, Fountainbleu High School
25 years of high school coaching, former head coach ay Holy Cross and Brother Martin High School
John Priola, Coach
Boys Varsity basketball Head Coach, Mandeville High School
25 years of high school coaching, former head coach at Holy Cross
Elicia Ocmond, Coach
A 2008 graduate of Mandeville High School, Elicia started point guard lettering all four years on the varsity team. Senior year she was selected all-district, played in the Pontchartrain High School All-Star Game and was selected Honorable Mention Academic All-State. In 2008-2009 she played guard one season for Millsaps College Women’s Basketball Team.
Elica's coaching and AAU experience consists of playing six years for Mandeville Magic, and then coaching for the last 2 1/2 years at the NSBBTC.
Melissa Weinmunson, Coach
- Mandeville High School Girls Varsity Assistant & 9th Grade Head Coach
- 2 time High School District MVP at Loranger
- High School All State 1st Team
- High School State Champion
- SLU Scholarship Athlete
- All Academic Southland Conference
Hannah Tracey, Coach
- Sophomore, Mandeville High School
- 2 time Biddy All American
- Biddy National Free Throw Champion
- 2 time Mandeville Jr High MVP
- High School All Parish Team as Freshman
- Mandeville High Best Offensive as Freshman
Steve Lopinto, Coach
- Fontainebleau High School Varsity Girls Head Coach
- Former Head Coach at Central Lafourche and Maurpas
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Head Coach for 12 years
Bobby Hardgrave, Coach
- Former 8th Grade Coach at De La Salle High School, Titan AAU coach and trainer for 3 years
- Involved in organized BB for 40 years either coaching or playing
Phil Williams, Coach
- Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach, St Paul High School
Luke Barwick, Coach
- Boys 9th Grade Basketball Coach, St Paul High School
Kenny Troncoso, Coach
Kenny has been involved in playing, teaching and coaching basketball for over 30 years. He was the Director of Basketball at Supreme Courts in Madisonville. While at Supreme Courts, Kenny coached and ran several basketball leagues and clinics. He has coached recreation and Biddy Basketball locally at Coquille and Pelican Park. Kenny has also coached AAU basketball with the North Shore Lakers and the NSBBTC Titans. Kenny grew up in Kenner, LA and started playing ball at the age of 7. A graduate of Brother Martin, Kenny has been a coach with NSBBTC for 2 years.
Board of Advisors
The Board of Advisors for NSBBTC is comprised of women and men who serve in an advisory capacity to the Executive Director. The main purposes of the Board of Advisors are to offer expertise and direction, to chair the sub-committees of the Board, and to promote the mission, vision, values and goals of NSBBTC.
Interested in Joining our Team?
NorthShore Sportsplex is always looking for caring and skilled individuals to join our training staff. Please call us at 985-773-4185 for more information and to see if any positions are currently available. At the very least, please send us your resume to review and keep on file.
