Hi my name is Caryn. I have coached the giirls Varsity Basketball team at Rockville High School as well as current cocach of the JV Volleyball team. Current JV basketball coach at East Catholic High School. I am also a Physical Education/Health teacher at the high school.

I graduated from Wethersfield High in 2000 where I continued my education at Roger Williams University. I led the Lady Hawks in rebounding and points per game. I broke the school record in points in a season. I was named Female Rookie of the Year in 2001.

I transferred to Eastern CT State University and went to the Women's Division III Final Four in 2003 and our team placed second in the nation. I graduated in 2004.

I have coached camps with the AAU Northstars as well as the CT Bandits. I look forward to working camps with my cousin Bret!

 

David Anderson

 

 

Andrew Buchanan

Has accomplished all that she possibly could through YGB Camp. Has given even more now as coach. A great personality, works well with children, loves the game of basketball and is a great talent out of Shelton.

On the high honor roll academically. Has a 3.7 overall GPA. On the Varsity Basketball team. More importantly to her she serves her time on the Appalachia Club and volunteers her time to rebuild homes for the less fortunate. Also member of the soccer team and dances.

Kelly brightens the day of campers with her spirit and YGB camp experience.  She played on the Stafford High girls basketball team as well as cheerleading team.

YGB is proud to have Matt on board. Matt is a loyal and honorable young coach who is well liked by campers. It is not uncommon for campers to chant his name during drills. He always strives to do his best in the classroom and on the court.

Matt graduated from Newtown High School and took Advanced Placement courses.  He made high honors every marking period while in high school. He has been accepted into the Honors program at UCONN.

He truly impressed the coaching staff with his instant encouragement of campers and energy that he brought to the YGB camp experience.  He loves basketball and helping others to gain the valuable experience he has.

 

Steve is the freshmen basketball head coach at Wolcott High School. He led his team to an amazing 17-1 record. Steve also played in high school as well as being a member of the cross country and track teams. He was a 4 time All-State and Class MM State cross country champion.

Steve went on to Bryant University where he ran cross courntry and track at the college level.

He loves to travel and has lived in London for a period of time. Campers have enjoyed Steve's experience and basketball devotion.

Steve is a former camper with a passion to be involved in giving back to other campers. Steve was the manager for the baseball and basketball teams. He has also been a competive dancer for the last 10 years. While a camper Steve won the Coaches Award.

Hi, I'm Raquel and I’m a student at Bryant University majoring in Marketing with a Communications Minor. I am the women's Division I team manager for the basketball team. I made Dean's list and am an Bryant Ambassador.

I graduated from Danbury High School. I played on the soccer , basketball , track & field teams at Danbury High.   Captain of the basketball team.  Won the Sportsmanship Award for both basketball and Track teams.  Track team won the FCIAC Championships  while Raquel placed 11th in javelin.  She is a peer leader in high school.  Member of National Honor Society. School store manager and DECA 2nd place International Award.

I enjoy most sports, but my favorite is basketball. I've played since 4th grade and continue to get better. I have won numerous awards playing basketball including a varsity basketball scholar athlete. .

In academics, I am ranked overall 13 out of 880 students and is a member of the National Honor Society. 

In the future, I plan to go to college and hopefully continue playing basketball or become a coach.

Was a Newtown High School standout athlete for girl's varsity basketball team. Member of the varsity team since her sophomore year and became captain of the team as a junior and again as a senior.  Her hard work earned her All-Conference in her senior year.  She also ran on the cross country teams and was captain of that sport as well.  Senior Editor in Chief of the Yearbook!  

Katie is now a dominant force of Elms College basketball team. She is the third leading scorer on the team as well as third in conference.  She's helped lead her team to their best record in 10 years - ranked 2nd in conference. She was selected to be second team All-Conference. She also helped the team go all the way to the conference finals - first time in the history of program. She has made Dean's List every semester of college. Campers enjoy her enthusiasm and spirit for the game of basketball and life! 

 

Meghan brings a great deal of energy, enthusiasm and knowledge of the game. Not to mention a great jump shot! She is involved with the cross country, basketball and track teams. She is also an honor roll student.

Sean is a former camper and YGB recipient. As the oldest sibling he knows how to interact with the younger campers. Our young campers look up to him and he enjoys being able to make a difference.

 

Played on Stafford High School basketball team. Was on varsity team as a freshmen. Loves the game.  He also was a member of the football team.  In his very first year in track and field he qualified for all-state in the 4x400 relay and all-conference in long and triple jump.   He was President of his class and now a student at Central Connecticut State University.

Laura bring a lot of excitement to camp with her energy and love to help young people. She has played basketball her whole life and is also a strong student. She has always made the honor roll in the classroom and has been nominated to attend leadership confrerences from a young age including the 2009 inauguration of President Obama.

Mark is a middle school Physical Education teacher.  He also works as a physical therapist.  He is an active member of the community by also being involved with the Park and Recreation Department.  He directs the annual Rooster Run 5k and enjoys teaching classes to help students with special needs.  Mark lives with his wife and three children.

Luke, a former camper, played basketball, soccer and golf for all of his years of high school so far.

Erin is a former camper now coach. Campers will try and beat her at foul shooting but it will be difficult as she has won this tournament just about every year she was a camper. Erin attends Sacred Heart Academy where she is treasurer of her class as well as treasurer of the random acts of kindness club. She is secretary of SADD and the Key Club. She is a member of the varsity field hockey team and has maintained a 4.0 grade point average. Erin is also co-captain of the fencing team and plays on the softball team. When she has time she participates with the AU Cougars of Seymour.

Michael Mitchell was a member of the Varsity basketball team and Track team in which he lettered in both. In track Michael received an honorable mention for the all SWC Track team. He also went to states for the High Jump. Was 1/4 of an inch away from national recognition on the high jump. Michael is a strong student as well as he graduated in the top five percent of his high school class, was a member of the National Honors Society and is currently a student at the University of Connecticut where he is a member of the Honors Program, he is double-majoring in Political Science and Economics. Michael loves working with kids very much and has been coaching at basketball camps for more than four years. Has incredible energy and a wonderful way of working with kids of all ages.

 

Andre is a former camper and super athlete. Andre was one of the few to make the Danbury High School basketball team. He is a solid student in the classroom and a humble star!

 

Former camper turned coach. He is mature beyond his years. Was a Xavier student-athlete. Is very strong academically as honors student and brings his expertise to camp. Great leader and example to our young campers.  An honors student in the classroom and four year member of the Track Team while elected captain in his senior year.  Went to the Nationals for both indoor and outdoor track and came in 13th in the Nation.  Also #1 drummer for Jazz Band and #1 percussionist for two years.  Now enrolled at Marist College majoring in Biology. Has made Dean's list and a member of the Chemical Society. Wants to attend physical therapy school.

We are very excited to have Shawn join the YGB team. Shawn has a dynamic personality and knows how to inspire young people to action. Shawn is a guidance counselor at the middle school level and was head coach of the girls basketball team who went on to an undefeated season. He has coached track and field at the high school level for 7 years. A graduate from Assumption College he was captain of the track and field team and played basketball at Sheehan High School. Shawn is married and has a dog named Nala.

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Mario has done an exceptional job in his first year as a YGB coach. Campers instantly loved him and he brings a lot of knowledge to the court. He has been a member of his AAU basketball team and has also been unstoppable playing against the staff at his school. Mario aspires to play basketball in college.

Dan has many talents. He is an honors student in school. Dan is an active volunteer. He is a varsity baseball player. He also plays on the basketball team. Dan is a former camper who won many awards for his character and ability over the years and enjoys giving back to younger campers.

 

 

Dan Schock

Leah was a former YGB camper who has excelled on and off the court.  Leah has great versatility and is very athletic.  She was a member of the East Greenwich High School basketball team as well as field hockey.  In her very first year as a field hockey player she led her team to an undefeated season as goalie without letting one single goal scored. Leah led her team to the state finals and as a varsity basketball player to the quarter finals. Leah has pleyed 3 years vasity basketball. Leah was a member of the Division I field hockey state champion team as well as Division II state champion softball team. She also went to the junior nationals in DC to compete. Her most difficult decision: which sport to play in college?? as she is currently being recruited for both sports.

Andrew is a former camper who has become an excellent coach. He has a great ability to get to the camper's level to make learning fun and exciting! Andrew is a former leading scorer in school on the basketball team. He now plays on the basketball, baseball, Indoor track teams and runs cross country for school. He won the 600 meter race this past season. Andrew is a great contributor to camp!

 

 

Andrew Perrotti