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OUR TEAM

DIRECTORS

Cierra Bravard

Shoot 360 Cleveland Director

Cierra signed with WNBA team, Seattle Storm in 2013. After one season, she began her professional Euro-basketball career playing in Spain, Hungary, and France for a duration of 8 years. On the floor, Cierra focuses on post player development. Off the floor, she is working behind the scenes with Shoot 360 Cleveland ensuring all our technology is operating smoothly.

Christine Birkas

Member Experience Director

Christine is the smiling face you see when you walk through our doors. She is the record-keeper for all things related to scheduling, memberships, birthday parties, and event rentals.

Johnny Faddoul

Player Development Director

Johnny is entering his third season as an assistant coach for the Storm men’s basketball program in 2023-24 where he has helped elevate the program with his recruiting, skill work, coaching, and game planning.

Kahrin Spear

Director of Girls Basketball

Kahrin graduated from John Carroll University in 2019 as the Blue Streaks' starting point guard, captain, OAC champion and tournament MVP. Upon graduation she began freelancing full-time as an artist. Off the floor, she is seen running around with a camera, designing Hooptech gear and our website. On the floor, Kahrin focuses on developing guards court vision and confidence.

Alex Conn

Adult Program Director

Founder of the NEO Next Level Adult Basketball League, Alex brings his expertise in organizing and managing our Adult Leagues and Programs.

Jess Wolanin

Member Experience Assistant

TRAINERS

Jack Stevens

Jack has trained players from 19 different Division 1 Conferences including: Big 12, SEC, Big 10, ACC, and Big East. He has experience working with numerous Professional players from the NBA, G League and top overseas leagues in Europe, Asia, Australia & South America. Jack is also currently in his 4th season as the assistant men’s basketball coach at the College of Wooster.

Najee

Player Development Specialist

Mel Burke

Mel Burke Jr. is in his second year as an assistant with The College of Wooster men’s basketball program. Was on staff for five years with Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School boy’s program. There, he was part of two district titles. Basketball skills trainer for 5 years of all ages/levels (youth, HS, college, professional)

Isaiah Cavaco

As a player: Division 1 player at Yale University 97-01 Los Angeles Times 2nd-Team All-State for D2 high school 1997 As a Coach: 22 years as college coach Most recently head coach at Terra State CC 16 years as Oberlin College head coach - best 3-year stretch in school history prior to COVID stop Stops at Ohio University, Yale University, John Carroll University Player development: Worked with 10 players going from D3 to playing professionally Developed Prep-2-Pro Basketball Services helping with development, recruitment, placement and scouting

Anthony Dobbertin