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Leadership & Coaches

Meet the People Behind Brighton Basketball

Dedicated coaches. Community volunteers. One shared commitment to our players.

Program leadership

Leading the way

BD
Program Director

Billy Dolan

Billy is helping lead the effort to bring Brighton's youth basketball teams together under one organized program, with a focus on long-term development, consistent operations, and creating more opportunities for Brighton families.

DF
Varsity Coach · Basketball Advisor

Darren Franklin

Darren is actively involved in helping connect youth basketball development with the Brighton varsity program, including coaching philosophy, player development, and opportunities for collaboration.

2026–27 coaching staff

Our coaches

Seven grade levels, one shared coaching standard.

SL
3rd Grade

Scott Brugler & Liam Welsh

Focus: Introducing players to competitive basketball while building strong fundamentals and teamwork.

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MN
4th Grade

Mike Connell & Nick Vamivakas

Focus: Developing basketball fundamentals, decision-making, team concepts, and confidence.

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BK
5th Grade

Billy Dolan & Kyle Robbins

Focus: Building competitive habits, basketball IQ, individual skills, and team play.

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NP
6th Grade

Nick Perlet

Focus: Advancing fundamentals, developing basketball awareness, and preparing players for more demanding competition.

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TN
7th Grade

Tyler Neer

Focus: Competitive development, defensive principles, basketball IQ, and preparation for school basketball.

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CS
8th Grade

Casey Shapiro

Focus: Advanced team basketball, leadership, and preparing players for the next level.

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AG
9th Grade

Andrew Gefall

Focus: Helping players transition into high-school basketball through advanced development, accountability, and competitive play.

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Interested in coaching or volunteering?

We are always interested in connecting with community members who can help our program grow.