DG Sports Coaching Staff

 

Randy White, DG Sports Director of Basketball
Christopher Heiman
Gary L. Stanton
Jerome Macon
Bayley Nosal
Ron Beckett
Paul Kollat
James N. Evans
Derick Polk
Rob Heiman
Dwayne Hightower
Kevin Steele
Charles Smith
Justin Frey

Randy White

Randy White
DG Sports Director of Basketball

Christopher Heiman

Christopher Heiman


Chris has been playing the game of basketball his entire life. As a youth he participated on multiple recreational, travel, and AAU teams. As a seventh grader he played on the Kenston Middle School team and continued with the sport through his high school years at Kenston, eventually playing on the varsity team.

Chris also got involved as a coach at a young age. In high school he coached both boys and girls 3rd though 5th grade as well as officiated games for different leagues. During the summer Chris runs a youth basketball camp.

Chris graduated with honors from Kenston High School in 2006 and is currently studying Mass Communication and Finance at Kent State University.


Gary L. Stanton

Gary L. Stanton

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Jerome Macon

JEROME MACON


Biography

Coach Macon started coaching in 1993 at Tri-C Community College and one of his players was current NBA player Ben Wallace. He joined the DG Warriors family in 2009 as a coach.

Coaching Experience

2007-2008 Shaw High School : 2008-Present, Warrensville Hts. High School Assistant Coach Varsity/J.V.

1996 Head Coach of P.A.L. sponsored team in John Carroll Summer League

1992-1993 Cuyahoga Community College Metro, Cleveland, Ohio, Assistant Coach

Education

Interests: Counseling at White Basketball Skills Clinic in Twinsburg ,cycling and traveling.

Bayley Nosal

Bayley Nosal


Bayley Nosal completed her Sport Management degree from Cedarville University as an intern with DG Sports. Her passion for sports and athletes combined with her knowledge and experience serve as assets to the DG Sports Coaching Staff.

Bayley played basketball for Cedarville University and appeared in every game for all four seasons. Her junior year she led the team to a NCCAA championship and was named to the NCCAA All-Tournament Team. In High school she produced a successful three-sport career at Kenston High School. She earned All-Ohio Division II Third Team honors her senior year in basketball and was a three-time All-District and All-Western Reserve Conference First Team selection. She was also a four-time All-WRC selection in soccer and track. She holds the school record with a 9-foot 9-inch effort in the pole vault. She was voted the Wendy's Heisman Trophy winner and Best Female Athlete for Kenston High School her senior year.

She currently resides in Bainbridge, Ohio and is subbing in the Kenston school district as well as coaching Freshman basketball at Kenston.

Ron Beckett

Ron Beckett


Currently:

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Paul Kollat

Paul Kollat


Western Reserve Academy (2009 – 2010)
           Assistant Boys Varsity Coach

DG Warriors (2009) AAU
           Assistant Coach – Boys 8th Grade Division
           Assistant Coach - Boys 9th Grade Division
Cross Over (Spring 2009) AAU
           Coach – Girls 9th and 10th Grade Division
Western Reserve Shooting Stars (Spring 2008) AAU
           Coach – Girls 9th Grade and JV Division

Aurora Youth Basketball Association
           Coach - Girls 5th Grade (2003 – 2004)
           Girls 6th Grade (2004 – 2005)
           Boys 4th Grade (2005 – 2006)
           Boys 5th Grade (2006 – 2007)
           Boys 6th Grade (2007 – 2008)

Playing Experience
Baldwin Wallace College (1977 – 1979)
Jackson Milton High School (1974 – 1977)

James N. Evans

James N. Evans


BASKETBALL

Maple Hts. 9th grade & JV & assistant varsity coach/girls 2003, 2004, 2006
Maple Hts. Middle School Coach/girls 2001, 2002, 2005
AAU boys & girls coach: 2002 – present

TRACK
Maple Hts. assistant varsity coach (high jump/long jump) 2001-2006
Cleveland Hts. Long jump coach 2009 – present
AAU track coach 2004-2006

FOOTBALL
Maple Hts. 9th grade & JV coach/assistant varsity coach 2001

ATHLETIC BACKGROUND
Maple Hts High School graduate 1992
Football: 3 year varsity letterman; 2 time All-GCC conference
               Honorable Mention All Plain Dealer
               Athletic Scholarship to Ashland University
Basketball: 3 year varsity letterman; 1 time All-GCC conference player
                Special Mention All Plain Dealer
Track: 1 year varsity letterman
Personal & Sports Skill Training: 9 years experience

Derick

Derick Polk


Born Cleveland, Ohio

High School Cleveland Central Catholic, Graduated 1978
Attended and played Arizona Western College 1978-1980
Attended and played The Ohio State University 1980-1983
Graduated B.A.Degree in Recreation Education

Professional Career
Played in Belgium
Played in Australia
Played in Brazil
Played in C.B.A.
Played with Harlem Globetrotters

Work
Center Manager, Recreation Instructor, City of Cleveland Recreation
Sports & Lagues Coordinator, City of Bedford Heights
Sports Director, Boys & Girls Clubs of Lorain County

Founder of the Derick Polk Kids Foundation

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Rob Heiman

Rob Heiman


Playing:

Warrensville High School 1964-1968
      All Conference
University of Wisconsin-Stout 1968-1972
      All State/Conference - Captain
1972-Present
Many, many, many adult/AAU basketball teams/programs
      Most recent (summer 2004)
           Senior Olympics 3 on 3 tournament champions
           Mansfield, Ohio
           Played in several national tournaments

Coaching:
Director-Kenston Athletic Association - Boys Basketball
      1996-2004
5th/6th Grade Boys Travel Coach 1997-2001
5th/6th Grade Girls Travel Coach 1997-1999
7th Grade Boys Coach – Aurora Middle School – 2000-2001
AAU Basketball Coach-Grades 6-8 – 1999-2002
Kenston Freshman High School – 2005-2007
Kenston JV Asst. Coach - 2007-2008
Kenston Varsity Head Coach – Lacrosse 2007-2009

Coordinate and coach summer basketball camps
      (Heiman BBall camps – Chagrin Falls, Ohio)
      Summers: 1996-present
      Boys ages: 10-14

Certified Basketball referee: 2007-present
      Referee approximately 40 games per season
      Boys/Girls: Grades 4 – High School JV

Duane Hightower

Dwayne Hightower

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Kevin Steele

Kevin Steele

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Charles Smith

Charles Smith

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Justin Frey

Justin Frey

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