Growing up in Red Deer, I had the opportunity to be involved with basketball in this city from a young age. Over the course of my dual-degree in education and kinesiology and beyond, I have coached women's basketball for over 7 years. Coming back to Red Deer after my degree, I saw a need to provide more opportunities for competitive development of the women's side of basketball in the fall and spring seasons, and thus HYPE Hoops was born. 

Kennedy has joined our coaching staff this year after a season of work with coach Mills at Notre Dame High School. Kennedy's experience in the game, playing 3 years of senior high ball, provides her with a great basis to assist in coaching high-level competition. Her competitive drive fits well into the culture of HYPE Hoops. 

Nethalie has played her fair share of basketball, and is actively involved in the growth of women's basketball in Red Deer. Her drive to improve and grow as a coach has been a valuable asset to our coaching staff, and her fresh perspective on training and systems provides more depth to our programming. 

Natalie is in her second year with our program, and has been a big help as an assistant coach despite deciding not to play club ball this season to pursue other sports. Her multi-sport background and overall athleticism makes her a great asset when assisting in practice and fostering individual growth with our players. 

Soobin has been a part of our programming for three years now, both as a player and a coach. She has played many years of basketball, including all three years at the high school level. Her competitive spirit and constant drive for improvement has made her a big asset to our program, and we are thrilled that she has started steps towards coaching with us!