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Our Training Philosophy
Our Training Philosophy
Our Training Philosophy
At Swishhh Academy, we believe in a holistic approach to sports training that focuses on both physical and mental development. Our programs are designed to help athletes build strength, endurance, and agility, as well as to develop the mental toughness they need to succeed on and off the court.
Our Coaching Staff
Our Training Philosophy
Our Training Philosophy
Our coaching staff is made up of experienced and dedicated professionals who are passionate about sports and about helping athletes achieve their goals. All our coaches are trained in the latest sports science and coaching techniques, and are committed to ongoing professional development.
Our Athletes
Our Training Philosophy
Our Athletes
Our athletes are the heart and soul of Swishhh Academy. We are proud of their hard work, dedication, and achievements, both on and off the court. Meet our athletes and learn more about their stories and accomplishments.
The Swishhh Academy BOARD
Our Board Members
The Swishhh Academy Board plays a significant role in the success of our Organization. All members pictured above play key roles in making our program a success! From left to right, meet our Team behind the scenes: Cachet Parnell, Nichelle "Buttons" Brooks, Kelvin Johnson, Vicki Johnson, Jennifer Thorne, Tia Johnson, Quincy Hill & Megan Grey.
Meet our HEAD CoachES
Coach Kelvin Johnson
Coach Kelvin has over 20 years’ worth of basketball training experience, beginning with his own children. He is a basketball coach, skill development trainer and also, the Owner of Swishhh Academy Basketball. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Organization. Coach Kelvin has more than 15 years of coaching experience at the following levels: Youth, High School and Travel. He is currently the Assistant Coach for Saint John’s Catholic Prep Junior Varsity team and Head Coach for Swishhh Academy’s 2027 Boy's team. His other coaching experiences include: Germantown HEAT, Team VITO, and other AAU Organizations. He is passionate about teaching players the fundamentals of the game, as well as life lessons that can be learned through basketball. Coach Kelvin was a boxer and uses that same passion, energy and training to coach basketball. He believes in mentoring his players, giving back to the community, being a positive influence and making an impact in their lives. Coach Kelvin’s influence over former players has led them to a position in coaching on his staff.
Coach "Q" Quincy Hill
Quincy Hill is an accomplished coach with a passion for helping student athletes achieve their greatest level of performance in the game of basketball. Quincy excels in teaching players powerful and proper techniques to improve their performance.
Quincy has 19 years of experience coaching at the youth, high school, and travel levels. He has coached with numerous successful AAU basketball organizations ranging from 4th-11th grade, achieving multiple championships. Quincy is currently in his fourth season as the Head JV basketball coach at Saint John’s Catholic Prep in Buckeystown, MD. He was the head freshmen coach at well-known WCAC’s Our Lady of Good Counsel high school in Olney, MD for 5 years. Quincy has also volunteered with youth organizations such as the YMCA and City of Gaithersburg.
Through the many years of youth organizations and high school level basketball, Quincy has developed a successful method of coaching youth athletes utilizing their skills and strengths to achieve success not only through athletics but as positive members of society. He has demonstrated commitment to athletes, academics, and growth through sport.
SWISHHHH ACADEMY TEAM COACHES
COACH SHANISE SWANSON
COACH SHANISE SWANSON
COACH SHANISE SWANSON
Shanise Swanson also known as Coach Niece has eight years of coaching experience in basketball. Coach Niece a former Youth Sports & Fitness Director for the U.S. Army has shifted her focus primarily to developing youth in the sport of basketball. She has coached children as young as 3 years of age up to 15 through various levels to
Shanise Swanson also known as Coach Niece has eight years of coaching experience in basketball. Coach Niece a former Youth Sports & Fitness Director for the U.S. Army has shifted her focus primarily to developing youth in the sport of basketball. She has coached children as young as 3 years of age up to 15 through various levels to include developmental, recreation, middle school and Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). Coach Niece is keen on ensuring all athletes under her wing not only improve their basketball skills but are provided the tools necessary for personal development. In addition to training and practice sessions, Coach Niece believes study hall, team bonding, community service and leadership activities are needed throughout the season to achieve overall success on and off the court. Coach Niece is a member of Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and USA Basketball Gold licensed coach.
COACH TIA JOHNSON
COACH SHANISE SWANSON
COACH SHANISE SWANSON
Coach Tia comes from a very knowledgeable background when it comes to coaching basketball and playing the sport. She started coaching little league teams for the job she worked for and really made a difference in the children’s life. She first started coaching with her father (Kelvin Johnson), uncle (Keith Brooks) and family friend (
Coach Tia comes from a very knowledgeable background when it comes to coaching basketball and playing the sport. She started coaching little league teams for the job she worked for and really made a difference in the children’s life. She first started coaching with her father (Kelvin Johnson), uncle (Keith Brooks) and family friend (Derek Baskerville) with the Germantown Heat organization. After leaving the Heat organization she began to coach along the side of her father who began his own team with Team Vito. Coach Tia has coached as an assistant coach to other local teams in the area as well. Currently, she is an assistant coach for Swishhh Academy and Saint John’s Catholic Prep boys Junior Varsity team.
In high school, Coach Tia scored over 900 career points and led the team in steals half her career. Coach Tia was her teams leading scorer in her 2009-2010 season, teams MVP in her 2009-2010 season and All-Gazette Second Team while playing at Clarksburg High School. Some of her collegiate honors were the scholar-Athlete Award in 2010-2011, member of the region and division championship team 2012, and team placed third in Junior Nationals at Louisburg College. After graduating Louisburg College she continued her education and basketball career at Bowie State University where she declared her bachelor’s degree in communication.
SWISHHHH ACADEMY TEAM COACHES CONT.
COACH JENNIFER HARDING
Team Photographer Megan Grey
COACH JENNIFER HARDING
Coach Jennifer has over 20 years of coaching experience off and on with different youth sports. For the past three years, Coach Jennifer has coached boy’s basketball in the AAU circuit and Recreational leagues. When Coach Jennifer is not coaching, she enjoys spending time with her family and playing co-ed flag football. Coach Jennifer
Coach Jennifer has over 20 years of coaching experience off and on with different youth sports. For the past three years, Coach Jennifer has coached boy’s basketball in the AAU circuit and Recreational leagues. When Coach Jennifer is not coaching, she enjoys spending time with her family and playing co-ed flag football. Coach Jennifer is excited to continue her passion for helping young athletes learn life lessons through team sports.
COACH TANEA WEST
Team Photographer Megan Grey
COACH JENNIFER HARDING
Tanea or “West” as she is affectionately called by family and a SSG for the MD Army National Guard. West is a CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice graduate with Bachelor's Degree in English with a concentration in Law, Bachelor's in Investigative Forensics, and an AAS degree in Paralegal Studies. When West isn’t pleasantly providing
Tanea or “West” as she is affectionately called by family and a SSG for the MD Army National Guard. West is a CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice graduate with Bachelor's Degree in English with a concentration in Law, Bachelor's in Investigative Forensics, and an AAS degree in Paralegal Studies. When West isn’t pleasantly providing investigative support for the Maryland National Guard Counterdrug Program. As an active duty member of the US Army Maryland National Guard she has completed two rotations to Poland and the Middle East. In her free time, West can be found mentoring young boys & girls as an AAU Basketball Assistant Head Coach and expanding her entrepreneurial pursuits.
Team Photographer Megan Grey
Team Photographer Megan Grey
Team Photographer Megan Grey
Megan is not only a SWISHHH ACADEMY Board member, she is also our Organization's photographer. Megan is an artist, and also an HVAC sales coordinator. Most importantly, Megan is a mom! A boy mom, a team mom, a basketball mom, and a fun mom! Megan loves shoes (she's a big sneaker head), sports, art, travel and dogs!
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Megan is not only a SWISHHH ACADEMY Board member, she is also our Organization's photographer. Megan is an artist, and also an HVAC sales coordinator. Most importantly, Megan is a mom! A boy mom, a team mom, a basketball mom, and a fun mom! Megan loves shoes (she's a big sneaker head), sports, art, travel and dogs!
Photography has been a passion of Megan's since Middle school. Megan was heavily inspired during high school by my her friends, family and also her love of nature. Megan is known for always having a camera in hand! After high school Megan took a short break from photography but never lost her creative touch. The day her son was born , Megan sent her mom to Best Buy to purchase a digital camera for her. From that moment on, photography became a re-born passion of hers.
Over the years Megan has taken many photos at events like weddings, Bar Mitzvah’s, birthday parties and sporting events. Each opportunity was and still is a learning experience for her. The last 3 years, Megan has been very Influenced by her son, Desmond, and his love for basketball! Although Megan loves all things photography; Sports photography is her current niche and brings her so much gratitude.
You can find Megan here:
FACEBOOK: @Megan Elizabeth Photography
INSTAGRAM: _MeganElizabethPhotography_
