Overview
Philosophy-
The Colorado Hoopsters strive to provide a safe, fun, & competitive environment to help prepare our players for the next level. This is done through the individual development of players and their skills, helping them reach the next level by making the most of their abilities.
Emphasis is put on developing players rather than developing a team that can run plays. Players are going to get better by testing and developing their skills against some of the best players in the state in a competitive atmosphere. The most important of which is against their teammates during practice. In addition, during our developmental programs, we will play in tournaments and leagues at a level where our girls will be challenged to compete.
Our top “national” teams will travel to many of the most competitive NCAA certified events throughout the country each summer during the NCAA viewing period. The goal is to showcase our high school players and assist them in finding scholarships and appropriate colleges to continue their basketball and educational careers at the next level.
Hoopsters is a non-profit organization. All fees and dues are used to cover the expenses of running the club. A great deal of volunteer time is donated by club members in order to keep costs as low as possible.
Coaching-
Coach Steve Fendry - Director of Coaching (720) 934-6123 sfendry@ColoradoHoopsters.com
Coach Fendry was named Director of Coaching for the Colorado Hoopsters in September, 2004. Fendry was a three time Division II All-American, at Western State College. Following his playing career at Western, Fendry went on to coach girls’ basketball at Mullen High School in Denver, CO, where he guided the Mustangs to three straight Colorado 4A State Championships (2001, 2002 & 2003). He was named Colorado 4A Coach of the Year 3 times, and was the Colorado Girls High School Coach of the Year twice, in ’02 and ’03. We’re pleased to have Coach Fendry back for his 7th year, as we believe he is the best young player development coach in the state of Colorado. Coach Fendry is heavily involved in coaching at every level of our club.
Coach Tony Speights
tSpeights@ColoradoHoopsters.com
Coach Speights is a graduate of the University of Nebraska, where he received his degree in secondary education in 1992. Tony is married and has 2 young girls, he is currently a Special Ed teacher at Chaparral High School, where he is also the Head Coach to the Girls Basketball team. Before coming to Colorado, Tony worked and coached for 4 years at John Burroughs High School in Burbank, California. Prior to being named the head coach at Chaparral High School, Tony was the JV coach the previous 3 years. In his 1st year as the Head Coach at Chaparral, Tony led the team to a 17-8 record, the best record in the school’s 10 year history. They also made it to the 5A sweet sixteen for the 1st time ever. We’re excited to have Coach Speights on board and available to work with our 7th & 8th grade kids again this club season.
Coach Stephanie Rogers
Coach Rogers is a former Colorado Hoopster.
