Coaching Staff:

• Ben Earle - Varsity Head Coach
• John Royal - Varsity Assistant Coach
• Joe Gatas - JV Head Coach
• Steve Bouknight - JV Assistant Coach
• Jay Carlisle - MS 14u Head Coach
• Brent Rains - MS 14u Assistant Coach
• Scott Price - MS 14u Assistant Coach
• Jonathan Neely - MS 12u Head Coach
• Dan Poff - MS 12u Assistant Coach

SAVE THE DATE!! The countdown is on! Greenville Hurricanes Boys & Girls Basketball Tryouts are coming, and we can't wait to see you on the court!

Who: Boys and Girls in 6th-12th grades who are homeschooled or attend a traditional school without a basketball program
When: Tuesday, September 29
Where: The AYMC at First Baptist Greenville - 847 Cleveland St, Greenville, SC 29601

Whether you're returning to the Hurricanes family or looking to join us for the first time, we'd love to have you!

Mark your calendars for tryouts! More details about the season and tryout registration will be coming soon.

GREENVILLE HURRICANES BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL OPEN GYM - AUGUST 2026

Greenville Hurricanes Basketball would love to invite athletes to join us for our upcoming Boys Basketball Open Gym!

We're offering two age-group opportunities, both designed to help players build skills, get extra reps, and compete in a positive, structured environment.

Open Gym is open to all boys within the designated age ranges—whether you're homeschooled or attend a traditional school that does not offer a basketball program.

Open Gym is a great opportunity to get on the court and improve your skills before basketball tryouts on September 29!

Boys ages 14–17 (must not turn 17 before June 1, 2026)
Dates: 5 Mondays - August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31
Time: 5-7 PM
Where: Praise Cathedral Gym - 3390 Brushy Creek Rd, Greer, SC 29650
Cost: $25 for all 5 sessions!

Boys ages 11–15 (must not turn 15 before June 1, 2026)
Dates: 4 Mondays - August 10, 17, 24, & 31
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Where: Hampton Heights Gym - 2511 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC 29615
Cost: $20 for all 4 sessions!

We'd love to have you join us and can't wait to see you in the gym!

Questions? Contact Jay Carlisle - boysbball@greenvillehurricanes.com

GREENVILLE HURRICANES BOYS BASKETBALL

GVL HOOPS CAMP 2026
Powered by Canes x Crossfire Ministries

Greenville Hoops Camp is coming this summer! Powered by Greenville Hurricanes x Crossfire Ministries. This camp is a great opportunity for players to grow their skills, compete, and be encouraged both on and off the court!

Open to all athletes! Homeschool or traditionally schooled - you do not have to be part of Canes to join!

Rising 3rd–5th Grade Boys
When: July 20th–24th  |  9:00AM – 11:30AM
Where: First Baptist Greenville AYMC Gym - 847 Cleveland St, Greenville, SC 29601
Cost: $125
Register by June 1st to receive a free t-shirt!

Rising 6th–12th Grade Boys
When: July 20th–24th  |  12pm – 4pm
Where: First Baptist Greenville AYMC Gym - 847 Cleveland St, Greenville, SC 29601
Cost: $150
Register by June 1st to receive a free t-shirt!

Featured Coaches Include:

• Ryan Goodson – Professional trainer who has worked with Trey Young and 3x NBA Dunk Champion Mac McClung, and has led one of Steph Curry’s basketball camps
• John Williams – UNC Asheville Hall of Famer, 6-year Harlem Globetrotter, and led UNC Asheville to the NCAA Tournament
• Robert Fields – served in the US Navy for 24 years, former Western Carolina running back, and international basketball referee & speaker
• Jamie Johnson – Co-Founder of Crossfire Ministries, who has played and spoken in 68 countries and 48 states
• JR Cadot - Bahamas National Team, FIBA World Cup Qualifier, Played Collegiately at TCU and received NBA Pre Draft Invites.

Be sure to register early and get a free t-shirt!

Let us know if you have any questions—we’d love to have you join us this summer!

GREENVILLE HURRICANES BOYS BASKETBALL

LITTLECANES BOYS BASKETBALL 2026/27

We're excited to offer LittleCanes Boys Basketball this fall! Our goal is to provide a competitive, encouraging environment where young athletes can develop their skills, build confidence, and grow their love for the game. LittleCanes is the perfect place for boys to learn the fundamentals while gaining valuable game experience. We plan to have TWO teams of 10 players each.

Registration is now open! Spots are limited, so be sure to register early!

SEASON INFO
Who: Homeschooled boys ages 8-11 as of September 1, 2026

Practice: Practice will start October 13th. Our plan is to have practice two times per week on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:00-6:00 PM.

Practice Location: Grace Church Taylors (2701 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Taylors, SC)

Games: Games are held on the following Saturdays - 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30

Game Location: Taylors Rec Center (Back Side of the Building - 200 W Main St, Taylors, SC 29687)

Cost: $150 Registration (includes uniform)

Birth Certificate: A copy of the birth certificate will be due at the first practice.

Interested in coaching one of the teams?! Please reach out to Program Manager Jay Carlisle - boysbball@greenvillehurricanes.com

GREENVILLE HURRICANES BOYS BASKETBALL

The Greenville Hurricanes is a volunteer-based program. Each family is responsible to sign up for a role to support the program.

Examples of Roles include:

Coaching
Concessions (if applicable)
Admissions
Home Game Setup and Clean Up
Game Scorebook
Scoreboard
Team Mom

Further information regarding volunteering will be given at the Parent/Player Meeting when the season begins.

Please be familiar with the following:

Handbook - Located under "Program Info" on the Home Page of the web site

Physical Forms - Located under "Forms" on the Home Page of the web site

Liability Waivers - Signed in the registration process