Latino Association of Basketball Coaches #LABC

Felicidades, @CoachJo__! Keep up the great work. #GoBuffs 🦬

Elite company.

Super blessed.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Ashley Prim is in her fourth season as an Assistant Coach for Women’s Basketball at Saint Joseph’s University, her alma mater where she starred at point guard. Recently promoted to Recruiting Coordinator, she leads all aspects of recruiting strategy and travel while contributing to guard development, scouting, academic advising, and departmental Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. Since joining the staff in 2022, the Hawks have compiled a 72-27 record over her first three seasons, including a program-record 28-win campaign in 2023-24. A 2013 graduate and former Atlantic 10 champion, the Bridgeport, CT native brings professional playing experience and a demonstrated record of player development to the program. “One piece of advice I would share with other coaches is to remain a student of the game and of people. Growth comes from learning through your own experiences and from listening to those around you. That commitment allows you to evolve and better serve the people you lead.” “I joined LABC because, as an Afro-Latina in women’s basketball, representation and access matter deeply to me. I wanted to be part of a network that expands opportunity, develops leaders, and strengthens our pipeline within the game.”

LABC MEMBERS DANCING in WBB Tournament 💃🕺🏽

Another LATINO HEAD COACH

A landmark day for our program. Welcome back to the 305, Coach @JCantens 👏 🔗 FIUsports.com/JoeyCantens

LABC Men’s MEMBERS in the DANCE🕺🏽🕺🏽

Grateful for the opportunity to present at the Glazier Clinics. Always an honor to share the room with so many passionate coaches. Let’s continue to push the game forward. @GlazierClinics

Blessed just to be able to SERVE✝️

Advice for the next generation of coaches from JoJo Hernandez, Assistant Coach with Colorado Buffaloes women’s basketball. Real experiences. Real guidance. Real access. This is the type of behind-the-scenes content available exclusively to LABC members. Join today. Latinobasketball.org

Member Spotlight: Nicole Heyn @nicole_h3yn is currently in her second year at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and serving as an Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator. She helped lead the team to a SoCon championship game appearance and WNIT win in the 2024-2025 season. Prior to coaching at UTC she was an Assistant Coach at the Air Force Academy and was a Graduate Assistant at Valdosta State University. "Always lead with love, your players and everyone else around you will always remember how you made them feel. Keep finding ways to challenge and equip your players, not just for what’s expected of them on the court, but for everything that comes after." "I joined LABC because it gave me the opportunity, as a Colombian woman, to connect with and learn from other Latino coaches. It’s provided a sense of community and an exceptional network I wouldn’t have otherwise."

Honored to speak to Latino Coaches Association. The work that Coach Jason Ludwig and his team at LABC is fantastic and continues to change lives and give coaches more opportunities.

LABC Access: The Power of Relationships: How to Navigate the Final Four to Advance Your Career What opportunities exist at the Final Four beyond the games? How do relationships actually help advance a coaching career? What should coaches be doing while they’re there? LABC Access is proud to welcome Ryan Silver, Founder/CEO of AOC Events, Silver Wave Media, and All In Elite UA, for an exclusive conversation designed to help Latino coaches understand how to navigate one of the most important networking spaces in basketball. This session is for coaches who want to maximize their time at the Final Four, build meaningful relationships, and position themselves for future opportunities in the game. 📅 Monday, March 23 ⏰ 5:30 PM PST / 8:30 PM EST 🔗 Members Only This is access. This is opportunity. This is LABC Access. 💼🏀

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Joey Cantens @JCantens is the head coach of Daytona State College, where he is known for his player development, disciplined program culture, and consistent success. He has compiled a 117-39 career record and led the team to four consecutive Conference Championships and earned 4 consecutive Coach of the Year awards. Prior to Daytona State, Cantens has worked at FGCU, USC, IUPUI, the Dominican Republic National Team, and with MHP Riesen of the German Bundesliga finishing with a Final Four appearance in the Champions League. "Invest in your development and take chances. Ask that coach you kind of know if you can watch practice. If you build 1 more connection, or learn 1 more drill, it was a huge success." "The LABC has been an invaluable source of knowledge and support for me. You are connected to a group of people who are navigating this business just like you. Through that support and those connections, you have access to information on job openings or a Zoom growth opportunity that helps all of us.”

Congratulations to my hermano @JCantens

Our own @JCantens Citrus Conference COY!

Excited to announce our Annual Men’s Final Four Luncheon in Indianapolis! This a moment to celebrate and network with members of our community! Register today! LatinoBasketball.org

Love MC! Appreciate the kind words @LABCBasketball

More than ready! Schertz, McCullom, Calhoun Those names ring a bell?!