Darrell Johnson
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Darrell Johnson played high school basketball at Carlyle High School in Carlyle, IL. As a senior in 2006, he helped lead the Carlyle Indians to the Illinois State Tournament for only the second time in school history. After playing one season at McKendree University in Lebanon, IL, Darrell transferred to Hannibal-LaGrange University in Hannibal, MO where he finished his college career and graduated in 2010.
Darrell spent five seasons as the Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Canton High School in Canton, MO. In those five seasons, the Tigers accumulated a record of 119-24 and won 10 consecutive regular season tournaments. They also won four District Championships, advanced to the Elite-Eight in 2013, and advanced to the Final Four in back-to-back seasons, finishing third in 2014 and fourth in 2015. He also spent four seasons as the Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Troy Buchanan High School in Troy, MO. In those four seasons, the Torjans accumulated a record of 53-54.
Darrell truly cares about his players and clients and he wants to see them succeed, not only on the basketball court, but in life. He has experience training all ages, genders, and skill levels. His clients include High School All-Staters, College All-Americans, as well as overseas professionals. He also conducts Cross Over Hoops Camps throughout the Mid-West.
Founder & Head Skill Development Trainer
darrellhopejohnson@gmail.com
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Jason Durst
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Jason Durst played high school basketball at Canton High School in Canton, MO before continuing his career at Culver Stockton College where he graduated in 1999.
Jason has been the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Hannibal-LaGrange University in Hannibal, MO for eighteen seasons. In those eighteen seasons, he has developed several AMC All-Conference players as well as three NAIA All-Americans.
Jason also has experience coaching at the high school and middle school levels before moving up to the college ranks.
Jason has a great deal of knowledge and experience that is an extremely valuable asset to his clients. His goal is to help players become successful in every aspect of their lives, not just basketball. Jason is available for individual and group sessions in the Tri-State Area and will also conduct Cross Over Hoops Camps throughout the Mid-West.
Skill Development Trainer
jasonwdurst14@gmail.com
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Ashton Jaco
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Ashton played high school basketball at Highland High School in Ewing, MO where she was All-State & Clarence Cannon Conference Player of the Year.
She continued her career at Division 1 Southeast Missouri in Cape Girardeau where she had a great career and finished her senior season second on the team in scoring at 12 points per game and received the Leadership Award.
She spent one season as the Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at John Wood Community College in Quincy, IL. She's currently the Head Girls Basketball Coach at Highland High School in Ewing, MO.
Ashton has a great deal of knowledge and experience that she's excited to share! Her goal is to impact people and share the Gospel through the game of basketball! Ashton is available for individual and group sessions in the Tri-State area and also conducts Cross Over Hoops Camps throughout the Mid-West.
Skill Development Trainer
ash10jaco@gmail.com
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