our staff
WE refer to the manzer Coaching Staff as “The best at the beach” for a reason.
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Playing Experience:
Professional (ABA and TBL)
Collegiate (DI, DII, Junior College)
High School (MD, Oh, Va, SC, PA)
Coaching Experience:
NBA Pre-Draft Training
Overseas Pro Offseason Training
Collegiate Offseason Training
High School Varsity
JV/Middle School
Travel Team/AAU
Founder/CEO of Manzer Basketball, Colin has spent much of his time building up young men and women through Manzer Basketball. Colin is also the founder of F2, which focuses developing players on and off the court physically, mentally and spiritually. Colin played collegiate basketball for Coastal Carolina University from 2002-2005 and obtained a bachelor's degree in Psychology Colin is not only a basketball trainer and coach, but a husband, father, mentor and entrepreneur.
Director of Operations for Manzer Basketball Patrick Burnett played high school Basketball at Father Judge High School in Philadelphia, PA. He worked as a Student Assistant with Coastal Carolina University Men’s Basketball team from 2001-2005 and Graduated with a Masters in Elementary Education from CCU. Patrick has been with Manzer Basketball Academy since 2012.
Director of our F2 High School program, Marques Sumner born in Erie, Pa. and was raised in North Augusta, SC. He is a 2015 graduate of North Augusta High School and a 4A All-State selection as a senior, two-time all-region selection, named outstanding player in his region as a senior. He played in the 67th Annual North-South All-Star game.
He then went on to spend two seasons at USC-Salkehatchie in Allendale, S.C. where he earned all-region honors as a sophomore. In his profession career he spent first pro season in TBL with the Houston Push and His second season was with the Raleigh Firebirds.
Director of Rising Stars and Little hoopers Nazair is originally from Scotia, SC where he played basketball at Ridgeland Hardeeville High School.
coach Naz recently graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a Bachelors in Exercise and Sports Science. Coach Nazair is a huge piece with what we do to help our players improve their skills.
Beginning with her basketball scholarship at the New York Institute of Technology, Meadow showcased her dedication to both academics and athletics. Her tenure at Oneonta State College further solidified her commitment to excellence, balancing her playing career with her studies in Elementary Education.
Meadow's coaching career reached new heights during her tenure at Hunter College, where she achieved remarkable success, including multiple conference titles, NCAA Post-Season Tournament appearances, and several Coach of the Year awards. Her impact on the program solidified her status as one of the most successful coaches in school history.