Ian Daley

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Founder | Director | Head Coach

For more than two decades, Coach Ian Daley has been a cornerstone of youth basketball in Old Bridge — an architect of player development whose influence has shaped generations of athletes. Known for his demanding standards, meticulous detail, and relentless pursuit of excellence, he has built a reputation for developing complete players grounded in fundamentals, discipline, and competitive intelligence.

For over 15 years, Coach Ian directed premier camps and clinics while overseeing the off-season training and conditioning program for the Old Bridge Boys’ Varsity Basketball team through 2023. As founder of the Garden State Knights AAU program and Hoops Academy — now recognized among New Jersey’s most competitive AAU programs — he created environments where serious athletes come to separate themselves.

A graduate of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Coach Ian was a standout in both basketball and track & field, earning NCAA Division I All-American honors twice in track. In 1983, he became the youngest NCAA Division I Head Track & Cross-Country Coach when he returned to lead the program at his alma mater, earning Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Coach of the Year honors and producing championship-level results.

In 2004, he was inducted into the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hall of Fame — a testament to his lasting impact on collegiate athletics.

Today, Coach Ian is regarded not simply as a coach, but as a program builder and mentor whose legacy is measured in the preparedness, character, and success of the athletes he develops.

Sultan Aminu

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Coach | Player Development Specialist

A former standout at Old Bridge High School, Sultan Aminu became the program’s first boys’ 1,000-point scorer while leading the Knights to their inaugural conference Final Four appearance. His performance drew Division I and II interest and propelled him to East Stroudsburg University, where he contributed to two championship teams — including a historic 30–2 season and a trip to the NCAA Division II Sweet Sixteen.

He later completed his collegiate career at Ramapo College of New Jersey, capturing another championship and competing in the NCAA Tournament, reinforcing a career defined by leadership and winning at every level.

Following college, Sultan played professionally in Spain before transitioning into elite player development. With multiple impactful years at Old Bridge Hoops Academy, he now leads through Leave No Doubt Training, where his philosophy centers on precision skill work, competitive discipline, and preparing athletes for the demands of the modern game.

Sultan is committed to developing confident, fundamentally sound players equipped to excel on the court and carry those habits into every arena of life.

Emerick Sawyer

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Coach | Athletic Performance & Skill Development

Emerick Sawyer brings a performance-driven, modern approach to athlete development. A former varsity player at Old Bridge High School, he began coaching in 2014 and quickly distinguished himself as a detail-oriented teacher with a natural ability to connect with athletes.

A NASM-certified Vertimax trainer, Emerick specializes in athletic performance, explosiveness, and movement efficiency — critical components for players striving to compete at higher levels. His work extends beyond the court through mentorship of middle and high school athletes, emphasizing accountability, confidence, and long-term growth.

Since 2022, Emerick has coached at the AAU and travel levels alongside Ian Daley while also gaining perspective as a game official — sharpening his situational awareness and understanding of player decision-making.

Emerick is dedicated to developing athletes who combine skill, toughness, and preparation — believing that true separation is earned long before game day.

Kyle Parris

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Player Development Specialist | Assistant Travel Coach

Kyle Parris embodies the developmental pathway Old Bridge Hoops Academy represents.

A proud Old Bridge alumnus and four-year varsity basketball player, Kyle earned a Division II scholarship to Concordia College in Bronxville, New York — a testament to his work ethic, coachability, and commitment to improvement.

But his story did not end with his playing career.
It evolved into leadership.

Since 2017, Kyle has invested in the same program that helped shape him, coaching within OB Hoops camps and clinics and serving as both Player Development Specialist and Assistant Coach within the Academy travel program.

He specializes in performance-based warmups, mobility training, and injury prevention, ensuring athletes are physically prepared to compete at their highest level. He is equally committed to foundational skill development, focusing on ball handling, shooting mechanics, and footwork.

He is not simply running drills.

He is reinforcing standards.

Development is earned. Standards are upheld.

The next generation will be prepared.

Jared Meyer

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Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach, OBHS | Player Development Specialist, OBHA

Jared Meyer represents the next chapter of Old Bridge basketball — a former student-athlete who embraced the standard, lived the process, and now leads it forward.

A 2019 graduate of Old Bridge High School, Jared earned All-Red Division honors, led his team to a Red Division championship, and was named the Greater Middlesex Conference Comeback Player of the Year — recognition that reflected both performance and perseverance.

As a player in the Old Bridge Travel Basketball system, Jared exemplified the qualities every aspiring athlete should pursue: discipline, coachability, passion, and relentless commitment to growth. After continuing his collegiate career at Middlesex County College and Kean University, he returned to his alma mater, serving three seasons as Assistant Boys Varsity Coach before being named Head Coach at just 24 years old — becoming the youngest head coach in the Greater Middlesex Conference.

A research-driven player development coach, Jared integrates ecological dynamics into his methodology, building adaptable, high-IQ decision-makers prepared for live competition.

Following the conclusion of his high school season, he joins Old Bridge Hoops Academy to bring varsity-level leadership, modern performance science, and deep-rooted understanding of the program’s expectations into the Academy environment.

The standard continues.

The legacy grows.

Justin Meyer

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Coach

Coach Meyer brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the organization’s highly respected coaching staff, with over 30 years coaching experience at the Youth, High School and Travel levels. While at Union High School he was selected 2007-2008 Sideline Chatter Union County Girls Coach of the Year. 2013-2014 Star-Ledger Union County Coach of the Year.

Coach Meyer has been involved in Old Bridge Township Youth Soccer, Basketball, Football, and Baseball for the past 12 years.

Coach Meyer’s passion for the game and his dedication to helping young student athletes develop their playing skills, as well as their character, will be an asset to our program and we’re excited to have him as a member of our Hoops family.

Femi Adeleye

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Coach

Coach Femi has coached at the AAU and travel level for over five years. A three-year varsity player at Old Bridge High School, he was best known for his sweet stroke, which earned the best shooter in Middlesex County and one of the best in the state of New Jersey! His ability caught the eye of multiple Division 2 and Division 3 schools. He opted to go to William Paterson University where he discovered a love for training and developing the youth. As a successful youth basketball coach, he has won multiple league and tournament championships. Coach Femi prides himself of the betterment of young athletes on and off the court.

Elvin Anthony Badger

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Coach

Coach Badger has been a resident of Old Bridge since 2016. After moving to the town, he quickly embraced the sports lifestyle with his children and began assisting wherever there was a need. He has been a coach for various levels of basketball, including Travel and AAU.

“We are thrilled to add Coach Badger to our coaching staff. His passion for coaching and developing young basketball talent is evident,” says Ian Daley, Program Director. “His leadership, attention to detail and patience with children will be a great asset to our Hoops family, and we look forward to welcoming him as a foundational piece in helping the organization build and shape our basketball program going forward.”

Nashid Walker

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Coach

Coach Walker, a 19-year resident of Old Bridge, is returning to the sidelines after a three-year hiatus. In his return, he brings over 12-years of youth coaching experience and four years of high school playing experience in Staten Island. During his coaching tenure his teams won numerous league and tournament championships, including North Brunswick Mayors Cup, Clark Winter tournament and the Central Jersey league championship. Most of the girls he’s coached are core contributors for the OBHS girls’ varsity team and have been since they were freshman.

Coach Walker and his wife Lilly are the proud parents of Bryce, a recent graduate of Rowan University and Gabrielle, a rising senior on the Old Bridge varsity basketball and lacrosse teams.

Rob Ukawuba

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Trainer

An East Brunswick native, Rob was a four-year varsity standout at East Brunswick High School, leading the team to a state championship and becoming one of the program’s all-time leading scorers.

He went on to play Division I basketball at NJIT before competing professionally for seven years in Spain, France, Egypt, China, and more.

He also competed in 3×3 basketball at the world level, mastering fundamentals that translate to 5-on-5 play. Now back in New Jersey, Rob decided it was time to give back to the game, so he decided to dedicate his time focusing on developing local talent and helping the next generation of athletes elevate their game.

Madison St. Rose

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Trainer

Madison St. Rose, the Carl Sandburg Middle School grad ended her immaculate high school career as the most decorated girls high school basketball player in New Jersey. Her elite level of play was essential to St. John Vianney’s 32-1 season that included a Short Conference Tournament title, a Non-Public A state title and the last Tournament of Champions title in state history. The Princeton commit produced a career best 693 points and averaged 21.7 and 5.1 rebounds per game her senior year. Among her many honors are, 1st team All-State selection three years in a row, 2022 NJ Gatorade Player of the Year, three-time NJ Player of the Year recipient. Madision is the first player to earn this honor in the history of the state.

Rachel Kuhl

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Trainer

Rachel Kuhl is currently a Division 1 Shooting Guard at Monmouth University. Prior to Monmouth, she attended Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City for 4 years as a part of the women’s basketball program. She is also an Old Bridge High School Grad, class of ‘20. Rachel started all 4 years and was a 1,000-career points scorer, finishing her illustrious high school career with 1655 total, second most all time (boys or girls) in school history. In addition to her many accomplishments, Rachel earned All-Red Division and All-Conference honors her sophomore through senior year. She was a McDonald’s All-American nominee 2020.

Mike Pineiro

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Trainer

Like many of our coaches, Mike Pineiro comes to our program with a history of basketball involvement both as player and coach. It’s worth noting that Coach Mike played high school basketball for Hall of Fame Coach Bob Hurley at St. Anthony in Jersey City, NJ. He then went on to compete at the collegiate level, playing 2 years at Bloomfield College and 2 years at Ramapo College of New Jersey. Mike is currently serving as the Head Girls Basketball Coach at Mater Dei Prep High School. He has also served as Boys Varsity assistant at Cardinal McCarrick High School, Mater Dei Prep High School (2 Shore Conference Championships 2016, 2017), and St. Joseph’s High School in Metuchen, NJ (1 Greater Middlesex County Championship 2019).

Marcus Crawford

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Trainer

Marcus Crawford is a resident of Old Bridge and graduate of Old Bridge High School, has played at the highest levels of basketball including the Florida International University men’s basketball team. After college, he began working at various camps and clinics and volunteering with the Old Bridge High School boys’ basketball team. Marcus is one of the most dynamic young trainers in the area. His ability to assess, train, mentor and educate young players has been a valuable asset to the Old Bridge Hoops Academy. He is committed to providing first-class training and development for youth basketball in Old Bridge.