THE OFFICIAL HOME OF
TEAM PHOENIX BASKETBALL
Team Phoenix Coaching Staff
Introducing a new brand of basketball to the DFW Metroplex, where developing our players and helping them reach the next level is our core mission! Allow us to introduce our talented, experienced coaching staff.
SCOTT PIZOR
Director & Head Coach
Head Coach & Program Director, Scott Pizor, has a Bachelors degree in Business from TCU and a Masters in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of East London.
Scott has 3 years of overseas playing experience in England, Spain, and Israel. He is a skills development specialist with a core belief that putting in quality work always comes first.
LAVONTE CROOK
Assistant Coach
Coach Crook's love for the game started at the age of 4, when he began playing on competitive travel teams, progressing through high school.
LaVonte has coached and trained many student athletes who have gone on to play at college and professional level. He has a passion for teaching the fundamentals of the game, building relationships with the players, and preparing them for the long game of life.
JACOB LEHMAN
Assistant Coach
Coach Lehman was born in El Paso, Texas, embarked on his coaching journey at sixteen, mentoring YMCA leagues. He later assisted Jaimie Dixon's men’s basketball team at TCU, delving into film breakdown and recruiting graphics. After graduating, he coached at Trinity Valley School, climbing from assistant to varsity head coach. Lehman, a TCU graduate, boasts achievements such as leading ILTexas Saginaw K-8 to its first winning season and elevating ILTexas Keller Saginaw HS to their first regional championship game. With a background coaching AAU teams and collegiate programs, Lehman instills a culture of high performance, emphasizing punctuality, coach ability, and competitiveness among his athletes.
JEFF CARAWAY
Assistant Coach
Jeff brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the coaching arena, specializing in guiding 14u boys towards excellence in sports and life. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from LSU Shreveport and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Jeff is not only passionate about the game but also well-equipped with a solid educational foundation.
As a coach, Jeff is dedicated to instilling essential values in young athletes. His coaching philosophy revolves around teaching the importance of decision-making, breaking down the "why" of the game, and setting goals that prioritize the team's success over individual accomplishments. Jeff believes in the power of discipline to achieve these goals, fostering an environment where young men can grow both as players and individuals.
NIK EINKAUF
Assistant + Strength and Conditioning Coach
Coach Einkauf studied Kinesiology at The University of North Texas after playing basketball locally for Grapevine High School. Nik specializes in biomechanics and strength & conditioning. Over the past two years, he has gained experience training athletes all the way from the youth level to the professional level. Nik is passionate about sharing his knowledge with next generation of athletes.
TIM MARTIN
NBA Player Development Coach
Coach Martin's vast knowledge in basketball development aided 9 of his players from high school to successfully compete in the McDonald's All American Games to being drafted in the NBA in the last five years. His proficiency and dedication to further develop his craft have allowed him to travel to countries like China, Africa, South Korea, France, and all over the USA to host camps/create curriculum and become a lead speaker at several coaching clinics in various provinces.
CHRIS HAYNES
Assistant Coach
Coach Haynes boasts a remarkable journey marked by five prolific years of college basketball. Throughout this tenure, he amassed an impressive array of accolades, including multiple conference awards, and achieved a notable milestone of 1,200-1,300 career points, culminating in a memorable trip to the conference championship. Demonstrating unwavering leadership, Coach Haynes emerged as a pivotal figure within his team, guiding them to success for four out of five years. Beyond his on-court prowess, Coach Haynes brings with him three years of invaluable experience working with youth at boys and girls clubs, coupled with a strong background in coaching club sports. His adeptness at galvanizing individuals towards collective goals is underscored by his proven ability to lead teams to surpass organizational objectives.