Every coach at MentorSports develops the athlete and the person. Get to know who you will be working with before you step on the court.
Basketball
Coach Marq West
Head Basketball Coach · Certified VertiMax Trainer
An accomplished basketball coach and player-development specialist, Coach West leads the Varsity Knights at Community Christian School and the Flo Elite 2029 program on the OTR circuit. He combines skill work, basketball IQ, and athletic performance with discipline and accountability, for young players learning the fundamentals and competitive athletes chasing the next level.
5 Region Championships
3 Final Four appearances
State Runner-Up
4× Region Assistant Coach of the Year
Develop the athlete. Strengthen the person. Build the champion.
BasketballPickleball
Coach Pastor Darrius
Pickleball & Basketball Coach
A lifelong athlete and street basketball legend, Pastor Darrius fell in love with pickleball in 2021 and has since become a 4.0 player and tournament medalist. He teaches athletes to play smarter, build strong technique, understand the game, and compete fearlessly, whether they are brand new or ready for the next level.
4.0 pickleball player
Gold medals: men’s & mixed doubles
Bronze medalist, Atlanta PPA
Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach
Play smart. Trust your technique. Compete fearlessly. Build the champion within.
Pickleball
Coach Angie
Pickleball Coach · Mentor
Coach Angela never considered herself an athlete until pickleball changed that. Since 2021 she has climbed from 2.5 to a 3.5 competitor and PPA bronze medalist. A longtime mentor to young people, she creates an encouraging place to learn, have fun, build confidence, and get better, especially for anyone who thinks sports “isn’t for them.”
3.5 competitor
Gold medals: mixed doubles
PPA bronze medalist
Longtime youth mentor
Learn the game. Build your confidence. Discover your potential. Become a champion on and off the court.
Stretching & Wellness
Coach Erlene Dore
Certified Personal Trainer · Massage Therapist
Erlene Dore helps people experience whole-person wellness: body, mind, and overall well-being. For years she has led stretching classes at her church, helping people improve flexibility and mobility while making space to slow down, breathe, and care for themselves. Her classes are welcoming and encouraging, never about perfection or performance.
Certified personal trainer
Massage therapist
Years leading stretching classes
Mobility & flexibility focus
Start where you are, honor your body, and keep moving forward.
Youth Development
Coach Faith
Cheerleading Coach & Youth Mentor
Coach Faith is a lifelong athlete and experienced competitive cheerleader with a background as both a flyer and base. With a heart for mentorship, she is passionate about helping young ladies develop their skills, confidence, character, and faith while encouraging them to become champions both in sports and in life.
Build the skills. Build the confidence. Build the character. Build the champion.
