coaches

Varsity Girls Coach

Edward McKim is in his 4th year coaching PAHAA basketball. He has coached the 14U, 16U, and 18U girls teams. He has been helping coach and train basketball players at different levels for over 15 years. It is his belief that basketball taught properly is a high energy game that should be fun to play and fun to watch. A firm believer in the principles taught in Matthew 5:13-16, he teaches that “Basketball is a microcosm of life. You are either influencing what is going on around you, or it is influencing you.”

Edwards works for the United States Postal Service. Happily married to Mindy for 27 years, they have been blessed with 7 children and recently became grandparents to their first grandchild, Rustin. They have 2 daughters that are currently assistant coaches with PAHAA and 2 daughters that are still playing basketball with PAHAA. They attend New Hope Church in Cooper and reside in Pecan Gap.

Assistant Varsity Girls Coach

Alyssa McKim is in her 4th year coaching PAHAA basketball.  She has been an assistant coach for the 14u, 16u, and 18u girls teams. She is a product of home school basketball and is enjoying teaching and mentoring a new generation of home school athletes. “My Dad is the one who has instilled in me a love and passion for the game of basketball! I guess some of his enthusiasm rubbed off! Looking forward to what God has in store for me in years to come. My life verse is Philippians 3:14,  I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”

Assistant Varsity Girls Coach

Brittany McKim has been coaching for the past three years. She has been an assistant coach for the 14u, 16u, and 18u girls basketball teams.  “I have really enjoyed helping my Dad, Edward McKim, coach girls basketball at PAHAA. I am getting to teach and encourage others and pass along things I have been taught through my 21 years of life. I loved playing the game of basketball and I hope I am passing on a love for the game as well as encouraging good character both on and off the court for these young ladies. My life verse is Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.” I can do nothing without him. Looking forward to what God has in store for my life in the years ahead!”

“I am the third born of seven children. One of my great blessings has been to become an Auntie to the cutest nephew ever, Rustin, thanks to my oldest brother Austin and his wife Gabbie. My pride and joy! He is going to be so spoiled!”

Junior High Girls Coach

Jenny has been a part of PAHAA since 2019. She has served as an assistant coach, treasurer on the board, and is currently coaching junior high girls. Her daughter, Emma, has played for the Warriors for 3 years. PAHAA is an amazing organization and we feel blessed to be a part of it.

Jenny has been married to her husband Corey for 13 years. They have 3 children, Emma, Griffin, and Sam. She works as an RV, loves spending with with family, and being outdoors.

Junior High Boys Coach

Kevin has been coming to watch his grand kids play PAHAA basketball games since 2017. In 2020, he was selected as the head coach for our Junior High Boys.

He and his wife Kaye, are owners of Rocking J Ranch and he is a retired investigator for the Lamar County Sheriff’s Department. When he is not working on the ranch, you will find him coaching his grandsons in baseball and basketball, as well as grilling the perfect steak to share with his family.

Assistant Junior High Boys Coach

Shannon is married to Barbara and they have three kids and two grandsons. Shannon owns a remodeling company and Barbara is a realtor. As a youth, Shannon played football basketball, and baseball. He then went on to play semi-pro football. He has coached youth sports for the past nine years and felt God was calling him to continue his passion for coaching and mentoring our youth through sports, to help them develop teamwork, character, confidence, discipline, and interpersonal skills. He is a certified Coach and former member of the United States Navy. When he is not working or coaching, he enjoys family time, fishing, and traveling.

10U Boys - A Team Coach

Gabe is married to Amanda and they have four children. Gabe serves as the pastor of Impact Church in Paris.

“I played basketball growing up and love having the opportunity to be able to continue to enjoy the game through coaching and investing in the kids that are part of PAHAA”

In his free time, Gabe enjoys spending time with his family, time at the lake, an anything sports related.

10U Boys - A Team Assistant Coach

Clayton is currently the pastor of Leslie Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church in Sumner TX and owner of New Beginning Nutrition in Honey Grove, TX. He and his family have been a member of the PAHAA organization since 2018.

“My goal for our young athletes is to INSTILL the basic fundamentals of the game, INSPIRE them to be the best they can be on and off the court and INFLUENCE them to keep God first in all facets of life.”

When not coaching, I enjoy spending time with my 2 favorite people, my wife and son. I also enjoy digging into the Word of God and discovering more about Him. I enjoy basketball, volleyball, hunting, fishing, reading, and sitting around a campfire recalling the many memories of those I love.

“I thank God that I have been given the wonderful opportunity to have a small part in this tremendous PAHAA family.”

10U - B Team Coach

This is Casey’s second year with PAHAA. He is married to Ashley and they have four children, Ace, Judd, River and Sloan. He is the pastor of First Baptist Church in Honey Grove. “Basketball, as well as other sports, have always been a big part of my life. I enjoy teaching the game of basketball and using it to prepare players for life’s challenges.”

Casey also enjoys being in the outdoors with family, campfires, farrier work, reading and eating high quality steak on special occasions.

10U Girls Coach

Julie has been a part of PAHAA since 2020. She is currently the 10U girls coach, and has 3 of her 4 children active in basketball at PAHAA. She loves that she can be an encouragement to her children and their peers through coaching. She is excited about how basketball can teach us about life skills such as perseverance.

She has been married to her husband David for 12 years. She has a finance degree, which she uses as the finance manager for a local company, Designer Beef.  In her free time she enjoys baking, cooking and serving others.