Our Team
Ashley Montgomery
Ashley Montgomery
Ashley Montgomery
Ashley Montgomery was born and raised in Prince George's County, MD. Ashley's upbringing was one full of adversity and successes and he attributes athletics and coaches to shaping him into the man he is today. Ashley observed the correlation between successful character development and success on the athletic field when he began coaching in 2007.
James Thompson
Ashley Montgomery
Ashley Montgomery
Most affectionately known as "Coach Dave," James Thompson has over 25 plus years serving youth and adults. This service has been through mentoring, life skills training, coaching athletics, drug addiction classes, life space crisis intervention (LSCI) for youth with special needs and camp counseling. He currently work as a behavioral management specialist in PGCPS.
Latasha Myers
Latasha Myers
Latasha Myers
Latasha Myers has been working in the financial industry in the DMV area for almost 20 years. Born and raised in Prince George’s County, she spends her spare time with her family. She also volunteers teaching financial literacy to people in low to moderate income communities.
Diane Tidwell
Latasha Myers
Latasha Myers
Diane Tidwell has worked in Prince George’s County Public Schools for the last 21 years. She enjoys working with kids and look forward to seeing each and every one of them learn and grow throughout the years. She is a proud wife, mother of two boys, three dachshunds, a cat and the Nana of a beautiful granddaughter.
Marketing Director - Katherine Puda
Marketing Director - Katherine Puda
Marketing Director - Katherine Puda
Kat Puda was born and raised into an avid sports family in Massachusetts where she has served in the athletics community coaching basketball for boys and girls of all ages since she was 14 years old. Over the past few years she has expanded her expertise to working in athletic marketing, administration, management, and licensing. Followi
Kat Puda was born and raised into an avid sports family in Massachusetts where she has served in the athletics community coaching basketball for boys and girls of all ages since she was 14 years old. Over the past few years she has expanded her expertise to working in athletic marketing, administration, management, and licensing. Following a four-year collegiate basketball playing career and serving as a senior captain for Brandeis University, Kat now works as a graduate assistant women’s basketball coach for Smith College in Northampton, MA while simultaneously serving as our Director of Marketing. Her emphasis lies in conveying the power of sport to developing athletes and fostering leadership skills in future role models.
Athletic Director - Alexa Jeffries
Marketing Director - Katherine Puda
Marketing Director - Katherine Puda
My name is Alexa Jeffries and I am currently employed by the Montgomery County school system as a Health/PE teacher. I also coach basketball and softball at the school. I am a graduate from Winston-Salem State University, North Carolina A & T SU, and Graduating in May from Concordia University. My passion is working with children a
My name is Alexa Jeffries and I am currently employed by the Montgomery County school system as a Health/PE teacher. I also coach basketball and softball at the school. I am a graduate from Winston-Salem State University, North Carolina A & T SU, and Graduating in May from Concordia University. My passion is working with children as well as working with them in the sports side to make them better individuals. I love that I can get the opportunity to work with you and your child through mentoring.
Operations Director - Nia West
Operations Director - Nia West
Operations Director - Nia West
Nia was born in Baltimore, Maryland and graduated with a Family Science Degree from the University of Maryland in College Park. She is currently is the Program & Operations Coordinator and loves working with the youth. In her free time she likes play with her dog, workout, play basketball, and do self care routines. Her “why” is her
Nia was born in Baltimore, Maryland and graduated with a Family Science Degree from the University of Maryland in College Park. She is currently is the Program & Operations Coordinator and loves working with the youth. In her free time she likes play with her dog, workout, play basketball, and do self care routines. Her “why” is her desire to shine her light bright to uplift the lives of others.
Media Director - Zaria Stith
Operations Director - Nia West
Operations Director - Nia West
My name is Zaria Stith and I was born and raised in Washington D.C. I graduated from Towson University in the Spring of 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. I am currently earning my masters at Mount St. Mary’s University in Sport Management. Growing up in sports, I know the importance of having a program that cares about the athlete as a person and their family.
Executive Assistant - Alayiah Claiborne
Executive Assistant - Alayiah Claiborne
Executive Assistant - Alayiah Claiborne
Alayiah Claiborne was born and raised in Washington, D.C. Where she Graduated from Cesar Chavez public charter High School. She is currently the Administrative assistant of MTA. Where she is giving back to our young people. She spends most of her spare time with her loving and supportive family and friends.
Media Director - Zaria Stith
Executive Assistant - Alayiah Claiborne
Executive Assistant - Alayiah Claiborne
Brenee’ Montgomery is our Afterschool Program Director, leading the operations and hands on mentoring of our young people. Born in Cheverly, Maryland she has served as a Prince George’s County Resident all of her life. She has worked with our program in different roles over the years and is passionate about pouring into the children
Brenee’ Montgomery is our Afterschool Program Director, leading the operations and hands on mentoring of our young people. Born in Cheverly, Maryland she has served as a Prince George’s County Resident all of her life. She has worked with our program in different roles over the years and is passionate about pouring into the children in her community. She has worked in various daycares, before and after care programs, summer camps and mentors within in the local public schools. In her free time she fills her roles as a mom, wife and serial entrepreneur while fitting in time for fun! She aspires to give young girls the confidence to speak up and let their voice be heard at all times. She believes her light is meant to brighten others, not to be dimmed for other people’s approval!
