Family

FAMILY

The Hoopstars Family is a group of teammates, coaches, "big sisters", mentors, partners, and financial contributors, all of whom share a common vision. We invest time, talent, and finances to foster the education, empowerment, and athletic growth of our female student-athletes.

COACHES

We must first educate through sport and accompanying experiences - traveling, workshops, etc - then support our student-athletes as they transition. Whether it's high school, college, or the work place, student-athletes need a network of friends, mentors, & coaches to help navigate life's hurdles. This is the foundation the Hoopstars Family is built on.

FIELD KLINE

WSU

I've been blessed to have trained and coached hundreds of phenomenal student-athletes. Alumni include several All-League, All-Area, All-State, Narrows League and Evergreen Conference MVP's, and a McDonalds All-American nominee.

Over 40 student-athletes have gone onto D1, D2, D3 and NAIA college athletics. They have graduated from Princeton, Stanford, Air Force Academy, Gonzaga, University of Washington, University of Oregon, Oregon State University, Washington State University, University of Portland, University of Victoria, Western Washington University, St. Martins, Northwest Nazarene, George Fox, Linfield, Whitman, Whitworth and Pacific Lutheran University to name a few.

I truly feel that I'm the luckiest guy on the planet. Each and every day I get to work with smart, high-character, high-achieving young adults that are sure to be tomorrow's leaders.

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JASON BRIGGS

PRINCETON BASKETBALL

I was Coach Kline's first PG nearly 20 years ago and still believe he is one of the best coaches I've played for or worked with. I believe the education attained on the court and the friendship/family we built off of it are the most important-and often missing-pieces of prep programs. This is the magic we aim to provide to all of our players.

I was a 4-year Varsity player at Olympia High School & Captain, Narrows League scoring champion and MVP, 1st Team All-State, and a McDonald's All-American nominee my Senior year. I was lucky enough to play Division 1 basketball at Princeton University where I earned the Bob Rock 6th Man Award and Captain honors.

I believe the experiences enjoyed on the court and those I've attained in the classroom, workplace, and abroad equip me with a unique perspective that I am excited to share with our student-athletes.

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BIG SISTERS

Our Big Sisters are high-character, high-achieving Hoopstars Family alumni. Big sisters frequently drop by practice to play and have fun. They also sit on the bench at tournaments and offer advice to current players.

JULIE SPENCER

U OF PORTLAND 2019

SWEDISH PRO LEAGUE

JONA SPILLER

SAINT MARTIN'S 2019

LAUREN FURU

PACIFIC LUTHERAN 2019

EMMA DUFF

WWU 2021

SHASTA LOFGREN

LINFIELD 2021

SIERRA SNYDER

LIBERTY 2021

AMELIA ACK

UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA 2021

BROOKE HARE

UW 2021

PEYTON SOUVENIR

LEWIS-CLARK STATE 2021

MACIE ELLIOTT

EASTERN OREGON 2023

KAYLEE SOWLE

WSU 2023

SOPHIA KOELSCH

BIOLA 2023

ELLIE LEITZ

UW 2023

JANSI MERZ

SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES 2025

PAIGE MACE

LCC 2023

MENTORS

We have a group of smart, successful women that are available as mentors when asked. Mentors provide counsel, guidance and support to our student-athletes as they navigate the academic challenges of high school and the application process for college admission. We are lucky to have a group of such educated, friendly, and selfless women that look forward to chatting with players and parents.

MELONIE HARE

PHILLIPS/FRIENDS UNIVERSITY

Originally born and raised in Denver, CO, I had the opportunity to play basketball for two years in Enid, OK at Phillips University & then transferred to Friends University in Wichita, KS.

LISA RAKOZ

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO

I played every sport I could possibly compete in as a young female. My love was basketball, and fortunately I was offered a full-ride to play D1 basketball at The University Of New Mexico.

SUSAN MCCABE

SEATTLE PACIFIC/COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

I received my Undergratuate Degree from Seattle Pacific University and my Master's Degree from Columbia University.

GIGI DUFF

CARROLL COLLEGE

I started playing in middle school & loved the game, friendships, and life lessons along the way. I earned All-State and All-American honors at Libby High School and went on to play 4 years at Carroll College in Helena, MT.

CHERYL STEVENS

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY

I was a three-year letterwinner at Canyon HS and led the state of California in blocks my final year. I was Captain of the Princeton University basketball team my senior year when we went undefeated in league, won the Ivy League Title, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament.

PARTNERS

In addition to our Big Sisters and Mentors, The Hoopstars Family is proudly powered by unselfish family, friends, private donors, local communities, small businesses and large companies. Thank you!

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