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The Davies Family

For the past 24 years, Dave and his wife Leslie have been teaching the youth of Wilmington the game of basketball through camps, clinics, and leagues.  As a former collegiate and professional players, Dave and Leslie have drawn from their experience to teach kids how to play the game right and inspire them.  Their heart is to encourage and improve kids through basketball. They reside in Wilmington with their four sons, Skyler, Aidan, Trent and Reece.

Basketball Experience

Dave's Accomplishments:

  • Halo Hoops CEO, 2000-2024
  • Head Boys Basketball Coach at Crook County High School in Prineville, Oregon, 2000-2004
  • Founded Halo Hoops Ministries, Inc., 2000
  • Received Masters Degree in Physical Education: Florida State University, 2000
  • Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach at North Florida Christian in Tallahassee, Florida, 1998-2000
  • Assistant Boys Varsity Basketball Coach at North Florida Christian, 1997
  • Played for Athletes In Action fall tour, 1995
  • Played professional basketball in Taiwan and Australia, 1993-1996
  • Assistant Boys Varsity Basketball Coach at Mead High School in Spokane, Washington, 1993
  • Played 5 Preseason games with NBA Seattle Sonics, 1992
  • Played basketball at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Washington, 1988-1992
  • Played basketball at Mead High School in Spokane, Washington, 1986-1988 

Leslie's Accomplishments:

  • Halo Hoops Director of Operations, 2000-2021
  • Co-founded Halo Hoops Ministries, Inc – 2000
  • Assistant Boys Basketball Coach at Crook County High School, 1997-2000
  • Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Florida State University, 1997-2000
  • Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at St. Joseph’s College, 1995-1997
  • Played for Athletes In Action Women’s Basketball fall tour, 1995
  • Tried out for ABL Women’s Professional Basketball League, 1995
  • Played semi-pro basketball in Australia, 1996
  • Played basketball at Northern Illinois University, 1991-1995  

Shaun McMahon - Director of Programs

  • Played 4 years of Basketball for Wilmington Christian Academy– Helped coach boys basketball at Cape Fear Middle school and girls basketball at Wilmington Christian Academy for 3 years
  • Graduated from UNCW in 2006 with a Criminal Justice degree
  • Graduated from Southeastern Theological Seminary with a Masters in Christian Education Biblical Counseling
  • Student Pastor at Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church for 8 years

Thomas Davis - Director of Travel Basketball

  • Wilmington Christian Academy Varsity Girls High School Coach 2019 - 2024
  • Girls Basketball Coach for Wilmington Excel 2020 - Present
  • Boys Basketball Coach for Port City Select 2013 - 2019
  • President of Port City Select Travel Basketball Organization 2015 - 2019
  • Staff Outbound Product Manager at ServiceNow 2019 - Present
  • United States Marine Corps 1993 - 2001

Robert Clayton - Asst. Director of Travel Basketball

  • Native of New Jersey, husband and father of three great kids!
  • Graduated from Upsala College in New Jersey with a double major in Human Resource Management and Psychology
  • Human Resources professional with 20+ years in the wireless industry
  • Current HR Manager Wilmington International Airport 
  • Board of Directors member for the local Domestic Violence Shelter and Services
  • Vice-President of Port City Select Travel Basketball 2015 - 2019

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