Men's Basketball

Levels: Varsity, JV, Middle School
Home Court: Calvary Day School

 

2023 Tryouts

Varsity Boys

Oct 30th and Oct 31st

500pm-630pm, HS Gym

 

JV Boys

Oct 30th and Oct 31st

330pm-500pm, HS Gym

 

8th Grade

Nov 2nd and Nov 3rd

500pm-630pm, MS Gym

 

5th-7th Grade

Nov 2nd and Nov 3rd

 330pm-500pm, HS Gym

 

Be sure to have your updated physical on file. Forms are on our Athletic Forms page.

Varsity Head Coach - Joe Rybak

Joe Rybak has served at Calvary for the last 13 years. 10 years as assistant athletic director, physical education instructor and head men’s basketball coach. The last 3 years have been as athletic director.

Originally from Pennsylvania, Joe played basketball for Tennessee Temple University and was a member of their 2003 NCCAA National Championship team. He went on to serve as student assistant coach at Temple and a physical education instructor at The McCallie School in Chattanooga.

Since coming to Calvary in 2008, Joe earned his masters degree in sports administration from The United States Sports Academy.  He has led our varsity basketball teams to three runner-up conference championships and 10 years of being selected to the state tournament. His team made the final 4 in 2014 and the elite 8 in 2016.  Under his leadership, 18 basketball players have achieved their dream of playing in college at all three divisions. Rybak’s experience also includes coaching the NC Spartans Elite teams and the founding of the Triad Defenders organization, where he directed its teams and coaching staff for six years.  He currently serves as Co -Director of the NC Spartans.

My passion for athletics grew out of the great impact my coaches had on me, both during high school and college. The way they engaged my love for sports grew my character and pointed me to Christ. My desire is for our athletic programs to enhance the educational experience of our students, to offer the best in leadership, environment and opportunity.  Above all, I will seek to lead our coaches to have an eternal impact on our student athletes. Calvary is home to me – I love the students and staff and am excited for the opportunity to serve as their athletic director. 

Joe enjoys hunting, fishing, woodworking, and hiking when time permits. He has been married for 16 year to his wife Tricia, and they have four boys Grayson , Channing , Nolan , and Baylor.

 

Varsity Assistant Coach- Curtis Patton

Curtis Patton has been coaching basketball  for over 8 years. In this time, Curtis has coached on all levels, including elementary, middle and high school. Coach Curtis has spent the past 5 years as head coach of the Eastbrook Academy Varsity Girls’ Basketball (Milwaukee, WI) team with a record of 78 wins and 27 loses which includes 3 division championships and 3 seasons with no losses in the division. Curtis was also the first assistant coach for the Boys’ Varsity Basketball team for the 2016 through 2019 seasons. Coach Curtis loves teaching Christian principles through coaching basketball. His life verse is Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Varsity Assistant Coach- Evan Neisler

Married to his wife Averie with two sons Austin and Aaron. Evan was born and raised in Norwalk Ct, but spent his last 2 years of high school in NC playing basketball at Cary High and then Word of God Christian Academy. Evan was the first ACC recruit of Boston College where his team made it to the ACC championship and the NCAA Sweet 16. He then transferred to Drexel University where they participated in the NIT and he was a 2 year starter.

My passion for basketball is a family affair. My father was the commissioner of our city basketball program during my childhood years and my older brother played D1 at Drexel from 1995-99. I spent most of my childhood in the gym serving my community with my father. I want nothing more than to follow in his footsteps and spend my days sharing my love for basketball with the next generation. God has brought me to Calvary several times under different circumstances and my experiences here have always brought me closer to Christ. My favorite book has always been proverbs with verse 3:5 reminding me to always follow the path God leads for me.

 

 

 

JV Head Coach- Jon Mclamb

Family: wife, Kerri, and sons, Lawson, and Layton 

East Carolina University grad ('92)

Basketball coaching experience: Greensboro College; Milton High School (GA); and North Davidson High School 

Additional coaching experience: Agnes Scott College (Tennis & Cross Country)

Additional career experience: small business owner (CourtHarbor); higher Ed fundraising (WFU School of Law); college athletics administration and fundraising (Georgia State University, Agnes Scott College, and Georgia Tech); and corporate sponsorship sales (ISP Sports / GT Athletics)

Interests: spending time with family and friends, listening to music, fishing, hunting, and Seattle Seahawks Football

 

 

 

 

JV Assistant Coach- Jeff Clay

Family: wife, Meredith, and 3 kids (Taylor, Davis, and Jenna) that all attend CDS.

University of Georgia undergrad (’00)

University of South Carolina MBA (’04)

Jeff’s professional experience is in marketing and sales.  His passion is serving with youth programs and sports – particularly around organization, communication, and development.  Currently serves as Small Group Leader for high school students at Calvary Baptist, as well as Preschool Bible Fellowship teacher.  Previous head coach FHE Middle School baseball; previous President and Coach at Northwest Forsyth LL; previous board member and coach, current division director WCCC Youth Basketball League.

Interests: College football, travel, board games

My favorite verse is Romans 8:28 

 

 

 

 

 

MS 8th Grade Head Coach- Hayes Calvert

Hayes Calvert has coached junior athletics at the state and national levels for over 20 years, including basketball over the past 8 years.  Hayes was a national collegiate tennis player and attended North Carolina State University and Wake Forest University where he was a scholarship athlete and captain of the men’s tennis teams.  Hayes believes in player development and teaching the core fundamentals in a positive environment.  Hayes enjoys spending time with his wonderful family and believes we “can do all things through Christ”. 

 

 

 

 

MS 7th Grade Head Coach-Daryl Crouch

I grew up playing sports, mainly baseball and basketball. From this experience, I just became a big fan of all sports. I’ve coached youth sports for over ten years. I have been coaching Middle School Basketball at Calvary for four years. I have a passion for coaching, teaching and encouraging young athletes to grow in their sports as well as spiritually. In fostering my personal mission of supporting youth development, I serve on the board at the Jerry Long YMCA. Included in my drive to teach youth, I also am a lead coach for the First Tee Golf Program. I also serve Calvary Day School by leading an Upper School Advisory Group as well as serving as a substitute teacher.

I spent my professional career in the consumer packaged goods industry with the Kellogg Company. At this stage of my life, coaching has become somewhat of my second act. I am married to a wonderful and supportive wife (Felicia). We have two sons (Grayson -9^th grade) and (Cameron-5^th grade) both of whom attend Calvary Day School. I truly enjoy interacting and engaging with youth and in particular the students and athletes at Calvary Day School. In some ways…it’s my calling.

 

 

 

 

MS Assistant Coach 8th/7th Grade-  Scotty Kochanek

This is Scotty Kochanek’s first year teaching and coaching at Calvary Day School and is so excited for the upcoming season! He attended Covenant College and graduated in December of 2020 with a degree in Biblical and Theological studies and a minor in Missions. Scotty is coming back to basketball after a 4 year break while in college. He played both in middle school and high school and even helped his high school team win both states and nationals at his school. Scotty is looking forward to helping the boys grow and learn in the sport and see them not only become better athletes but better men of God.

 

 

 

 

 

 

MS 6th Grade Head Coach- Steven Ackley

Steven Ackley has been around basketball his entire life and has a deep love for the game. After playing through high school and intending to play and coach for the rest of his life, Steven walked away from opportunities to continue playing at the college level as he felt compelled instead to pursue a career in ministry. Steven coached on a number of levels, including for several years in the Calvary system—at different points coaching the varsity girls team, JV boys team, and serving as one of Coach Rybak's assistants with the varsity boys for several seasons. Steven currently serves as one of the Pastors at Calvary, has 4 kids in school at CDS, and his wife works at CDS as well. Steven's philosophy is to create an environment that fosters player development, love for the game, and the highest degree of effort. 

 

 

 

MS 6th Grade Assistant Coach- Jeff Tarr

Jeff is married to Danielle with 2 kids who both currently attend CDS. He grew up in Yadkin County and went to Forbush High School. After graduating there, he attended Fork Union Military Academy to play basketball. While there he was fortunate enough to be recruited and then play at Wofford College for 4 years. After basketball, he decided on a career of optometry and was able to graduate from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and has been practicing locally since. Since having kids, Jeff has had the opportunity to coach youth baseball and is excited to be asked to help with the 6th grade boys basketball. The verse that gives his most comfort is Isaiah 41:10.

Varsity

Year	Record	Conference Finish	State
22-23	22-10	2nd	Quarterfinals
21-22	11-20	4th	Quarterfinals
20-21	10-14	4th	1st Round
19-20	21-15	3rd	Quarterfinals
18-19	11-19	3rd	1st Round
17-18	15-16	2nd	1st Round
16-17	18-15	2nd	2nd Round
15-16	22-11	2nd	2nd Round
14-15	8-20	6th	1st Round
13-14	12-16	6th	2nd Round
12-13	15-16	5th	2nd Round
11-12	10-19	5th	2nd Round
10-11	12-20	5th	Final Four
09-10	5-20	7th	1st Round
08-09	18-15	2nd	2nd Round
07-08	31-5	1st Conference Champion	2A NCISAA Runner-Up
06-07	30-5	1st Conference Champion	2A NCISAA Runner-Up
05-06	11-1	1st Conference Champion

2022-23 Teams

Varsity Boys
Jaydin Spillman	12th
Micah Hudnall	12th
Isaiah Ramazani	12th
Gavin Williams	11th
Diego Puccio	11th
Jordan Richardson	11th
Owen Calvert	10th
Bryson Mickey	10th
Nathan Keegan	10th
Will Jones	10th
Carson Barnett	10th
Asher Tolbert	10th
Grayson Crouch	10th
Josiah Spillman	9th
Dane Cassada	9th

 

JV Boys
Carson Barnett	10th
Davis Clay	10th
Grayson Crouch	10th
Noah Egloff	10th
Cooper Grogan	10th
Kemar Hinkson	10th
Will Jones	10th
Nathan Keegan	10th
Diego Puccio	10th
Riley Reece	10th
Cooper Sharpe	10th
Ben Temple	10th
Mason Sowers	9th
Josiah Spillman	9th
Alex Stewart	9th

 

MS 8th Boys
Braden Ackley	8th
Grant Childress	8th
BJ Clarke	8th
Lincoln Heath	8th
Cole McClain	8th
Ryan Moore	8th
Nedum Obasi	8th
Sam Rice	8th
Josh Simmons	8th
Riley Vance	8th

 

MS 7th Boys
Emerson Amrich	7th
Holden Bloom	7th
Keston Green	7th
Benton Greer	7th
Henry Harris	7th
Cole McKiernan	7th
Patrick Reynolds	7th
Grant Stewart	7th
Tyler Woodward	7th
Jonah Wissinger	7th
Cameron Combs	7th
Cameron Crouch	6th

 

MS Boys 6th
Camden Ackley	6th
Eric Gordon	6th
Elias Hinchliffe	6th
Branch Kluttz	6th
Asher Sayour	6th
William Scott	6th
Bennett Tarr	6th
Owen Webb	6th
Noah Wilcox	5th
Preston Calvert	5th
Ezra Jones	5th
Mason Showalter	5th