Men's Basketball

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

Subject to Change 

Practice Days: Typically Monday- Friday

Practice Location: Calvary Day School High School Gym

Practice Start and End Times: 3:30pm- 5:30pm

Bus will be provided for all away games.

2024/25 Tryouts

Varsity Boys

Oct 28th and 29th

500pm-630pm, HS Gym

JV Boys

Oct 28th and 29th

330pm-500pm, MS Gym

8th Grade

Nov 7th and 8th

500pm-630pm, MS Gym

5th-7th Grade

Nov 7th and 8th

 330pm-500pm, HS Gym

 

 

 

Varsity Head 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.

 

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- Finley Simmons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Varsity Assistant Coach- Norm Abrams

"From Greensboro, NC and a graduate of Caldwell Christian Academy. 9 years coaching experience from middle to the high school level. Coached for schools and AAU organizations such as Caldwell Christian Academy, Piedmont Classical, NC Spartans, NC Gators, Pro Skills Basketball (PSB), etc. Very passionate and loves the sport of basketball but enjoys giving back the knowledge of the game to the youth most!"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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- 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 8th 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.

 

 

 

MS 7th 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 6th Grade Head Coach- Isaiah Paulec

Varsity

Year	Record	Conference Finish	State
24-25	17-13	5th	2nd Round
23-24	14-19	6th	Quarterfinals
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	2nd Round
17-18	15-16	2nd	1st Round
16-17	18-15	2nd	Quarterfinals
15-16	22-11	2nd	2nd Round
14-15	8-19	6th	1st Round
13-14	15-15	6th	2nd Round
12-13	15-16	5th	Semifinals
11-12	10-20	5th	2nd Round
10-11	12-20	5th	2nd Round
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	30-6	1st Conference Champion	2A NCISAA Runner-Up
05-06	22-6	1st Conference Champion	Semifinals