07/14/2025
Hello Buckeye Basketball Families,
I wanted to share that the time has come for me to step away from the administrative side of our travel basketball program. Starting this upcoming season, I’ll be focusing solely on our Varsity and high school teams. I’ll still be involved in a basketball capacity—helping ensure alignment across our high school program by attending skills academies and camps alongside the other coaches.
As many of you know, I’ve led this effort for the past 11 seasons, with all four of my boys having played in the program. It’s been an incredibly rewarding experience, and I’m proud of the role it has played in developing a pipeline of talent for our high school teams. That said, the time has come for the program to evolve and become more formally aligned with the Buckeye School District.
The next leader will need to take on several key responsibilities, including:
Forming a board
Securing liability insurance to use Buckeye facilities
Serving as the main point of contact with the high school coaching staff
I’m happy to help connect the new leader with others in the local youth sports community to ensure a smooth transition.
While this was a tough decision, I truly believe the time is right to step aside and allow someone new to build on the strong foundation we’ve created. It’s a great opportunity to continue growing the program and take it to the next level.
If you or someone you know is interested in stepping into this leadership role, please feel free to reach out to me directly at 330-441-1942. I’ll gladly assist in transferring existing funds, introducing key contacts, and providing whatever support is needed to make this a smooth handoff as we head into the new school year.
Thank you all for your continued support.
Coach Burgess
