Coaches

Assistant Coach and Consultant for Jamaica Basketball 

Kyle Plank is very familiar with the city of Kingston; Jamaican Basketball and the country in general - having come as a volunteer for the Jumpball Programme for the past 15 years. Coach Plank is from Holland, Michigan where he teaches Physical Education at West Ottawa High School and was most recently on the coaching staff at Hope College – his alma mater, where he played for legendary Div III coach Glenn Van Wieren.

“Of his many outstanding qualities, Coach Plank has two in particular that will make him a great addition to our staff. First, his love for and relationship with, Jamaica and her people. And second, is his exceptional teaching skills. There is something to be said for the familiarity that he has and the relationships he has built already within the Jamaican basketball community. He is credible among Jamaican coaches and players and dependable for his long volunteer service in the sport within the country. We have a great working relationship, he is someone I have boundless trust in and he is a guy who will help make us better.” Turner said of Coach Plank.

Assistant Coach and Director of Player Personnel for Jamaica Basketball

Rohan Robinson has been involved with Jamaica Basketball on both the Men’s and Women’s side for many years – as a player from 1996 to 2008 and then as a coach for the women as recently as 2018.

He coached Mavisville Prep to a school league championship in 2018 as well as Excelsior to the 2018 College Championship. He has coached in the NBL with the St. George’s Slayers, a league where he once starred and coached the EXED Heats to the championship of the SDF/NIA Howard McCatty League. Coach Rohan grew up in Kingston and attended Holy Trinity as a youth. Coach Turner has known Coach Robinson for two decades.

“I am so excited and very lucky to have Coach Rohan join our staff. Winning seems to follow him wherever he goes and the experience he has as a player and a coach in Jamaica will not only benefit our own players, but will certainly be an invaluable asset for me as well. I have the utmost respect for what Rohan has achieved in basketball and I can’t wait to share this journey with him.” Coach Turner said of Robinson.

Assistant Coach and Consultant for Jamaica Basketball 

Russ Schoene is not only an outstanding coach, but was also a great player, having spent seven years in the NBA as well as seven years playing professionally in Italy.

After his playing career ended, Coach Schoene joined the coaching staff at Bellevue College before moving on to the University of Washington where he worked with head coach Lorenzo Romar. Russ also worked in the NBA Operations department for ten years and has been involved in coaching at the youth basketball level.

“Russ has done it at the highest levels, both as a player and a coach. At 6 feet, 10 inches tall (209cm), he has the unique perspective, having played at the wing as a pro and as a post in college. So he has great insight for today’s player that is versatile and not necessarily confined to one position. Coach Russ has a great way with players and will be a tremendous asset in working with our guys and to our program in general” Turner said of Coach Schoene.

Assistant Coach and Consultant for Jamaica Basketball

Coach Omar Parker has been in basketball for over 30 years. First, as a player at the University of San Diego, BYU-Hawaii and professionally in Germany and as a coach at Boise State University, Washington State University and the University of Missouri.

Coach Parker is very familiar with Jamaica as he was one of the founders of the Jumpball Basketball Programme, working in its early years at St. George’s and overseeing the transition to the National Stadium as the program grew. Most recently, Coach Parker returned from college coaching, back to his native Seattle where he has been coaching at a local area high school.

“Omar Parker has one of the best basketball minds of any coach I’ve ever met. He is a tireless worker with a passion and energy that is contagious. There’s no one better and our program is fortunate to have him” Turner said of Coach Parker.

Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development for Jamaica Basketball 

Coach Morgan joins the staff of the National Team for his first go-around in international competition. However, his background as a player at GC Foster College and now as the head coach, will go a long way in helping to make the transition a smooth one.

"I've known Coach Morgan since he was a camper at Jumpball many years ago. I love his focused approach to his work, his dedication to basketball and his passion for winning. He is someone who I feel confident in saying, will never get out-worked - and that approach will have a tremendous influence on our players and staff." Coach Turner said.

Assistant Coach and Director of Player Performance

Coach Sully has been holding it down on the Central Jamaica basketball scene for over a decade. He joins the staff of the National Program where he - with help from Coach Plank - will oversee player performance with a focus on Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition and Mental Preparation. Coach Sullivan has had tremendous success as the Head Coach for Northern Caribbean University and Church Teachers College as well as Glenmuir and Manchester High Schools where he has won ten ISSA High School Championships.

"Coach Sully is a dedicated soldier of the game of basketball. I knew right away when I met him as a coach at Star Search Camp a few summers ago that he has a tremendous focus and willingness to learn and be a fantastic coach. The role he is going to take on is somewhat new to this program and I think his background and abilities will be a perfect fit." - Coach Turner