Team Expectations 

•  Have been coaching youth basketball for the past five years​

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• ​Played college basketball at the University of Richmond​
  

• Grew up playing AAU basketball for the Connecticut Starters

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• ​At Masuk High School , in Monroe, CT, was a two-time first team All-State selection and Honorable Mention All-American.  As a senior, led the team to a 26-0 record and a State Championship.

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• ​ Inducted into the Connecticut Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017.

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• ​ Has three children, Michael, Alexa, and Hannah

Team Goals

1. Parents to be parents, not coaches
2. Cheering for your daughters is important and yields greater success
3. Players to bond outside of basketball (½ a month)
4. Respect not only for the coaches but for each other, your daughters, the organization and most importantly yourself
5. Open communication if/ when there is a problem
6. Sportsmanship
7. Players = HEAT
   1. Hustle
   2. Effort
   3. Attitude
   4. Teamwork​
      

U12 5th Grade (2026) > Coach Michelle 

• Most importantly: Players to have fun
• Develop each player to their fullest potential on and off the courts
• Assist in creating bonds between teammates and coaches to develop chemistry 
• Win Division II States
• Compete to our highest potential at nationals and other competitive tournaments

Coaches' Bio 

Team Roster 

Coach Michelle Custis 

Email: mcustis4510@comcast.net

Phone: 804-467-4510

Tournament Schedule