Our Coaches

Kris Haney

Championship Coach | Collegiate Experience | Elite Player Development

With nearly two decades of experience at the collegiate, high school, and elite club levels, Coach Kris Haney has built a reputation for championship success, elite player development, and preparing athletes to compete at the next level.

Haney began his coaching career at Southwestern University, spending four seasons as an assistant coach specializing in post-player development. During his tenure, players he coached earned 5 First Team All-SCAC selections, 9 SCAC Player of the Week honors, 2 Defensive Player of the Year awards, and a Newcomer of the Year award. He also coached the SCAC's all-time leading rebounder (1,178 career rebounds).

He then spent three seasons at Taylor High School, helping lead the program to a 69–29 record while coaching two First Team All-State players, two District MVPs, and two District Players of the Year.

Most recently, as Head Coach at Grace Academy, Haney has compiled a 60–19 record, leading the program to three consecutive 20-win seasons, highlighted by a State Championship and State Runner-Up finish.

In addition to his school and collegiate coaching experience, Haney spent 10 years leading FURY Basketball, developing high-level athletes and helping numerous players advance to collegiate programs. His relationships with college coaches have allowed him to assist athletes with recruiting, scholarship opportunities, and collegiate transfers.

With 193 combined collegiate and high school wins, a State Championship, and a proven track record of developing collegiate-level talent, Haney brings a championship mindset and a commitment to preparing athletes for success beyond the court.

Joshua Dye

Collegiate Coaching Experience | Athlete Development | Leadership

Coach Joshua Dye brings extensive collegiate coaching experience, a championship pedigree, and a proven track record of developing high-level athletes. His background includes coaching at multiple NAIA universities, coordinating collegiate defensive programs, and mentoring athletes who have earned All-American and All-Conference recognition.

During his coaching career, Dye held positions at Campbellsville University, Bethel University, and the University of the Cumberlands, developing athletes while taking on leadership responsibilities in recruiting, player development, defensive coordination, and strength and speed training.

At Campbellsville University, Dye helped lead the program to two Victory Bowl appearances and a Victory Bowl Championship, while coaching numerous All-Conference performers. Previously, at Bethel University, he contributed to an 11–2 conference championship season, coaching a First Team All-American and two First Team All-Conference athletes.

A former collegiate athlete himself, Dye was a four-year letterman, three-year starter, team captain, and First Team All-Conference selection at Campbellsville University.

Beyond wins and championships, Dye's coaching philosophy centers on discipline, accountability, athletic development, and building a competitive mindset. His experience recruiting and developing collegiate athletes gives him a strong understanding of the dedication, preparation, and leadership required to succeed at the next level.

Dye brings a championship mentality, a passion for developing young athletes, and a commitment to building competitors who excel both on and off the court.

Curtis Jones

Varsity Head Coach | Collegiate Player | Mentor

Coach Curtis Jones brings more than a decade of high school coaching experience, along with coaching at the collegiate and semi-pro levels and a playing career that took him from Detroit to college basketball and three NBA combines.

Jones played collegiately at Huston-Tillotson University and holds a Master's degree in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management from Wayne State University. He is also a certified Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES).

He has coached basketball at Leander High School and currently serves as Varsity Head Coach at Austin High, where he led the program from a 7–24 record to an 18–18 finish, a 4th place district finish, and a playoff berth clinched with a 64–63 win over Akins. Off the court, he serves as Lead Credit Recovery Teacher at Stony Point High School, helping students earn their credits and move forward.

Jones credits a coach who believed in him early for changing his path, and he brings that same commitment to his players today. For him, the most meaningful results aren't measured by trophies but by former players who go on to build successful careers and families.