meet the team
Kenny Hatch
Lead player development coach
Kenny Hatch is a former 5-year professional basketball player. He began his basketball career at St. Ignatius, where he played 1 year of varsity basketball for the Wildcats. He then went on to play at Canada College, a junior college in Redwood City, where he led his team to the final four in 2015.
Kenny then earned a scholarship to play at Texas A&M International University, where he graduated with his degree in Accounting and won the 2017 Heartland Conference Championship. In 2018, Kenny went on to continue his basketball career internationally where he played professionally for five years in Spain & Italy. Kenny's basketball training focuses on fundamentals.
Kenny's journey has been anything but simple which has provided him with the knowledge and experience to be the best advisor. Kenny's expertise goes beyond basketball training and can help players accomplish their goals & gain the confidence needed to get their game to the next level.
maddy Hatch
player development coach
MADDY HATCH IS A CURRENT 4-YEAR PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER. SHE BEGAN HER BASKETBALL CAREER AT ST. IGNATIUS, WHERE SHE PLAYED 2 YEARS OF VARSITY BASKETBALL FOR THE WILDCATS. DESPITE TWO KNEE INJURIES AND SURGERIES, SHE STILL FOUND A WAY TO EARN A SCHOLARSHIP TO PLAY AT CAL POLY HUMBOLDT, WHERE SHE GRADUATED WITH HER DEGREE IN KINESIOLOGY WITH AN EMPHASIS IN PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY. DURING HER TIME AT HUMBOLDT, SHE HELPED HER TEAM WIN THE 2018 CCAA CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP AND HAD TWO NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES IN 2018 AND 2019. MADDY IS IN THE RECORD BOOKS AT HUMBOLDT FOR 3-POINTERS MADE IN A SEASON.
IN 2021, MADDY WENT ON TO CONTINUE HER BASKETBALL CAREER INTERNATIONALLY WHERE SHE PLAYED PROFESSIONALLY FOR four YEARS IN SPAIN & ITALY, HELPING TWO TEAMS GET PROMOTED. IN THE 2022-2023 SEASON SHE AIDED HER TEAM IN WINNING THE ITALIAN a2 CHAMPIONSHIP, GETTING PROMOTED TO THE FIRST LEAGUE.
MADDY’S BASKETBALL TRAINING FOCUSES ON BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION. SHE POSSESSES AN EXPERTISE IN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF SHOOTING. MADDY’S JOURNEY HAS EQUIPPED HER WITH THE UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO BEST OVERCOME ADVERSITY, NOT ONLY IN BASKETBALL BUT IN LIFE. SHE BRINGS THIS INTO HER BASKETBALL TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP.
MADDY IS TRAINED IN PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY, ESPECIALLY IN INJURY PREVENTION, REHABILITATION, AND STRENGTH TRAINING. SHE IS CURRENTLY COMPLETING HER MASTERS IN KINESIOLOGY AT CAL STATE BAKERSFIELD. MADDY CAN AID PLAYERS IN MASTERING THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BASKETBALL AND GAINING CONFIDENCE TO OVERCOME WHATEVER OBSTACLES THEY MAY FACE.
jake paxton
Player development coach
Jake started his basketball career at Rio Americano high school, where he was a starter on Varsity for three years. he won back to back league MVPS, and led his team to state playoffs all three years. he then played two years at Sacramento City College, where he averaged 20 points per game his sophomore year and earned a scholarship to play at San Francisco State University. he is now currently in his last year of school on schedule to graduate with a degree in liberal studies & assisting the sf state men’s basketball program.
his journey hasn’t been like most players. Not going straight to a 4 year out of high school forced him to create his own path. As well as the physical side, jake likes to focus on the mental side of the game. he strives to Build a strong foundation of fundamentals while pushing athletes to develop new skills at the same time. Jake believes in building confidence and belief in ONESELF, which can be developed through hard work and repetitions. “Work in the dark, to shine in the light”
tyler suarez-brown
player development coach
Tyler Suarez-Brown, or “Coach Ty” is an alum of San Francisco’s St. Ignatius College Prep, where she played 3 years of Varsity basketball from 2012-2015, during which time the Wildcats were 2-time WCAL Champions, 2014 CCS Champions, and earned a #2 National Girls’ High School Basketball Ranking. She earned WCAL 1st-Team All-League honors as a starting guard/small forward. She also played 4+ years of AAU basketball with the MRC Rebels in the Mission District of San Francisco.
Ty is currently Head JV Coach at St. Ignatius and MRC Rebels 17U. She is excited to add her basketball experience and passion for player development to the dedicated team at Kenny Hatch Basketball.
Joe Carey
Player development coach
Joe Carey is a Bay Area native, having been born and raised in South San Francisco. Joe began his basketball career at Sacred Heart Cathedral, where he played varsity basketball. He then attended St. John’s University (NY), where he played on the club basketball team and graduated with his degree in Sports Management. Recently, Joe completed his Masters in Sports Management at West Virginia University.
Joe grew up in a family full of basketball coaches, and he brings 15+ years of coaching experience. Joe has coached in various basketball camps, youth leagues, CYO, AAU, high school, and adult leagues on both the men’s and women’s side. Joe is currently entering his 9th season at Lick-Wilmerding High School in San Francisco, where he is the Head JV Boys Basketball Coach and the Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach.
Joe emphasizes a strong foundation in the fundamentals to help each player unlock their basketball potential - both as an individual and within a team setting. His commitment to learning and improvement is unmatched, and he has a proven track record of helping players grow both and off the basketball court.
john gloria
Gym manager and training Assistant
John Gloria was born in Bakersfield, California. he attended Liberty HIGH SCHOOl and graduated in 2022. in 2023, he made the move to the Bay Area and began assisting Kenny with his basketball training. Although he had never played basketball before, being immersed in the sport sparked a passion in him. Now, basketball has become a major part of his life— watching every type of game and becoming one of his favorite sports. John has been a cornerstone of kenny hatch basketball since the beginning.
What he enjoys most about this journey is helping people improve their skills and seeing them grow into better players over time. he believes that It's incredibly rewarding to be a part of their development and witness their progress firsthand
alexis hatch
marketing and content specialist
Alexis was born & raised in Bakersfield, ca where she was a four-year starter & 3-time sectional valley champion for the stockdale women’s soccer team. She then accepted a scholarship to cal state east bay where she played & graduated with her degree in communications.
alexis is a results-driven Marketing and Content Specialist with a passion for crafting compelling brand narratives and data-driven strategies. With expertise in content creation, social media management, SEO, and campaign execution.
kelli richardson
operations lead
Kelli Richardson is a dynamic and results-driven Operations Lead at Kenny Hatch Basketball, where she ensures seamless day-to-day operations and drives strategic growth initiatives. With a strong background in project management and cross-functional collaboration, Kelli streamlines processes, enhances client experiences, and optimizes business efficiency. She plays a key role in program coordination, scheduling, and operational execution, supporting the company’s mission to develop elite basketball players.
Her expertise in leadership, communication, and problem-solving enables her to bridge gaps between departments, implement effective systems, and support the business’s long-term success. Passionate about organization and innovation, Kelli is dedicated to making an impact both on and off the court.