Meet The Hardwood Hustle Team
Mission Statement
THE TEAM
COACH
Jackie Lyons
Jackie Lyons is the cofounder and CEO of Hardwood Hustle. A former Division I basketball player at UNH and Merrimack College, she holds a degree in Marketing and Media. Jackie is passionate about coaching, creativity, and entrepreneurship, and is deeply committed to empowering young athletes through skill development and a genuine love for the game.
COACH
Katie Zenevitch-Reyes
Katie Zenevitch-Reyes started her basketball career at Central Catholic High School where she holds the schools all time rebounding and scoring records.
Katie continued her career at Boston College and was a two year captain. She finished her career with 1,164 points. Katie received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a minor in psychology. After graduating, Katie taught English for one year at an International School in Budapest, Hungary. Katie has much experience with leading individual and group basketball lessons.
COACH
Ceci Reyes
Having played at Merrimack College and serving as Team Captain during her senior year, she understands the game from both a player's and a leader's perspective.
Her academic achievements are just as impressive, as she triple majored in Business, Spanish, and Psychology. With experience playing overseas in the Dominican Republic, she has a global perspective on the game. She served as the Nobles Girls Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach and a WSD Skills Coach.
COACH
Paris Wilkey
As a former division 2 & 3 college basketball player, Paris brings firsthand experience of the game's demands. She competed for Franklin Pierce University before transferring to Westfield State University, where she earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work.
COACH
Javon Taylor
Javon Taylor is a dynamic basketball skills coach and Showcase Winner with a strong playing background, excelling at Fitchburg State University. A dedicated athlete and scholar, he earned recognition for his achievements both on and off the court.
Before college, he honed his skills at Beaver Country Day School, where his passion for the game took root. Javon holds a degree in Business Marketing and was named to the Dean’s List for his academic excellence. His energy, enthusiasm, and innovative approach to skill development make him an invaluable asset to our coaching team.
COACH
Alex Giannaros
A native of Brockton, MA, Alex attended Tabor Academy before playing four years at Boston University. A two-time team captain, Alex led NCAA Division I in 3-point field goal percentage during the 2022-2023 season and finished her career in Top 6 scoring in BU Women's basketball history
COACH
Katrina Haddad
Katrina. has been managing the women's basketball team at Endicott College for three years, assisting in team logistics and player development. More recently, she was selected as a USA Basketball Women in the Game scholarship recipient.
Her personal journey consisted of multiple ACL recoveries, which led her to intern at a nationwide known facility, Mike Boyle’s Strength and Conditioning where she became CFSC level 1 and 2 certified. She is passionate about mentoring, empowering, and creating a space for athletes to be human first.
COACH
Malaquias Canery
Coach MAC is an international basketball trainer, NJCAA college coach, and player development specialist with a global resume and deep local roots. His journey in the game has taken him to Kuwait, Qatar, Dubai, and France, before returning to his hometown of Lawrence, Massachusetts to coach at the collegiate level.
THE TEAM
COACH
Jackie Lyons
Jackie Lyons is the cofounder and CEO of Hardwood Hustle. A former Division I basketball player at UNH and Merrimack College, she holds a degree in Marketing and Media. Jackie is passionate about coaching, creativity, and entrepreneurship, and is deeply committed to empowering young athletes through skill development and a genuine love for the game. Her experience spans all levels-from elementary school players to professionals and her unique blend of artistry and athletic insight brings a fresh, inspiring approach to training.
COACH
Katie Zenevitch-Reyes
Katie Zenevitch-Reyes started her basketball career at Central Catholic High School where she holds the schools all time rebounding and scoring records. Katie continued her career at Boston College and was a two year captain. She finished her career with 1,164 points. Katie received her bachelor's degree in elementary education with a minor in psychology. After graduating, Katie taught English for one year at an International School in Budapest, Hungary. Katie has much experience with leading individual and group basketball lessons.
COACH
Ceci Reyes
Having played at Merrimack College and serving as Team Captain during her senior year, she understands the game from both a player's and a leader's perspective. Her academic achievements are just as impressive, as she triple majored in Business, Spanish, and Psychology. With experience playing overseas in the Dominican Republic, she has a global perspective on the game. She served as the Nobles Girls Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach and a WSD Skills Coach.
COACH
Paris Wilkey
As a former division 2 & 3 college basketball player, Paris brings firsthand experience of the game's demands. She competed for Franklin Pierce University before transferring to Westfield State University, where she earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work. Her coaching journey includes a season as an assistant coach at Salem State University, where she undoubtedly gained valuable insights. Currently coaching for MCW Starz AAU program.
COACH
Javon Taylor
Javon Taylor is a dynamic basketball skills coach and Showcase Winner with a strong playing background, excelling at Fitchburg State University. A dedicated athlete and scholar, he earned recognition for his achievements both on and off the court. Before college, he honed his skills at Beaver Country Day School, where his passion for the game took root. Javon holds a degree in Business Marketing and was named to the Dean's List for his academic excellence. His energy, enthusiasm, and innovative approach to skill development make him an invaluable asset to our coaching team.
COACH
Alex Giannaros
A native of Brockton, MA, Alex attended Tabor Academy before playing four years at Boston University. A two-time team captain, Alex led NCAA Division I in 3-point field goal percentage during the 2022-2023 season and finished her career in Top 6 scoring in BU Women's basketball history. Graduating in May with a degree in Education and Human Development, Alex is excited to join the Hardwood Hustle family and bring her leadership and experience to developing young athletes.
COACH
Katrina Haddad
Katrina. has been managing the women's basketball team at Endicott College for three years, assisting in team logistics and player development. More recently, she was selected as a USA Basketball Women in the Game scholarship recipient. Her personal journey consisted of multiple ACL recoveries, which led her to intern at a nationwide known facility, Mike Boyle's Strength and Conditioning where she became CFSC level 1 and 2 certified. She is passionate about mentoring, empowering, and creating a space for athletes to be human first.
COACH
Malaquias Canery
Coach MAC is an international basketball trainer, NJCAA college coach, and player development specialist with a global resume and deep local roots. His journey in the game has taken him to Kuwait, Qatar, Dubai, and France, before returning to his hometown of Lawrence, Massachusetts to coach at the collegiate level. His training style is adaptable, intentional, and informed by years of experience across all levels-from youth athletes to professionals. All-Time Leading Scorer at Clinton High School (Clinton, NY) and 4-year player at Clarkson University
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