Coaching Staff

Coach Sterling Benjamin founded OCYM Holy Hoops in 2024 with a mission to develop young athletes into champions both on and off the court. With over 5 years of coaching experience and a proven track record of developing players who go on to play at the collegiate level, Coach Benjamin brings expertise, passion, and dedication to every practice and game. His coaching philosophy emphasizes fundamental skill development, basketball IQ, and character formation. Under his leadership, Holy Hoops has produced over 5 college basketball players and won numerous championships at the AAU level."Basketball is more than just a game—it's a platform for teaching life lessons, building character, and creating opportunities. Every player who comes through our program leaves not just as a better basketball player, but as a better person.

Experience: 5 years coaching

I am a recent college graduate from Webster University. I played my high school ball at Trinity Catholic High School in Spanish lake and I am a 2020 grad. From there I hit the road and went down to Mineral Area College in Farmington Missouri and was there for 2 years. Mineral Area is one of the best junior college basketball schools in the country. There we went to a NJCAA national tournament and set school records my first year. After those 2 years I went to Webster University where I played 3 years there and had a great career there.

Experience: 2 years coaching

I currently attend and play basketball at Missouri Baptist University. I started playing basketball in 2nd grade and have been in love with it ever since. Right now I’m studying Physical education with the hopes of eventually becoming a college basketball coach. I work really hard in anything I’m perusing and like to push others to do the same.

Experience: 1 years coaching