New England Crusaders

The only NIKE sponsored Girls Basketball Club in New England

Mike Collins

Coach Collins will be working with the Crusader Black and Crusader Gold teams this fall and spring season.

An all-state player in Wisconsin
Three year letter winner at Division 1 Dartmouth, where he covered (with limited success) such players at John Paxton, Michael Jordan, Kenny Smith and Michelle Obama's brother
Has been involved in AAU coaching with the Bedford Hustle for the past 3 years.
His younger brother Steve, is one of the top high school boys coaches in the country, having coached 4 Wisconsin Players of the Year.
His teams reflect his personality: intense, prepared, and aggressive. His team is highly organized, with 30% of practice time devoted to team concepts, 30% to strength, quickness, conditioning, and 40% to team basketball concepts
Has management degree from Harvard Business School, and is a published author, holder of numerous patents, and a successful entrepreneur.
One of the key drivers behind the expansion of the club so more kids can get opportunities to play in an organization focused on female student-athletes and basketball players.
Member of the New England Crusaders Board of Directors