About Us
Avery bradley
From Tacoma, Washington, was one of the most highly touted basketball players in the country. From his grade school days at Findlay Prep as one of the Nation’s top recruits to his 1- year stop at the University of Texas, one thing has remained constant, “I will always focus on working hard, bringing energy and competing at a very high level, doing anything I can to help my team win”.
Tim Mack
Tim has served as a Director with Bradley Sports Group for the past 5 years. In this capacity, his duties include the administrating, coordination and implementation of the Avery Bradley Skills Academy. Possessing an in-depth knowledge of the game of basketball he brings experience in being able to analyze each child's strengths and weakness enabling him to plan training in accordance with their INDIVIDUAL skill level. He works to enhance individual and team skills while focusing on development, safety and sportsmanship. He possess sound character, strong morals, values and personal ethics which carryover into coaching.
In addition, he has over 4 years experience with the Boys and Girls Club. His ultimate goal is to help each child/player understand and excel at the game of basketball in an environment where they will enjoy themselves in the process.
Darnell Williams
Coaching staff member at the Bradley Sports Group since 2010. Darnell is a Curtis High School graduate with the class of 2009. He attended Tacoma Community College where he played basketball for two years.
Williams then went on to the University of Hawaii Hilo where he received his bachelors degree in communications. While in attendance, he continued basketball with the Hilo Vulcans and achieved the Second Team All Conference award.
During his last year at the University of Hawaii he started a non- profit incorporation created to provide activities and opportunities for young athletes, regardless of race, religion or economic status in the inner city communities.
justin mason
Justin was a four year starter and three year captain for the University of Texas Longhorn basketball team. He is in the top ten all time in games played/started as well as assist/turnover ratio at UT. Justin is passionate about the game of basketball and is dedicated to giving back his experiences playing at a high level. He has worked with boy and girls of all ages and always brings a passion to the gym. One of his main focuses is to get kids to see that anything is possible and one of the best ways to convey that is through the game of basketball
Abdul Gaddy
Abdul went to Bellarmine Prep Hs: 2 time all area MVP, 2 time All state, 2009 4A player of the year, 2008 Gatorade player of the year, McDonalds All American, Jordan Brand All American.
Attended the University of Washington.
2 time PAC 12 tournament champion (2010,2011)
2011-2012 Conference champion
2nd all time leader in assists in school history.
PRO:
NBA summer league and training camp with Charlotte Hornets
NBADleague with Maine Red claws (2013-2014)
NBA summer league with New Orleans Pelicans.
Played Professional in Italy with Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna (2014-2016)
Now currently playing in Latvia for VEF Riga of the VTB league. (2016-2017)
CHAD PATTERSON
Chad Patterson earned a B.A. in Mass Communication from Grambling State University, where he was a student-athlete on the Tigers football team. Chad has been serving as a business consultant with the Bradley Sports Group since 2012. His main passion is to ensure youth have the opportunity to succeed and develop given the right skills and environment. Chad believes the foundational training, coupled with the structure, and professional basketball climate, continues to be the essence of what makes the Avery Bradley Skills Academy a dynamic experience.