Executive Director Jim has dedicated his professional life to two callings: Law Enforcement and Youth Sports. Jim served as a U.S. Probation Officer in the Eastern District of New York from 1975 to 2004, when he retired. He rose through the ranks from officer trainee to Chief of the Department from 1998 to 2004. He… Continue Reading
Associate Executive Designer Rosemary has been the Associate Executive Director of Lightning Basketball for the past sixteen years. She is also the Director of Operations for the Island Garden. Every player, coach or family member of a Lightning Basketball team has at one time or another received the benefits of working with Rosemary. As second… Continue Reading
Administrative Director Karen’s great passion has always been to lead, from an administrative position, for the benefit of youth athletes, coaches and families. Karen joined the Island Garden/Lightning team five years ago. She has vast experience in administrative responsibilities, event operations and customer service. In her position at the Island Garden/Lightning Basketball Karen brings all… Continue Reading
Lightning Girls’ Director; Lightning Director of Operations Jon Lawniczak is the longtime Director of Girls Lightning and for the past two years has been the Director of Operations for all of Lightning. Jon is a tremendously successful coach both at the AAU and high school levels. His teams have won a National AAU Championship and… Continue Reading
Crown Basketball – Owner & Director Chris is not just a highly respected Lightning Coach and developer of talent, he is also the owner and director of Crown Basketball. Crown Basketball is the in-house training and player development partner for Island Garden/Lightning Basketball. Chris is one of the top basketball personal trainers in the New… Continue Reading
Co-Director of FE Hoops Basketball Solutions Bruce Eiber has been a Lightning Basketball coach, administrator, member of the Board of Directors and volunteer for 15 years. Growing up on Long Island, Bruce played high school basketball and college basketball in Florida. He is a graduate of Hofstra University and Hofstra University School of Law. From… Continue Reading
