Coaches

Lonnie Welch: Head of Operation

Lonnie is the founder of Impact and has 9 years of coaching experience, including as an assistant coach at the collegiate level. He has assisted in forming one of the largest youth basketball programs in Chicago. Lonnie has been a head AAU basketball coach for eight years, and in 2005, his 7^th grade AAU team finished 20th in the nation! Lonnie’s playing experience includes two years of varsity basketball at St. Benedict, Taft high school and OCC Division II NCAA basketball where he majored in business management. He has also had tryouts with the CBA Rockford Lightning, Bulls, Nets, and Spurs.

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Toron Clark: Head of player development

“Coach T” has 9 years of coaching experience, and has had several AAU teams compete in national tournaments. His playing experience includes three years of varsity at Gordon Tech High School, two years at LMU in Tennessee, and one year of professional basketball in Croatia. Additionally, he has been invited to workout with several NBA teams, including the Chicago Bulls, Nets, and Spurs.

My basketball “career” started late by many standards, in the 7th grade. What I lacked in experience I made up for in passion for the game. Since then I went on to letter four years for Bryan St. Joseph’ Eagles. Improving the program all four years, our respective records were, 4-20, 12-14, 24-8 and finally 32-3. After high school I turned down offers to play college ball to focus on my own academics but shortly after my freshmen year I felt a calling back to the hardwood. Since 2007, I have coached two 8th grade A teams for Regents School of Austin and assisted with their varsity program three years. I look forward to improving the life and basketball skills of the youth in Austin through Team Impact!

Coaches

Lonnie Welch: Head of Operation

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Toron Clark: Head of player development

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