THE PREMIER SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN NORTHWEST OHIO SINCE 2009
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What is Ohio Reign Phenom?
Tradition, Family, Mentoring, and Dedication
Tradition, Family, Mentoring, and Dedication
Ohio Reign is a youth travel basketball organization that develops players in a wide range of basketball skills. Ohio Reign’s goal is to take players and make them versatile while playing many positions on the court. We emphasize the fundamentals and basketball skills on the court and young men skills off the court. One of our goals is to
Ohio Reign is a youth travel basketball organization that develops players in a wide range of basketball skills. Ohio Reign’s goal is to take players and make them versatile while playing many positions on the court. We emphasize the fundamentals and basketball skills on the court and young men skills off the court. One of our goals is to teach kids how to be team players as well as leaders amongst leaders. WE ARE NOT A JUST SHOW UP AND PLAY TEAM, this is a PROGRAM complete with knowledgeable coaches and trainers. We also teach the game of basketball in a classroom setting, watch game footage and make smarter, knowledgeable players in the game of basketball.
Tradition, Family, Mentoring, and Dedication
Tradition, Family, Mentoring, and Dedication
Tradition, Family, Mentoring, and Dedication
We are looking for players who are willing to learn in every aspect of the game of
basketball. A player willing to learn multiple positions, expand his game, willing to believe in himself, his teammates and coaches. A player who is willing to sacrifice his own goal to gain an ultimate team goal and wants to take pride in his offensive ab
We are looking for players who are willing to learn in every aspect of the game of
basketball. A player willing to learn multiple positions, expand his game, willing to believe in himself, his teammates and coaches. A player who is willing to sacrifice his own goal to gain an ultimate team goal and wants to take pride in his offensive ability as well as his defensive abilitye are looking for players who are willing to learn in every aspect of the game of
basketball. A player willing to learn multiple positions, expand his game, willing to
in himself, his teammates and coaches. A player who is willing to sacrifice his own goal
gain an ultimate team goal and wants to take pride in his offensive ability as well as defensive ability.
2024 Ohio Reign Phenom
Tradition, Family, Mentoring, and Dedication
2024 Ohio Reign Phenom
A Message From The Director
Founded Ohio Reign in 2009
Over 25 yrs coaching experiences
2024 OHIO REIGN PHENOM STAFF
Ohio Reign Phenom Director/Coach
Cornelius Hester
Founded Ohio Reign in 2009
Over 25 yrs coaching experiences
1yr Defiance Jr, High Basketball Head Coach
5 years Defiance High School
(Freshman Head coach and Varsity & JV Asst.)
5 years Defiance College Basketball Asst.Coach
2 months Defiance College Acting Head Coach
Current Owens Community Col
Ohio Reign Phenom Director/Coach
Cornelius Hester
Founded Ohio Reign in 2009
Over 25 yrs coaching experiences
1yr Defiance Jr, High Basketball Head Coach
5 years Defiance High School
(Freshman Head coach and Varsity & JV Asst.)
5 years Defiance College Basketball Asst.Coach
2 months Defiance College Acting Head Coach
Current Owens Community College Men's Basketball
Recruiting Director/Asst. Coach
Coach Hester started his coaching career more than 25 years ago in the Defiance youth basketball program where he served as the junior high coach and freshman head coach. He would later go on and work at his alma mater, Defiance High School, under future hall-of-fame coach Kirk Lehman.
During Hester's time at DHS, he helped lead the boys program to three Western Buckeye League championships, along with numerous sectional and district titles.
Hester is also the founder and director of the Ohio Reign AAU basketball team, which is one of the premiere AAU programs in northwest Ohio.
After graduating from Defiance, Hester went on to attend the University of Toledo for one year before transferring to Tri-State University (now Trine University), where he earned his bachelor's degree in business administration in 1996.
Hester is currently the owner of Custom Tees & Apparel, a retail store located in Defiance since 2006. With 16 years as a small business owner, Hester is very respected in the Defiance community, volunteering his time at the Defiance YMCA for numerous basketball camps and clinics.
Hester has three kids. Breanna graduated from Ohio Northern University and received her master's degree in accounting at Tiffin University and currently Accounting Lead at Goodyear Headquarters while Cornelius Hester II is finishing his bachelor's at Purdue University Fort Wayne and works for Pepsi Co, majoring in business administration. He also has a younger daughter, Faith Hester.
Introducing Avion Franklin...Ohio Reign Phenom 16u Head Coach. This one is special to Ohio Reign. Avion lead Ohio Reign to the Program's first National Championship. Went on to have a great career at Toledo Whitmer and followed that up with an amazing freshman year at Defiance College. And is a must have on one of the top Divison 1 Baske
Introducing Avion Franklin...Ohio Reign Phenom 16u Head Coach. This one is special to Ohio Reign. Avion lead Ohio Reign to the Program's first National Championship. Went on to have a great career at Toledo Whitmer and followed that up with an amazing freshman year at Defiance College. And is a must have on one of the top Divison 1 Basketball program's staff in the state of Ohio. The current jv head and varsity assistant at Toledo Whitmer.
Meet Avion Franklin...
*Played college basketball at Defiance college
-8th grade junior high coach at Whitmer for 5 years
*Coached for Ohio reign in 2022 and was the Coach of the summer winning tournaments all over Indiana and Ohio.
*Current JV Head Coach and Varsity assistant at Whitmer Men's Basketball
*A college Graduate of the Unversity of Toledo and a current Teacher at Toledo Whitmer High School
* AND MORE IMPORTANTLY HE IS A OHIO REIGN BASKETBALL ALUM and National Champion
Cj Hester, a long running coach, player and administrator of Ohio Reign Basketball for more than eight years. He was a member of the 2015 Defiance High School Bulldogs State Championship Team and a member of the Defiance High School Hall of Fame with his team. He will be a vital part of the administrative team and an assistant coach for
Cj Hester, a long running coach, player and administrator of Ohio Reign Basketball for more than eight years. He was a member of the 2015 Defiance High School Bulldogs State Championship Team and a member of the Defiance High School Hall of Fame with his team. He will be a vital part of the administrative team and an assistant coach for the program. His ability to train and instruct players is second to none.
Introducing Anthony Singleton, or known as Coach Ant. He will be the Director of Player Development for Ohio Reign Phenom. Coach Ant brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to ORP with his 20 years of experience training college athletes, girls and boys. He is also the Director and Founder of Ohio Lady Warriors AAU Program and Single
Introducing Anthony Singleton, or known as Coach Ant. He will be the Director of Player Development for Ohio Reign Phenom. Coach Ant brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to ORP with his 20 years of experience training college athletes, girls and boys. He is also the Director and Founder of Ohio Lady Warriors AAU Program and Singleton Basketball Skills Academy. Coach Ant has the ability and knowledge to help prepare players college level competition on the court and in the classroom. Coach Ant has a highly acclaimed reputation of training, mentorship, and guidance of athletes at the college level.
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Introduction "Coach Ant" Anthony Singleton. As Director of Player Development for Ohio Reign Phenom. Coach Ant brings wealth of knowledge and experience to ORP. With his training of former and current college athletes for girls and boys for over 20years. He also is the Director and Founder of Ohio Lady Warriors AAU Program and Singleton Basketball Skills Academy. Coach Ant has the ability and knowledge of helping prepare players for the Collège level on the court and in the classroom. Coach had a highly acclaimed reputation of training, mentorship, and guidance of athletes to the college level.
Max Denman, an Anthony Wayne High School alum and if you know anything about NW Ohio high school basketball, you know or have heard of this prolific sharp shooter. Max attended BGSU, quarterback of the football program, and is currently finishing up his degree. In addition, he lead the acclaimed 2019 Ohio Reign basketball team which was
Max Denman, an Anthony Wayne High School alum and if you know anything about NW Ohio high school basketball, you know or have heard of this prolific sharp shooter. Max attended BGSU, quarterback of the football program, and is currently finishing up his degree. In addition, he lead the acclaimed 2019 Ohio Reign basketball team which was also ranked in the top 10th AAU ranked by prep hoops. Max will serve as Ohio Reign Phenoms Shooting Coach and Asst.Coach program wide. Bringing this alum back to Ohio Reign to inspire and help young was a passion he has whole heartedly.
Introduction "Coach Tank" Ernest Mitchell who has been a Ohio Reign Basketball coach for 4 years in our youth development program. Coach Tank has over 20 years experience in AAU coming from the DC/Virginia area. Coach Tank brings a lot of experience working behind the scenes and organizing the Program.
Introducing the hardest working young man behind the scenes, Elijah Phillips. He is Ohio Reign Phenoms Head Team Management and has a passion for service in every shape and fashion. This kid is a Rockstar and has outstanding credentials with over 5yrs of experience combined at Toledo St.John high school Basketball, Football and Owens Comm
Introducing the hardest working young man behind the scenes, Elijah Phillips. He is Ohio Reign Phenoms Head Team Management and has a passion for service in every shape and fashion. This kid is a Rockstar and has outstanding credentials with over 5yrs of experience combined at Toledo St.John high school Basketball, Football and Owens Community College Men's Basketball. He will make sure we have everything to be successful.
Will Turner IV, a super talented Photographer and Videograhper that you know from gracing the sidelines and courts for all major events including University of Toledo football and Men's and Women basketball events. In addition, Will covers all must see events in the tri state area events. Ohio Reign Phenom was glad to secure @wtt_producti
Will Turner IV, a super talented Photographer and Videograhper that you know from gracing the sidelines and courts for all major events including University of Toledo football and Men's and Women basketball events. In addition, Will covers all must see events in the tri state area events. Ohio Reign Phenom was glad to secure @wtt_productions to be our official Professional man behind lens to spotlight our players and program this spring and summer.
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