Meet Our Coaches

Meet our dedicated coaches who bring experience, passion, and a commitment to developing every player’s potential. Learn more about the leaders behind the East Coast Panthers!

Chris DiCintio

President & Founder

Chris DiCintio is the founder and President of The East Coast Panthers. DiCintio has been involved with high school basketball for over
twenty-five years.

Larry Rheingold

Vice President

Larry Rheingold has been coaching for the better part of 25 years. For the past two seasons Rheingold has been the Asst. Men’s Coach at Concordia College.

Lou DeMello

Director of Basketball Operations

Lou DeMello is an energetic, motivated and extremely knowledgeable Athletic Director and Basketball Coach/Trainer for nearly 30 years.

John Cavaliere

Director of AAU Basketball

Coach Cavaliere joins the Panthers staff after 12 years of coaching college and prep
school basketball.

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East Coast Panthers offers programs for athletes at every level. With expert coaching and top-notch facilities, we’re here to help you excel. Ready to start your journey? Join us today!