About Us

About Us

The East Coast Panthers is an Elite Basketball Organization that takes extreme pride in fostering growth for tomorrow’s future athlete. Established in 2011, we have been providing our rising basketball stars the discipline they need, the recognition they want, and the fun they deserve. Our highly skilled highschool and college instructors teach the techniques needed to see big time results for your son or daughter.

Our Mission

Our mission is to inspire and empower young athletes through basketball, fostering personal growth, teamwork, and excellence on and off the court.

Our Mission

Our mission is to inspire and empower young athletes through basketball, fostering personal growth, teamwork, and excellence on and off the court.

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Our Facilities

East Coast Panthers is proud to offer a state-of-the-art training facility equipped with high-quality courts, top-tier equipment, and a dedicated environment.

Our Facilities

East Coast Panthers is proud to offer a state-of-the-art training facility equipped with high-quality courts, top-tier equipment, and a dedicated environment.

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Meet Our Coaches

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, Head Of AAU

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 Leagues

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

John Cavaliere

Head Basketball Trainer

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

Our mission is to inspire

Our Mission

Our Mission

Our goal is to teach motivated players the skills necessary to play fundamental basketball while building team concepts and chemistry, both of which are essential to competing at a high level. An emphasis will be placed on true sportsmanship throughout gameplay. Ultimately, the East Coast Panthers want to ensure that each player comes away with a newfound appreciation of the game in addition to knowing what it takes to become a better teammate and player.

Emphasize fundamental
basketball skills:

Focus on teaching the basic techniques of shooting, dribbling, passing, and defense to lay a strong foundation for
player’s development.

Foster teamwork
and chemistry:

Create drills and exercises that encourage players to communicate effectively, support each other on the court, and understand their roles within the team structure.

Promote sportsmanship and
appreciation for the game:

Instill values of respect, integrity, and fair play, emphasizing that success is not only measured by wins and losses but also by how players conduct themselves on and
off the court.

Opportunities

Fundraising Events

Fundraising Events

We definitely know how to put the ‘fun’ in fundraising! We offer several events that not only raise money to give athletes in need scholarships, but also serve as social events that solidify the close-knit East Coast Panther’s community.

Cigar Dinner and Auction

Cigar Dinner and Auction

Occurring during the spring & fall season, the Cigar Dinner and Auction is a night full of food, laughter, and giving back. This night has become a beloved tradition for raising money for underprivileged kids.

Opportunities

Unique Experiences

Unique Experiences

In addition to our recognition and fundraising events, the East Coast Panthers are happy to also offer unique and unforgettable travelling experiences for some of our players and teams. Here are just some of the different places our athletes have travelled to:

  • Boston, MA

  • Atlantic City, NJ

  • Orlando, FL

  • Louisville, KY

  • Spooky Nook, PA

  • and so many more!

Top-Tier Training Spaces

Our Facilities

Our Facilities

Elite basketball instruction can only happen in facilities that are also high quality. In order to provide players with a space that delivers while also making commutes easy for our parents, we have several practice sites for our year round basketball programs.

Premier Athletic Club

East Coast Panthers is a premier athletic club dedicated to developing athletes through top-tier training, competition, and support. Join us for an elite sports experience focused on excellence and growth.

Premier Athletic Club

East Coast Panthers is a premier athletic club dedicated to developing athletes through top-tier training, competition, and support. Join us for an elite sports experience focused on excellence and growth.

Somers High School

Somers High School provides a supportive environment for East Coast Panthers athletes, offering top-notch facilities for training and competitions, helping players reach their
full potential.

Somers High School

Somers High School provides a supportive environment for East Coast Panthers athletes, offering top-notch facilities for training and competitions, helping players reach their
full potential.

Our Alumni

Our Alumni

Meet some of our alumni below. Join the East Coast Panthers today and be a part of a family.

Desmond Quincy Jones (Pro)

Pace University

John Decker

Geneseo College

Mike Demello

Concordia College

Liam McCabe Moran

Manhattan College

Jesse Boyce

Manhattan College

Conor Smith

College Coach (NYU)

Jesse Breeding

Concordia College

Dani DiCintio

Daemen University

Julia Reggio

St. Thomas Aquinas

Ready To
Join A Program?

Ready To Join A Program?

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!