Christopher Kwiatek

Stressed to the team that they are students first and education comes before anything that we try to accomplish as a basketball team

Blended three different middle school programs into one team with one goal

Supported the Varsity Head Coach and Staff in all areas of our basketball program

Talent Evaluation through working Open Gyms, Youth Basketball Camps, and Fall Clinics

Stressed the overall importance of the McDowell Basketball Culture to the 9th Graders so they have a full understanding of what our program expectations are

Focused on playing to our strengths through maximum effort at all times

Complied a 77-6 record through four full seasons as 9th Grade Head Coach

Evaluate current high school players in District 10 to form a competitive fall basketball league

Coached JV and Varsity Players from Cathedral Prep, McDowell, Harborcreek, Girard, Fairview, Meadville, and Ft LeBoeuf

Shot clock was utilized so pace of play was needed to improve overall efficiency

2021 Finalist

2022 Champion

Developed and trained local youth athletes to form and compete in travel ball

Held open gyms and tryouts to evaluate best talent in the district

Focus on skill development, fundamentals, and man to man pressure defense

Traveled to compete and play in tournaments all over Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York

Won the 2020 6th Grade Pennsylvania State Championship at Penn State ( Happy Valley )