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Journal
October 12, 2024

Morning Reflections

Waking up to a text from a former player, telling you how much you’ve impacted their life, is one of,...

Athlete Spotlight
February 5, 2025

A Note to Fellow & Future Hoopers 🏀💙

I know this game means everything to you. The long hours in the gym, the extra reps, the sacrifices—you do,...

Player Development

September 5, 2023

I’m passionate about teaching & growing the game I love.

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Coaching Journal

While the Community Celebrated, I Was Learning to Breathe Again

Life doesn’t always wait for you to be ready. Grief, loss, setbacks—they show up…

Choose Love: The Theory, The Journey, The Commitment

Love has been my safe place, my teacher, my strength.

Player Development

I’m passionate about teaching & growing the game I love.

Welcome to the world of transformation, growth, and empowerment with Coach Audrey Taylor! Here,…

The Road to Chicago

Hey, let’s talk about something truly special—my incredible squad tearing it up on the…

Coaching Journal

The Lady Behind the Photo

Embrace your passion, own your strength, and defy the stereotypes.

Passion 4 Youth

Inspire. Believe. Lead.

I BELIEVE I’m here to teach the game of basketball and that will never…

My Best Rival Became My Best Mentor

I spent twelve years on the opposite sideline from the legendary Coach Mary Klinger,…

Coaching Journal

Protecting My Peace & Choosing What Pours In

Journal Entry (Apr '25)

Coaching Journal

I Hate to Lose, But I Love to Grow

Journal Entry- April 2025

The Game is Simple. The Pressure Isn’t.

At first, they played for the joy. Then, we added pressure. What if we…

Athlete Spotlight

A Note to Fellow & Future Hoopers 🏀💙

Lexi Carnegie; 5-9 Guard Class of 2026 Teaneck High School Jersey Gemz, Nike EYBL

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Journal
November 10, 2025

My Best Rival Became My Best Mentor

I can barely believe I’m writing this, but it’s true: I’m joining the Legendary Coach Mary Klinger’s (Rutgers Preparatory School) staff this season. What a meaningful, full-circle moment. For twelve years, Mary and I stood on opposite sidelines, locked in a continuous state of pressure and rivalry. She extended her hand early in my career; for that I’m forever thankful. We had our on-court battles, but the mutual respect was always there. To go from that level of competition to this level of connection—it’s the ultimate victory. I am incredibly thankful for her grace, her friendship, and her trust. Mary is truly a legendary leader, not just because of all of her accolades and accomplishments, but because she actively extends her hand to support fellow women coaches. Her wisdom and support as I’ve navigated my own path have been invaluable. This whole transition has taught me the greatest lesson in leadership: true strength isn’t about winning against someone; it’s about reaching back to anchor them in their own becoming. Unraveling to Remain This incredible new chapter ties right into the deep inner work I’ve been doing over the last couple of years. I spent too long confusing who I was,...

Coaching, Journal
June 30, 2025

While the Community Celebrated, I Was Learning to Breathe Again

I’ve never really spoken about this out loud. I’ve carried it quietly. Prayed through it. Worked through it. And in some ways, I’m still working through it. But I believe it’s time. I remember the season my life turned sideways, the world kept spinning — but I stood still. It started August 2018.My father passed away.He was my guy. My sideline presence. The man who never missed a game, even if he was running between two homes and juggling his own life. I used to look for him in the bleachers before every tip-off — and he was always there. Always cheering, even on my worst days. That’s the way he loved me. But life didn’t slow down. Basketball fall league had started, and I leaned in, because the gym was always my safe haven. We started the season, set our goal to get back to Tournament of Champions and win. We were deep in the middle of the season. My girls were focused, determined, still nursing the sting of the previous year’s loss in the TOC finals. We set high standards in practices, treated every game like it was win or go home— but then the tragic loss of,...

Coaching, Journal
April 30, 2025

Protecting My Peace & Choosing What Pours In

There’s a moment—every coach, every human—comes to it. That place where two worlds collide, and you’re forced to choose. The duality of life and basketball doesn’t ask for permission. It shows up, sometimes without warning, and you have to figure out how to be present in both spaces without falling apart in either.