Nov 11, 2025
Curry Moderates Coaches Panel at Jr. Knicks Convention
Big Apple Basketball President, Jason Curry moderated a panel at the Jr. Knicks Coaches Convention, leading a discussion on purpose, leadership, and the impact of youth basketball.
New York, NY — Big Apple Basketball President, Jason Curry (pictured, L) served as moderator and panelist at the Jr. Knicks Coaches Convention, leading a session highlighting the work of past Jr. Knicks Coaches of the Year.
Curry, the 2019 honoree, guided a discussion with three award-winning program founders: Victor Hall of Keeping Youth Dreams Alive (2025 Jr. Knicks and Jr. NBA Coach of the Year), Chiené Jones of Grow Our Game (2020 Jr. Knicks Coach of the Year), and Mike Simmel of Bounce Out the Stigma (2024 Jr. Knicks Coach of the Year).
The panel focused on coaching purpose, program development and the broader impact youth basketball has on academic, social and personal growth.
Panelists outlined how their organizations use basketball to build confidence, leadership and community connections. They also discussed the role of trust, mentorship and life-skills training in supporting long-term success for young athletes.
The convention encouraged attendees to nominate candidates for this year’s Jr. Knicks Coach of the Year initiative, which awards $20,000 to the winner and $5,000 to two runners-up.
Several Big Apple Basketball board members attended the event in support of the program and to represent the organization.
New York, NY — Big Apple Basketball President, Jason Curry (pictured, L) served as moderator and panelist at the Jr. Knicks Coaches Convention, leading a session highlighting the work of past Jr. Knicks Coaches of the Year.
Curry, the 2019 honoree, guided a discussion with three award-winning program founders: Victor Hall of Keeping Youth Dreams Alive (2025 Jr. Knicks and Jr. NBA Coach of the Year), Chiené Jones of Grow Our Game (2020 Jr. Knicks Coach of the Year), and Mike Simmel of Bounce Out the Stigma (2024 Jr. Knicks Coach of the Year).
The panel focused on coaching purpose, program development and the broader impact youth basketball has on academic, social and personal growth.
Panelists outlined how their organizations use basketball to build confidence, leadership and community connections. They also discussed the role of trust, mentorship and life-skills training in supporting long-term success for young athletes.
The convention encouraged attendees to nominate candidates for this year’s Jr. Knicks Coach of the Year initiative, which awards $20,000 to the winner and $5,000 to two runners-up.
Several Big Apple Basketball board members attended the event in support of the program and to represent the organization.
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