COACHES

Anthony is a native of Kansas City, Kansas and played high school basketball at Turner High School before receiving a sholarship to play at Kansas City Kansas Community College. Following 2 years at KCKCC, Anthony had the opportunity to do several professional basketball tours to the Philippines. Anthony joined the LTD Coaching Staff in the Winter of 2022. He is a builder of young men. He strives to help them become healthy mentally, physically and spiritually.

Justin Strickland joined the LTD Staff as a Youth Coach & Skill Development Instructor in 2014. Justin is a native of Kansas City, Kansas and was a collegiate standout at Culver-Stockton University (NAIA). Justin had the opportunity to compete on several International professional basketball tours following his college career. He has since devoted himself to ministry in the Urban core. Justin has 4 years of college Coaching experience at Kansas Christian College (NCCAA) with both the Men’s & Women’s teams. Justin brings a wealth of basketball knowledge and a passion for using sports to impact young lives for Jesus.

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Antjuan is native of Kansas City, Kansas. He played college basketball at Kansas City Kansas Community College and Johnson County Community College. He began coaching with LTD in 2020 in the 3v3 League. He is a developer of young men and passionate about teaching them to reach their full potential by pursuing Jesus.

Brandon joined the LTD Coaching Staff in the Spring of 2023. He is a native of Kansas City, Missouri that played basketball at Raytown High School before continuing his playing career at Calvary University. After college, Brandon began pouring back into the youth as a coach. He enjoys seeing kids grow in their skills and character. He wants to see each player grow in faith, confidence and wisdom.

Charles joined the LTD Coaching Staff in the Fall of 2022. He is a native of Olathe, Kansas that played basketball at Olathe South High School before continuing his playing career at Clarkson University. After college, Charles continued to play and competed in LTD’s DREAM LEAGUE Summer Pro-Am for several years before deciding to coach with LTD. He is a great teacher of the game that enjoys seeing kids grow in their skills and character. He desires to see every kid put God first in their lives so they can become more impactful in their every day lives.

Jordan first joined LTD in 2020 as a member of the LTD Women’s team. She has since joined the LTD Coaching Staff in 2022 as a coach to both boys & girls. Jordan played collegiately at McKendree University (NCAA II). She is a student of the game and loves to teach young athletes how to play and excel in all areas of life.

Chris joined the LTD Coaching Staff in the Spring of 2023. He is a native of Kansas City, Missouri that played basketball at both Ruskin High School and Raymore-Peculiar High School. Chris has been coaching for over 5 years at various levels and he enjoys helping players develop athletically and spiritually. He enjoys seeing kids grow in their skills and character. He wants to see every player be successful on and off the court.

Jackson started with LTD in the Fall of 2023. He is a native of Olathe, Kansas and played high school basketball at Olathe Northwest High School. He went on to play collegiately at Johnson County Community College and then finished his career at Manhattan Christian College. Jackson has a gift for teaching the younger generation not only how to play basketball, but how to live their lives. He believes in making the game fun and uses this tactic in every aspect of his coaching.

BK joined the LTD Coaching Staff in the Summer of 2022. BK played collegiately at Mid-America Nazarene University (NAIA) where he earned a degree in counseling. BK is a constant encourager and loves to see kids reach their full potential in every area of life.

Kris joined the LTD Coaching Staff in 2022. He played collegiately at Graceland University (NAIA) where he was a standout point guard. Kris has a love for the game and teaching it to the younger generation.

Lanita Jackson joined the LTD Coaching Staff in 2016 as a Boys Youth Coach. She played collegiately at Mid-American Nazarene University (NAIA) and has coached both boys and girls programs with LTD since her playing career. She enjoys watching athletes grow, learn and develop in order to become the best they can be on and off the court.

Jon joined the LTD Coaching Staff in the Winter of 2022. Jon played collegiately at Kansas City Kansas Community College. Jon loves kids and loves helping them discover their God-given talents.

Kevin Logan joined the LTD Staff in 2020 as a Skill Development Instructor and LTD Youth Coach. Kevin is a native of Lawrence, Kansas and played college basketball at Kansas Wesleyan University (NAIA). Kevin desires to use his knowledge of the game to help young athletes achieve their full potential on and off the court.

Jacob joined the Livin' The Dream staff in 2017 as a part-time coach for the LTD Youth. He is a native of Overland Park, KS and a graduate of Mid-America Nazarene University (MNU) where he was a standout for the nationally ranked MNU Pioneers (NAIA) before moving on to play two years professionally in the TBL Pro League for the Kansas City Tornadoes. He exhibits a great passion for teaching the fundamentals of the game and helping to instill confidence in young players.

Derrick is a native of Overland Park, Kansas and played high school basketball at Kansas City Christian School. He loves kids and has a great knowledge of the game. He hopes to use his role to positively influence young athletes to be the best people they can be while also glorifying the Lord through their talents.

Anthony joined the LTD Coaching Staff in the Fall of 2023. He is a native of Olathe, Kansas that played basketball at Olathe Christian High School before continuing his playing career at Avila University. After college, Anthony continued to play and competed in LTD’s DREAM LEAGUE Summer Pro-Am for several years before deciding to coach and teach at Spring Hill High School (KS). He is a great teacher of the game that enjoys seeing kids grow in their skills and character. He desires to see every kid grow in their skills on the court and most importantly in their relationship with Christ off the court.

Hakim played at Fort Osage High School and then went on to play semi-professional basketball for the Missouri Rhythm (ABA). He began his coaching journey with LTD in the Fall of 2021. Hakim is an intense coach that desires to see kids have fun with the game and to reach their full potential on and off the court.

Eric is a native of Olathe, Kansas and played high school basketball at Olathe South. Eric was cut from the team his senior season, but then was offered a scholarship to play college basketball at Avila University (NAIA). As an overcomer of adversity, he loves to help kids understand their value as a player and as a person. He has a gift of teaching and making the game simple for younger athletes.

Travis played at Spring Hill High School and also played for LTD in Middle School and High School. He has a brother named Christian that also played with LTD. Travis began his coaching journey in the Spring of 2023. He loves to help kids have fun with the game and to see them grow physically and spiritually.

Jackson joined the LTD Coaching Staff in the Spring of 2023. Jackson played collegiately at Kansas Christian College where he earned a degree in Sports Management. Jackson is a constant encourager and loves to see kids grow in their knowledge of the game, but also to grow in their relationship with Christ. He has a gift for speaking to and teaching youth.

Jackson joined the LTD Coaching Staff in the Spring of 2023. Jackson played collegiately at Ottawa University (NAIA) where he also serves as an Assistant Men’s Coach. Jackson is a constant encourager and loves to see kids reach their full potential in every area of life.

Zach was a standout at Leavenworth High School before receiving a scholarship to play at North Florida (NCAA I). After one year, he transferred to Washburn University (NCAA II) where he finished his career before earning a degree in Finance. Zach began playing in LTD’s DREAM LEAGUE Summer Pro-Am in 2012. Following his college career, Zach played with the LTD Men’s Exhibition team 2013-2020. Zach loves to help kids see their God-give talents and abilities in order to become all that God wants them to be.

Chad is a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and was a standout player in high school. He began coaching basketball in 2013 and started coaching with LTD in 2018. Chad has a great knowledge of the game and loves to play a role in helping kids develop their skill and love for the game.

Carter is a native of Olathe, Kansas and has been part of LTD since it began in 2001. Carter played collegiately at Wichita State before transferring to finish his career at Cleveland State where he played for legendary coach Rollie Massimino. Carter went on to play professional basketball in the several countries. His first experience was in the International Basketball Association with LTD Founder, Brad Mann. Carter is great with kids and loves to see kids reach their full potential on the court, but also in their relationship with Christ.

Ferdinand started with LTD in the Fall of 2023. He is a native of Shawnee, Kansas and played high school basketball at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School. He went on to play collegiately at Johnson County Community College and then finished his career at Manhattan Christian College. Ferdinand loves working with kids and believes in making the game fun for the younger generation.

Curtis Barnes is a native of Grandview, Missouri and has been with LTD since it began in 2001. He played collegiately at the University of Missouri-KC (NCAA I). He also played for the LTD Men’s Exhibition team for 5 years before retiring to focus on coaching. Curtis has a vast knowledge of the game and a unique way of helping young athletes understand the game and the potential they possess.

Dre joined the LTD Coaching Staff in the Fall of 2023. Jackson played collegiately at Ottawa University (NAIA). Dre is a constant encourager and loves to see kids reach their full potential in every area of life.

Dylan was a standout at Louisburg High School before receiving a scholarship to play at Avila University (NAIA). Dylan played for LTD in Middle School and High School. He began his coaching journey in the Spring of 2023. Dylan loves to help kids see their full potential and to continue growing in their confidence on the court and learning how to follow Jesus more closely.