Meet the Staff.

Coach Kraft serves as the Director of Player Development at Premier Basketball. A former player at Christ the King High School during one of the program's legendary basketball eras, Coach Kraft was part of a championship culture that produced standout players such as Lamar Odom, Eric Barkley, and Speedy Claxton.

Coach Kraft is passionate about teaching the game the right way, with an emphasis on skill development, confidence, discipline, and character. He believes that success extends beyond the court and is committed to fostering a family-oriented culture where players, parents, and coaches grow together.

As the proud father of Addison and CJ, and a coaching career that extends over 15 years, Coach Kraft understands the importance of creating a positive environment where every young athlete is challenged, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.

• ⭐Former Player — Christ the King High School (Championship Era)
• ⭐Teammate of Lamar Odom, Eric Barkley & Speedy Claxton Era
• ⭐15+ Years of Coaching Experience
• ⭐Skill Development, Confidence & Character Specialist
• ⭐Family-Oriented Coaching Philosophy

Coach Nick Guaglione has been involved in basketball since he was 6 years old and has turned his lifelong passion for the game into developing the next generation of players. A Commack High School graduate, Nick continued his athletic career at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, where he played collegiate lacrosse and basketball, served as team captain of the lacrosse team, and was also a member of the basketball program that won a conference championship in 2018-2019.

Nick began coaching in 2020 and has spent the last four years as a head coach and skills trainer with Premier and Mecca Basketball. He has led teams to numerous tournament championships, including developing Premier Black into one of the program's top teams with a 74-28 overall record.

Nick's coaching philosophy focuses on playing the game the right way, emphasizing teamwork, selflessness, accountability, and doing the little things that lead to winning. Outside of coaching, Nick earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy and works closely with youth athletes to help them move, perform, and compete at their best.

• ⭐Commack HS Graduate & Chatham University Athlete
• ⭐Conference Championship — Chatham Basketball (2018-2019)
• ⭐Premier Black — 74-28 Record, Multiple Tournament Titles
• ⭐Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• ⭐Youth Athletic Performance Specialist

Coach Kelly Mukisa comes to Premier with close to 20 years of coaching experience locally and internationally. Coach Kelly got his start at Our Savior New American school assisting the school's national team while focusing on training and skill development.

Along the journey Coach Kelly attended and graduated Bible college while coaching and playing in Uganda's National Basketball League. Since returning home Coach Kelly has taken a strong approach to developing basketball players and teams from the ground up and recently won a state championship while coaching at the Stony Brook School.

We are excited to have Coach Kelly on board because of his passion and inclusion of his faith and family approach to the game.

• ⭐20 Years of Coaching Experience
• ⭐State Championship — Stony Brook School
• ⭐Uganda National Basketball League
• ⭐Our Savior New American — National Team Staff
• ⭐Faith & Family Coaching Philosophy