Girls’ Basketball – JV
Girls’ JV basketball at Derryfield is a safe, fun, positive environment for girls to learn and develop their basketball skills and knowledge. The team is often split into two groups of players: those who have played before and those who are learning the game for the first time. Therefore, the teaching of fundamental skills is at the forefront of what we do. All the strategies in the world will not be useful, if, after running the perfect play, the girls cannot put the ball in the basket. At practice, we combine drills and skillwork with fun and games, motivating the girls to work hard, while having fun in the process.
Meet Our Coaches
Coach Nong
TJ Nong, Co-Head Coach
Email: tjnong@yahoo.com
Coach TJ Nong enters his first season coaching the Derryfield girls’ basketball team and his third year coaching at DS. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland Coach Nong has been involved in the game of basketball from a very young age. He began his coaching experience at 14 at the Silver Bullets fundamental basketball camp of which he presently serves as camp director.
Coach Nong previously attended New England College where he played all 4 years on the Pilgrims lacrosse team and earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. Following college, Coach Nong began coaching at Derryfield with both the girls’ lacrosse and cross-country running teams.
Coach Viselli
Nicole Viselli, Co-Head Coach
Email: Nicole.viselli@yahoo.com
Coach Viselli has been playing basketball since she was 6 years old and has been shooting 3-point shots her whole life. While playing for her high school team, the Pentucket Sachems, she won the Division 2 state title in 2012 and was a 1,000-point scorer. Nicole then went on to play at Division 2 Post University. Nicole was an Assistant Coach at Gloucester High School before coming to Derryfield. She has coached AAU girls and boys for the Blizzard and Rivals and many travel teams for both Haverhill and Pentucket. Nicole brings a true love for the game, fundamentals, and the ability to bring out the best in her players.
