Shawn Williams
Athletic Director
Shawn is a native North Carolinian having attended Wilson Fike High School. After playing baseball, football, and basketball through high school he attended North Carolina State University, and met his wife, Lauren, a Durham native. Serving as the Sabres Athletic Director since 2023, Shawn’s passion is to serve Christ in all words and actions, while encouraging the teams to complete, and learn the game of basketball. Shawn and Lauren reside in Cary, along with their children; Thomas, Carolina, Kate, and Jameson and attend Summit Church.
Ryan Webb
Head Coach, Varsity Boys Basketball
Assistant Coach, JV Boys Basketball
Ryan was raised in Utah and played high school basketball, baseball and tennis. After meeting KaDawn Smith in 1997, they were married in 2002. They are the parents of six children, many of which are current Sabres players. Ryan received his bachelors from Utah State University and master’s degree from the University of Utah. The Webbs have lived in North Carolina since 2016 and love being a part of Sabre Nation. Being raised by a high school basketball coach and having three brothers play college basketball, Ryan practically grew up in a gym. He has been coaching in one form or another for the last 25 years. The Webbs love the game of basketball and all the wonderful things you can learn from competing and being a part of a team.
Jackie Fingleton
Assistant Coach, Varsity Boys Basketball
Assistant Coach, JV Boys Basketball
Jackie grew up in Virginia Beach, VA, and enjoyed playing basketball all through high school. He received a bachelor’s degree in Health, Fitness, and Rec from Bob Jones University and a master’s degree in Sport Management from Liberty University. After coaching basketball 12 years at a Christian school in Virginia Beach, he and his family relocated to the Raleigh area. He currently works as a sales rep for 323 Sports and has loved being part of the Sabres family for the last 4 years. He and his wife Christin have 3 boys, Ethan, Landon, and Dylan. His family is active at their home church, Hilltop in Fuquay.
John Mercer
Head Coach, JV Boys Basketball
Assistant Coach, Varsity Boys Basketball
John is an active duty Army Officer from Midland, MI. He has been stationed in North Carolina with his wife, Keri, and their 5 children since 2015. John has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Northern Michigan University, a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology from the University of North Dakota, and a Master of Arts in Strategic Security Studies from National Defense University.
John played basketball and baseball in high school and has been coaching basketball at the Middle School, JV, and Varsity level for 10 years. He knows firsthand how competitive sports can help positively develop young people into leaders and practice Christ-like values as part of a team. John looks forward to being a part of the Sabres community and contributing to the excellence that defines the Sabres organization.
Skeet Woolard
Head Coach, Varsity Girls
Skeet was born and raised here in the Raleigh area, attending Athens Drive High School. Upon graduation, Skeet went on to play four years of college basketball at UNC Greensboro culminating in a trip to the NCAA tournament in 1996. After college, Skeet spent three years as a teacher and coach, coaching varsity boys and girls basketball at Rocky Mount Prep in Rocky Mount NC. He also spent two seasons officiating the game. He has been around the game of basketball is some capacity for most of his life. Skeet and his wife, Candice, have been married since 1999 and live in Holly Springs NC with their three children; Tyler, Sydnee and Josh. Skeet and family are devoted Christians attending Cross Assembly in Raleigh NC.
Bobby Jurgens
Assistant Coach, Varsity Girls Basketball
Bobby has lived in the Raleigh area for over 35 years. After playing basketball, football, and running track at Broughton High School – Bobby attended NC State University as was a 4 year letterman for the Pack’s football team from 1987 to 1990. He played wide receiver and led the team in TD receptions his senior year. Bobby has spent the past 10+ years coaching youth football and basketball in the Cary area – and the past 6 years he has focused on coaching and developing elite level basketball players at the AAU circuit level. Some of the most influential people in Bobby’s youth were athletic coaches who helped him develop athletic and life skills – but most importantly helped lead him to Christ. Bobby’s passion is to do the same for the young people God has placed in front of him today.
Bobby and his wife Nancy have been married since 2002 and have 4 children: Taylor, Lawson, and twins Dara and Dalton. Lawson, Dara and Dalton have played for the Sabres basketball organization for 4 years. The Jurgens family attends The Shepherd’s Church in Cary, NC.
Doug Sigmon
Head Coach, JV Girls Basketball
Doug was born and raised in North Carolina and has lived in Raleigh since 2010. He played basketball competitively throughout high school and college. He’s been married to his wife Laurina since 2002 and they have three children, Jeremy, Daniel, and Allie. He’s always enjoyed coaching and enjoys the challenge of coaching within the Sabres organization.
Matt Parker
Assistant Coach, JV Girls Basketball
Matt Parker is a native of Concord, North Carolina and grew up on a basketball court. He has coached youth sports for over 10 years. Through sports and coaching, Matt seeks to honor the Lord by helping develop fortitude, endurance, grit and excellence in young people. Matt is married to his high-school sweetheart, Megan, and they have four children. The Parkers love basketball and are proud to be a part of the Sabres family.
Rob Hoover
Head Coach, Middle School Boys Basketball
Rob Hoover has been the Middle School Boys team coach for one season and the MSB Developmental coach three seasons before that. He was also the head coach for the JV Girls team in 2019-20. He has also been an assistant head coach and a head coach for several Sabres Boys basketball teams. Rob has played basketball for most of his life, and as an adult he played for Navy teams in the US and overseas. His goal is to make sure that the boys on his team learn strong fundamentals, a good sense of fair play, to honor Christ on the court and off, and a confidence in themselves. Rob and his wife Dee have 3 boys: Jeremy, Harrison, and Jackson. Jackson and Harrison both played for Sabres teams. The Hoover family is actively involved in their church, Triangle Community Church in Apex.
Kevin Joyner
Assistant Coach, Middle School Boys Basketball
Kevin was born and raised in Greenville, North Carolina, where he played high school basketball, baseball, and soccer. He earned the BSBA and MBA degrees from East Carolina University, and the Juris Doctor degree from Campbell University. Kevin previously coached middle school boys and girls varsity basketball at a Christian school for five years, and he coached his sons’ youth sports teams for eleven years. His family has enjoyed being part of the Sabres organization for the past six years, and he coached the Middle School Boys Developmental team during the 2024-25 season.
Kevin met his wife, Catrin, while they were in law school together, and they have five children: Lydia, Abigail, Philip, Simeon, and Knox. The Joyners are active members of Zion Presbyterian Church where Kevin serves as an elder.
Ben Grumbach
Head Coach, Middle School Girls Basketball
Ben was born and raised in southern California where he played whatever sport was in season, primarily baseball, football, and basketball. He joined the U.S. Army after high school. While stationed at Ft. Bragg he met Jennifer and the two were married in 2002. Ben has since retired from active duty, and they now live in Lillington with their two daughters, Ellie and Lydia who both play for the Sabres. The Grumbachs are members of Grace Community Church in Angier where Ben serves as an elder.
Rebecca Frey
Assistant Coach, Middle School Girls Basketball
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Sydnee Woolard
Student Intern, Middle School Girls Basketball
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Moses Chung
Head Coach, Middle School Boys Developmental Basketball
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Andrew George
Assistant Coach, Middle School Boys Developmental Basketball
Andrew grew up in the Cary area, attending Cary High School where he participated in a variety of sports including baseball, swimming, diving, cheerleading, and track and field. He went on to attend NC State, where he was a cheerleader for the Wolfpack. With a diverse athletic background emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and leadership, Andrew has always had a passion for growing the next generation of leaders whether that is through business, youth sports, or church involvement. He is excited to coach the Sabres Dev Team this season and focus on building fundamental skills and encouraging positive character development through Christ-centered mentorship. Andrew and his wife, Jen, reside in Cary with their six children: Dalton, Cooper, Gavin, Kylie, Micah, and Tessa. The family attends The Shepherd’s Church.
Jessie Harris
Assistant Coach, Middle School Boys Developmental Basketball
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