Derek Howard, Head Coach

A former player at McMaster University from 1989-93 where he was a 2 time OUTAA All-Star in '92 and '93, Derek coached at Countryside HS, 1994-95, Vero Beach HS 1996-97, and Melbourne Central Catholic from 1999-02. Derek also served as an assistant coach at Belmont Abbey College in 1995, 96 He then worked as a scout for the Florida Sharks (USBL) in 1996 under Eric Musselman, who now coaches the NBA's Golden State Warriors, before joining the Brevard Blue Ducks as assistant coach under Harvey Grant last season. After the USBL season, Derek took over as head coach of the Wilmington Wave Rockers of the XBA and led his team all the way to the championship game.

John Whitley, Assistant Coach

A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington where he earned a B. A. in health and physical education, John took to coaching early, becoming the boy's basketball coach at Cape fear Academy in Wilmington, while he was himself a sophomore at UNCW. Taking control of a team that had been a combined 7-41 its previous two seasons, John led his team to the quarterfinals of the North Carolina state tournament and finished ranked number eight in the state. He topped that off the next year with a North Carolina state 2A ranking, while compiling a career .700 winning percentage. John then went on to the XBA, where he assisted Derek Howard in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Dave is nearing completion of his Master’s degree in Counseling and Student Development at Central CT State U. and in his second season with the Blue Ducks. A former pro basketball referee, Dave assisted and/or coached basketball teams including the Connecticut Pride (1999 CBA Champions); New England Blizzard (ABL); Springfield Spirit (NWBL); Manchester (CT) Community College men - nationally ranked in scoring and shooting; highly ranked New Britain, CT H.S. girls; and attended practices and officiated scrimmages for UConn men’s and women’s teams throughout the ‘90's. He’s currently a coach for U. Southern Maine men’s basketball, premier basketball camps like Five-Star, Hoop Mountain, and Blue Chip, and an academic-career advisor/counselor for collegiate student-athletes.

Ricky Benitez, Head Coach (Last 7 Games)

Before coming to Brevard County Ricky was Head Coach for the Campamento De Baloncesto Internacional in Barquisimento, Venezuela in 2002-2003. He served as counsultant to CBA American Conference Champions, Rockford Lightening and USBL Eastern Conferance Champions, the Brevard Blue Ducks and is currently on the Board of Directors for the Tampa Bay Pro Am. Ricky was Associate Head Coach for CBAs Gary Steelheads in 2001 and 2002. He has also consulted for ABAs Tampa Bay ThunderDawgs and the USBL Tampa Bay Windjammers.

Dennis Scott, Assistant Coach/Player

After averaging almost 28 points per game as junior for Georgia Tech in 1989-90 and being named College Player of the Year by The Sporting News, Dennis "3-D" Scott was selected by the Orlando Magic as the fourth overall pick in the first round of the 1990 NBA Draft.

He became the first Magic player in franchise history to win the NBA Player of the Week and Rookie of the Month honors during his first season and went on to be named to the 1990-91 NBA All-Rookie Team after averaging 15.7PPG and setting an NBA rookie record with 125 3-pointers.

Dennis finished his Magic career in 1997 and after seven seasons was the Magic all-time leader in three-pointers made (981) and attempted (2,432) and ranks third in points (6,303) and steals (429). After 12 NBA seasons and 629 games, Dennis finished with 1,214 three-pointers made and 8,094 points scored. He also had 1,774 rebounds, 1,296 assists, 525 steals and 197 blocks.

A knee injury slowed him and forced him to retire after signing as a free agent with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2001.

Mark F. Pinsky, D.O.- Team Physician

Mark recieved his medical degree from the University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, MO. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at the University of Louisville Department of Family and Community Medicine in Kentucky. Dr. Pinsky also completed a Fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Lutheran Medicine Center in conjunction with Horizon Orthopedic and has served as the Team Physician for the Cleveland Indians.

Amando mendoza, P.T. - Rehab Coordinator

AJ is a 1992 graduate of the University of Manitoba. Currently employed at CORA Rehabilitaion Clinic, Mendoza performs managerial and clinical duties in an Out-patient Physical Therapy setting. He performs all types of PT related caseloads and Work Comp injuries, Develop relationships with local physicians and industries.

Shane C Hernesman, M.D. - Assistant Team Physician

Shane graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin, completed his residency at the Lacrosse-Mayo Family Practice Residency Program and completed his fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Hernesman specializes in Family practice and Sports medicine.