Christal Caldwell is a highly accomplished basketball professional with over two decades of experience in athletics and more than ten years in coaching. As a standout player at West Virginia University, she scored 1,246 career points, earned First Team All-Big 12 honors, and contributed to the 2014 Big-12 Conference Championship team. Caldwell continued her playing career in Europe, where she won the Euro/Romanian Cup in 2015.

Transitioning seamlessly into coaching, she has held significant roles at institutions such as Pace Academy, Virginia Tech, West Virginia University, and La Salle University, serving as a head coach, assistant coach, and recruiting coordinator. At Pace Academy, she led the varsity girls’ basketball team to a top regional ranking and developed multiple all-region players.

Beyond coaching, Caldwell has demonstrated strong leadership in operations management, budgeting, and program development, and is dedicated to building high-energy, inclusive team cultures. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with minors in Child Development and Communications, and is actively involved in community service and professional organizations.

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Ira Hughley III is a highly accomplished basketball coach with over eight years of experience in player development and program leadership. Currently, he serves as the Head Boys Basketball Coach at Union Grove High School in McDonough, Georgia, where he has led his teams to significant achievements, including a LakePoint GBCA Live runner-up finish, a 23-24 Coach of the Year runner-up honor, and a 24-25 State Playoffs appearance. His leadership has resulted in multiple players earning All-Region honors, reflecting his commitment to both athletic and academic excellence.

Beyond his high school coaching role, Ira is a Director at Point Guard College, where he oversees the experience of more than 120 players and coaches, teaches curriculum, and manages staff. His previous coaching experience includes serving as Head JV and Varsity Assistant Coach at ELCA, where he guided the JV team to an undefeated season, and as Head Basketball Coach at the Henry County Rec Association.

Ira holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Communications, and Public Relations from Reinhardt University and is certified as a GHSA Lay Coach and in Brain-Based Coaching. His expertise encompasses mentorship, program leadership, and fostering holistic player growth.

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