Meet the Coaches
Our coaches are passionate about helping you achieve your goals and are dedicated to providing you with the support and guidance you need to succeed. With years of experience and a wealth of knowledge, our coaches are here to help you reach your full potential. Get to know our team today!
Head Coach Boys
Darrin Hancock
Meet Coach D: Coach Darrin Hancock is currently coaching our 15U-17U teams. Coach Hancock is a retired American professional basketball player, former University of Kansas, Garden City Community College and former McDonald's All-American. After college coach Hancock played professionally overseas for Maurienne basketball club in France. Coach Hancock was then drafted to the NBA where he played for the Charlotte Hornets, Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks and San Antonio Spurs. Coach Hancock also had stints in the CBA and USBL earning postseason MVP honors before ending his playing career. Coach Hancock has been coaching and training youth, college and pro players for the last 11+ years.
Program Director/Head Coach Boys
Shawn Mack
Meet Coach Mack: Coach Shawn Mack is the Program Director as well as currently coaching our 12U-14U teams. Coach Mack graduated from East High school (KCMO) where he was a 4-year starter. Coach Mack has been coaching both middle school and high school boys' and girls' school and AAU teams for 15+ years. Coach Mack has helped guide multiple student athletes to continue their careers at the collegiate level. Coach Mack focuses on embracing the process of player
development, which entails the need to focus on fundamentals offensively as well as defensively. Coach Mack is a USA Basketball licensed coach.
Assistant Coach Boys/Head Coach Girls
Rena Tilley
Meet Coach Rena: Coach Rena Tilley was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Paseo Academy of the Performance Arts in 2006 with honors. Coach Rena started playing basketball at the age of 7. Coach Rena played basketball all through high school and had the opportunity to go to college on a full ride basketball scholarship. Coach Rena decided to get married and start her family. When Coach Renas oldest son started playing basketball she realized she was missing the game and began coaching to help the youth in her community. When I saw that I was making a difference with the youth and their family, I then realized I must keep giving back. Coach Rena has found a home at MAC Elite where she continues to help shape young lives through basketball
Assistant Coach Girls/Boys
Amiya Mack
Meet Coach Amiya: Coach Amiya Mack attended Olathe North High School where she was a 3-year varsity player winning substate 3 years in a row. After high school Amiya attended Tabor College where she played 3 years of college basketball while making the Dean's list each year. Her senior year of college was spent as an assistant coach gaining valuable experience and knowledge from a very experience coaching staff. Amiya is graduating with a Major in secondary education and minor in coaching. Amiya brings firsthand knowledge of the game and a high basketball IQ that she shares with her players helping them become the best players and people they can be.