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Our Coaches

Our Coaching Philosophy

Colorado Destination Academy (CDA) staff helps prepare student-athletes for the game of life. On each level, including the collegiate level and beyond, CDA takes a dedicated approach to training. Balancing academics, athletic development, recovery, and nutrition, our staff creates a foundation for the future in each and every student-athlete in our programs.

With over 40 years of combined coaching experience, CDA's staff is dedicated to student-athlete success on and off the court. Founded on the principle of providing students high-level athletic training without sacrificing a strong academic focus, CDA is a leader in sports programming and the student-athlete development process.

CDA Head Coach

Rahmon Fletcher

Rahmon Fletcher is a dedicated and accomplished athlete and coach, excelling throughout his basketball career. Coach Fletcher was a four-year starter at Division 1 Wisconsin-Green Bay before embarking on a professional playing career in Europe. After completing his playing career Rahmon spent multiple seasons on the coaching staffs at Division 1 programs.

Hometown: Kansas City, MO

Education: Wisconsin-Green Bay c/o 2011 

Coaching Experience:

Northumbria University & Gateshead College - Newcastle, UK

  • Assistant Coach - 2021-2022

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay - Green Bay, WI

  • Director of Player Development - 2023-2024

Mercyhurst University - Erie, PA

  • Assistant Coach - 2024-2025

Director of Player Development

John Hawkins 

John Hawkins brings six seasons of professional basketball playing experience in Mexico, The Bahamas, Croatia, and Germany to CDA. He also spent time in the ABA and UBL around the United States from 2010-2015. 

Hometown: Kansas City, MO.

Education: Northwest Missouri State University c/o 2008

Coaching Experience:

Brighton High School - Brighton, CO

  • Head Coach - Varsity 2022-2023

Mountain Range High School - Westminster, CO

  • Head Coach - Junior Varsity 2020-2021

Fort Osage High School - Independence, MO

  • Head Coach - Varsity 2015-2019

Dusseldorf Alpha Basketball Club - Dusseldorf, Germany

  • Head Coach - Men's Senior Team 2013-2014 (Interim)
  • Head Coach - Youth Academy 2013-2014

Following his transition from playing to coaching John became a player development trainer and founded P.U.S.H Skills and Development Training. He has trained over 50 athletes that have played college and professional basketball.

Notable Players trained include: 

  • Justin Holiday (2015 NBA Champion - Warriors, DEN Nuggets)
  • Dalton Knecht (#17 Overall Pick 2024 NBA Draft - LA Lakers),
  • Josiah Sanders (University of Colorado)
  • Julian Hammond III (University of Colorado),
  • Travis Releford (University of Kansas). 
  • Jeriah Horne (Sacramento Kings)

Director of Operations

Shane Snyder

Shane Snyder brings over 20 years of basketball experience to CDA. Shane's basketball journey has seen him transition from playing to officiating, then to coaching, and now into the front office as an administrator.

Hometown: Eddystone, PA

Education: West Virginia University c/o 2014

Coaching Experience:

Boulder High School - Boulder, CO

  • Assistant Head Coach - Varsity 2024-2025

Colorado Prep - Denver, CO

  • Head Coach - Colorado Prep Black 2022-2024
  • Assistant Coach - Colorado Prep National 2021-2024

Malvern Preparatory School - Malvern, PA

  • Head Coach - MS Varsity 2019-2021