Coach Bios

The key to skill development is training.  Our trainers have trained professional level athletes.  They have played at the Division 1 level in College and the professional level internationally. 

They have an understanding of what it takes to develop as a basketball player.

Jean François Bro Grebe

Basketball Director

Basketball Trainer/Coach

Falcons Basketball Club

Born and raised in Abidjan (Cote D’Ivoire), Jean François received his bachelor degree in Organizational Communication and a minor in Economics at Marshall University. Being a key player for the Marshall University basketball team, he developed a passion for teaching kids during mini camps and clinics. Also with his experience at the professional level, playing in the African league, he is totally skilled and qualified to pass his knowledge to the younger generation.

Basketball resume:

Trained professional athletes

Christelle N’Garsanet, New York Liberty(WNBA)

Latoya Bond, Indinia Fever(WNBA)

Mark Dorris, Marshall University(C-USA), and currently playing in Europe.

Marshall University men basketball camps

Summer 2005-2006-2007

Fitness Center Leader, Northeastern Junior College Event Center, summer 2003

AWARDS AND HONORS

Full athletic scholarship, Marshall University, 2005-2008   

Full athletic scholarship, Northeastern Junior College, 2003-2005   

Best Teammate Award, Northeastern Junior College, 2003-2004   

NJCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball Champions, 2004-2005 (Northeastern Junior College)

International Basketball Tournament Champions, Ivory Coast National Team, 2006        

Conference USA 2^nd Best shot Blocker, 2006-2007

Marshall University All-Time 2^nd Best Shot Blocker, 2008- Present

David Elliott Johnson

Basketball Trainer/Coach

High School: Hazlewood East/ CBC

College: Mermace Community College/ Southeast Missouri State

SEMO 2006-07: Exciting player that finished second on the team in scoring with 10.2 points per game ... played in all 31 games, starting 28 ... led the team with 44 steals ... second on the team with 23 blocks ... also averaged 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game ... shot 40% from the field and 35% from three point range ... team-best 64 three-pointers made ... scored a career-high 23 points, including 4-4 from three and grabbed a career-high 10 rebounds vs. Tennessee Tech ... scored 20 points and drained the game-winning three pointer vs. Tennessee-Martin. 

SEMO 2005-06: Played in just three games before hernia surgery ended his season ... averaged 9.7 points per game ... scored 16 points and pulled down seven rebounds in his only start of the season at South Dakota State ... received a medical redshirt. 

Meramec CC: All-region and all-conference ... averaged 13.8 points and 4.1 rebounds for the Meramec team that was 28-8 with a third place finish at the NJCAA Division II national tournament ... Shot 40% from the floor, 36% from three and 69% from the line.  

Mike Beaver
Club Director
Basketball Trainer/Coach