Phil Odom
Program Director & 17U Coach
Phil has been coaching basketball for more than 25 years. He is currently the seventh-grade boys basketball coach and eighth grade girls basketball coach at Our Lady of Peace School in Clarks Summit, a role he has had since 1997. In this time, he has led his Girls team to the Diocesan Championship 4 times. His team took 3rd place in the PA State Competition in 2009-10. In addition to coaching these Jr High teams, Phil has been coaching Keystone Karma AAU since starting the team in 2005. In this role, he has helped to develop the talent of 1 Professional Basketball Player, 8 NCAA Division I players, 10 NCAA Division II players, and countless NCAA Division III players. He also has shared his experience as a Scranton Preparatory Girls Varsity Assistant and University of Scranton Men’s Basketball Assistant.
In 2011, Phil was inducted into the Keystone College Hall of Fame. Phil currently holds the record for the most assists in a season at Keystone, compiling 322 during the 1991-92 season and 296 in the 1990-91 campaign, which rank first and second all-time. His career total of 618is also the program record. He also holds the second and third slots for most assists in a game, dishing out 17 on March 3, 1991 and 16 on January 24th of that same year. He finished his career with an astounding 10.9apg average. He is also the all-time steals leader at the College, recording 278, which included a 180 during the 1990-91 campaign, the most ever for a single season. A former team captain and MVP of the Giants, Phil was also an Academic All-American and two-time Regional All American Team Player.
After earning his Associates degree in Liberal Arts at Keystone, he went on to play for the University of Scranton where he continued to lead his team in steals and assists. He finished his collegiate career with an astonishing 849 assists and 352 steals. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Scranton in 1995.
Despite all of his accomplishments as a basketball coach and player, Phil may be known best known for his efforts and involvement off the basketball court. He has served as Director of Youth Enrichment with the Scranton School District since 2001. In this role he provides counseling and assistance to at risk students and their families; serves as a mentor for the Teenage Fatherhood Initiative Program; assists students and their families with finding community resources to address their needs in the areas of financial, mental health or legal matters. He has organized and facilitated an Annual Men’s Basketball Tournament “Let’s Hoop Out,” where the proceeds provide needy families with Thanksgiving Dinners. The 2019 tournament was the 20th consecutive year of this worthwhile endeavor. He has also served on the boards of the Boys and Girls Club of America; St. Joseph’s Center -Maternity and Family Services; Girl Scouts of America Lackawanna County and the Commissioner’s Minority Council.
His hard work, dedication and commitment has not gone unnoticed, having earned numerous accolades, including: “Champion of Youth” Award, given by the Boys and Girls Club of America- April 2000; “Dr. Ada Belton Leading Light” Award- January 2003 given by The African American Arts Alliance and Florence Midtown Crime Watch, “Night Of Helping Hands” Award - March 2007.
John Jezorwski
John has been coaching youth and school basketball for 30+ years. His coaching career includes JV coach at West Scranton High School, 8th grade coach at Saint Claire/ Saint Paul’s, and currently the head coach at Holy Redeemer High School.
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While at Saint Claire/ Saint Paul’s the team went to the State Diocese Tournament 4 out of the 6 years. While at Holy Redeemer, John was recently recognized with his 200th career win. He has coached the Lady Royals to numerous state appearances and district finals.
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He has been recognized as Coach of the Year for the Wyoming Valley Conference 4 times. John also coaches at Duke University’s camp under Coach K and currently under Coach Scheyer. John has worked for the Diocese of Scranton for 25 years helping with the CYO program. Prior to coaching, John played at West Scranton High School and Lackawanna College.
Avon Mack Jr.
Coach Avon Mack, Jr. is a transformational leader committed to building elite athletes, strong competitors, and confident young women prepared to succeed at the highest levels of basketball and life. As Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach at Emmaus High School, Coach Mack has rapidly elevated the program into a championship standard — leading the team to an Eastern Pennsylvania Conference title while earning Coach of the Year and Team of the Year honors during the 2024–2025 season.
Driven by excellence, Coach Mack designs high-intensity, purpose-driven training environments that demand discipline, accountability, and relentless growth. His teams are built on effort, toughness, and basketball IQ; developing athletes who play fast, smart, and fearless.
Beyond the school program, Coach Mack serves as a Basketball Skills Trainer with Untyed Athletics and Training and as a 17U AAU Head Coach with In the Zone Athletics and Keystone Karma, where he develops elite-level skill, mental resilience, and competitive confidence. His training philosophy blends fundamentals with advanced game concepts to prepare athletes for varsity, AAU, and collegiate competition.
Coach Mack’s foundation as a Division I athlete at Lehigh University fuels a culture of professionalism, preparation, and championship expectations. Every practice, workout, and game is intentional, designed to push athletes beyond comfort and into greatness.
His mission is simple: build elite competitors, develop leaders, and create programs where excellence becomes the standard, not the goal.
Sarah Holweg
Sarah was a 1000 + point scorer at Wyoming Area High School. She was a multiple 1st Team All-Star and played Division 2 basketball at West Chester University. Currently, she is the head coach of the girls’ basketball team at West Scranton High School.
Ciaira Loyd
Ciaira was 1000+ point scorer at Scranton High School and 1st Team All-Star. She continued her career at California University of Pennsylvania and at Lackawanna College where she was an All-American.