Our Mavs Family
TYLER CLEVELAND- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, 16U COACH
Coach Cleveland is entering his eighth year with the Mavs. In addition to his coaching duties, Tyler is the Programs new Executive Director. Cleveland coached for 3 years at one of Wisconsin’s largest Schools, Madison East High School, as a Boys Varsity Basketball Coach. During that time, East went 53-18, and made it to the Sectional Finals each of the three years, and won the Big 8 Conference Championship in his last two years. In the 2009-10 Season, East started 16-0 and was the top ranked team in Wisconsin for 9 straight weeks, and ranked Top 10 Nationally, for 6 weeks.
Before beginning coaching at Madison East at age 19, Cleveland ran the summer programs for his alma mater Stoughton HS, and his teams went a combined 102-33, at three levels. After starting to coach at Madison East, the East summer programs compiled an overall combined record of 140-39, in two years.
In his first year coaching with the Mavericks, Cleveland's 16U team (Class of 2014) won the Jimmy V Classic in Wisconsin Dells before travelling to Las Vegas and winning the Silver Division of the Las Vegas Summer Classic. The Class of 2014's 17U team won the Silver Championship at Kings of the Court in Ankeny, and at the Festival of Teams in Ames. His 17U (2015) team won 40 games, while winning NY2LA Extravaganza Minneapolis, Jimmy V Classic in Wisconsin Dells, and a Final 4 finish in Platinum Division at the NY2LA Invitational in Milwaukee. 17U (2016) teams won the Chicago Summer Challenge, and Jimmy V Classic, and won 15 straight games in July. Cleveland currently lives in Cedar Rapids, and is a Team Sales Rep in the State of Iowa.
Before beginning coaching at Madison East at age 19, Cleveland ran the summer programs for his alma mater Stoughton HS, and his teams went a combined 102-33, at three levels. After starting to coach at Madison East, the East summer programs compiled an overall combined record of 140-39, in two years.
In his first year coaching with the Mavericks, Cleveland's 16U team (Class of 2014) won the Jimmy V Classic in Wisconsin Dells before travelling to Las Vegas and winning the Silver Division of the Las Vegas Summer Classic. The Class of 2014's 17U team won the Silver Championship at Kings of the Court in Ankeny, and at the Festival of Teams in Ames. His 17U (2015) team won 40 games, while winning NY2LA Extravaganza Minneapolis, Jimmy V Classic in Wisconsin Dells, and a Final 4 finish in Platinum Division at the NY2LA Invitational in Milwaukee. 17U (2016) teams won the Chicago Summer Challenge, and Jimmy V Classic, and won 15 straight games in July. Cleveland currently lives in Cedar Rapids, and is a Team Sales Rep in the State of Iowa.
ZACH SCHLABAUGH - MAVERICKS 16U COACH / CO-PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Zach is entering his fourth year as a coach with the Mavericks. Previously, Zach has coached yearly at Snow Valley Basketball School.
Zach is currently a Senior at Coe College, where he is on the Men's Basketball team. Joining fellow coache Connor Moellenbeck, who also attend Coe College.
Zach is a former Iowa Maverick athlete, as he played 3 years with the program. We are very excited to have Z as a part of our staff, he has great potential in the coaching game, and will do a great job with our Mavericks players. Coach Schlabaugh is also currently an Assistant Coach at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IA, under his father Dave.
Zach is currently a Senior at Coe College, where he is on the Men's Basketball team. Joining fellow coache Connor Moellenbeck, who also attend Coe College.
Zach is a former Iowa Maverick athlete, as he played 3 years with the program. We are very excited to have Z as a part of our staff, he has great potential in the coaching game, and will do a great job with our Mavericks players. Coach Schlabaugh is also currently an Assistant Coach at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IA, under his father Dave.
AUSTIN FISHER - MAVERICKS 17U COACH / CO-PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Austin Fisher will be entering his third year as coach for the Mavericks. Coach Fisher is currently in his third season as a Varsity Assistant Coach, for Cedar Rapids Prairie under Coach Jeremy Rickertsen.
Austin was a two year varsity basketball starter at Cedar Rapids Prairie High School. Austin played AAU Basketball for Legacy (Coached by Kenyon Murray), and later came back to coach one season for Legacy. In addition to his Assistant Coaching duties at Prairie, Austin has ran youth skills there for the past four years.
Austin is currently finishing his degree at Mount Mercy, where he will graduate in the Spring of 2020. We are excited to have Austin on our staff, and looking forward to seeing him grow as another young coach in our program.
Austin was a two year varsity basketball starter at Cedar Rapids Prairie High School. Austin played AAU Basketball for Legacy (Coached by Kenyon Murray), and later came back to coach one season for Legacy. In addition to his Assistant Coaching duties at Prairie, Austin has ran youth skills there for the past four years.
Austin is currently finishing his degree at Mount Mercy, where he will graduate in the Spring of 2020. We are excited to have Austin on our staff, and looking forward to seeing him grow as another young coach in our program.
TRENT GOSNELL - MAVERICKS 15U COACH, CO-PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Coach Gosnell is entering his fifth season on the Mavericks coaching staff. Trent graduated in 2014 from Lone Tree HS, where he was a two sport athlete (Football & Basketball). During his Junior season, he helped lead Lone Tree to a State Tournament appearance. During his Senior season, he led the Lions in Scoring, Rebounding, Steals and Assists.
Trent went on to play Collegiate Basketball at Wartburg College, under Coach Dick Peth. He is currently a senior at Wartburg, working on his degree.
We are very excited to have Trent back on staff! His knowledge of the game, has grown tremendously over the last three years, and is great for our players. His commitment to the Mavericks doesn't go unseen, we appreciate the time and effort put in and are lucky to have you on board.
Trent went on to play Collegiate Basketball at Wartburg College, under Coach Dick Peth. He is currently a senior at Wartburg, working on his degree.
We are very excited to have Trent back on staff! His knowledge of the game, has grown tremendously over the last three years, and is great for our players. His commitment to the Mavericks doesn't go unseen, we appreciate the time and effort put in and are lucky to have you on board.
ALEX HUISMAN - MAVERICKS 17U COACH
Coach Huisman is in his sixth year as a Mavericks Coach. He is also in his fourth year as the head coach at Iowa Wesleyan University. Before taking over the head coaching role for the Tigers, Huisman served as an assistant for IWU.
Huisman came to IWU after spending the last six years at Upper Iowa University. For the last two years, Huisman worked for Head Coach Brian Dolan as Graduate Assistant for the men’s basketball team. Huisman had many duties including scouting, player development, travel arrangements, recruiting, and monitoring players’ academic, among other duties. In his second season on the sideline the Peacocks reached the NCAA Division II tournament with a school D2 record 20 wins.
Prior to coaching, Huisman spent four years attending Upper Iowa University as a student. Huisman also spent four seasons as a member of the men’s basketball team playing for Coach Dolan. In 2011, Huisman graduated from UIU with a Bachelor of Science degree in K-12 Physical Education, Health, and Coaching.
Huisman came to IWU after spending the last six years at Upper Iowa University. For the last two years, Huisman worked for Head Coach Brian Dolan as Graduate Assistant for the men’s basketball team. Huisman had many duties including scouting, player development, travel arrangements, recruiting, and monitoring players’ academic, among other duties. In his second season on the sideline the Peacocks reached the NCAA Division II tournament with a school D2 record 20 wins.
Prior to coaching, Huisman spent four years attending Upper Iowa University as a student. Huisman also spent four seasons as a member of the men’s basketball team playing for Coach Dolan. In 2011, Huisman graduated from UIU with a Bachelor of Science degree in K-12 Physical Education, Health, and Coaching.
JOVONTE SQUIERS - MAVERICKS 16U COACH
Jovonte Squiers will be entering his second year as coach for the Mavericks.
Jovonte was a three year basketball starter at Lone Tree High School. He played Mavericks for one year during his High School days.
We are excited to have Jovonte back on our staff this season!
Jovonte was a three year basketball starter at Lone Tree High School. He played Mavericks for one year during his High School days.
We are excited to have Jovonte back on our staff this season!
MIGUEL VILLAGRANA - MAVERICKS 14U COACH
Coach Villagrana will be entering his seventh season with the Iowa Mavericks program. He has been a huge part of the Mavericks success over the past seven years and continues to help our guys grow as basketball players and young men.
Miguel has coached at Columbus Junction, Iowa City West and Solon in his tenure as a High School coach.
Miguel has coached at Columbus Junction, Iowa City West and Solon in his tenure as a High School coach.
ANTHONY MELVIN - MAVERICKS 16U COACH
Anthony is entering his second year as a Mavericks Coach. Coach Melvin played at Wartburg College under coach Dick Peth along side our 15U coach, Trent Gosnell. He graduated from Wartburg with a degree in Business in 2016. We are excited to have Coach Melvin on board for another year.
OZZIE MEIBORG - MAVERICKS COACH
Ozzie will enter his first season helping coach with the Mavericks. A 3 year player with the Mavs (2017-2019) he is coming back this year to coach. Ozzie attended Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids and will be attending Iowa Lakes Community College to attend school and play basketball on scholarship.
MAISON READ - MAVERICKS COACH
Maison will enter his first season helping coach with the Mavericks. A 1 year player with the Mavs (2019) he is coming back this year to coach. Maison attended Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids and will be attending UNI to continue his education.
WILLIE GUY III -MAVERICKS COACH
Willie will enter his first season helping coach with the Mavericks. A one year player with the Mavs (2018) he is coming back this year to coach. Willie attended Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids where he was an all conference player. Willie just finished his first season at DMACC where he started and was a huge part of their success this past year. We are excited to have Willie back on board with the Mavs Family.
BLAKE BARTZ -MAVERICKS COACH
Blake will enter his first season helping coach with the Mavericks. A 1 year player with the Mavs (2019) he is coming back this year to coach. Blake attended Independence High School.
CONNOR MOELLENBECK - MAVERICKS COACH & MARKETING DIRECTOR
Connor Moellenbeck will join our coaching staff for his fourth year in 2019. Connor is a former Maverick player, and is excited to get to come back and help coach with the program.
Connor was a starter at Davenport North High School, before transferring to Davenport Assumption High School his Senior season. Connor was teammates both in HS and in AAU with fellow coach Hunter Grenier. Their 17U team, had a great run in summer of 2014, as they ran the table, going 6-0 in the NY2LA Minneapolis event. On that team, all 11 players went on to play college basketball! That team also won 38 games (going 38-9 as 17U players in 2014).
Connor played basketball at Coe College, and also helped with individual workouts in the Quad Cities, with many young athletes. He is currently pursuing a degree at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, where he is a Junior.
We are very excited to have Connor a part of our coaching staff!
Connor was a starter at Davenport North High School, before transferring to Davenport Assumption High School his Senior season. Connor was teammates both in HS and in AAU with fellow coach Hunter Grenier. Their 17U team, had a great run in summer of 2014, as they ran the table, going 6-0 in the NY2LA Minneapolis event. On that team, all 11 players went on to play college basketball! That team also won 38 games (going 38-9 as 17U players in 2014).
Connor played basketball at Coe College, and also helped with individual workouts in the Quad Cities, with many young athletes. He is currently pursuing a degree at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, where he is a Junior.
We are very excited to have Connor a part of our coaching staff!
BEAU KLOSTERMANN -MAVERICKS COACH
Beau Klostermann will be coaching with the Mavericks for his second season.
Beau attended Linn-Mar High School and started two years, and was an All MVC Selection his Senior year. After graduating, Beau went to Northern Iowa. And is currently attending Lineman school in Southern Minnesota. Beau played one year with the Mavericks during his 17U season, and had a huge impact on that very successful team.
Beau will be helping all around, with coaching duties. We are very excited to have Beau back again to help out with coaching the Mavs!
Beau attended Linn-Mar High School and started two years, and was an All MVC Selection his Senior year. After graduating, Beau went to Northern Iowa. And is currently attending Lineman school in Southern Minnesota. Beau played one year with the Mavericks during his 17U season, and had a huge impact on that very successful team.
Beau will be helping all around, with coaching duties. We are very excited to have Beau back again to help out with coaching the Mavs!
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