SUPREME COACHES
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Coach Nick Welch
President, Director of Basketball Operations & High School Director
President, Director of Basketball Operations & High School Director
Coach Welch is the Head Coach of the South Bay Supreme Basketball Club and the Redondo Union High School Head Boys Basketball Coach. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the United States Air Force Academy and enjoyed a stellar basketball career with the Falcons. He took the Mountain West Conference by storm as a sophomore in 2003-04 when he was named Mountain West Conference (MWC) Co-Player of the Year and an honorable mention All-American by The Associated Press. He led Air Force to the regular-season conference championship and first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 1962.
Coach Nick paced the team in scoring, rebounding, steals and finished second in assists en route to becoming Air Force's first and only conference player of the year. He scored in double figures in all 14 conference games and led the Falcons to a 12-2 record in Mountain West play before falling to North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
Coach Nick also helped the Falcons to a school-record 26 wins, a national ranking of No. 11 and a trip to New York City to play at Madison Square Garden for the NIT semifinals as a senior in '06-07.
Coach Nick earned his Masters in Coaching and Athletic Administration from the University of Concordia at Irvine. He served almost eight years Active Duty in the United States Air Force before he separated as a Captain. His final two years Active Duty he served as an assistant basketball coach for the men’s basketball team at his alma mater, AFA. Since separating from the Air Force, he has worked as a civilian contractor at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, CA and has coached youth sports, to include football and basketball, for the last four years. Coach Nick is married to his wife Julie Tucker and they have five sons, Luke (7), JJ (8), Nick Jr (10), Brody (12) and Max (17).
Coach Nick paced the team in scoring, rebounding, steals and finished second in assists en route to becoming Air Force's first and only conference player of the year. He scored in double figures in all 14 conference games and led the Falcons to a 12-2 record in Mountain West play before falling to North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
Coach Nick also helped the Falcons to a school-record 26 wins, a national ranking of No. 11 and a trip to New York City to play at Madison Square Garden for the NIT semifinals as a senior in '06-07.
Coach Nick earned his Masters in Coaching and Athletic Administration from the University of Concordia at Irvine. He served almost eight years Active Duty in the United States Air Force before he separated as a Captain. His final two years Active Duty he served as an assistant basketball coach for the men’s basketball team at his alma mater, AFA. Since separating from the Air Force, he has worked as a civilian contractor at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, CA and has coached youth sports, to include football and basketball, for the last four years. Coach Nick is married to his wife Julie Tucker and they have five sons, Luke (7), JJ (8), Nick Jr (10), Brody (12) and Max (17).
Coach Ryan Manning
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Coach Ryan Manning, RUHS JV Assistant Coach, joins South Bay Supreme Basketball Club as a player-oriented coach with a wide knowledge of Basketball from all levels as a player and coach. He is excited and dedicated to giving everything he has learned to help young players succeed on and off the court.
While in High School in Sacramento, Coach Ryan was a 4-time League Champion, 4-time Section Champion, 3-time Nor Cal Open Division Finalist, and a California State Open Division Runner-up at Sheldon High School. Upon graduating, he received a Division 1 Basketball scholarship to the United States Air Force Academy. After leading the Air Force Academy Prep School Basketball team in points per game and rebounds per game, he went on to be a 4-year letterman and played in 92 games, despite a season-ending knee injury in his sophomore year. In 2019, he was selected to play for the All Air Force Basketball team where he was a starter and major contributor. He is currently selected as an alternate for the All Armed Forces Basketball team with the opportunity to win a gold medal at the Military World Games in Wuhan, China in October.
Coach Ryan comes from a sports background. His Father, Rich Manning, played professionally in the NBA and overseas for a total of 8 years, and is now the Assistant Coach at Sheldon High School in Sacramento, one of the top Basketball programs in the State of California. His Grandfather, Ron McKenna, is a Hall-of-Fame High School Basketball Coach in the Sacramento area, who has coached at every level. His brother, Matt Manning, was drafted 9th overall in the 2016 MLB Draft and is currently the #2 prospect in the Detroit Tigers Organization.
Coach Ryan received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Management from the United States Air Force Academy in 2018. He is currently serving as a Second Lieutenant at Los Angeles Air Force Base.
While in High School in Sacramento, Coach Ryan was a 4-time League Champion, 4-time Section Champion, 3-time Nor Cal Open Division Finalist, and a California State Open Division Runner-up at Sheldon High School. Upon graduating, he received a Division 1 Basketball scholarship to the United States Air Force Academy. After leading the Air Force Academy Prep School Basketball team in points per game and rebounds per game, he went on to be a 4-year letterman and played in 92 games, despite a season-ending knee injury in his sophomore year. In 2019, he was selected to play for the All Air Force Basketball team where he was a starter and major contributor. He is currently selected as an alternate for the All Armed Forces Basketball team with the opportunity to win a gold medal at the Military World Games in Wuhan, China in October.
Coach Ryan comes from a sports background. His Father, Rich Manning, played professionally in the NBA and overseas for a total of 8 years, and is now the Assistant Coach at Sheldon High School in Sacramento, one of the top Basketball programs in the State of California. His Grandfather, Ron McKenna, is a Hall-of-Fame High School Basketball Coach in the Sacramento area, who has coached at every level. His brother, Matt Manning, was drafted 9th overall in the 2016 MLB Draft and is currently the #2 prospect in the Detroit Tigers Organization.
Coach Ryan received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Management from the United States Air Force Academy in 2018. He is currently serving as a Second Lieutenant at Los Angeles Air Force Base.
Coach DeLovell Earls
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Coach De graduated with his Bachelors of Science degree in Management from the United States Air Force Academy in 2015. He accredits his support system, hard work, and persistence as the keys to his success in gaining the opportunity to play Division 1 basketball. Now he has made it one of his priorities to give back and help young players have success on and off the court.
While in high school at the Colorado Springs School in Colorado, Coach De earned 3x All-State and Mr. Basketball accolades on top of leading his team to a state championship. He was offered multiple Division 1 scholarships and chose to attend the United States Air Force Academy. After posting a 27-5 record at the United States Air Force Prep School, he was a four-year letterman and two-year team captain, playing in over 90 games in his career despite injuries. Post graduation, Coach De returned to the US Air Force Prep School as an assistant coach. As a part of the staff, he helped lead the team to another 20+ win season.
Coach De has lived in the Los Angeles area for the last three years as an officer and program manager in the US Air Force. He was recently retired from the service and now focuses his time towards starting his own business and helping others on the court.
While in high school at the Colorado Springs School in Colorado, Coach De earned 3x All-State and Mr. Basketball accolades on top of leading his team to a state championship. He was offered multiple Division 1 scholarships and chose to attend the United States Air Force Academy. After posting a 27-5 record at the United States Air Force Prep School, he was a four-year letterman and two-year team captain, playing in over 90 games in his career despite injuries. Post graduation, Coach De returned to the US Air Force Prep School as an assistant coach. As a part of the staff, he helped lead the team to another 20+ win season.
Coach De has lived in the Los Angeles area for the last three years as an officer and program manager in the US Air Force. He was recently retired from the service and now focuses his time towards starting his own business and helping others on the court.
Coach Kyle Blumberg
Vice President & Grassroots Director
Vice President & Grassroots Director
Coach Kyle, RUHS Freshmen Team Head Coach, is a greatly valued member of our coaching staff who brings a wealth of basketball knowledge to the program. He was the founder and has coached the Redondo Seahawks Basketball Club since 2006. He built the club for local South Bay youth to participate in competitive basketball in and around Southern California. Coach Kyle has been coaching and mentoring youth for over 13 years in the South Bay. His Redondo Seahawks Basketball Club has now transitioned into the South Bay Supreme Basketball Club.
If you ask Coach Kyle what he is most proud of as a coach his answer would be, “Ten out of the twelve kids we started the program with graduated college!” His love for basketball and the mentoring of youth shows on and off the court. “Compete” is his motto as he has been leading the charge in the South Bay since 2006. Several of his student-athletes were members of the Redondo Union Seahawks 2013 CIF and State Basketball Championship team; the first and only basketball championship in school history.
If you ask Coach Kyle what he is most proud of as a coach his answer would be, “Ten out of the twelve kids we started the program with graduated college!” His love for basketball and the mentoring of youth shows on and off the court. “Compete” is his motto as he has been leading the charge in the South Bay since 2006. Several of his student-athletes were members of the Redondo Union Seahawks 2013 CIF and State Basketball Championship team; the first and only basketball championship in school history.
Coach Austin Leigh
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Coach Austin brings a wealth of basketball knowledge to the program as a coach and as a former college player. He started playing for the Redondo Seahawks Basketball Club (known today as the South Bay Supreme Basketball Club) in 2006 and now pays it forward as a valued member of our coaching staff. Coach Austin has been refereeing, coaching and mentoring youth in the South Bay for over seven years and counting. He especially enjoys training young athletes to help prepare them to move up to the high school level. In 2012-2013, Coach Austin and his Redondo Union High School basketball team won Regionals, CIF and State on their way to becoming Division II High School Basketball Champions at the Golden One Center in Sacramento, CA. He furthered his playing career by playing two years for the El Camino College Basketball Team.
Coach Austin earned his Associates of Science Degree and will be finishing up his Bachelors of Science Degree in Administration Of Justice (Criminal Law) soon. He is pursuing a career in Law Enforcement as a Police Officer. However, his dream job will always be coaching and refereeing the game he loves, basketball.
Coach Austin earned his Associates of Science Degree and will be finishing up his Bachelors of Science Degree in Administration Of Justice (Criminal Law) soon. He is pursuing a career in Law Enforcement as a Police Officer. However, his dream job will always be coaching and refereeing the game he loves, basketball.