Coaches

Josh Mello

Owner | Coach

USA Basketball Certified

Tracey Fitzpatrick

Owner | Coach

USA Basketball Certified

Coach Mello brings valuable coaching and playing experience to our program. Coach Mello played Varsity Basketball for North Middlesex Regional High School and now serves as head coach of the Hawthorne Brook Girls Basketball team. He is also the Travel Basketball Director for T.A.P. Youth Basketball. His passion for coaching young players stems from his background in education and his love for the game of Basketball.

In addition to his coaching experience, Coach Mello holds a degree in Elementary Education. He enjoys creating a supportive and growth-oriented environment for his players. Coach Mello's motivation for coaching is to impart his love of the game on to his players.

Coach Mello specializes in offensive skills, including shooting, particularly from the 3-point range.

Coach Tracey possesses a deep knowledge of the game and brings high-level basketball experience to North Middlesex Basketball Academy. She played for North Middlesex Regional High School during some of the most successful seasons in program history. As the starting point guard, Coach Tracey led the team to the state semi-finals and league championship. She also played on multiple AAU teams during the off-seasons.

After high school, Tracey went on to play NCAA basketball for the UMass Dartmouth Corsairs. Tracey also holds a Level 1 Certification in Technique Driven Skill Enhancement.

A career point guard, Coach Tracey specializes in ball handling, passing, and defense. She is passionate about coaching young athletes to reach their full potential.

Our coaches are passionate and committed to helping you reach your basketball goals!

Coach Fiona serves as our Foundations & Fundamentals Coach, specializing in working with players in / entering grades 2–5. Fiona brings a strong basketball background, having played varsity basketball at Boston Latin Academy and college basketball at Fitchburg State University. In addition to her playing experience, Coach Fiona is a licensed elementary educator, giving her a unique ability to connect with younger athletes and teach the game in a way that is clear, structured, age-appropriate, and fun.

Coach Fiona is passionate about helping young players build confidence in their fundamental skills while developing a positive relationship with the game. Her sessions emphasize strong habits, coordination, and understanding, all in an environment that encourages effort, curiosity, and enjoyment. By blending skill development with an engaging and supportive approach, Fiona shows young athletes that improvement and fun can go hand in hand.

Fiona Sugrue

Foundations & Fundamentals Coach

USA Basketball Certified