Youth Sports Coaches in Upstate SC

Meet Our Youth Sports Coaches in Upstate South Carolina

At Amplify Sports, our youth sports coaches in Upstate South Carolina bring experience in basketball, volleyball, football, strength, agility, and conditioning. Every basketball coach on our team is USA Basketball and NCAA certified. Our coaches are committed to helping athletes develop their skills through knowledgeable instruction in a positive and supportive environment.

Coach Marie

Owner & Basketball Coach

Meet Coach Marie Marquez, a respected leader in basketball with over 15 years of coaching experience. She began her career as a professional player, competing for six years before transitioning into coaching.

She went on to serve as an NBA International Skills Development Coach, working with athletes around the world and bringing a high level of knowledge and skill development to every player she trains.

Coach Marie has helped develop over 100 scholarship athletes and mentored more than 40 professional players. Her approach focuses on both skill development and personal growth, helping athletes succeed on and off the court.

Coach T

Basketball Coach

Meet Coach T, a dedicated basketball coach focused on helping athletes grow their skills, confidence, and understanding of the game. After beginning her collegiate career at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, she continued playing at Wingate University from 2015–2018 before transitioning from player to coach following graduation.

With experience coaching co-ed youth basketball, serving as a high school varsity assistant coach at Central Academy of Technology and Arts, and leading AAU teams for elementary and middle school girls, Coach T brings a well-rounded background to athlete development. She works with athletes through both group training and private basketball sessions at AMP, helping players improve fundamentals, basketball IQ, and overall performance.

Coach T believes every athlete develops differently and focuses on creating an encouraging environment built on discipline, consistency, and hard work. Her approach is centered on helping athletes build confidence on the court while developing the habits and mindset needed to continue improving both in basketball and in life.

Coach Dy'Quaz

Strength, Speed, Agility, & Conditioning Coach

Meet Dy’Quaz, a dedicated coach focused on helping athletes build strength, improve performance, and reach their goals. As a certified personal trainer and strength specialist, he works with athletes to develop their strength, conditioning, and agility in a way that translates directly to their sport.

Whether an athlete is just getting started or looking to take their performance to the next level, Dy’Quaz provides personalized training tailored to each individual. His approach is centered around proper technique, consistency, and pushing athletes in a way that builds both physical strength and confidence.

Having worked with over 100 athletes, Dy’Quaz understands that every athlete is different. He takes the time to learn their goals and creates a plan to help them improve, compete at a higher level, and continue growing both on and off the field.

Coach Katrina

Volleyball Coach

Katrina Anderson brings years of volleyball experience and a passion for helping young athletes develop their skills and confidence on the court.

Katrina played volleyball throughout middle and high school and has spent approximately eight years coaching youth volleyball through Wren Youth Association, Easley Recreation, the YMCA, and church leagues.

Volleyball has also been a big part of Katrina’s family. Her oldest daughter grew up playing the sport and is now a sophomore collegiate volleyball player at Erskine College. Through both coaching and supporting her daughter’s volleyball journey, Katrina understands the development it takes for young athletes to continue progressing as they move into more competitive levels of play.

At Amplify Sports, Katrina is excited to share her experience with athletes while helping them strengthen their fundamentals, build confidence, and continue growing their love for the game.

Coach Ashia

Basketball Coach

Meet Coach Ashia Marquez, a passionate leader with a strong background in both playing and coaching. She played collegiately at Lenoir-Rhyne University, where her work ethic and competitive drive set her apart on the court. After college, she continued her career in the semi-pro circuit for over three years, bringing both skill and leadership to every team she played on.

Ashia has also made a strong impact as a coach. She spent two years at Dorman High School helping develop young athletes and now serves as the head coach for AMP Elite Elementary and Middle School girls. She focuses on building confident, disciplined players while continuing to grow the game at the youth level.

In addition to basketball, Ashia is a certified fitness expert who leads boot camps and works with athletes on strength, conditioning, and overall performance. With a focus on shooting development and total athlete growth, she helps players improve their skills while building confidence both on and off the court.

Coach Ethan

Football Coach | Defense

Coach Ethan Davis brings a passion for football, athlete development, and leadership to the AMP Football program. A standout player at Woodmont High School, Ethan was a two-year varsity starter at linebacker and edge, earning a reputation for his toughness, football IQ, and relentless motor.

During his senior season, Ethan recorded 61 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 6 tackles for loss, 11 quarterback pressures, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 pass deflection, consistently impacting games on both defense and special teams.

Today, Coach Ethan is committed to helping young athletes build confidence, develop sound fundamentals, and learn the habits that lead to success on and off the field. His coaching focuses on speed, technique, discipline, and effort, creating an environment where athletes can grow their skills while developing a love for the game.

Coach Willie

Football Coach | Offense

Coach Willie C. Jackson IV grew up in Mobile, Alabama, with football at the center of his life. He earned a full athletic scholarship to Gardner-Webb University, where he played wide receiver and graduated in 2018. After college, Willie served in the United States Air Force and discovered a passion for coaching.

Coaching keeps Willie connected to the sport while allowing him to share lessons from his athletic career. He helps players build strength, speed, skill, confidence, discipline, and a stronger understanding of the game.

Willie has more than eight years of experience training young athletes. He has also served as Offensive Coordinator and Wide Receivers Coach for R.C. Edwards Middle School. At Amplify, Coach Willie combines his playing experience and passion for mentorship to help athletes improve their technique and build strong habits.

Amplify Sports is a youth sports training facility in Piedmont, SC, serving athletes throughout Powdersville, Easley, Greenville, and Upstate South Carolina. We offer basketball training, private basketball lessons, volleyball training, football training, speed, strength and conditioning, AAU basketball, 3v3 leagues, camps, clinics, shooting machine sessions, birthday parties, and facility rentals. Our programs are designed to help athletes build skills, confidence, strength, and game experience in a positive training environment.

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