This week we spotlight PSB Charlotte HS Elite. The organization is a part of a nationwide program aimed at basketball players of all ages, skill levels, and both genders. This program takes a professional approach to developing basketball players. This strategy of focused development and accountability pays dividends for the players and their families.

Program Snapshot

Program: PSB Charlotte HS Elite
Home Base: Charlotte, North Carolina
Founders: Brendan Winters and Logan Kosmalski (Davidson College alumni)
Motto: ‘Be a Pro,’ and ‘Preparation over Exposure’

PSB Charlotte HS Elite Leadership and Coaching Staff:

Managers:
Chris Goodrum PSB Chief Operating Officer, Associate Head Coach at Ballantyne Ridge
Pat McCarthy - Head Varsity Coach at Marvin Ridge HS

17U Coaches:
Jason Barnes - 11+ years coaching with PSB, Susquehanna University Athlete
Ty Walker - Assistant Varsity Coach at Covenant Day, played collegiately at Wake Forest, Played professionally for 13 years, only two-time/back-to-back Gatorade Player of the Year in NC, (2006-2007 and 2007-2008)
Danny McKay - PSB Charlotte HS Elite Alumni, Denison College player, Denison College Assistant

16U Coaches:
Trevor Dorsey - Assistant Varsity Coach at Charlotte Country Day, Graduate Assistant at Marshall, Head Coach at Peninsula Catholic HS and coach of the year in 2023
Ryan Gravley - Played at Emory and Henry

15U Coaches
Kenny Hairston - Head JV Coach and Assistant Varsity at Charlotte Country Day, PSB Charlotte City Director, PSB Elite Alumni, Played at Limestone
Bryson Price - Assistant Varsity Coach at Marvin Ridge HS, played at Shorter University

Notable Alumni:

• Hunter Tyson - Clemson University (ACC) → Denver Nuggets (NBA)

• CJ Huntley - Appalachian State University (Sun Belt) → Phoenix Suns (NBA)

• Jackson Threadgill - UNCC (AAC) → Appalachian State (Sun Belt) → Starlites BBall Club (Euro Pro League)

• Blake Preston - Liberty (Conference USA) → Northwestern (Big Ten) → Yamaguchi Pats Five (Japanese Pro League)

• Drake Maye - UNC Chapel Hill (ACC) → New England Patriots (NFL)

• Will Coble - Randolph Macon (ODAC) Division III National Champion in 2022 → Appalachian State (Sun Belt)     

• PSB Charlotte has helped develop and place 159+ players into college basketball across all levels.

• PSB Charlotte alumni have signed with and contributed to programs across the following conferences and divisions: ACC, SEC, Big East, Atlantic 10, Southern Conference, Big South, CAA, ASUN, Patriot League, Division II, Division III, NAIA, and JUCO programs nationwide

• Full alumni list available via PSB’s official alumni database

A Vision of Contribution and Growth

PSB Charlotte was founded with the purpose of bringing professionalism to youth basketball. Examples of teams and programs prioritizing quick exposure over preparation are well documented. Stories of players jumping from teams over the course of weekends are told every year. Rankings, shoe circuits, and the allure of instantaneous recognition pull players and parents to a place of instability.

Chief Operating Officer for Pro Skills Basketball, Chris Goodrum, says that this program was built with a different intention.

“PSB Charlotte HS Elite is designed to prepare players for longevity at the next level. Not just the arrival. We develop players’ skills and on court IQ by teaching them how to work, practice, and compete.”

PSB Charlotte provides proof of concept that could be the model for other grassroots organizations that want to develop the entire athlete more than just attaining status on a rankings website. Goodrum adds that the yardstick for success is more than making it to the collegiate level.

“We measure success by sustainability, contribution, and growth – not just commitments.”

In addition to nearly 160 alumni playing at the collegiate level, many of those players boast 3-to-5-year college careers with ten alumni moving on to have professional careers overseas and stateside. Goodrum continues, noting that, “Our guys have consistent retention and contribution at the next level. Some have served as team captains while others have earned all-conference honors.”

Preparing Like a Professional

Basketball is full of uncertainty. Outcomes of the game itself can surprise odds makers and bettors alike. But the world outside of the gymnasium is even more unpredictable than the game itself. Predicting where a middle school basketball prospect will go to college can be as reliable as having your future foretold by a fortune teller.

Rather than making promises for quick exposure, PSB Charlotte Elite focuses on different virtues. Goodrum explains, “We promise a strong, honest, and trusted process, not guaranteed outcomes.”

PSB Charlotte HS Elite attracts the type of player who is willing to be coached and work to become a complete player. The emphasis within the program is on teaching and making solid decisions in-game. Focusing on these values is what Goodrum describes as, “building habits that translate to the college game.”

While many within the world of grassroots basketball focus on the individual, PSB Charlotte HS Elite takes a throwback approach. Goodrum says, “PSB Charlotte believes systems should be the star – not individuals. Our focus is on development, accountability, and trust with families.”

Growth on and off the court continues to be the focus for the leaders of PSB Charlotte HS Elite. The organization communicates that basketball is the vehicle for growth on and off the court. That is what sustains the program’s continued success.

A Model that Works for the Future

There is no indication that the PSB Charlotte will slow down. Goodrum says that there is continued excitement for the program. He explains, “We are excited to help more players find the right college fit, not just the biggest name. And we do this by integrating development, team play, and recruiting education to our players and parents.”

Playing meaningful games is a key part of the formula for PSB Charlotte HS Elite. Goodrum goes on to say, “We want environments that reward preparation, discipline, and basketball IQ. On the Radar Hoops events align with our goals, because it provides high-level and organized competition.”

This Year’s Success Story

The PSB Charlotte HS Elite 17U teams feature 18 players who have collectively earned more than 30 offers, with 15 earning at least one. All nine players from Coach Barnes’ group have earned offers. Four players have committed so far. Read more about them below:

Read more about the Class of 2026 PSB Charlotte HS Elite players who earned headlines at OTR events this year:

Mack Walters (Myers Park HS) – Committed to Hampden-Sydney College

OTR Circuit News: September Recruiting Update - September 25, 2025 – On The Radar Hoops

Nolan Ericson (Mooresville HS) - Committed to Hampden-Sydney College

OTR Circuit News: Ericson Commits to Hampden-Sydney College - October 15, 2025 – On The Radar Hoops

Aidan Scruitsky (Providence Day) - Committed to Hampden-Sydney College

OTR Circuit News: Commitment Analysis - November 18, 2025 – On The Radar Hoops

Jimmy Neubauer (Ballantyne Ridge HS) – Committed to Messiah University

PSB Elite has teams in 30 different cities across the United States. Find a team nearest to you here: Pro Skills Basketball AAU Club Team Locations | 866-996-3888

Jonathan Hemingway has been a National Evaluator for On the Radar Hoops since 2013. He has been involved in the basketball community since 1995 as a coach, camp director, and evaluator. You can reach him at CoachHemi@gmail.com and follow him on X @CoachHemi.