Sabres Coaching Staff

Shawn Williams

Athletic Director

Ryan Webb

Head Coach - Varsity Boys Basketball and Assistant Coach - Varsity Girls Basketball

Ryan was raised in Utah and played high school basketball, baseball and tennis. After meeting KaDawn Smith in 1997, they were married in 2002. They are the parents of six children, many of which are current Sabres players. Ryan received his bachelors from Utah State University and master’s degree from the University of Utah. The Webb’s have lived in North Carolina for five years and love being a part of Sabre Nation. Being raised by a high school basketball coach and having three brothers play college basketball, Ryan practically grew up in a gym. He has been coaching in one form or another for the last 25 years. The Webbs love the game of basketball and all the wonderful things you can learn from competing and being a part of a team. 

David Jones

Head Coach - Varsity Girls Basketball and Assistant Coach - Varsity Boys Basketball

David was born and raised in Winston-Salem, NC, then received his degree in ministry from Kentucky Christian University.  David is a full time pastor and, for the last 6 years, has been the planter and Lead Pastor at Relentless Church.  David is married to his amazing wife of 23 years, Kelly, and has 3 kids, Mia, Jackson and Eli who are all involved in the Sabres program.

In addition to coaching in various leagues from rec league to AAU, David coached our Middle School Girls in 2018/19 and was blessed to lead an incredible group who won the top bracket at East Coast Nationals as well as set the record for most points scored in a season for any Sabres middle school girls team.  

Oliver Wilson

Assistant Coach - Varsity Boys Basketball

Oliver Wilson is currently an assistant Varsity Boys Basketball coach for the South Wake Sabres.  Oliver and his wife Rebekah have two sons, Trey (19) and Ira (17).  They have been homeschooling for 11 years. Oliver is originally from the Greensboro, NC area and moved back to NC from Minneapolis, MN three years ago.   Currently Oliver and his family live in the Fuquay-Varina area.  He has over 30 years of playing and coaching experience.  Oliver played college basketball at St. Andrews College in Laurinburg, NC, and received his MBA from Texas A&M University.  Oliver was the Athletic Director for the Sabres from January 2020 until June 2022.  Before taking on the role of AD, Oliver was the head coach of our middle school boys team the last three years helping to lead them to 3 consecutive regional and state championships, 1 national championship and 1 national runner-up.  One of his favorite scriptures is Jeremiah 29:11, “‘ For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” 

Skeet Woolard

Assistant Coach - Varsity Girls Basketball

Skeet was born and raised here in the Raleigh area, attending Athens Drive High School. Upon
graduation, Skeet went on to play four years of college basketball at UNC Greensboro culminating in a
trip to the NCAA tournament in 1996. After college, Skeet spent three years as a teacher and coach,
coaching varsity boys and girls basketball at Rocky Mount Prep in Rocky Mount NC. He also spent two
seasons officiating the game. He has been around the game of basketball is some capacity for most of
his life. Skeet and his wife, Candice, have been married since 1999 and live in Holly Springs NC with their
three children; Tyler, Sydnee and Josh. Skeet and family are devoted Christians attending Cross
Assembly in Raleigh NC.

Tanya Bange

Assistant Coach - Varsity Girls Basketball

Jackie Fingleton

Head Coach - JV Boys Basketball

Jackie grew up in Virginia Beach, VA, and enjoyed playing basketball all through high school. He received a bachelor’s degree in Health, Fitness, and Rec from Bob Jones University and a master’s degree in Sport Management from Liberty University. After coaching basketball 12 years at a Christian school in Virginia Beach, he and his family relocated to the Raleigh area. He currently works as a sales rep for 323 Sports and has loved being part of the Sabres family for the last 3 years. He and his wife Christin have 3 boys, Ethan, Landon, and Dylan. His family is active at their home church, Hilltop in Fuquay.

Jamie Brueggeman

Assistant Coach - JV Boys Basketball

John Mercer

Head Coach - Middle School Boys Basketball

John is an active duty Army Officer from Midland, MI. He has been stationed in North Carolina
with his wife, Keri, and their 5 children since 2015. John has a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Criminal Justice from Northern Michigan University, a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology
from the University of North Dakota, and a Master of Arts in Strategic Security Studies from
National Defense University.

John played basketball and baseball in high school and has been coaching basketball at the
Middle School, JV, and Varsity level for 8 years. He knows firsthand how competitive sports can
help positively develop young people into leaders and practice Christ-like values as part of a
team. John looks forward to being a part of the Sabres community and contributing to the
excellence that defines the Sabres organization.

Josh Carlton

Assistant Coach - Middle School Boys Basketball

Olivia Hart

Head Coach - Middle School Girls Basketball

Liv was born and raised in North Carolina. She is the second of seven kids. Liv has played basketball for over 12 years, including 3 seasons in a rec basketball league, 7 seasons of AAU, and the Sabres for 10 seasons. Liv was selected to the NCHEAC All Conference team three seasons in a row (2020-22) and was the league MVP in 2021. Liv’s love for coaching really came through working at basketball camps at Shepherd’s Church in Cary.

Laura Mosley

Assistant Coach - Middle School Girls Basketball

Laura Mosley was raised on a ranch in southeastern Montana. Throughout high school, she participated
in basketball, volleyball, and track and field. She met her husband, Kurt, while attending Colorado
Christian University. They’ve been married 26 years and have five children, ranging in age from 13 to 21.
Laura has coached basketball over the years at Shepherd’s Church on several of her children’s teams. In
addition to teaching on-court skills, Laura values the relationships with the players and instilling the
principles that glorify Christ off the court.

Alyse Skinner

Assistant Coach - Middle School Girls Basketball

Alyse was raised in Wilson, North Carolina and moved to the Raleigh area in 2021. Alyse is the 2nd of 4 kids with one older sister and two younger brothers. Alyse played basketball for 8 years, 2 years of rec and 6 years with DASH United.  Alyse was the leader of her team and an All-Star selection in 2019. She is excited for the opportunity to get to love on the girls and teach them the game of basketball.

Rob Hoover

Head Coach - Middle School Boys Developmental Basketball

Rob Hoover has been the Middle School Boys Development team coach for two seasons and was also the head coach for the JV Girls team in 2019-20.  He has also been an assistant head coach and a head coach for several Sabres Boys basketball teams. Rob has played basketball for most of his life, and as an adult he played for Navy teams in the US and overseas. His goal is to make sure that the girls on his team learn strong fundamentals, a good sense of fair play, to honor Christ on the court and off, and a confidence in themselves. Rob and his wife Dee have 3 boys: Jeremy, Harrison, and Jackson. Jackson and Harrison both played for Sabres teams. The Hoover family is actively involved in their church, Triangle Community Church in Apex.

Becky Frey

Assistant Coach - Middle School Boys Developmental Basketball