OUR COACHES
Shane Munyon
Shane is the Owner and General Manager of our facility and plays a key role in shaping the vision and culture of our program. He also serves on the board for the Mounds View Basketball Association and has coached within the Mounds View Middle School program, giving him strong ties to the local basketball community. Shane is passionate about developing people at every level. He strives not only to make athletes better on the court but also to help staff grow as leaders, coaches, and mentors. His commitment to excellence, development, and building a positive basketball culture continues to impact everyone who walks into the gym.
Jim Mitchell
Jim brings many years of basketball experience, coaching and leadership to the gym. He currently serves as the Director of Player Development for the Mounds View Basketball Association, where he plays a key role in helping young athletes build strong fundamentals and a love for the game. As our Assistant Manager, Jim brings a wealth of basketball knowledge to our facility and is passionate about helping athletes grow both in skill and confidence. His energy, experience, and commitment to development help bring out the passion in athletes every time they step onto the court.
Lucas Sopcinski
Lucas is a dedicated coach who brings a passionate wealth of knowledge and energy to everything he does. He has coached within the Mounds View Basketball Association and currently for the Legacy Hoops Girls AAU program, where he is known for his commitment to developing athletes both on and off the court. As our Training Director, Lucas leads with enthusiasm, strong teaching ability, and a deep understanding of the game. Lucas also ran his own training company focused on skill development, confidence building, and helping players become the best version of themselves. His passion for the game and for mentoring young athletes is evident in every practice, training session, and interaction he has with players.
Chris McClay
Chris is a former professional basketball player and experienced coach dedicated to developing athletes through strong fundamentals, confidence, and disciplined training. After playing at the University of Maryland during his collegiate career, he went on to play professionally with the Milwaukee Bucks, in the NBA D-League, and overseas in France, Israel, Belgium, and Italy before transitioning into coaching and player development, including leading the high school program at Washington High School and training athletes at Sanford Power Basketball Academy.
Jacob Becher
Jacob is a collegiate basketball player at North Central University in his junior season. He was a key player on the 2025-26 team that won their first ever outright UMAC regular season championship. In addition to playing at the collegiate level, Jacob coaches AAU basketball with the MN Crossfire organization, where he helps develop players’ skills, understanding of the game, and love for basketball. He is passionate about helping young athletes improve while creating a fun and positive environment that encourages growth and confidence on the court.
Maria Sopcinski
Maria is a dedicated youth basketball coach with experience developing players from elementary through middle school in both AAU and traveling programs. Through her roles with Legacy Hoops Basketball Academy and the Mounds View Basketball Association, she focuses on building strong fundamentals, teamwork, and a positive, growth-focused environment that keeps young athletes engaged and excited to improve each season.
