Coach Lindsey leads our overall Girls Basketball team and strategy and is Varsity Girls Head Coach. He has had over a decade of coaching experience ranging from developing young players to the Varsity level. In the last 7 seasons, he led the girls basketball program at the Greenville Hurricanes and turned it into one of the top girls basketball programs in Greenville County. He has a passion to help kids meet their potential and has hosted 8 years worth of camps and clinics. Coach Lindsey joined the Upstate Falcons to develop a strong girls basketball program that fosters a joy for the game.

Coach Amerson serves as the Varsity Girls Assistant Coach and is a graduate of Appalachian State University, with a degree in Health Science/Promotion. She and her husband, Asheton have 3 children, Bailey, Tucker, and Blake. Tracey enjoys spending time outdoors, being with her family, and cheering for the North Carolina Tarheels. She played basketball through high school, and is in her 3rd year coaching with Coach Lindsey.

Coach Erkens has loved the game of basketball all his life. He continues to play pick up ball weekly. He serves as our Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Coach for the Falcons. Coach Erkens is a key proponent of our program mindset. In his second year in coaching, he brings a wealth of playing experience to the game.

Coach Dather was a multi-sport athlete during her High School years at Eastside High School. She serves as the Falcons Assistant Coach for our Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Team. She started her coaching career with the Middle School team and has continued to bring immense value to the program. Coach Dather is in her third year coaching.

Coach Cripps is in his first year as head coach of the middle school basketball team, with two years of prior experience coaching recreational sports. A former multi-sport athlete, he played basketball at Waubonsie Valley High School and was a three-year varsity soccer player, later competing at the collegiate level for Spartanburg Methodist College. Outside of coaching, he works as a licensed Physical Therapist which gives him a unique understanding of athletic performance, injury prevention, and physical development—skills he brings directly to his coaching style. He is also a proud husband and father of five daughters and is passionate about helping young athletes grow both on and off the court.

Coach Anderson joins us in his first year of coaching as the Assistant Middle School Girls Basketball Coach for the Falcons. He played basketball in his youth and has enjoyed the game all his life. He has coached other sports and continues to use his skills in motivation, loyalty and mentoring. He is currently serving in the United States Army and has for over 17 years. Chris and his wife have four children.

Travis Hendley serves as our Varsity Boys Head Coach and was born and raised in St. Simons Island, GA, where he developed a love for basketball at a young age. A former player at Glynn Academy in Brunswick, he combines a passion for basketball with a strong focus on guiding and developing each team he coaches.

Travis has coached recreational basketball for all three of his children over the past 8 years and served as Special Assistant to the Langston Chargers Middle School Girls Team in 2022 before becoming Assistant Head Coach in 2023. During that time, the team won a regular season championship and finished as runners-up the following year.

He views coaching as a calling to serve God by mentoring young athletes both on and off the court. Travis focuses on building integrity, discipline, and a Christ-like mindset. With his love for the game and heart for discipleship, he brings energy and encouragement to every practice, passionate about helping players become confident leaders who compete with humility and character.