Meet The Coaches
Coach Early
Cleanthony Early is a versatile forward from the Bronx by way of Middletown, New York, with strong college and pro experience. He starred at Wichita State — after a standout NJCAA career at Sullivan County CC — earning consensus All-American honors, two First-team All-MVC selections, and leading his team through a historic season.
He was drafted 34th overall by the New York Knicks in 2014, played in the NBA and G-League, and has since competed all over the world — Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa — bringing a global view of basketball and resilience.
At GR845 Camp, Coach Cleanthony offers size, shooting, toughness, and an ability to adapt — someone who’s lived many paths in basketball and can help players grow in skill, mental toughness, and understanding of the game
Coach Lydon
Raised in Pine Plains, New York, Tyler Lydon is a former NBA first-rounder—he’s a towering presence (6’10”) with elite sharpshooting, rebounding, and two high‐impact years at Syracuse under his belt. After starring in high school at Stissing Mountain & New Hampton, Tyler committed to Syracuse, where he erupted in his sophomore season, putting up averages over 13 points, nearly 9 boards, and showing hands-down versatility on both ends of the floor. Syracuse University
In 2017 he was drafted in the first round (24th overall) and went on to play with the Denver Nuggets, Sacramento Kings and G League affiliates. Tyler’s basketball resume is deep—full of growth, toughness, and a mindset that refuses to quit.
Now at GR845 Camp, Coach Lydon brings big-man timing, shooting range, rebounding instincts, and pro-level insight. Whatever your position, he knows how to elevate your fundamentals, stretch your game, and push you to compete with confidence.
Coach Ray
Kendrick Ray, a Bronx native by way of Middletown, New York. He is a professional basketball player with international experience across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. A standout at Kennesaw State, he was named First-Team All-ASUN and set school scoring records before launching his pro career.
Since then, Kendrick has earned accolades including Czech League MVP (2018), Greek Cup Winner and Finals Top Scorer (2020), and competed at the highest levels in France, Italy, Turkey, Israel, and more. Known for his versatility as both a point guard and shooting guard, he combines elite scoring with strong leadership and defensive intensity.
At GR845 Camp, Coach Kendrick brings his passion, pro-level knowledge, and commitment to helping players sharpen their skills and mindset for the next level.
Coach Robinson
Justin Robinson is a dynamic point guard from Kingston, New York. He starred at Monmouth University (2013-2017), where he became the school’s all-time leading scorer, won back-to-back MAAC Player of the Year honors, and earned multiple All-Conference and All-American recognitions.
Since 2017, Justin has played professionally across Europe in leagues in Russia, France, Italy, Germany, Turkey, Poland and more. He’s known for his court leadership, playmaking ability, scoring touch, and his knack for serving as a floor general.
At GR845 Camp, Coach Justin brings energy, experience both in college and internationally, and a deep passion for teaching guard skills, decision making, and work ethic.
Coach Fields
Donovan Fields is an accomplished guard with deep roots in Newburgh, New York. He began his college journey at Odessa College before transferring to Cal Poly, where he made school history by becoming the first Mustang to tally over 1,000 points, 300+ assists, and 100+ steals in his career. Fields is a free-flowing scorer, a high-precision shooter, and a clutch performer. He owns one of the highest free throw percentages in Cal Poly history and earned All-Big West honors, including second team and honorable mention recognition.
Now playing professionally around the world – from Bosnia, Ireland, Azerbaijan, and Iceland – Donovan brings international experience, scoring bursts and a proven ability to lead both through play and mindset.
At GR845 Camp, Coach Fields gives you elite guard instincts, sharpshooting touch, and the competitive fire to elevate your game when it counts most.
Coach Edge
Darnell Edge is a high level sharpshooting playmaker, born and raised in Saugerties, New York, and was a standout performer at Fairleigh Dickinson. During his stint with the Knights he led the country in free-throw percentage in 2018, also setting the school record with his three-point shooting. In his senior year averaged over 16 points per game while earning First Team All-NEC, NEC Tournament MVP, and All-Met First Team.
As a professional, Edge’s has played around the world in over 9 countries on 3 different continents — Poland, Albania, Ukraine, Turkey, Romania, Kosovo, Dominican Republic, Israel, Cyprus, Germany. Most recently, he was crowned Finals MVP and league MVP in the Kosovo Superleague and Liga Unike in 2024. At GR845 Camp, Darnell isn’t just here to teach skills — he’s here to ignite champions, instill fearless leadership, and bring the community together in a way that is needed and deserved.