Coaching Staff
Coach Q Taylor
Quinton Taylor brings a unique perspective to Next Phase Basketball, combining athletic experience with a strong background in education. As a teacher assistant at Grisham Middle School, Coach Q excels at connecting with elementary and middle school athletes, emphasizing structure, confidence, and strong fundamentals. He has also coached with Lady Magic, BallHard, and Austin Elite, gaining valuable experience developing players across multiple levels in the Austin area.
His accomplishments include being a 4x District Champion, a 4x time UIL State Playoff qualifier, Team captain and contributing to a team ranked Top 5 in Texas. He was part of consecutive deep playoff runs, competing at a high level and helping establish his program as one of the top teams in 6a in Texas. He continued his playing career at DMACC (2018–2019), where he helped lead the Bears to the NJCAA Region XI Division II Men’s Basketball Championship semifinals. The team finished 8–6 in ICCAC play (4th place), and Coach Q earned All-Region honors.
Coach Taylor
Coach Taylor built his life around the game of basketball, but more importantly, around the people it brought into his life. A standout player out of Longview, Texas, he earned scholarship offers from Trinity Valley Community College and Eastern New Mexico University and quickly made a name for himself as a disciplined and impactful competitor. With an opportunity to continue his career professionally in the Dominican Republic, his path in basketball was set. However, after learning he was about to become a father to twins, Coach Taylor made a life-defining decision to step away from the game and put his family first. That choice led him into coaching, where he spent nearly 30 years mentoring and developing young athletes at Dobie and Henry Middle Schools, leaving a lasting impact far beyond the court.
During his playing career, Coach Taylor helped lead his high school team to a 1992 5A State Championship, completing a dominant playoff run that included district, bi-district, area, and regional championships. He also earned All-Conference honors and was recognized for his leadership and performance on the court. Throughout his coaching career, he built a reputation for instilling discipline, toughness, and character in his players—continuing to influence generations of athletes through the game of basketball.
Coach Madison
Madi brings leadership, toughness, and a defense-first mindset to Next Phase Basketball. At Westwood High School, she earned a reputation as a relentless competitor and steady leader—someone who set the tone in big moments and helped lead her team to deep playoff runs. A four-year letterman at the 6A level, Madi balanced elite defensive play with strong academic performance, establishing herself as both a leader on and off the court. She continued her career at Concordia University as a student-athlete before a shoulder injury cut her playing career short, ultimately fueling her passion for coaching and player development.
Her accomplishments include 2× First Team All-District honors, Defensive MVP (2015–2016), and Defensive Player of the Year (2016–2017). She was a 3× Bi-District Champion, 4× Area Champion, and 3× Regional Quarterfinalist, while also earning Team MVP and Most Improved Player (2014–2015). In the classroom, she was a 4× Academic All-District selection (6A) and named to the Academic All-State Team.
Coach B Taylor
Brandon brings a high-level playing background and a passion for developing athletes to Next Phase Basketball. A Vista Ridge High School (2013–2017) product, he helped lead one of Texas’s top programs to consecutive deep playoff runs while earning recognition as one of the state’s top players.
His accomplishments include 2× District Champion, multiple UIL State Playoff appearances, and contributing to a team ranked Top 5 in Texas. Individually, he was a Top 10 player in Texas for two seasons and ranked Top 50 in the state. He went on to play at Labette Community College, advancing three rounds in the NJCAA Tournament, and finished at Rock Valley College, where he earned Division MVP honors and helped lead his team to a National Championship runner-up finish. Brandon has also coached at the freshman level and trained athletes ages 6–22, focusing on skill development from youth to collegiate players.
Coach J Taylor
Coach J brings resilience, elite defensive presence, and high-level collegiate experience to Next Phase Basketball. A standout competitor, she overcame a meniscus tear and ACL injury in high school, returning stronger and continuing to make an impact at every level. She helped lead her team to the state championship playoffs as a freshman and earned All-Star Defensive Player of the District honors her senior year. Known for her toughness and determination, Coach J set the tone defensively and competed at a high level throughout her career.
She went on to play at Connors State College and the University of Arkansas at Monticello, where she dominated on the defensive end.
At Monticello, she was ranked #4 in the nation in rebounds (16 per game) and #2 in blocks (8.7 per game), establishing herself as one of the top defensive players in the country. Today, Coach J brings that same intensity and knowledge to coaching, helping athletes develop toughness, defensive instincts, and a winning mindset.