DHawk 2028 Coaching Staff

Head Coach:  Eric Rutledge

Coach Rutledge brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the 2028 DHawk National Team.  He believes that basketball is not only a game, but also a way to teach life lessons to kids.  Eric takes great pride in molding the character of the young men he coaches.  Coach Rutledge believes in being aggressive on both the offensive and defensive end of the floor. He instills confidence in his players and pushes them to be the best they can be. Coach Rutledge is confident that he has assembled a team that can be very competitive on the national level and can't wait to get started this spring.  Here are some highlights of his coaching career: 

• Founder of the Georgetown Basketball Club (2015)

  • • Four age groups:  2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030

    • Teams included the Georgetown Rebels, GBC Elite, and Scott Co. Cards

• Nine Years of Travel Ball and AAU Experience 

  • • Multiple tournament championships each year. 

• Fifteen Years of Youth Coaching

  • • Eleven former players are now playing up (above their grade level) on high school teams.