M14 Staff
KAM GIBSON
HEAD TRAINER / DIRECTOR OF BASKETBALL OPERATIONS
Coach Kam was born and raised in Cincinnati and attended Walnut Hills High School, where he earned several honors, including Eastern Cincinnati Conference (ECC) Student-Athlete of the Year, All-District Team selection, was ranked the 5th-rated shooting guard in Ohio’s Class of 2018, and was a McDonald’s All-American nominee in Ohio. He was also a 4-year varsity player, a 2-time All-Conference selection, and earned All-State honors.
He went on to play collegiately at Western Carolina University, where he was named to the Southern Conference (SoCon) All-Freshman Team, averaging 13.6 points per game.
He finished his collegiate basketball career at the University of Vermont, where he became a 1,000-point scorer. While there, Kam helped his team secure two America East Conference Championships and back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances in 2022 and 2023.
After finishing his playing career, Coach Kam moved back to Cincinnati and has been training ever since.
"My passion for training comes from helping players reach their goals, improving as athletes on the court while becoming better individuals off the court. I want to help the next generation of Cincinnati players achieve high levels of basketball and continue to showcase the incredible talent we have here in Ohio. I’m excited to help players turn their dreams into reality."
JOSH CROSS
COURT LEADER
Josh Cross brings a strong playing background, high basketball IQ, and a passion for youth development to the M14Hoops Cincinnati staff.
Originally from Carbondale, Illinois by way of Orlando, Florida, Josh grew up in a family of high-level athletes. Several members of his family played Division I basketball, including his uncles Dan Cross (University of Florida Hall of Fame), Joe Cross (University of Illinois), and Leinad Cross (Florida International University), while his father played at Southern Illinois University.
Josh began his collegiate career at Florida Gateway College where he helped lead the team to a conference championship as a freshman. During his time there, he became the school’s all-time assist leader, earned Player of the Year honors, was named an Academic All-American, and became the first student-athlete to deliver the school’s commencement speech at graduation.
He later transferred to Kentucky State University where he played three seasons, served as team captain all three years, earned Academic Athlete of the Year twice, was an NCAA Elite 14 nominee, and led the team in assists.
At M14Hoops, Josh brings energy, leadership, and a passion for teaching the game the right way while helping players develop both on and off the court.
MATT MILLER
FOUNDER
Miller grew up in Aurora, IL and played basketball collegiately and professionally before starting the brand. On September 23rd, 2009 Matt started M14Hoops. The company was founded on the principles of hard work, dedication, teamwork and dreaming big! His love and dedication to bringing basketball into children's lives shows in how he runs the company and manages his coaches.
By 2014, M14Hoops was the #1 company for player development in the western suburbs. The company had grown to training over 500 players annually. In 2018, M14Hoops the facility officially opened in Aurora, IL. With the facility officially opening, M14Hoops increased their ability to develop basketball players by starting teams as well as offering speed, agility, and strength training. The facility offers complete player development both on and off the court.
A word from Matt: In those early days, I didn't have a clue about business. I just wanted to help each player I came in contact with get better. It was an obsession. I constantly studied the game of basketball, athletic movements, communication and tried to perfect my craft to the best of my ability.
The M14Hoops Chicagoland location now trains over 3,000 players annually and the impact on the western suburbs of Chicago has continued to grow tremendously. M14Hoops Chicago offers not only training, but teams as well as speed and agility training for complete player development. With over 20 employees in place to manage day to day operations; M14Hoops has a great team in place and looks forward to a bright future of training youth basketball players!