Meet The Backboard, Easy Hoops’ Board of Directors and Leadership Team.

Coco Rosen

Executive Director

Coco@EasyHoops.net

Quinn Jones

Board Member

Reese Melsher

Board Member, Head of Technology

Anna Marshall

Meghan Surico

Our Advisory Board

Ethan Rosen Chairman, Board MemberEthan Rosen is a junior at Northwestern University and formerly led service boards associated with Autism Speaks, Leukemia Lymphoma Society, SCOPE, as well as the competitive business club, DECA. Ethan founded Easy Hoops in September, 2017 to provide people with a safe environment to be themselves, try new things, learn life skills, and meet new people through basketball. Ethan takes pride in the impact that Easy Hoops has had both on the community and himself. — Ethan Rosen
*Chairman, Board Member*
Ethan Rosen is a junior at Northwestern University and formerly led service boards associated with Autism Speaks, Leukemia Lymphoma Society, SCOPE, as well as the competitive business club, DECA. Ethan founded Easy Hoops in September, 2017 to provide people with a safe environment to be themselves, try new things, learn life skills, and meet new people through basketball. Ethan takes pride in the impact that Easy Hoops has had both on the community and himself.

Lauren Rosen Board MemberThroughout her career, Lauren has carried the knowledge of design into the world of real estate. These experiences have allowed her to work hand-in-hand with real estate brokers, and their clients, regarding the future of their properties. In her free time, she travels to art fairs all over the world, consults with builders and realtors to help them design their homes around artwork, studies health and fitness as a certified wellness coach, tutors adolescent refugees and so much more. With all that, nothing brings her greater joy than spending time with her two children, ages 21 and 17, and being a part of Easy Hoops. — Lauren Rosen
*Board Member*
Throughout her career, Lauren has carried the knowledge of design into the world of real estate. These experiences have allowed her to work hand-in-hand with real estate brokers, and their clients, regarding the future of their properties. In her free time, she travels to art fairs all over the world, consults with builders and realtors to help them design their homes around artwork, studies health and fitness as a certified wellness coach, tutors adolescent refugees and so much more. With all that, nothing brings her greater joy than spending time with her two children, ages 21 and 17, and being a part of Easy Hoops.

Meet The Coaches

Skylar AronsonSkylar Aronson is a senior at New Trier High School. She is fun, patient, and alert. Having a brother with autism and volunteering in different programs for people with special needs, she is very experienced and passionate about what s… — **Skylar Aronson**
Skylar Aronson is a senior at New Trier High School. She is fun, patient, and alert. Having a brother with autism and volunteering in different programs for people with special needs, she is very experienced and passionate about what she and others learn at Easy Hoops.

Coco RosenCoco Rosen is a junior at New Trier High School. She is on the golf team, DECA, and will be participating in badminton this Spring. She also sits on the Team Tyler, Find a Cure, and SCOPE service boards. Coco is one of Easy Hoops' coaches … — **Coco Rosen**
Coco Rosen is a junior at New Trier High School. She is on the golf team, DECA, and will be participating in badminton this Spring. She also sits on the Team Tyler, Find a Cure, and SCOPE service boards. Coco is one of Easy Hoops' coaches and loves forming relationships with new, incredible people!

Will GeisWill Geis is a senior at New Trier High School and has been playing basketball for all of his life. He plays for New Trier’s basketball team along with his AAU team, Y&R. Outside of basketball, he is involved in Find A Cure, a service b… — **Will Geis**
Will Geis is a senior at New Trier High School and has been playing basketball for all of his life. He plays for New Trier’s basketball team along with his AAU team, Y&R. Outside of basketball, he is involved in Find A Cure, a service board supporting the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. With Easy Hoops, he sees a very bright future and is very excited to help the participants learn the game of basketball.

Konner SayerKonner Sayer is a 7th grader at Edgewood middle school and loves playing basketball. He currently plays feeder for Highland Park and AAU basketball with another team. Konner also enjoys playing football, spending time with friends and fa… — **Konner Sayer**
Konner Sayer is a 7th grader at Edgewood middle school and loves playing basketball. He currently plays feeder for Highland Park and AAU basketball with another team. Konner also enjoys playing football, spending time with friends and family and coaching at Easy Hoops!

Savanna SmithSavanna Smith is a senior at New Trier High School who loves to help others. She is a part of track and field and cross country at New Trier. She also has a cousin with autism with whom she loves to spend time. She is very excited to pa… — **Savanna Smith**
Savanna Smith is a senior at New Trier High School who loves to help others. She is a part of track and field and cross country at New Trier. She also has a cousin with autism with whom she loves to spend time. She is very excited to participate and become involved with Easy Hoops!

Matt BolotinMatt Bolotin is a senior at New Trier High School and has been playing basketball since a young age. He is involved in a wide variety of clubs at New Trier and plays AAU basketball outside of school. Matt is very grateful to be a coach a… — **Matt Bolotin**
Matt Bolotin is a senior at New Trier High School and has been playing basketball since a young age. He is involved in a wide variety of clubs at New Trier and plays AAU basketball outside of school. Matt is very grateful to be a coach at Easy Hoops!

Anna MarshallAnna Marshall is a senior at New trier high school and has always enjoyed playing basketball. She is a part of a many different clubs at New Trier and plays soccer year round. Easy Hoops is something Anna looks forward to every week! — **Anna Marshall**
Anna Marshall is a senior at New trier high school and has always enjoyed playing basketball. She is a part of a many different clubs at New Trier and plays soccer year round. Easy Hoops is something Anna looks forward to every week!

Zach LefkovitzZach Lefkovitz is a junior at Deerfield High School and has been playing basketball all his life. At his school, he participates in many diverse extracurriculars, including Model UN, Israel Club, volleyball, and DECA. Zach is very exci… — **Zach Lefkovitz**
Zach Lefkovitz is a junior at Deerfield High School and has been playing basketball all his life. At his school, he participates in many diverse extracurriculars, including Model UN, Israel Club, volleyball, and DECA. Zach is very excited to begin his coaching career at Easy Hoops and can’t wait to meet new friends.

Meghan SuricoMeghan Surico is a senior at New Trier High School. She has had experience with special needs and is very passionate about what she does. She would also like to pursue working with special needs as a job in the future. She has volunteer… — **Meghan Surico**
Meghan Surico is a senior at New Trier High School. She has had experience with special needs and is very passionate about what she does. She would also like to pursue working with special needs as a job in the future. She has volunteered and has done ELS at new trier since freshman year. She looks forward to easy hoops each week!

Quinn JonesQuinn Jones is a junior at New Trier High School and has played on various different basketball teams and loves the sport. Quinn is on the New Trier Golf Team and is in the Paddle Tennis club. Quinn is very passionate about creating a bet… — **Quinn Jones**
Quinn Jones is a junior at New Trier High School and has played on various different basketball teams and loves the sport. Quinn is on the New Trier Golf Team and is in the Paddle Tennis club. Quinn is very passionate about creating a better community by helping others, and sees he can do this within his work at Easy Hoops. Quinn volunteers in different activities at his Church and loves community service. At Easy Hoops, Quinn is looking to make new friends through basketball and have a great time!

Michael MagnerMichael Magner is a junior at New Trier High School. He is on the New Trier Golf Team. Michael is very passionate about making the people around him happy and likes to see the good in everyone. At Easy Hoops, Michael is looking forward… — **Michael Magner**
Michael Magner is a junior at New Trier High School. He is on the New Trier Golf Team. Michael is very passionate about making the people around him happy and likes to see the good in everyone. At Easy Hoops, Michael is looking forward to having a good time, putting a smile on the faces around him, and playing some basketball.

Grant FeldmanGrant Feldman has been playing basketball his whole life. Grant has a vast basketball experience, playing for New Trier and numerous AAU teams, as well as coaching youth leagues. Outside of basketball, he volunteers at Misericordia and … — **Grant Feldman**
Grant Feldman has been playing basketball his whole life. Grant has a vast basketball experience, playing for New Trier and numerous AAU teams, as well as coaching youth leagues. Outside of basketball, he volunteers at Misericordia and has worked with TopSoccer. Grant is a student of the game and hopes to teach skills and make friends at Easy Hoops.

Max RosenfeldMax Rosenfeld goes to Central School in Glencoe. In his free time, he plays waterpolo and basketball and wants to be a good leader and motivator with Easy Hoops. — **Max Rosenfeld**
Max Rosenfeld goes to Central School in Glencoe. In his free time, he plays waterpolo and basketball and wants to be a good leader and motivator with Easy Hoops.

Julia LeshtzJulia Leshtz is in 8th grade at Edgewood Middle School. She loves all sports! She has been playing travel basketball with All In since 4th grade, and is very passionate about the sport. She’s excited to join Easy Hoops and looks forward … — **Julia Leshtz**
Julia Leshtz is in 8th grade at Edgewood Middle School. She loves all sports! She has been playing travel basketball with All In since 4th grade, and is very passionate about the sport. She’s excited to join Easy Hoops and looks forward to making new friends while passing on her love of basketball.

Noah ShannonNoah is a junior at New Trier High School. He has been playing basketball since he was in first grade and he plays for Full Package Kip. He also plays on the New Trier team. He loves to work hard, have fun while playing basketball, and h… — **Noah Shannon**
Noah is a junior at New Trier High School. He has been playing basketball since he was in first grade and he plays for Full Package Kip. He also plays on the New Trier team. He loves to work hard, have fun while playing basketball, and he is excited to make some new friends!

Collin FalkCollin Falk is an freshman at Caruso Middle School. He likes to play soccer and code in his free time. Collin also loves to play a pick-up game of basketball with friends. He is excited to volunteer with Easy Hoops! — **Collin Falk**
Collin Falk is an freshman at Caruso Middle School. He likes to play soccer and code in his free time. Collin also loves to play a pick-up game of basketball with friends. He is excited to volunteer with Easy Hoops!

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