HTR Trainer Bios

Derek Hersha

Owner | Skills Trainer

Handle The Rock Skills Training LLC

Phone: (520) 475-4715

Website: https://handletherockaz.com/

Social Media: Instagram | Facebook: @handletherockaz

BIO:

Derek Hersha was born and raised in Tucson, AZ. He played basketball for Salpointe Catholic High School, Pima Community College, and Grand Canyon University. Derek received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Grand Canyon University and an MBA from the University of Arizona. He is a Technique Driven Skill Enhancement (TDSE) and I'mPossible (IPT) Certified Basketball Skills Trainer with experience training boys and girls from kindergarten through high school, as well as collegiate and professional athletes.

Lloyd Lewis

Skills Trainer

Email: [email protected]

BIO:

Coach Lloyd Lewis was born in Saint-Quentin, France, and moved to Tucson, AZ, when he was six years old. Lloyd was a two-sport athlete at Sahuaro High School, running track and playing basketball under legendary coach Dick McConnell. He continued his track career at Pima Community College. Coach Lloyd graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences and has been a certified personal trainer since 2011. During his time as a personal fitness trainer, Lloyd has worked with many middle school, high school, and college athletes to help them improve their athletic performance. Lloyd has maintained his passion for Basketball and is a Technique Driven Skill Enhancement (TDSE) and I'mPossible (IPT) Certified Basketball Skills Trainer with experience training boys and girls from kindergarten through high school. Lloyd has two boys, Terrence and Miles, who compete in basketball and soccer.

Tim Sonier

Skills Trainer

Email: [email protected]

BIO:

Coach Tim Sonier was born in Elgin, IL. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Phoenix and has been teaching elementary and middle school for 10 years. In addition to teaching, Tim has also coached at nearly every level of basketball, from elementary to middle school and high school, for close to 10 years: 7 years at Dietz K-8 middle school, 3 years at Dodge middle school, 1 year at Catalina Magnet High School, and 2 years at Sabino High School. He is now on the coaching staff of the girls' Salpointe Catholic High School program. He is an Official USA Basketball Youth Development Licensed Coach. Tim is the father of 2 boys, Michael and Joshua.