COACHES CORNER

Born and raised in the DMV, Shemika Jones has built a remarkable career as both a basketball player and coach. As a former standout at Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU), Jones scored over 1,000 points and helped lead the team to multiple victories and NCAA appearances. 

After transitioning into coaching, Coach Jones brought a winning mentality to various programs, including North Carolina Central University, Johnson C. Smith University, Team Curry 17U AAU, Palisades Episcopal School, and a 7-year-old recreational league. Throughout this journey, she has coached teams to multiple championships and mentored numerous all-conference players, not to mention to one conference championship and two Southern Division championships.

In 2024, Coach Jones founded I Believe Basketball Academy (IBBA), serving youth athletes aged 6-18 in North and South Carolina. IBBA provides elite basketball training alongside holistic development, with a focus on mental resilience, personal growth, and educational support. The academy helps athletes aspiring to reach high school, AAU, and collegiate levels, while also addressing their mental health and overall well-being.

Girls Varsity Basketball

Tryout Information

Prior to participating, athletes must upload their sports physical to Planet HS.

Tryout Information: https://www.yorkprepsc.org/o/athletics/article/1258479

Schoology Group

Stay connected with practice and updates by joining the Schoology Group. Parents and families can also join this page by following these steps:

  1. Login at https://yorkprep.schoology.com/

  2. Click on Join Group

  3. Add the group using the access code 4C6T-H3H3-4XHW6

Dates

  • To Be Announced

News

5/4/23: York Prep Hires Coach Johnathan Wall. Press Release

12/11/21: V Girls ranked 3 in Region 4-2A  https://www.heraldonline.com/sports/high-school/article256489921.html

5/19/21 :York Prep's College Athletic Signing featured on CN2 News.  https://www.cn2.com/cn2-sportscast-5-19-2021/

5/14/21: JOHNSON COMMITS TO COLUMBIA COLLEGE

4/29/21: TAYLAR COMMITS TO JOHNSON WALES

2/17/21: VARSITY GIRLS QUALIFY FOR STATE PLAYOFFS

1/25/21: Vote for York Prep Athlete, Tiaura Johnson for The Herald's Player of the Week.  https://www.heraldonline.com/sports/high-school/article248754420.html

1/12/21: Vote for York Prep athlete, Taylor Southall for The Herald's Player of the Week!  https://www.heraldonline.com/sports/high-school/article248440125.html