Coach Meg & NPB Girls Program

Bobby Dibenedetto, a new parent with the Next Play family and highly successful soccer coach. His daughters had previously played for a local competitor, but he called Coach Meg (McCullough) "the real deal" after just two games last spring.

Coach Meg coached two girls teams last spring, a 5th-6th and an 8th grade team.

For those who don't know AAU basketball, it can be an uncontrollable animal and a beautiful experience at the same time.

There are many boys AAU programs out there, from mom and pop to well oiled sneaker sponsored circuit teams. On the girls side, there are fewer options unfortunately, and good coaching is sparse. Few even know the difference.

Meg’s college coach at the University of Pennsylvania, Mike McLaughlin described Meg as "one of his favorite players of all time." That's high praise from one of the most successful basketball coaches and fastest to reach 400 wins, as he did so in his first 459 games as a Head Coach.

In her second year, Coach Meg will lead and direct the Next Play Basketball Girls program, while also assisting the boys. She led a 5th grade boys team to victory while overcoming a 13 point deficit in the second half.

My daughter Finley, now a 6th grader, got a taste of AAU basketball under the leadership of Coach Meg. Having been around kids and basketball for the past 20 years, I can tell you that Coach Meg has had an incredible impact on my daughter. Finley looked forward to practice and Coach Meg's style was exactly what Finley needed... knowledgeable, kind and caring. In short, Coach Meg helps bring the best out in kids, and especially girls.

I fully trust my own daughter with Coach Meg and would highly recommend any boy or girl to play for her.
Check out Coach Meg and Next Play Basketball as we look to fill roster spots on our middle school girls teams this coming weekend.

Unheralded McCullough leading Penn women's basketball from the point

Written by Coach Matt Paul
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