A LEGACY OF WINNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Coach Barnes brings championship experience at every level—high school, college, professional,
and international. His diverse coaching background has created an elite player developer who
has guided athletes to the NBA, international careers, and coaching positions.
As a Saginaw native with deep Michigan roots combined with global basketball experience,
Barnes offers the perfect blend of local understanding and innovative thinking. His proven
ability to build programs from the ground up—demonstrated through Play Right Sports Academy
— shows he doesn't just coach teams; he builds sustainable success through his philosophy of
desire, dedication, and discipline.
Players don't just become better athletes under Coach Barnes; they become better people. His
character-first approach develops complete student-athletes who represent their program with
distinction both on and off the court.