Upcoming Events

BBA Swarm Fall 2023 Tryouts
GIRLS 5/6th Grade Tryout SEPT 12TH
St. Margaret's, 6-7pm

BBA Swarm Youth Development Program
St. Margaret's Church
Tuesday/Thursday 6:00-7:00pm
Boys and Girls - Grades 4th-10th

Beginners BBA Program (K-4)
BBA Swarm
The leading club basketball program in the Tri-State Powered by Under Armour, BBA Swarm is for boys and girls grades 3rd – 12th. Our program operates out of facilities in Syracuse and the Liverpool Area and is directed by current NBA trainer, Ben Bellucci. Our program offers teams, camps, and clinics year-round and is coached by local college and high school coaches.
Coaching Staff
Ben Bellucci
Director


Ben Bellucci
Director
Cookie Hillman
General Manager


Cookie Hillman
General Manager
Bellucci Basketball Academy & BBA Swarm
Cookie has been part of Bellucci Basketball Academy since 2013. She manages and coordinates 1,000-plus clients across the Syracuse area. Responsible for setting One-on-one training with certified BBA coaches, Small and Customized Group Training, managing After School Programs, and scheduling clinics and programs throughout the year. In 2018 she joined BBA Nets (now BBA Swarm), a top Central New York AAU club. BBA Swarm prides itself on recruiting, promoting, and developing young athletes. Cookie is in charge of the day-to-day operations of the business. Her top priority is building strong client loyalty, ensuring players know the value they bring to the organization, and ensuring coaches are equipped with the proper training and tools for a successful season.
Jason Hillman
Director, Boys and Girls Divisions


Jason Hillman
Director, Boys and Girls Divisions
Coach Hillman’s coaching experience began back in 1997 in Foxboro, Massachusetts where he coached 6th grade girls and 8th grade boys travel teams. In the summer of 2003 he moved to Central New York with his wife and family where he continued to coach with several local organizations. From 2013 to present, Coach Hillman was: Head Coach of a 5/6 girls basketball team for the Cicero Optimist Organization (2013 & 2014); Head Coach for CNS Swishers Club, 6th grade girls travel basketball team (2014), 7th grade girls travel basketball team (2015) and assistant coach for 8th grade girls travel basketball team, Head Coach for Sacred Heart Church CYO Girls 5th/6th basketball team (2014), 7th/8th grade girls basketball team (2015 & 2016); Head Coach for BBA Nets 9th grade girls basketball team (2017); and currently the Head Coach for the BBA SWARM 11th grade girls basketball team (2022). At the same time, Coach Hillman was: Head Coach for Cicero Snipers 4th grade boys travel basketball team (2015); Head Coach of BBA Nets 5th grade boys travel basketball team (2016); 6th grade boys travel basketball team (2017); 7th grade boys travel basketball team (2018); 8th grade boys travel basketball team (2019), 9th grade boys travel basketball team (2020), 10th grade boys travel basketball team (2021), 11th grade girls travel team (2022), 8th grade girls travel team (2022), 6th grade boys travel team (2023), 6th grade girls travel team (2023) and 7th grade boys travel team (2023). Coach Hillman preaches accountability, communication, selflessness and hard work, while focusing on strategy and skill development. Coach Hillman also works as a trainer for seasonal clinics, programs and individual training.
Brian Casey
Head Coach
Brian Casey
Head Coach
Charles Jackson
Head Coach
Charles Jackson
Head Coach
Morgan Maloney
Head Coach


Morgan Maloney
Head Coach
Coach Morgan was born and raised in Brewerton, NY, and attended Paul V Moore High School in Central Square, Coach Morgan played AAU for a couple of different clubs around and outside of Syracuse, NY including Central Square Cyclones, BBA NETS, and Port City Blue Wave. She continued her academic and athletic career at Finger Lakes Community College in Canandaigua, NY. In the 2017-2018 season, her team was the Mid-State Athletic Conference Champions and had the unique opportunity to compete in the NJCAA Regional Championships. In February of 2022, Coach Morgan was offered an Assistant JV and Varsity Coaching position with Bellucci Basketball Academy (BBA) & Swarm. Shortly after, she became a BBA Swarm/Programs and Clinics Lead Coach as well as a BBA Private Basketball Skills Trainer. In August of 2022, she became a Talent Scout for BBA Swarm and in September, Coach Morgan was promoted to Head Varsity BBA Swarm Coach and team Training Lead Coach.
Ammiel Fernandez
Head Coach
Ammiel Fernandez
Head Coach
Maddy Besaw


Maddy Besaw
Coach Maddy was born and raised in Central Square, NY. Throughout her high school career, she was a 3-sport athlete. In 2016-2017 she was awarded the Team Captain Role, Female Outstanding Athlete Award, 2nd Team All-League, and the Varsity Courage Award. During her senior year, her high school team became the OHSL League Champions. Coach Maddy continued her academic and athletic career at Jefferson Community College. She was awarded the Team Captain Role and won the Mid-State Championship her sophomore year. In August of 2022, she became the BBA Swarm Girls Assistant JV coach.