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Coaching Staff

Mike Haynes

Head Coach

The Accelerated Prep basketball program is headed by none other than Mike Haynes, a name that is synonymous with Denver basketball.

As the co-founder and owner of The Basketball Bureau and Redline Denver East, Coach Haynes has been involved at every level of basketball player development.

Playing Experience

As a player, Coach Haynes played four seasons at Fordham University, where he averaged 18.6 points and 7.4 rebounds per game as a senior.

After his college career concluded, Coach Haynes trained in NBA summer leagues hosted by the Phoenix Suns and San Antonio Spurs.

The Patterson, New Jersey native has traveled far and wide in the name of basketball, playing in Israel, Spain, Poland, France, Germany, Belgium, and South Korea over a ten year professional career.

Coaching Career

Since his playing career ended, Coach Haynes has been all-in on coaching and helping young athletes exceed their goals and unlock their full potential.

Coach Haynes started out as an assistant at Conservatory Green Middle School in 2016, then launched The Basketball Bureau in 2017. The Bureau offers both youth programs and professional skills training.

In 2020 Coach Haynes co-founded Redline Denver East where his team helps Denver-area youth and prep players with speed and agility training, mobility and recovery, strength and conditioning, injury prevention, and more.

Coach Haynes brings extensive knowledge and passion to Accelerated Prep that you won’t find at any other basketball prep school.