Dave and Leslie Davies founded Halo Hoops in 2000.  They were married in 1997 and live in Wilmington, NC with their four young boys, Skyler, Aidan, Trent and Reece.


DAVE DAVIES, Dir. of Programs
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  • Hometown:  Spokane, WA
  • Education: High School diploma from Mead High School, Bachelors degree in Physical Education from Seattle Pacific University, Masters degree in Physical Education from Florida State University
  • Playing Experience:  Seattle Pacific University, Pro Athletes Outreach, Athletes In Action,  Yakima Sun Kings (CBA), Seattle Supersonics (NBA), Tera Mars (Taiwan), Sterling Senators (Australia)
  • Coaching Experience: Assistant and Head Coach at North Florida Christian Varsity Boys Basketball, Head Coach at Crook County High School Varsity Boys Basketball, various summer camps including Florida State University Women’s Basketball
  • Hobbies: Golfing, camping, wrestling with his sons


LESLIE DAVIES, Dir. of Operations

  • Hometown:  Belvidere, IL
  • Education: High School diploma from Belvidere High School, Bachelors degree in English with minor in Communications from Northern Illinois University
  • Playing Experience:  Northern Illinois University, Athletes In Action, Lakeside (Australia)
  • Coaching Experience:  Assistant at St. Joseph’s College (IN), Assistant at Florida State University
  • Hobbies: Reading, writing, running


GRAY BOONE, Administrative Assistant
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  • Family: Married to Dereck, has 2 children-Brandon and Mia
  • Hometown: Greensboro, NC,  has been Wilmington resident for 16 yrs
  • Education: Mt. Tabor High School, Bachelors degree in Human Services from Elon University
  • Hobbies: Softball, walking, playing with dogs Tar & Tater
  • Volunteer Activities: Halo Special Needs Clinic, Holly Tree Elementary School, Roland Grise Middle School, NHC Relay for Life
  • Why I work for Halo: “I really enjoy working in a positive environment, and I believe strongly in the vision of Halo.   We see people’s lives being changed for good!”


JULIE BLACKBURN, Speed Training Specialist


  • Family: Married to Barry, has 3 children - Anna, John and Jenna
  • Experience: Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education, American College of Sports Medicine, Health and Fitness Specialist, National Academy of Sports Medicine, Health and Fitness, pending certification in Sports Performance Enhancement