Our CAL Family is essential to our success.
We have a dedicated team of coaches, instructors, and staff who demonstrate what it means to live their passion. Their talents and passions shine through in their daily activities, which provides our company with the means to lead the way.
Learn about what our amazing CAL Family has to offer players. Our team is all First Aid, CPR, and AED certified by the American Heart Association. Our basketball coaches are USA Certified
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Executive Team
Corey A. Lord
Founder & President
Name: Corey A. Lord
Position: Founder & President
Favorite quote: “Time + Effort = Results. My friends, don’t look for the easiest way out, there aren’t any. Stop waiting for tomorrow, tomorrow never comes, it’s today that counts, this very moment. The time you put into anything in your life with effort is your results.”
Internationally acclaimed athlete Corey A. Lord began his athletic career as a star soccer player and track and field champion in his native country of Barbados, which he represented throughout his elementary and high school years in the youth division of the CARIFTA Games. After moving to the United States, he set and still holds the New York State High School Track Class record as a sophomore in the 500-meter. He also set and retains the 200-meter record for his alma mater, Alfred State College, where he competed in the NJCAA National Indoor and Outdoor Championships in 1994.
Coach Corey began sharing his passion for sports in 1998 as a youth basketball coach for the North Penn YMCA, where his talent was quickly recognized. Due to popular demand, Coach Corey spent several years developing and expanding the YMCA’s youth athletic programs, including the Building Champs Basketball Program, which Coach Corey founded to give at-risk and low-income youth an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of sports.
His success at the YMCA and desire to help young athletes develop to their fullest potential led Coach Corey to found CAL Sports Academy in 2006. Initially run through the YMCA, CAL Sports Academy now serves in multiple locations throughout the Montgomery and Bucks Counties in Pennsylvania with year-round Sports Development programs, clinics, leagues, camps, AAU basketball teams, Club Volleyball teams, private training, and special events. Read more
Devyna Lord
Executive Administrator
Hailey Cressman
Assistant Program Director
Name: Hailey Cressman
Position: Senior Sports Administrator, Soccer Coach, Volleyball Coach
Hailey is a 2019 graduate of Coastal Carolina University with a degree in Exercise and Sport Science and a minor in Coaching. She also completed her master’s degree in Sport Management from Coastal in 2020. During her time at Coastal, Hailey worked as the team manager for the Division I Coastal Women’s Soccer team. She was also an assistant coach for a girls’ soccer team in Myrtle Beach.
Hailey attended CAL as a young athlete participating in soccer and speed and agility classes. She also completed an undergraduate internship here at CAL as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in the summer of 2018 and later returned for her graduate internship in 2020. Hailey is now an integral part of our Administrative staff as our Senior Sports Administrator. She is an active member of our Volleyball Staff organizing our In-House Leagues, assisting in development classes and camps, and coaching our Travel Club Volleyball teams.
Hailey loves the energy at CAL Sports Academy and hopes that each athlete has fun every day they enter the gym.
Cordell Lord
Basketball Director & Sports Administrator
Name: Cordell Lord
Position: Basketball Coach & Sports Instructor
Favorite Quote: “Play Fast, Play Hard!”
Cordell Lord is a part of the CAL Sports Family! From the time he was given his first basketball, Cordell has played in the In-House leagues, Travel team, volunteered as a Jr Ref was an assistant coach and now landed as the head coach of our high school teams. He graduated from North Penn High School. During his career at North Penn High School, he was a four-year varsity point guard starter for the boys’ basketball team, while also being a captain his senior year. He currently holds the all-time record for most assists in a season and in a career by a player. During his time at North Penn High School, he was recognized and invited to play overseas in Hawaii and Las Vegas in 2013. He also participated in track and field as a sprinter for one season, making qualifying time to compete in Penn Relays. Coach Dell was a student-athlete at Immaculata University, graduating with B.A. Science Degree in Exercise Science and concentrating in Sports Management. He also minored in Business Management and Human Resource Management. Cordell has completed his master’s degree at West Chester University and has also completed his Master of Public Administration as well as earning certificates in Athletics and Sports Management, while being an Assistant coach for the Men’s basketball team from 2019-2021, helping the program be ranked in the nation at one point, and being the head of development with the bigs on the team. Coach Dell moved on to coaching in the high school world, becoming the Assistant Head coach for Faith Christian Academy’s Boys basketball team, while helping them win their first District Championship in over 5 years. Coach Dell is currently the Assistant Head coach for Varsity Boys Basketball at North Penn High School, his Alma mater, and helped lead the program to their first win in states in the 2022-23 season. With having the opportunity to coach at the high school and college level, Coach Dell is active in the community working with athletes to help further their skills and reach their full potential.
You will see Coach Dell coaching in camps, specialty clinics, and AAU here at CAL Sports Academy.
Coaches and Instructors
Hailey Cressman
Assistant Program Director/Volleyball Coach
Name: Hailey Cressman
Position: Assistant Program Director, Soccer Coach, Volleyball Coach
Hailey is a 2019 graduate of Coastal Carolina University with a degree in Exercise and Sport Science and a minor in Coaching. She also completed her master’s degree in Sport Management from Coastal in 2020. During her time at Coastal, Hailey worked as the team manager for the Division I Coastal Women’s Soccer team. She was also an assistant coach for a girls’ soccer team in Myrtle Beach.
Hailey attended CAL as a young athlete participating in soccer and speed and agility classes. She also completed an undergraduate internship here at CAL as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in the summer of 2018 and later returned for her graduate internship in 2020. Hailey is now an integral part of our Administrative staff as our Senior Sports Administrator. She is an active member of our Volleyball Staff organizing our In-House Leagues, assisting in development classes and camps, and coaching our Travel Club Volleyball teams.
Hailey loves the energy at CAL Sports Academy and hopes that each athlete has fun every day they enter the gym.
Cordell Lord
Basketball Director
Name: Cordell Lord
Position: Basketball Coach & Sports Instructor
Favorite Quote: “Play Fast, Play Hard!”
Cordell Lord is a part of the CAL Sports Family! From the time he was given his first basketball, Cordell has played in the In-House leagues, Travel team, volunteered as a Jr Ref was an assistant coach and now landed as the head coach of our high school teams. He graduated from North Penn High School. During his career at North Penn High School, he was a four-year varsity point guard starter for the boys’ basketball team, while also being a captain his senior year. He currently holds the all-time record for most assists in a season and in a career by a player. During his time at North Penn High School, he was recognized and invited to play overseas in Hawaii and Las Vegas in 2013. He also participated in track and field as a sprinter for one season, making qualifying time to compete in Penn Relays. Coach Dell was a student-athlete at Immaculata University, graduating with B.A. Science Degree in Exercise Science and concentrating in Sports Management. He also minored in Business Management and Human Resource Management. Cordell has completed his master’s degree at West Chester University and has also completed his Master of Public Administration as well as earning certificates in Athletics and Sports Management, while being an Assistant coach for the Men’s basketball team from 2019-2021, helping the program be ranked in the nation at one point, and being the head of development with the bigs on the team. Coach Dell moved on to coaching in the high school world, becoming the Assistant Head coach for Faith Christian Academy’s Boys basketball team, while helping them win their first District Championship in over 5 years. Coach Dell is currently the Assistant Head coach for Varsity Boys Basketball at North Penn High School, his Alma mater, and helped lead the program to their first win in states in the 2022-23 season. With having the opportunity to coach at the high school and college level, Coach Dell is active in the community working with athletes to help further their skills and reach their full potential.
You will see Coach Dell coaching in camps, specialty clinics, and AAU here at CAL Sports Academy.
Ethan Blom
Basketball Coach
Name: Coach Ethan
Position: Basketball Coach
Favorite Quote: “I think the good and the great are only separated by the willingness to sacrifice”
Coach Ethan grew up in Delaware County before going to Penn State University. There, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems with a minor in Economics before moving to Philadelphia for 3 years. Ethan now lives in Swarthmore, PA with his wife Chesa and dog Asher.
Coach Ethan played basketball at Strath Haven High School. He got his start coaching at Strath Haven Middle School in 2019. From there he started working at CAL in 2020, coached JV boys basketball at Strath Haven High School from 2021-2023, and is currently a coach at North Penn. Coach Ethan especially loves coming back to CAL after the high school season, and seeing how the young athletes have grown in skill and size in such a short time.
Matthew Fletcher
Basketball Coach
Name: Matthew Fletcher
Position: Basketball Coach
Favorite quote: “Accept the things you cannot change. Have the courage to change the things you can… and have the wisdom to know the difference.”
Coach Matt grew up playing basketball and loving the sport alongside his family. He played his freshman year of high school at William Tennent High School, but unfortunately experienced a career-ending injury shortly thereafter. Coach Matt went on to coach for 5 years in the Warminster Basketball Recreational League, going back to his own youth playing grounds. He stayed actively engaged in the game and continues to play in leagues and pickup games every week for his love of the game. Coach Matt is looking forward to make his mark on the game and the new athletes he gets to work with!
“I’ve fell in love with basketball at a very young age, the court is truly my happy place. I knew after my first time coaching that it was something that gave me purpose. There is no better feeling than helping someone reach their goals and better themselves on and off the court. I’m very excited to be a part of the CAL Sports family and can’t wait to make an impact!”
Jordan Gold
Basketball Coach
Shen Lord
Basketball & Soccer
Name: Coach Shen
Position: Basketball & Soccer
Favorite quote: “Every child deserves a champion- an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can be.”
You’ll see Coach Shen on the court during Soccer clinics and assisting with Basketball clinics.
Coach Shen is a graduate of North Penn School District and has been a participant in local area sports (Soccer, Track, Swimming and Cheer). She knew at a young age that she had a love for Soccer and Track and Field.
She played for TYA soccer and participated in Track and Field in Middle School and High School. She also participated in AAU Track.
Coach Shen graduated from Cabrini University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She also completed her Master’s in Special Education (K-8).
James Markley
Basketball Coach
Paige Monastero
Volleyball Coach
Marley Robbins
Volleyball Coach
Name: Marley Robbins
Position: Volleyball Coach
Favorite quote: “Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” – C.S. Lewis
Marley Robbins joins CAL Sports Academy with a strong background in volleyball. She began her career as a freshman at Marlton Volleyball Club, where she played for the 15U and 16U teams. Marley continued to excel at Velocity Volleyball Club, earning the role of captain and becoming a six-rotation outside hitter on the 17U team.
During her high school career at Shawnee High School, Marley was a dedicated three-year player, making a significant impact in her senior year as a leader in aces per game. Her hard work and leadership on the court led her to commit to Gwynedd Mercy University, where she has completed her freshman year season as a valuable reserve.
Marley’s experience, passion, and leadership will be a valuable addition to our team at CAL Sports Academy. We’re excited to have her on board and look forward to the contributions she’ll bring to our volleyball program.
Craig Rosenberger
Basketball Coach
Name: Coach Craig
Position: Basketball Coach
Favorite quote: “I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life…that is why I succeed.”
Coach Craig went to Lansdale Catholic High School and played basketball all four years. He then started varsity his last two seasons at LC and was also named a captain his senior year. He continued his basketball career at Delaware Valley University while also graduating in four years with a bachelor’s degree in landscape design and build in 2021. He currently has his own Hardscape company and is also coaching basketball at Lansdale Catholic High School in the winter.
Coach Craig was also apart of Cal Sports in High School and participated in AAU and offseason workouts. He learned a lot about the game of basketball and even more importantly about life outside of the gym. He looks to give back to the community and help young athletes become the best versions of themselves. He is extremely passionate about the game and if you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask him.
Annalise Ruppel
Volleyball Coach
Name: Annalise Ruppel
Position: Volleyball Coach
Favorite quote:
Annalise Kuppel is joining CAL Sports Academy, bringing with her a profound passion for and extensive knowledge of volleyball. She began her volleyball journey in middle school and continued playing at Our Lady of Mercy Academy during high school. Additionally, she participated in club volleyball with East Coast Crush, competing at the 16U level her junior year and moving up to 18U as a senior.
Throughout high school, Annalise was a three-year varsity player, excelling as a six-rotation hitter and defensive specialist. In her senior year, she served as team captain, leading her team in both kills and digs. Her commitment and determination in volleyball have inspired her to pursue a degree in Early Childhood/Special Education at Gwynedd Mercy University.
Susan Scheliga
Volleyball Coach
Name: Susan Scheliga
Position: Volleyball Coach
Favorite quote:
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Photographer
Bria Purnell
Volleyball Coach
Name: Bria Purnell
Position: Volleyball Coach
Favorite quote: “coming Soon”
Nariyah Turner
Basketball Coach
Name: Nayirah Turner
Position: Basketball Coach
Favorite quote: “Only the disciplined ones in life are free. If you are undisciplined, you are a slave to your moods and your passions.” – Eliud Kipchoge
Nariyah Turner is a versatile 5’6″ all-around player and dedicated basketball coach from Southwest Philadelphia. Playing basketball since 9 years old at a small league in west Philadelphia, she started her official school journey at Mastery Charter Shoemaker, where she played varsity as early as 7th grade. Going into high school she transferred to Constitution High School , starting varsity again in her 9th and 10th grade. Covid came along and had her last transfer was Mastery Pickett- where her team went to the Public League Championship for her senior year — In those years Nariyah gained experience with top AAU programs like Philly Triple Threat, K-Low Elite, and Team Final.
She went on to play JUCO at Lackawanna College, earning a starting spot as a freshman and serving as team captain her junior year. Currently continuing her playing career at Cheyney University, Nariyah brings leadership, high-level experience, and strong values to every court she steps on.
Her coaching and playing philosophy are grounded in six core values: discipline, accountability, determination, potential, work ethic, and teamwork. Through every season, it’s been hustle, discipline, and passion that have guided her—qualities she now strives to instill in the next generation of athletes.
We thrive on our biggest key to success. Our employees.
Our team is a big family of diverse people who have special talents and skills. We believe working in a family setting promotes healthy working environments. Employees feel comfortable to be themselves and to ask questions. We are a home away from home where our career is our passion.
We focus on each family member’s individual strengths.
Building upon people’s strengths, builds both the person and the business up. We want our employees to be the best people they can be. Being the best causes an influx in positive energy that spreads to anyone who enters our doors; making the community we live in a better place.
Our organization is an exciting and energetic place to work.
We have opportunities for part-time employment, seasonal coaching, internships, and volunteering. Join our team and see what potential there is for future growth. Apply online for any of our positions. When contacting our office about employment, please attach a resume with your email.
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