Belton Blaze Basketball
Board of Directors

After years of coaching throughout the Central Texas area, Coach Pat decided to start his own organization. His vision is for the organization to be known for 3 things: development, competition and family. Those core pillars of the organization are brought to the gym each and every day by Coach Pat.

 

Those pillars filter from the coaches, players, and parents, so that anyone involved with Belton Blaze basketball understands that those three things will not be compromised.  The goal is that every coach, player and parent enjoys their time spent with Blaze
Basketball, and knows that once you are with Blaze Basketball, you are with family.

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Sharon is an accounting professional with over 30 years of experience. She holds both a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s degree in Business Administration.  Recently retired from a 28-year career in state government, she spent over 20 of those years overseeing a $3.5B agency budget of state and federal funds.  

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Sharon manages all aspects of the financial processes for the organization. Dedicated to supporting coaches, players and families, she works to ensure team funds are handled responsibly so the focus can remain on learning, growth, and enjoying the season.

 

A native Mississippian, Sharon resides in Canton, Mississippi, with her family.  ​

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Coach Annushka Algee (Anna) brings a year of experience coaching youth basketball and a year as an assistant coach for girls’ high school basketball. She emphasizes teamwork, strong work ethic, and leadership both on and off the court.

 

A former college athlete and U.S. Army veteran, Coach Anna instills core values through engaging, well-structured practices and has contributed to successful seasons at the junior high, high school, and AAU levels.​​​​​

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Melissa Baggett was born in Illinois, has lived in 11 different places, including overseas in Germany, and is a proud Texan by marriage. She has been married for 22 years to her wonderful husband, a retired Army Chaplain. She is the proud mother of three daughters who keep life full, busy, and joyful. 

 

​She enjoys spending time with her family and can often be found supporting and cheering on her daughters at their sporting events. 

 

She is an elementary school teacher with ESL and Gifted & Talented certifications, dedicated to helping every student reach their potential.  In 2025, she was honored with the Belton Rotary Teacher of the Quarter recognition.  Outside the classroom, she enjoys reading, going for walks, and watching sports.

Hello my name is Brittney. I am a proud mom of two beautiful girls. I work as a paraprofessional at Temple High School for the special education department.

 

I love being a sports mom and watching my child and her teammates grow each season. 

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Hi, my name is Jennifer Teague! I run a local pest control company and also sell headstones. I am the proud mom of two incredibly talented kids. I truly enjoy watching my kids playing in the sports they love!

 

Belton Blaze has been a great organization to help my daughter grow in basketball.