The Two Directors of the Southeast Basketball Academy, Billy LoPresti and Mike McManamey , were born in the same Northern New Jersey hospital within weeks of one another in the late 1970's. They would not meet until years later, where chance had it, both of their families relocated to Tampa, Florida. LoPresti and McManamey first met as eighth grade players in the City of Tampa's Catholic Middle School League. Shortly thereafter, both elected to attend Tampa’s prestigious Jesuit High School. A partnership, linked by both player’s tremendous dedication and passion for basketball, was born. Throughout their high school career, McManamey and LoPresti formed one of the best backcourts in the talent rich state of Florida. While at Jesuit High, they led their team to tremendous success on the court, capturing both league and city championships. Now, years later, SEBA’s State Directors are committed to teaching both the game of basketball and life skills to today’s youth.

Billy LoPresti (GA Director, Southeast Basketball Academy)

Billy LoPresti is regarded as one of the top young instructor/coaches in the state of Georgia. His energetic and passionate approach to teaching the game of basketball is assisting young players throughout the region realize their maximum potential. Since the founding of the Southeast Basketball Academy in the Fall of 2001, Coach LoPresti has successfully trained hundreds of players in various SEBA programs. This includes a large number of elite high school players and current college athletes from throughout the Southeast United States. Coach LoPresti has personally trained over 60 high school players who have gone on to earn college basketball scholarships.  Many of these players are now experiencing tremendous success at the college level. 
As a player, LoPresti enjoyed a distinguished career at both the high school and college levels. He was a 3-year starting point guard and co-captain at Jesuit High School in Tampa, Florida. As a senior, he was named All-City, All-Area, and All-Central Florida by several media publications. The Tampa Bay Coaches Association voted him as a Class AAAAA 1st team All-Star.

LoPresti attended Oglethorpe University in Atlanta on scholarship. While at Oglethorpe, LoPresti enjoyed an exceptional playing career. He was a 4-year starter at the point guard position, as well as serving as a team captain during his senior season. LoPresti received numerous awards for his play, including twice being named team “Playmaker” of the Year and recipient of the Program's Coaches Award. He finished his career ranked as the University’s second all time career leader in assists. He also ranks among Oglethorpe’s all-time career leaders in points scored, steals, and 3 point shooting percentage. LoPresti was selected to six separate “All-Tournament” teams throughout his playing career. He was twice named to Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) Academic Honor Team for his success both on the court and in the classroom. Following his college career, LoPresti was selected to play for a U.S. Travel Squad comprised of College All-Stars which competed in South America. LoPresti graduated with a B.A. degree in History from Oglethorpe in 1999. He is a certified teacher by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. He holds certification from the National Federation Interscholastic Coaches Program and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Coach LoPresti resides in Metro Atlanta with his wife and two young children. 

Mike McManamey (FL Director, Southeast Basketball Academy)

Mike McManamey is widely recognized as one of the top young coaching talents in the state of Florida. He has had a tremendous effect on the hundreds of players he has trained throughout the Southeastern Region. McManamey has been the integral force behind the very successful Southeast Basketball Academy expansion into Florida. He has a vast array of basketball knowledge and is extremely proficient at relaying these teaching points to players. Coach McManamey has worked with a large number of elite high school and college players, as well as a number of athletes competing at the professional level.    
As a player, McManamey was the starting shooting guard and co-captain at Jesuit High School in Tampa, Florida. At the conclusion of his senior season, he was named All-City, All-Area, and All-Central Florida by several media publications. He was selected to the Tampa Bay Coaches Association Class AAAAA All Star team. McManamey was selected to participate in the Hillsborough County All-Star Game, where he won the 3 Point Shootout Championship. Following his high school graduation, McManamey was selected to participate on a select United States all-star team that traveled to Austria and competed against a collection of top European talent.
McManamey attended Florida Southern College on scholarship, where he enjoyed a highly successful career. He was a 3 - year starter at the shooting guard position and served as co-captain his senior season. He was named the Sunshine State Athletic Conference “Player of the Week” on three separate occasions. During his sophomore season, McManamey connected on 10 three point field goals in one game. As a senior, he led Florida Southern to the NCAA Division II Final Four and a record of 28-7. He finished his career as the school’s All-Time leader in three point field goals. McManamey is also one of only a select group of players in the programs rich history to score over 1,000 points. McManamey graduated with a B.S. degree in Marketing from Florida Southern College. He is certified through the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).