MEET THE STAFF
Vanessa Van De Venter
Brittany Purr
Valerie Gomez
Vanessa, a former collegiate Division I and International basketball player, brings her passion for playing and commitment to coaching to Dynamic Sports Development. Within her 4 years at Lafayette College, she earned herself recognition in the record books in numerous categories. During her time in Leeds, England, she served a valuable role for Leeds Carnegie in the National League. Upon her return from the National League in England, Vanessa played a short stint for the Puerto Rican professional league with the Lady Pollitas in Isabela, Puerto Rico. In addition to her playing career, she coached several team and individual camps; including, West Virginia University, University of North Carolina, North Carolina State, Lafayette College, Princeton University, and The Hoop Group. She also coached a competitive Philadelphia-based AAU program, in addition to a youth league in England. Vanessa brings her leadership and enthusiasm to the on-court training instruction for student-athletes. In addition, she lends her knowledge and experience to DSD’s college recruiting and admissions business services for parents/guardians of aspiring studentathletes. Brittany, a former Division I athlete, brings both knowledge and experience to the Dynamic Sports Development team. Playing four years at Lafayette College, as well as post –collegiate stints, as both a high school and middle school coach, Brittany has high credentials with the fundamental coaching of female athletes. In addition to her coaching career, Brittany was a ten -year member of the Philadelphia Belles AAU team, where she won a National Championship at age sixteen. Brittany will be heading the Marketing and PR departments, as well as coaching clinics.
Valerie, a former Division I women's basketball player, brings experience and passion to Dynamic Sports Development. A Lehigh Valley native, Valerie played for a Philadelphia-based AAU team, which remains one of the most competitive AAU organizations in the country. In addition to her playing career, she has not only coached at the NCAA Division III level but also within the girls AAU circuit. Over the past 7 years, she has worked several team and individual camps; including, Moravian, East Stroudsburg University, Lafayette College, and Princeton University. Valerie brings her familiarity with the college recruiting process to DSD as she will be heading the Game/Highlight Film services. She will also be assisting in the on-court instruction, as well as other aspects in promoting the opportunities within DSD.