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 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.

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Executive Team

Corey Lord, President and Founder
Devyna Lord, Executive Administrator
Hailey Cressman, Senior Sports Administrator
Cordell Lord, Basketball Director & Sports Administrator

Coaches and Instructors

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Hailey Cressman
Senior Sports Administrator

Name: Hailey Cressman

Position: Senior Sports Administrator

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 has returned for her graduate internship. Hailey loves the energy at CAL Sports Academy and hopes that each athlete has fun every day they enter the gym.

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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.

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Jim Burke
Volleyball Coach

Name: Jim Burke

Position: Volleyball Coach

Favorite Quote: “There may be people who have more  talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.”

Coach Jim began his volleyball career as a freshman at Bishop Guilfoyle High School in Altoona, PA. Throughout his 4 years of play there, he was a four-time district champion, as well as a two-time all-district outside, a two-time all-conference outside, and was selected to the All-State team his senior year. He continued to play volleyball in the off seasons for a number of clubs including Revolution, AVC, and PVC at the national level.

After graduating from high school he went on to play right side at the University of Pittsburgh where he graduated in 2020 with honors in psychology. After graduating, Jim spent time as an assistant coach for the Pitt Men’s Volleyball Club and for the Horseshoe Volleyball Club before moving to the Philadelphia area.

With over ten-years of high-level experience in the sport, he continues to both play and teach the game at an elite level, and hopes to share his experience with a new generation at CAL Sports Academy. More than anything though, he wants to pass on his passion for the game, and inspire this new generation to love the sport the same way he does.

Coach Jim believes passion, determination, and humility are some of the core values needed to succeed not just in sports, but in all facets of life.

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Ali Creeden
Volleyball Coach

Name: Coach Ali

Position: Volleyball Coach

Coach Ali grew up in Norristown, PA where her volleyball career started at the age of 8. She previously competed at the national level for East Coast Power and Club Integrity. In April 2015, her team qualified for Girls Junior Nationals and competed in New Orleans, LA.

She attended Lansdale Catholic, but then transferred to Norristown Area High School where they won the United 10 Championship. Coach Ali previously attended Drew University in Madison, NJ where she studied Chemistry and played on the volleyball team. Wanting to be closer to home, she now attends Cabrini University in Radnor, PA. She is a member of the Women’s Volleyball team as a setter/DS. She is expected to graduate Spring 2024 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry and a minor in Criminology.

Along with continuing her education to higher levels, Coach Ali always will find time to get on the court, indoors or grass. She enjoys coaching volleyball because there are many core values to learn more than just the sport.

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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.

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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 where he graduated from Strath Haven High School. He then graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems and a minor in Economics.  Ethan now lives in Philadelphia where he enjoys walking to the Wells Fargo Center to watch the Philadelphia 76ers.

Coach Ethan has been working with kids in the community and helping manage local rec leagues since he was a freshman in high school. He played basketball throughout his time at Strath Haven and now coaches their 7th grade middle school team. Ethan really looks forward to working with young athletes at CAL Sports Academy, and helping them grow as basketball players and as people.

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Jordan Gold
Basketball & Soccer

Name: Jordan Gold

Position: Basketball and Soccer Coach

Favorite Quote: Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.

Coach Jordan is a graduate of Temple University where he earned his Bachelors Degree in Media Studies and Production. He grew up in Northeast Philadelphia where he developed his love for the game of basketball playing year round since he was 5 years old in Recreational and Police Athletic Leagues.

Jordan went on to attend Wilson Middle School and made the Basketball team all 3 years before his family moved out to Colmar, PA. From there he attended Penndale Middle School where he made the 9th grade team before heading to North Penn. After making the 10th grade team at North Penn a coaching regime change took place, and with it the removal of the 10th grade team in his Junior year. After removing the 10th grade team, the new coach then forced all the Juniors to have to make Varsity or nothing; He just missed the cut.

Feeling down about not making the team, Jordan was given an anonymous opportunity to become a “People to People” Sports Ambassador where he joined 1 of 2 teams made up of athletes from all over the USA to compete in the “World Sports Cup” in Vienna, Austria during the summer of 2009. It was a week long tournament playing against teams made up of athletes from France, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic and more. Jordan’s team made it to the Bronze medal game where they came out victorious against the other team from the United States. Jordan came home and continued to play in recreational leagues until he attended Temple University. While he was there, Jordan became a practice player for the Temple University Women’s Basketball team playing against numerous athletes who have gone on to play in the WNBA and overseas and he also became an assistant coach for the Tilden Middle School Girls Basketball team, helping coach them all the way to the City Semi Finals.

Coach Jordan is extremely passionate about the game of basketball and now spends his free time looking to give back and share his love of the game with the younger generation. He looks forward to being able to help the athletes that come through CAL Sports to develop their skills and go on to become successful basketball players when they get older.

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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).

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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!”

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James Markley
Basketball Coach

Name: James Markley

Position: Basketball Coach

Favorite Quote: “Don’t count the days, make the days count.”

Coach James is a graduate of West Chester University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, and Wilkes University, where he earned his MBA. He grew up in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, between the coal region and the Pocono Mountains.

James attended Lehighton High School and lettered in baseball, basketball, and football. He was a three-year letter winner for Lehighton and was named Most Valuable Player his senior season. After returning from college, James founded a basketball summer league in his hometown.

Coach James is passionate about the game of basketball and helping younger players reach their goals and potential through hard work and dedication to the sport.

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Susan Scheliga
Volleyball Coach

Name: Susan Scheliga

Position: Volleyball Coach

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Ed Surrey
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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.

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