Nicole Orlando

Director of the O-Zone Basketball Academy

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As O-Zone's founder and director, Nicole Orlando has designed a program to teach girls of all skill levels the fundamentals of basketball in a fun atmosphere while instilling the importance of teamwork and self-confidence.  The O-Zone staff is comprised of college players and experienced college & high school coaches.  They will always teach the fundamentals of the game and focus on improving their players!   

Coach Orlando's Basketball Career

Bridgewater-Raynham High School 2006-Present

Led Team to OCL Title, Two-Time OCL Team Sportsmanship Awards

Two-Time Gazette Coach of the Year

Awarded MBCA D1 South Coach of the Year

College Coaching Experience

Suffolk University (D3)- 2nd Assistant

Northeastern University (D1)-3rd Assistant

Newbury College (D3)- Head Coach, Senior Women's Administrator

Stonehill College (D2)- 1st Assistant, Recruiting Coordinator

Playing Experience

Bentley University

Team Captain

Awarded Bentley University Women's Basketball Coaches Award

Helped lead Bentley to 3 NE-10 Conference Tournament Championships, 3 NCAA Tournament Appearances, 2 Sweet Sixteen Appearances, 1 Elite Eight & Final Four Appearance

Nationally Ranked Top 20 Team

Valparaiso University

Mid-Continent Conference Newcomer of the Year

Valparaiso University Women's Basketball Coaches Award

Milford High School

Helped lead team to D1 Ohio State Final 4 Appearance