Bush Announces Alex Piggott as New Varsity Head Basketball Coach

Alex brings extensive experience developing basketball players and leading teams at the highest levels of high school basketball. His coaching career includes successful stints at two of the nation’s premier programs - Montverde Academy (Montverde, Florida) and DME Academy Daytona Beach, Florida) - as well as serving on the men’s basketball staff at the University of Washington.

 

"We are very fortunate to have Alex take the helm of our Boys Basketball program. He is exceptionally well-qualified, with experience coaching high school basketball at the elite level,” said Bush Athletic Director Jo Ito. “His expertise, combined with his commitment to developing players’ character through teaching life lessons on and off the basketball court, provides exactly the balance we were looking for.”

 

At Montverde, Alex was part of the staff that captured three National Championships and worked closely with players who went on to play in the NBA and Division I programs. At DME, he served as Director of Post Graduate Basketball, overseeing all aspects of the program, from coaching and player development to recruiting and college placement. Alex also holds a Master’s in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership from the University of Washington.

 

Alex and the Blazers kick off the season on the road on Wednesday, December 3 against Mount Vernon Christian. The Blazers home-opener s Monday, December 8 against The Northwest School.

 

“I am thrilled to be part of the Bush community and to lead the Blazers basketball program,” Alex said. “Our goal is to build a culture rooted in discipline, teamwork, and enthusiasm, where players grow both on and off the court. I am excited to work alongside our players and staff to lay the foundation for something special here at Bush.”