College recruiting guidance
A clear, honest plan for finding the right academic, athletic, and personal fit—from first outreach through final decision.
Coach · Recruiter · Trusted guide
Helping players find their next right step.
More than exposure. More than a highlight reel. I help basketball players and their families build a realistic plan, ask better questions, and choose the right college fit.
Rhode Island · New England
The real work
The recruiting process should feel personal—because the decision is.
Anthony “Tony” Soly—known to players and families as Coach Soly—has coached athletes from the instructional level through college basketball for more than two decades. I’ve sat on both sides of the recruiting conversation. That perspective helps families cut through the noise and focus on what actually matters: development, relationships, opportunity, and fit.
How I help
Honest guidance.
A smarter game plan.
Player development
Purposeful instruction built around decision-making, confidence, fundamentals, and skills that translate when the game speeds up.
Family consultation
Straight answers for athletes and parents navigating timelines, communication, exposure, level, and opportunity.
Experience that travels
From the first practice to the college sideline.
Former Salve Regina assistant women’s basketball coach. Partner and co-founder of Athletic Youth Academy. President and program director of Northmen Hoops. USA Basketball licensed coach.
20+years of Youth, AAU, Scholastic, and private coaching
5years coaching at the university and NCAA Division III level
1:1guidance for every family
The next chapter
Twenty-five years of growth—ready for a new full-time opportunity.
I am actively exploring full-time opportunities and willing to relocate for the right role. I bring a career shaped by hands-on work, family-business responsibility, team leadership, coaching, and a commitment to continuous growth.
Built in the trades
Over 25 years in the trades taught me how to solve problems, communicate clearly, earn trust, and take responsibility for results. Growing through a family business added an early understanding of service, relationships, daily operations, and the value of doing the work the right way.
Strengthened through leadership
Coaching at the youth, scholastic, AAU, and NCAA Division III levels expanded that foundation. Building programs, developing people, and navigating high-pressure situations sharpened my ability to lead teams, create structure, and help others perform with confidence.
Advanced through education
I earned a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with a concentration in Sport Management from Southern New Hampshire University. That education complements my practical background with a broader understanding of organizations, communication, leadership, and the business of sport.
Open to full-time opportunitiesWilling to relocate for the right fitDiscuss an opportunity ↗
Coaching history
Experience across every stage of the game.
College, scholastic, AAU, and developmental programs have shaped a coaching approach grounded in teaching, relationships, and long-term growth.
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College
Salve Regina University
Assistant women’s basketball coach · NCAA Division III
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Scholastic
North Smithfield School Department
School-based coaching and player development
Bishop Keough High School
Scholastic basketball coaching
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AAU
Athletic Youth Academy (AYA)
Co-founder, coach, and program builder
RI Tigers
AAU basketball coaching
Bay State Flash
AAU basketball coaching
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Development
Northmen Hoops
President and program director · Youth development
Coaching in action
Teaching, connecting, and building teams.
Across college, scholastic, AAU, and development settings, the work begins with relationships and continues through purposeful instruction.
“The goal isn’t simply to get recruited. It’s to find the place where you can grow, contribute, and belong.”
— Anthony Soly
Reference letters
Trusted by players, parents, and coaches.
These excerpts come from letters written by people who have experienced Anthony’s coaching, leadership, and care firsthand.
“He held the athletic, academic, and personal development of every team member to a very high standard.”
“I knew Coach Soly had my back, which allowed me to have a very successful academic and athletic career.”
“Tony created an environment where family was the priority and chemistry flourished.”
“He created an environment where we could grow in basketball, teamwork, discipline, and confidence.”
“Teach the why, explain the when, and develop the how. The level never changed his approach.”
Full reference letters are available upon request.
Ready when you are
Let’s talk about what comes next.
Tell me where you are in the process. I’ll help you see the path ahead more clearly.
Email Anthony ↗