Meet Coach Harry
Teaching the Game. Building the Athlete. Developing the Person.
Coach Harry Auster is a Beth Tfiloh Hall of Fame athlete with a lifelong passion for sports, competition, and youth development.
A multi-sport athlete, Harry played basketball, baseball, and soccer before competing as a collegiate tennis player. His experiences as an athlete and coach shaped his belief that sports are about more than winning — they're an opportunity to build confidence, discipline, and character.
Harry has led basketball clinics for young athletes, focusing on strong fundamentals, purposeful repetition, and basketball IQ in a fun, positive environment. As an orthopedic physician assistant, he also brings a unique understanding of how young athletes move, train, and stay healthy.
Whether a player is just starting out or preparing for the next level, Harry's goal is simple: help every athlete become more skilled, more confident, and more in love with the game.
Meet Coach Paul
Coach Paul
Paul is a lifelong athlete and proud Beth Tfiloh alumnus who played basketball and soccer. He loves sharing his passion for sports and helping young athletes build confidence, teamwork, discipline, and a strong work ethic.
As a parent himself, Paul understands the impact a positive and encouraging coach can have on a young athlete. He brings energy, enthusiasm, and a love of teaching to Harry's Hoops, with a focus on helping kids improve, compete, and most importantly, enjoy the game.
The Philosophy
Play Hard! Play Right!
Play Hard
...means giving your best effort, competing with energy, and embracing challenges — in every drill, every practice, and every game.
Play Right
...means respecting teammates, opponents, officials, and the game while demonstrating character, humility, and sportsmanship.
Character is the Foundation
Basketball provides an opportunity to build habits that last a lifetime. We emphasize middot — respect, kindness, teamwork, humility, responsibility, and good sportsmanship — because how you play the game matters most.
Effort is the Standard
Great players aren't defined by talent alone — they're defined by the effort they bring every day. We challenge athletes to compete with focus, energy, and determination in everything they do.
Development is the Goal
Every athlete is on a different journey. Our purpose is to help each player improve their skills, basketball IQ, confidence, and love for the game through consistent coaching and purposeful repetition.
Our Mission
To provide a positive, challenging, and encouraging environment where young athletes can grow as basketball players and as people. We believe success is measured not only by points scored or games won, but by the character developed along the way.
A Coach's Promise
Every athlete will be challenged, encouraged, and respected. We promise to coach with energy, positivity, and purpose — teaching the fundamentals of basketball while helping athletes build confidence, resilience, and character.
We will celebrate effort, encourage growth, and create an environment where every athlete feels valued and inspired to improve.
