matt mcleod:
program director
Matt McLeod has changed the lives of thousands of players and coaches through his work as a basketball coach and leadership development specialist. Having fallen in love with the game from an early age, Matt began coaching and teaching basketball when he was in high school and has been doing so ever since.
Matt has worked with players and coaches all across the country and at all levels - from elementary school to the NBA. Regardless of a player’s level, he is committed to helping others overcome setbacks and disappointment to achieve the greatness that’s inside of them.
A highly decorated and nationally respected coach, Matt stepped away from coaching his own team after the 2020-21 season to pursue a new passion. One that's led him to be able to help athletes, coaches, and parents at a deeper and more personal level. Locally through the founding of Summit Basketball Academy, and all over the world through his work as mental performance coach and athletic consultant.
Matt spent the last four years of his coaching career as the head coach at Casady High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In four years, the program amassed 82 total wins (the highest number during any four-year span), including a 74.2% winning percentage over his final three seasons on the bench. During the 2019-20 season, the Cyclones recorded the most wins in school history (26), breaking the mark they had set the previous year.
Prior to moving to the Sooner State, Matt had spent 10 years as a head coach in Texas. His last two seasons in Texas were spent at The Covenant Preparatory School (Kingwood, Texas), where the program has amassed a record of 62-15, including a district championship and a 2016-17 Final Four appearance.
In all, Matt was a head coach in Texas and Oklahoma high schools for 14 years, where he has amassed 324 total wins and was recognized three times as the Texas Outstanding Coach of the Year by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches.
Matt graduated from Oral Roberts University in 2004 with bachelor's degrees in both communications and English. There, he met his wife Emily, and they have four children: Olivia (18), Wesley (16), Boyce (13), and Elizabeth Joy (11).
gabe barnes: Director of basketball development
Coach Gabe Barnes is joining the405 United Basketball staff to serve as the Director of Basketball Development. He’ll be overseeing the growth of our players, the development of our teams, and helping ensure we’re building the right habits and standards every day. You’ll find Coach Gabe actively assisting and leading practices, upholding the culture and standards of the program, helping ensure teams/players are developing properly, and coaching on the sidelines during games.
Coach Matt’s and Coach Gabe’s relationship dates back more than six years when Coach Gabe was working for the OKC Thunder and assisting with their youth programs. He then joined Coach Matt in working for PGC Basketball as a basketball instructor and camp director.
Just prior to joining Summit Basketball Academy, Coach Gabe spent three and a half years as the Director for Oklahoma City’s Pro Skills Basketball program. He is also currently the Middle School Boys’ Basketball Director and an assistant varsity basketball coach at Casady High School as well as a basketball skills coach and trainer.
BRYAN SULLIVAN: LEAD COACH
Coach Bryan Sullivan has a long track record of coaching success at the youth sport level. A native of Minneapolis, MN, Coach Bryan and his family moved to Edmond in the fall of 2023, and he immediately began coaching local basketball and football teams.
Coach Bryan coaches across all grade levels for Summit Basketball Academy, with a specific focus on the U11 & U12 teams. This past winter, he led each of those teams to outstanding finishes at the CBYA State Tournament. U11 won the state championship, while U12 finished as the runner up.
He and Coach Matt first met when Coach Bryan was coaching Coach Matt’s son Boyce in flag football. The two immediately hit it off, and Coach Bryan has been coaching with 405 United Basketball ever since.
DJ Freeman: Head Coach and Player Development Lead
Coach DJ Freeman first joined the 405 United Basketball coaching staff in the summer of 2025. He serves as a coach across all age groups, with a primary focus on player development.
A Oklahoma City area native, Coach DJ played his high school basketball at Casady High School for Coach Matt. There they had one of the most successful runs in Cyclone Basketball history, totaling 63 wins in three years together.
Over his four-year college career, Coach DJ played in 91 total games (including 43 starts), averaging 7.2 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, while shooting 59% from the field. His other awards include: 4x Lone Star Conference Commissioner’s Honor Role, 1x LSC Defensive player of the week, 2022-23 All Great American Conference Honorable Mention.
ben ramsdell: head coach and player development specialist
Coach Ben Ramsdell, a native of Edmond, Oklahoma, joined 405 United Basketball coaching staff in the spring of 2026. A current sophomore at the University of Oklahoma, Coach Ben had a stand-out prep career playing at Oklahoma Christian School.
Not only was he a four-year letter winner for the Saints, but Coach Ben was also the starting point guard and team captain on OCS’ 2023-24 team that finished 25-2 and claimed the OSSAA 3A State Championship. That year Coach Ben was also a Second Team All-Conference selection for the Greater Metro Athletic Conference.
When asked to share any valuable insights or advice from his years of experience, Coach Ben said, "Basketball isn't just about talent; it's about the effort you put in every day. Whether it's practicing drills or hitting the gym, never underestimate the power of hard work."
isaiah payne: assistant coach
Coach Isaiah Payne, a native of Edmond, Oklahoma, joined 405 United coaching staff in the spring of 2026. A current senior at The Academy of Classical Christian Studies, he will graduate with one of the most successful careers in the history of the Griffin boys’ basketball program.
As a senior, Coach Isaiah averaged a double-double with 10.7 points and 11.3 rebounds per game, while also leading the team in steals and finishing 2nd in assists and blocks. He also led the Griffins to a pair of wins over Final Four teams Oklahoma Christian Academy and Wewoka this past season.
A four-letter winner, Coach Isaiah definitely left his mark on The Academy Griffins program, including:
Most points in a single game (32)
Most career double-doubles (11)
Most in single-season charges taken (13)
2nd in single-game steals (8)
2nd in single-season rebounds (238)
2nd in career rebounds (457)
3rd in career made free throws (132)
Coach Matt first met Coach Isaiah when he was a middle-school athlete at one of Coach Matt’s PGC Basketball camps.
Coach Isaiah will be helping out as an assistant coach for Summit Basketball Academy this spring and summer before he goes off to college this fall at The University of Arkansas.
