Name: Southeast Kickoff
Start: 2026-03-28T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-29T23:59:00-05:00

Your Event Director

Venue: Lenoir-Rhyne University

Scott Keefer is a Tournament Director for Prep Network based in Cornelius, North Carolina, bringing more than 15 years of experience in event operations, youth sports development, and community engagement. A lifelong athlete with experience in soccer, lacrosse, basketball, and motorsports, Scott has a deep appreciation for the role organized sports play in shaping young athletes. His background in large-scale event coordination and community building allows him to create organized, high-energy tournament environments that prioritize both competition and positive athlete experience. Outside of his work with Prep Network, Scott is also the founder of PUMPKING,...

Scott Keefer is a Tournament Director for Prep Network based in Cornelius, North Carolina, bringing more than 15 years of experience in event operations, youth sports development, and community engagement. A lifelong athlete with experience in soccer, lacrosse, basketball, and motorsports, Scott has a deep appreciation for the role organized sports play in shaping young athletes. His background in large-scale event coordination and community building allows him to create organized, high-energy tournament environments that prioritize both competition and positive athlete experience. Outside of his work with Prep Network, Scott is also the founder of PUMPKING, a seasonal community-focused business known for creating memorable local experiences. He is passionate about building events that connect athletes, families, and communities through sport.

Scott Keefer

Event Director

Your Site Director

Venue: Neill W. Clark Jr. Recreation Center

Darnell Theriot Jr. has worked across multiple levels of the basketball ecosystem, including coaching, event operations, and player evaluation. He has contributed to major basketball events such as the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four and the AAU National Championships while also coaching youth camps and tournament teams. Darnell is committed to helping players grow and showcasing emerging talent within the grassroots basketball community.