About Us

  • Founded by Coach Kyle Fagan in 2016 at Monroe Sports Center.

  • Fastest growing basketball program in New Jersey

  • Built through word of mouth, hard work, and results both on and off the court.

Our mission from day one remains the same today:


Teach the game the right way, work harder than you did yesterday, and have fun while getting better.

Player Development & Program Success

Over the years, Go Up Strong has molded athletes of all ages, helping countless players reach new levels of confidence, skill, and performance. Many have gone on to become standout high school players and college-level athletes, prepared by training with coaches who understand what it takes to succeed.

Our coaching staff has collectively built winning programs at the high school level and continues to bring that same competitive mindset and developmental focus to every Go Up Strong team.

At its core, Go Up Strong is about more than basketball — it’s about teaching life lessons, building strong character, and helping every athlete reach their full potential.

Go Up Strong — 10 Years of Building Stronger Players, Stronger Teams, and Stronger People.

Our Team

  • Kyle Fagan

    Kyle Fagan

    Owner / Coach

    - Founded Go Up Strong in 2016

    - Head Varsity Coach at East Brunswick Magnet School

    - Coached over 100 teams

    -Won multiple MJBL Championships

    -Has produced multiple AAU Tournament Championship Teams

    - 4 year varsity basketball player, 3 year varsity football player, 2 year varsity baseball player at Monmouth Regional.

    - Basketball state sectional champs 2007

    - 10 years coaching experience

  • Ricky Stephens

    Ricky Stephens

    Coach

    -Colts Neck High School Freshman coach and Varsity Assistant coach

    - Varsity basketball player at Monmouth Regional

    - Brookdale 2 year starter - National Championship team 2010

    - Starting Shooting guard at Rutgers Newark

    - Wealth of basketball knowledge and experience

    - Certified personal trainer

    - 5 years coaching experience

  • Marcus Stephens

    Coach

    - St John Vianney JV Coach

    - 2 year varsity starter at Monmouth Regional

    - 3 years experience as a Basketball trainer/coach

  • Tavion Alford

    -Assistant Coach at East Brunswick Magnet High School

    -Played at Mercer County College and Rutgers Camden