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Xcel Youth
Basketball 

Xcel Youth Basketball Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
committed to providing basketball instruction, training, camps and competitive teams 
for Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky boys and girls in grades K-12. 



Our mission is to empower youth through sports by fostering teamwork, resilience, and personal growth. We provide a safe and inclusive environment where young athletes can develop their skills, build lasting friendships, and cultivate a lifelong love for physical activity. Through mentorship, community engagement, and a focus on personal growth, we strive to inspire the next generation of leaders both on and off the court. We believe in the power of youth basketball to teach life lessons that build stronger individuals and communities. 

As a 501(c)(3) non profit organization,
​all charitable donations are tax deductible.

Donate Today
Support from businesses and our community is
critical to help our organization operate.
Sponsorships and donations will help us budget for many expenses
throughout the year, including:


Helping to keep sports affordable for families and
providing opportunities to low income families

Purchasing equipment and uniforms
League / Tournament / Travel Fees
Paying our local referees
Facility Rental


​Youth sports are not only fun for kids they also improve:
Physical Health
Mental Health
Social Connections
Academic Performance
Life Skills


Additional benefits of basketball for youth from Health.gov:
Lower rates of anxiety and depression
Higher self-esteem and confidence
Increased cognitive performance
Greater enjoyment of all forms of physical activity

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My name is Tim Monahan, and I’m the founder and president of Xcel Youth Basketball Inc. I have been running youth basketball camps since 2000. In 2011, I launched the Xcel Basketball Program, and in 2023, I established Xcel Youth Basketball Inc. as a nonprofit organization to broaden our mission of providing youth basketball teams, camps, and training across the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky areas.
I started coaching boys' freshman basketball at just 19 years old, and by 2008, I became the head varsity coach for the boys' team at McNicholas High School. I’m proud to hold the second-most all-time wins as a coach at McNicholas. Over the years, many of my former players have gone on to play at the collegiate level, with schools including Xavier University, Army (West Point), Thomas More College, College of Mount St. Joseph, Marietta College, Centre College, Augusta University, Ohio Dominican University, Maryville University, and Walsh University.
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve accepted a position as the men’s assistant varsity coach at Princeton High School, starting in the 2025-26 school year!


If you have any questions or need more information regarding our program, 
please contact me at 
 [email protected].



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Coaching & Team Awards/Acknowledgements:


2025 Bob Arnzen Longevity Award
2023-24 District Championship Runner-up
2023-24 Sectional Champions
2024  Coach Monahan's 200th Boys Varsity Win
2022-23 District Semi-Finalists
2022-23 Sectional Champions
2022-23 Innisfree Beach Holiday Tournament Champions (Pensacola, FL)
2021-22 Sectional Finalists

2020-21 Cincinnati Enquirer Division II Boys Basketball Coach of the Year
​2020-21 GCL Co-ed Champions
2020-21 GCL Coach of the Year
2020-21 District 16 Coach of the Year Finalist
2020-21 Sectional Champions
2020-21 District Champions
2020-21 Regional Finalists (Sweet 16)
2020-21 King of the Hill Champions

2019-20 Innisfree Hotels Holiday Tournament Champions (Pensacola, FL)
2018-19 King of the Hill Champions
2018-19 Runner-up King of the Smokies Holiday Tournament (Pigeon Forge, TN)
2018-19 Runner-up GCL Coach of the Year

2017-18 GCL Coach of the Year
2017-18 D2 Coach of the Year
2017-18 GCL League Champions 
2017-18 King of the Hill Champions
2017-18 King of the Smokies Holiday Tournament Champions (Pigeon Forge, TN) 
2017-18 Best start in school history (13-0)
2016-17 Runner up Bobcat Classic (Hilton Head, SC) Team
2016-17 King of the Hill Champions
2015-16 2nd Place Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School Holiday Shootout
2014-15 King of the Hill Champions
2014-15 Sectional Champions
2014-15 District 16 Semifinals
2014-15 3rd Place Finish Orlando FL KSA Basketball Tournament
2013-14 Pepsi Classic Tournament Champions 
2013-14 District 16 Division II Coach of the Year Finalist
2012-13 District 16 Division II Coach of the Year Finalist
2012-13 District 16 Coach of the East Senior All-Star Team (Division II-IV game)
2012-13 UNDO’S Catholic Invitational Tournament Champions (Wheeling, W.V.)
2011-12 District 16 Division II Coach of the Year Finalist
District Semi-Finalist, 2009-2011
Sectional Champions, 2009-2011
King of the Hill Champions, 2009-2011
2009 Southwest Ohio Division II Coach of the Year
2009 Cincinnati Enquirer Division II Coach of the Year
2009 District 16 Coach of the Year
District Runner up/Sectional Champions
16-8 Record (11 more wins than previous season)

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