Behn Hurricanes Coaching Staff

Brandon Wooten brings a strong background in both playing and coaching basketball. A graduate of Norwell High School (Class of 2008), he went on to play at Assumption College, where he graduated in 2012. He currently coaches at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School as the Head Coach of the Boys JV Basketball team and Assistant Coach for the Varsity team. Since 2015, Brandon has also worked as a private basketball trainer and youth basketball trainer at the Quincy YMCA, helping players build skills, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the game.

Catherine Cournoyer brings years of experience as both a player and coach to the court. A multi-sport athlete at Ursuline Academy in Cincinnati, she played varsity soccer for three years and varsity basketball all four years. After overcoming a major injury—tearing both ACLs during an AAU tournament—she returned to lead her high school team and earn a full scholarship to Providence College. At PC, Catherine was a two-time captain and a starter her sophomore and senior years. After college, she spent eight years teaching K-5 physical education and has coached many youth soccer and basketball teams. Catherine believes the most important qualities in young athletes are mastering the fundamentals, being a great teammate, and bringing strong effort every time they step on the court.

Director of Mental Performance Training for the Behn Hurricanes AAU Program, integrating mental skills development into player training.

Erin Connor is a Certified Mental Performance Mastery Coach and the owner of Edge UP Mental Performance Training, where she helps athletes build the mental toughness, confidence, and resilience needed to excel. A former college athlete whose career was cut short too soon, Erin understands the mental challenges athletes face, including overcoming adversity, mistakes, and pressure. This fuels her passion for helping athletes train their minds like they train their bodies. Erin has worked with teams and athletes from Division 1 colleges and high schools along with various training facilities and programs, delivering mental performance training to enhance confidence, focus, and resilience.. In addition to coaching, Erin holds dual master’s degrees in Business and Accounting, offering a disciplined, strategic approach to her work. She is also writing Bet On YOU Mentality, a journal to help athletes build self-belief and resilience. Outside of work, Erin is a proud mom of four female athletes and the wife of firefighter/paramedic, roles that have shaped her commitment to leadership and service. Her mission is simple: help athletes master the mental game and bet on themselves—on and off the field.

Flannery O’Connor brings an elite playing résumé and deep understanding of the game to her coaching. A standout at Framingham State University, she finished her career with 1,654 points and 1,025 rebounds—ranking second all-time in both categories. Her honors include MASCAC Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, four-time All-Conference selection, and multiple weekly accolades, including 11 Player of the Week and 10 Rookie of the Week honors. She was named a D3Hoops.com First Team All-Region selection, a USWBA DIII Team of the Week honoree, and a Preseason All-American. Flannery also earned recognition from NEWBA as both Rookie of the Week and a member of the All-Rookie Team. She now uses her high-level playing experience to inspire and guide the next generation.

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