People behind the work
Meet the coaches.
Jason Boyer
Founder and Director of 7070 Athletics
Girls Head Varsity Coach, Palmer Ridge HS
Experience
- Currently the Girls Head Varsity Basketball at Palmer Ridge High School. Coach Boyer has been coaching at Palmer Ridge since 2009. He started as the freshman coach and took over the program in 2018.
- Coach Boyer also coached 8 years of club basketball for the local Monument Longshots and Team Colorado on the girls side.
The 7070 Difference
To me the 7070 Difference is in what we envision for the Colorado Springs area. We believe the Springs area has great basketball and we want to help promote our local athletes. We offer something other clubs don’t; the ability to attend training sessions and shooting machine sessions year round to continue to grow in their basketball journey.
Personal
Coach Boyer has been in the Colorado Springs area since 2000. He and his wife have two children, Logan and Lana.
Mark VanderMeer
Owner and CEO 7070 Athletics
Asst. Boys Varsity Coach, Lewis-Palmer HS · 2019 state champions (28–0)
Experience
- Currently an Assistant Boys Varsity Basketball Coach at Lewis-Palmer High School, and has been in that role since the 2013-14 season.
- In that span, has helped LP to a 172-42 record (80% win) with four FINAL 4 appearances, including a 28-0 state title in 2019.
- Since 7070 started in 2018, has trained players at all levels, and has enjoyed every minute of the countless camps & clinics!
The 7070 Difference
“I feel strongly that 7070 has made the “difference” by incorporating many talented and professional coaches and trainers, giving a meaningful basketball experience to the kids and families that are involved with us.”
Personal
Mark and wife Shannon have been married since 2006, and have 4 children: Nolan, Devin, Charlotte, and Harrison. There’s a lot going on in the VanderMeer household, but an occasional date with Shannon is free time well spent!
Mark & Shannon also run CrossFit 7070 in Palmer Lake, CO, and have been proudly serving a community of fitness since 2018.
Kyle Owens
Head Trainer
Certified I'm Possible trainer · played pro in Poland (Legia Warszawa)
Experience
- Certified I’m Possible trainer through Micah Lancaster’s Trainer University
- Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach with Palmer Ridge Girls Program
- Played college basketball at Eastern Wyoming, Northwest, and Professionally overseas in Poland for Legia Warszawa.
- Played high school basketball for Lewis Palmer
The 7070 Difference
The 7070 difference to me is providing athletes with a place where they can consistently improve their basketball skills and who they are as people. 7070 is more than just a club; it is a family that is devoted to developing our local athletes into the best basketball players and human beings they can be.
Personal
Coach Owens grew up in Colorado Springs and has been a part of the basketball community for many years.
Aaron Thomas
Director of Club Basketball | 2025 Elite Head Coach
Head Varsity Boys Coach, Liberty HS
Experience
- Currently the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Liberty High School in Colorado Springs, CO
- Coached at Palmer Ridge High School from 2017-2023 in various roles to include: Head JV Head Coach & Varsity Assistant Head Varsity Assistant
The 7070 Difference
To me what separates 7070 Athletics from other organizations is that it’s not just a basketball club, we offer so much more to our players on the training side of things. And those players that have taken advantage of the training have seen the most growth both on the club side and the HS side.
Personal
Coach Thomas has been married to his wife Taylor since August 2015 and has a son, Braylon and a daughter, Zuri.