Coach Rick Hackler and Assistant Scott Hackler are ASEP certified at the Leader Level through programs developed by the National Federation of State High School Association. In addition, Scott has successfully completed the requirements set forth by the American Red Cross for Sport Safety Training and Adult CPR.                                  

For several years the coaches have volunteered their teaching skills in sports and activities at various levels. In 1997 they founded the Green Wave Basketball Academy committing them to develop each player's basketball skills, physical capabilities, and the mental approach necessary to excel. In 1999 the Green Wave Basketball program began recruiting the talented CYO South Deanery athletes which shaped the foundation of this enduring relationship.

In addition to the Green Wave program, both Rick and Scott coached the Our Lady of the Greenwood "Cadet A" boys basketball team during the 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 seasons. The 2000-2001 OLG team placed Runner-up in the South Deanery Tournament, Final Four in the Holiday Tournament, and Runner-up in the CYO American Division Archdiocese Tournament. Both coaches served on the Roncalli High School Boys Basketball staff. Their Roncalli High School coaching career began during the 2000-2001 season. Rick is served as a Varsity Assistant and Scott as the Freshman Assistant.

Green Wave is a member of the Indiana Basketball Association (IBA) where the coaches have guided the 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, and 2006 teams to a First Place Regional Championship; 2003 Sweet 16 State Finalist; 2001, 2002, and 2005 State Quarter Finalist; 2006 Semi-Finalist; 2004 State Runner-up; and 2000 State Champion.

The Green Wave coaches are also recognized as an Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Board of Managers Representative where their teams participate in the school state tournament known as the USSFA. Notable USSFA State Tournament accomplishments include: 2000 USSFA State Championship Third Place; 2001 USSFA State Championship Elite Eight; 2002 USSFA State Championship Sweet 16; 2003 USSFA State Classic Championship Runner-up; and 2004 USSFA State Classic Champion.

The 2004 season marked the inaugural participation in the SUPER HOOPS Regional Qualifying Tournaments and State Tournament. The 2004 team placed third in both the Warren Central Regional and DeKalb Regional. The team's hard work earned them the prestigious honor of participating in the State Tournament at HINKLE FIELDHOUSE where they finished as one of the Elite Eight teams in the State of Indiana. The Super Hoops State Tournament is open only to the top 16 teams in the state. Green Wave has qualified for the State Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse each year; 2004, 2005 and 2006.

Other notable achievements include; 2001 Union City Tournament Champion; 2002 Hoosier Hoops Invitational Champion; 2003 Spring Classic Runner-up; and 2004 Adidas Hoops Madness Final 4. Currently, 39 of 41 Green Wave team members have successfully entered the Roncalli basketball program by demonstrating the mental and physical skills necessary to advance.

The Coaches subscribe to the philosophy that the game of basketball imitates life. They believe the disciplines, commitment, and teamwork required to succeed in basketball are the same direct qualities necessary to succeed in life. They believe that all success achieved or desired, is attained through GOD's grace. These are the precise qualities they strive to instill in their team.