About Five Star Academies
Five Star Academies is an industry leader with a 20-plus-year history of expertise in recruiting consultation, content creation, and event operation.
Our team is led by the most respected experts in the field. We are outsourced by the biggest brands in the athletic industry and continue to deliver cutting-edge content and athletic experiences.
MEET OUR TEAM.
Billy Tucker
Founder and CEO
• ESPN Recruiting Director
• Director: Under Armour All-America game
• Evaluating prospects for ESPN since 2006
Paul Biancardi
National Recruiting Director
• Director: SC Next 100
• McDonald's All-America game committee and Naismith Awards voter
• Evaluating prospects for ESPN since 2006
Shane Laflin
National Recruiting Director
• Director: SC Next 100
• McDonald's All-America game committee and Naismith Awards voter
• Evaluating prospects for ESPN since 2020
Craig Haubert
National Recruiting Director
• Lead scout: SC Next 300
• ESPN TV analyst and color commentator
• Evaluating prospects for ESPN since 2006
Demetric Warren
Director: Player Personnel
• Under Armour All-America Game
• Contributor: SC Next 300 and Jr. 300
Wade Geraci
Coordinator of Football
• Supports content and rankings for ESPN
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Brendan Nolan
Coordinator of Basketball
• Supports content and rankings for ESPN boys' and girls' basketball
Jenna Segil
Chief of Staff
• Oversees staffing and scheduling for Five Star
• Assistant Camp Director, UA All-America Camp Series