Welcome to Crossroads Basketball
At Crossroads Basketball, we believe the game is more than just a sport — it’s a powerful tool for growth. Founded and run by Cornell and Melissa Thomas, our family business is built on the belief that basketball can shape confident, resilient, and character-driven young people.
We provide a positive, structured environment where players can develop both on and off the court. Our program emphasizes teamwork, discipline, and leadership, while also challenging athletes to compete at their highest level. Through quality coaching and competitive opportunities, we prepare players not only for the game ahead, but also for the challenges they’ll face in life.
At Crossroads Basketball, every practice and every game is a chance to grow—as an athlete, a teammate, and a person. We’re proud to be a community where players push themselves, support one another, and discover just how far hard work and dedication can take them.
About Cornell Thomas, Owner
Cornell Thomas was one week away from playing professional basketball in Portugal when a career-ending injury changed the course of his life. Turning adversity into purpose, he devoted himself to coaching and developing others through the game he loved.
As head men’s basketball coach at Sussex County Community College, Cornell led the program to its most successful years — setting school records for wins, playoff appearances, and producing multiple all-conference players, including a two-time All-American. His 2005 team earned the prestigious Sam Shoenfeld Sportsmanship Award, the first two-year college ever to do so.
Cornell later joined national powerhouse Blair Academy as an assistant coach, helping the team capture multiple state and conference titles and develop players who went on to Division I programs and the NBA.
In 2004, Cornell founded Crossroads Basketball, a family business he runs with his wife, Melissa Thomas. Together, they’ve helped place over 150 athletes in college programs and continue to mentor players both on and off the court.
Today, Cornell shares his message of resilience and positivity as an international speaker and multi-title author, inspiring audiences around the world to turn obstacles into opportunities.
