Coach Caleb Palacios is the Director and Head Coach of Hudson Heights Athletics. With over a decade of coaching experience, Coach Caleb has dedicated himself to helping young athletes develop their skills, confidence, and character through basketball.

During his time with MBCY, Coach Caleb worked with athletes ages 7–18, using basketball as a tool to teach teamwork, discipline, leadership, and personal growth. He also led the MBCY 14U AAU program for two years before creating Hudson Heights Athletics.

Since 2018, Coach Caleb has served as a coach at Manhattan Christian Academy, where he has helped develop student-athletes and prepare them for the next level of competition. His players have gone on to continue their basketball careers at programs such as St. Raymond’s, Stepinac, Fordham Prep, and Cardinal Hayes.

Before becoming a coach, Coach Caleb was a student-athlete at DeWitt Clinton High School, where he developed his passion for the game and gained firsthand experience in the dedication and commitment required to compete at a high level.

Through Hudson Heights Athletics, Coach Caleb’s mission is to provide athletes with competitive opportunities, quality coaching, and an environment that helps them grow both on and off the court.

Coach Eliezer Palacios serves as an Assistant Coach with Hudson Heights Athletics, bringing years of playing experience, coaching experience, and a passion for developing young athletes.

Coach Eliezer developed his basketball foundation as a high school player at Manhattan Christian Academy and John F. Kennedy High School, gaining firsthand experience in the commitment, discipline, and preparation needed to compete at a high level.

From 2002–2005, Coach Eliezer coached at Manhattan Christian Academy, helping build a successful basketball program centered around player development, teamwork, and competitive excellence. During his time leading the program, Manhattan Christian Academy won two City Lutheran League Championships and was recognized as one of the top middle school basketball programs in New York City.

Coach Eliezer has also helped numerous athletes continue their basketball careers at high-level high schools and supported multiple players in reaching the college level. His focus on fundamentals, confidence, and long-term development has helped young athletes prepare for the next stage of their basketball journey.

Through Hudson Heights Athletics, Coach Eliezer continues to mentor players and help create a culture built on growth, discipline, and excellence.