CATS Academy Boston is proud to announce the appointment of Miguel Bocachica as Head Coach of its EYBL Scholastic program. The announcement comes on behalf of Dr. Michael Lehan, Head of School, and Todd Quarles, General Manager of CATS Basketball, who are thrilled to welcome one of the most accomplished and respected coaches in scholastic basketball to the CATS family.
Miguel Bocachica is a highly respected basketball coach and program builder whose experience spans high school, scholastic, grassroots, and professional basketball. A Philadelphia native and graduate of Imhotep Charter High School, Bocachica played collegiately at LIU Brooklyn, the University of Great Falls, and West Chester University before spending two years playing professionally in Puerto Rico, a foundation that gives him unique perspective both as a competitor and a mentor.
His coaching career began at nationally-ranked Imhotep Charter, where he served as an assistant for three seasons. During that time, he helped lead the program to three Philadelphia Public League Championships and three PIAA State Championships while maintaining a consistent Top 5 national ranking, an extraordinary run of excellence that established the standard for his coaching career.
Bocachica went on to become Head Coach at West Catholic Preparatory High School, where he transformed the program into one of Pennsylvania’s premier basketball destinations. Over seven seasons, he guided West Catholic to its first-ever PIAA State Championship in 2023 and a second state title in 2025. His teams reached back-to-back Philadelphia Catholic League Final Fours, produced multiple Division I student-athletes, and maintained a 100% graduation and college-placement rate, a testament to his belief that basketball is a vehicle for life-long success.
His accolades include Philadelphia Catholic League Coach of the Year (2022), PIAA 3A Coach of the Year (2023), and Pennsylvania State Coach of the Year (2025). Recognition that reflects both his competitive results and the culture he builds around his players.
Beyond high school, Bocachica has coached on the EYBL circuit with Team Final and served as Head Coach of the City Reapers at Overtime Elite, one of the nation’s most innovative and prestigious developmental basketball academies. He has also gained valuable NBA-level experience working alongside Klutch Sports, positioning him as one of the most well-rounded coaching minds in the country.
The hiring of Coach Bocachica signals a pivotal moment in the trajectory of CATS Academy Boston. With deep roots in one of the most competitive scholastic basketball landscapes in the country, Bocachica arrives with a reputation that commands respect among players, college coaches, and NBA personnel alike. His network, his philosophy, and his proven ability to build sustainable winning programs make him an ideal leader as CATS Academy Boston continues its rise within the EYBL Scholastic circuit.
CATS Academy Boston is dedicated to providing elite student-athletes with the environment, resources, and mentorship they need to compete at the highest levels of college and professional basketball. With Coach Bocachica at the helm, our program enters a new era defined by relentless competitive excellence, academic accountability, and a culture of brotherhood that will carry our players far beyond the basketball court.
“At CATS Boston, we are deeply committed to the intentional development of our basketball players not only on the court, but off the court as well. We believe that championship-level preparation extends into the classroom, the community, and the character of every young man we develop. As we continue to elevate our program to the national stage, we could not be more excited about what Coach Bocachica brings to us. His track record speaks for itself: state championships, 100% college placement, and an unwavering dedication to developing the complete player. He is a proven winner, a gifted teacher of the game, and a man of tremendous integrity. This is exactly the leadership our players deserve, and we are proud to welcome him to the CATS family.”
Dr. Michael Lehan, Head of School & Todd Quarles, GeneralManager CATS Basketball
We invite our players, families, alumni, and supporters to join us in welcoming Coach Bocachica to Boston. The best is yet to come.
With the appointment of our new Head Basketball Coach, there has never been a more exciting time to join our elite Basketball Program. If you’re ready to take your game, and your education, to the next level, apply today and become part of a program where excellence is expected, growth is supported, and potential is realized.
