Our Coaches

Ridge High School Varsity Boys' Head Coach (2023-present; Assistant 2013-2023)

Bill Lester enters his 3rd season as the Varsity Head Coach and his 14th year overall with the Ridge Boys’ Basketball program. In 2024–25, he led Ridge to a 22–7 record, a Somerset County Tournament semifinal appearance, and a North 2, Group 4 sectional semifinal, bringing his varsity record to 37–17 over the last two seasons.

Lester was a three-time letter winner at The College of New Jersey, where he served as team captain during his senior season (2013) and graduated with a degree in Mathematics Education. Prior to TCNJ, he was a 2008 graduate of Middlesex High School, where he was a two-sport varsity letterwinner, two-sport team captain, and team MVP.

Lester has built his career around teaching the game through inspiration, passion, and selflessness, with a commitment to helping young athletes grow on and off the court.

In addition to leading the Red Devils, he serves as the Boys' High School Director for United NJ AAU, working hands-on with some of New Jersey’s top high school players. He partners directly with college coaches and guides student-athletes through the recruitment process. In 2024, he was recognized for his impact and leadership as the Northeast AAU Basketball Coach of the Year.

Lester is committed to building the Ridge program from the youth level up—dedicating his offseason to Ridge youth development and Shot Ready Basketball Camp. He continues to advance his coaching knowledge by attending statewide coaching clinics and collaborating with college programs to bring high-level concepts, teaching, and player development back to Ridge.

Off the court, Coach Bill is a 7th-grade Math and Algebra teacher in Bridgewater. He lives with his wife, Jamee, and their two-year-old daughter, Siena.

(ret.) Ridge High School Varsity Boys' Head Coach (2011-2023)

Brian Feath served as the Varsity Boys’ Head Coach at Ridge High School from 2011–2023 and Middlesex High School from 2005–2011, establishing himself as one of New Jersey’s most accomplished and respected high school basketball coaches. During his career, he became Ridge’s all-time winningest coach, eclipsed 300 career victories, and captured multiple championships, highlighted by a Somerset County title, Skyland Conference and Len Sepanek Tournament championships, and numerous postseason runs. His leadership and success earned him some of the state’s highest honors, including New Jersey State Coach of the Year by The Star-Ledger (2013), Courier News Area Coach of the Year (2009, 2013), and Greater Middlesex Conference Coach of the Year (2010).

Known for building programs rooted in discipline, accountability, teamwork, and skill development, Feath consistently elevated his teams into perennial contenders and molded them into fundamentally sound, unselfish, and mentally tough units. NJ.com highlighted his work at Ridge, noting that he had turned the program into “one of the best public programs in the state,” praising his teams for being among “the most disciplined and fundamentally sound squads in New Jersey.” Beyond the wins and recognition, Feath is widely respected for his ability to connect with student-athletes, develop leaders, and foster a culture that helps young people succeed on and off the court. Today, he continues to impact the game through United NJ AAU and youth travel basketball, mentoring the next generation with the same passion, standards, and integrity that defined his coaching tenure.

April 6th, 2017- nj.com feature article "Who's next? After St. Anthony, who can be the preeminent hoops coach and program?"

"Brian Feath, Ridge

"...at Ridge, he [Brian] has turned the Red Devils into one of the best public programs in the state and a perennial Group 4 contender. Feath's teams are regularly among the most disciplined and fundamentally sound squads in New Jersey...it's clear that the man can coach."

Ridge High School, Boys' Head JV Coach (2023-present; assistant 2016-23)

Coach Aronoff (Coach  Noff) is entering his ninth season as a member of the Ridge Boys’ Basketball coaching staff, where he has served as the Varsity Assistant since 2016 and Head Freshman Coach in 2023.  His teams always seem to peak at the right time of the season and play their basketball down the stretch. A proud Ridge High School graduate, Coach Noff played under Coach Feath before continuing his education at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, NJ.

In addition to his work with Ridge, Coach Aronoff serves as the United NJ 17U HGAL Head Coach and United NJ AAU Assistant Coach, helping guide some of the area’s top high school players through competitive travel seasons. He’s passionate about player development and the college recruitment process, and regularly attends coaching clinics across the state while maintaining strong relationships with college programs throughout the Northeast.

Beyond the high school and AAU levels, Coach Noff plays a vital role in developing the next generation of Ridge basketball players, coaching in youth programs throughout the spring, summer, and fall and also providing individual skills training to young hoopers eager to improve their game.

Coach Aronoff also works in-district at Ridge High School and is deeply committed to the growth of the Ridge Basketball program, both on and off the court.

Ridge High School, Girls' Varsity Basketball Head Coach (2023-present; Assistant 2017-2023)

Currently, Tyler is the Head Girls' Varsity Basketball at Ridge High School and teaches 3rd grade. In 2019-20 he helped Ridge reach the Group IV state championship game – the first state championship game that the program has reached in decades.

Tyler is a certified I’m Possible Trainer (through I’m Possible Training, Colts Neck) and does skills training at OST in Randolph during the off season. He offers private training sessions, ball handling and finishing clinics, co-hosting numerous summer camps with OST’s own Delvon Arrington, and leading Total Skills program sessions. As a coach and a trainer, Tyler is detailed with his instruction and committed to improving player performance and confidence. He is eager to develop the skill and mindset of prospective athletes to prepare them for their athletic careers.

Tyler began his career as a three-year varsity athlete at Freehold Township High School. During his tenure, he was fortunate to win a shore conference championship in the 2006-2007 season. In 2007 and 2009 Tyler also played in the State Sectional Group 4 Central Jersey Championship games. Tyler played Division III basketball at Montclair State University from 2009- 2011. After graduation, he interned at Impact Basketball Academy in Sarasota, Florida and then returned to NJ to coach and train multiple AAU and travel teams including Central Jersey Hawks and the New Jersey Renegades. Tyler also coached the Freshman Boys Basketball team at his former high school from 2014-2016 

Ridge High School, Boys' Varsity Asst. (2011-present)

Coach Byelick is a former Dunellen High 3-sport athlete who played football in college. He has coached varsity baseball, football and was an assistant basketball coach at Dunellen High for several years before following Coach Feath here to the Somerset Hills. Coach Byelick is known for his legendary conditioning work-outs that expertly prepare teams for the rigors of the season and his defensive coordinating.

Kevin played hoops while a student-athlete at Dunellen High so he comes to Ridge with a great deal of experience and a unique perspective that is sure to help the players.  As a young knowledgable former player, Kevin knows first hand how to aid student-athletes learning a new system for the first time.