COMMUNITY COACHES:
Meet the current primary Vancouver Aces Community Youth Coaches:
Alexis Fong
High School: Little Flower Academy
Position: Guard
Favourite Move: Step-back/Floater
Janna Jamorabon
High School: John Oliver
Position: Guard
Favourite Move: Hesi Dribble-Crossover
Julia Jamorabon
High School: John Oliver
Position: Guard
Favourite Move: In and Out Dribble
Reylyn Labrador
High School: John Oliver
Position: Guard
Favourite Move: Shooting the 3
Tiffani Martinez
High School: John Oliver
Position: Guard
Favourite Move:
Baldip Shergill
High School: John Oliver
Position: Forward
Favourite Move: Finishing down low
Jamina Sawal
High School: John Oliver
Position: Guard
Favourite Move: Hesitation Dribble
Janel Tantengco
High School: Killarney
Position: Guard
Favourite Move: In and Out Dribble
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PAST GUEST COACHES:
All Vancouver Aces coaches fully volunteer their time, and in addition to our regular program coaches, Vancouver Aces Basketball is thankful to have the support of our Guest Coaches, who generously volunteer and share their experience and expertise; our roster of Guest Coaches from 2019 is listed below.
JULIANE CHIEN
Background: Churchill Bulldogs Player Alumni; Langara Falcons Player Alumni – inaugural PACWEST All-Rookie Team award; Coach at Churchill Secondary (Senior Girls) for 3 years; Coach with NACBAIT Womens Team (2016); Coached with Strathcona Basketball Program; Coached with RBL Program
Session Date: April 20, 2019
DENISE BUSAYONG
Background: Player – Matthew McNair Secondary School (Richmond); Player – Langara Falcons 3 years – PACWEST All-Rookie Team); University of British Columbia – Kinesiology Degree; Coach various levels in community; Coach McNair Secondary Senior Girls Basketball Team
Session Date: April 27, 2019
CURTIS NELSON, VIRGINIA WATSON – LANGARA FALCONS
Session Date: May 11, 2019
– Additional thanks to Falcons players Alexa, Erika, Biny, Alissa, and Janna
TESSA VALG
Background: Player – high school basketball (Vancouver); Player- University of Victoria (3 years – 2 Canadian championships); Player – University of British Columbia (2 years) degree in pharmacy; Coached RBL Program; Coached Girls Grades 8-12 at Lord Byng Secondary.
Session Date: May 18, 2019
YASH ZANDIYEH
Background: Involved with Night Hoops for 10 years as a coach (5) and referee (5); Head Coach at Killarney Secondary for 8 years (Senior Boys – 7, Senior Girls – 1); Founder, BC Hoop Scoop
Session Date: June 1, 2019
JENNIFER REYES
Background: Previously or currently involved with Strathcona Girls Basketball Program, Churchill Secondary Girls Basketball, Magee Secondary Girls Basketball, Vancouver-Strathcona NACBAIT U-18 Womens Basketball Team; PHE Teacher Magee Secondary, Masters in Coaching and Athletic Administration
Session Date: June 8, 2019
