Head Coach, Valencia HS Girls 🏀

Santa Clarita, CA
Joined July 2012
Four attitudes that help you succeed as an athlete and a person: 1. I can improve if I work hard. 2. I have a purpose in life. 3. I am more than an athlete. 4. I am a part of something greater than myself.
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Titles can identify captains. But they can’t create leaders. I love this from Marcus Freeman: “We have a whole bunch of guys who are going to choose to lead. They don’t need a title to lead.” That’s what great teams need. Not 2 or 3 captains doing all the leading. A locker room full of people willing to speak up. Hold the standard. Bring energy. Help a teammate. Do the right thing when nobody is watching. Too many players wait for permission to lead. They think they need a “C” on their jersey, need to be a senior, or need the coach to name them something. You don’t. Leadership isn’t a position you’re given. It’s a choice you make. Every single day. 👇
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Great teammates give each other lots of high fives and fist bumps whether they are winning or losing. These small acts can make a big difference in a team’s confidence and chemistry.
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Don’t confuse your role with your value. Championship players don’t count minutes; they make their minutes count. A good teammate will never be defined by their role. A good teammate will be defined by their willingness to excel in that role.
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Winning teams don’t happen by accident. They are built. Strong leadership. Clear communication. Talent that accepts roles. Resilience when things get hard. A willingness to do the work. Talent can win games. But these 5 things help build teams that win consistently.
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🏀 Fall League Registration is OPEN! Get your team ready for the 2026–2027 season with three Saturdays of competitive basketball at Valencia High School! 🗓️ September 5, 12 & 19 (8am-1pm) ✅ Varsity & JV Teams 🏀 Regulation high school courts 📋 Full schedule provided before league play begins A great opportunity to prepare for Fall Showcases and the upcoming season! 📩 Register today: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… @MattyK31 @Tarek_Fattal @pollonpreps @latsondheimer @HaroldAbend @PGHCalifornia @SBLiveCA
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Being a great teammate means you are just as happy about your teammate's success as you are about your own success. 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗦 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦
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Alexis Epie 5’11” 2028 wing took HUGE leaps this summer. 🔥 - GUARDS ALL 5 POSITIONS 🔒 - Athletic‼️ Taps backboard on layups - Gets to the rim at will - 4.0 GPA - Averaged 18 & 8 at HHH Cali Cup - Helped lead her HS to CIF SS D1 Championship game. - Interest from 20+ colleges
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Hard work is not a penalty for wanting more. It is the price you pay to become capable of more. Hard work is not the obstacle. It is the opportunity. You do not earn excellence by wanting it. You earn it by repeatedly doing what it requires.
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FINAL: SAE 51 | AFO Canada 17u 32 Darby Dunn 16p 8s 7a 5r Victoria Hernandez 13p 6r 4b Alexis Epie 8p 6r Keira McLaughlin 8p 4r 5a 2-0 to start in Nike TOC highest division!
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Nike TOC Chicago‼️ Last LIVE PERIOD of the summer. Playing in the HIGHEST division: Chicago 17U
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6’ foot do it all forward Keira McLaughlin picked up her first official offer to high academic @NCAADIII Claremont Mudd Scripps University. This walking triple double has a 4.5 gpa and is looking to get back the CIF D1 Championship Game this year! @claremont92473 @SCIACSteve
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Whatever kind of team you are on, be a good teammate: ➕ Be on time ➕ Be positive ➕ Be prepared ➕ Be engaged ➕ Be selfless ➕ Be supportive Your number 1 job? Make others better.
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Nike TOC Game 4 FINAL: SAE 67 | ABA Black 43 Victoria Hernandez 17p Darby Dunn 12p 7a 5r Keira McLaughlin 9p Alexis Epie 8p 5r Charlotte Crosley 8p 4a Total team effort!
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Nike TOC Royal Flush 17u FINAL: SAE 62 | PSG Elite HGSL U17 31 Darby Dunn 18p 8r 5a 5s Keira McLaughlin 14p 4 3FG Victoria Hernandez 11p Kiara Wakabi 9p Charlotte Crosley 8p Alexis Epie 8r 4a
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Hype Her Hoops Cali Cup 🏆 FINAL: SAE 69 | Ladera Premier 33 ⭐️ Charlotte Crosley (28’): 24 PTS | 8 AST | 5 3FG ⭐️ Victoria Hernandez (28’): 18 PTS | 6 REB ⭐️ Keira McLaughlin (27’): 17 PTS | 7 REB ⭐️ Vivi Morales (30’): 7 PTS | 5 AST ⭐️ Kiara Wakabi (28’): 6 REB | 4 AST | 4 STL
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A great high school team doesn't rely on talent alone. It thrives on communication, toughness, and an unwavering belief in each other. Effort beats excuses every single time.
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Always told my players there are five things EVERY player can control that has ZERO to do with talent. 1. Be on time 2. Play with GREAT effort 3. Maintain good body language 4. Bring Positive Energy/Attitude 5. Be Coachable. – Gene Chizik
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