Coach Cory

Club Director

From 3× NAIA All-American to pro experience overseas, Coach Cory brings more than accolades to the court. With 10+ years of coaching and a deep passion for player development, he's committed to helping athletes reach the next level, on and off the floor.

• 📍 Westmont College Top 3 Scorer
• 🌍 Played professionally in Spain
• 🏀 Led 3 National Tournament runs
• 🎓 10+ years of coaching experience

Coach Malia

FNH / Fast Break Girls Director

Coach Malia started playing basketball at 11 and was a tri-sport athlete at University Laboratory School in Honolulu, Hawai'i. She captained her team to 4th place in the HHSAA State Championship Tournament. Right after graduating, she became a coach for ULS, staying with the girls' program for 5 years. She was asked to join Chaminade University's Women's Basketball team but declined, understanding coaching was her true passion. Her coaching style focuses on developing player IQ, fundamentals, and utilizing individual strengths to be a team asset.

Coach Toffic

High School Club / Private Training Director

Coach Toffic Dalou was hired as the youngest Freshman coach in Dana Hills history at the age of 17 and has been coaching for 11 years. He played high school basketball alongside fellow UYP Coach Cory Blau, reaching the CIF semifinals and clinching a berth in the State tournament for the first time in their school's history. An excellent 3-point shooter at 40% from 3. He studied Kinesiology at Cal State Fullerton and has run Dana Hills Summer camps for 10+ years. His 11 years of coaching experience make him an excellent UYP skills trainer and team coach.

Coach Jack Meadows

Director of Business Development

From suiting up at William Jessup to serving in the Royal Australian Navy and playing professionally in Australia, Coach Jack brings a global perspective and a disciplined edge to our program. With over a decade of coaching experience, his leadership is built on two pillars: empowerment and accountability.

• 🌏 Played pro in Brisbane & Melbourne
• 🎖 Navy veteran
• 🏀 10+ years of coaching
• 📈 Leading growth for the next generation at UYP

Coach Tony DeLa Cruz

Former Professional Player & Coach

Former professional basketball player and coach. He played majority of his career for the Alaska Aces of the Philippine Basketball Association, where he also served as an assistant coach after his playing career.

• 🏆 3× PBA Champion
• ⭐ PBA Mythical Second Team (2005)
• 🎯 PBA Shooting Stars Champion (2006)
• 🤝 PBA Sportsmanship Awardee (2006)
• 🌟 4× PBA All-Star (2004–2007)

Coach Sha

Coach

Coach Sha played basketball for 13 years with the Iran Women's National Team and coached in the Iran Women's Professional League. While coaching, she won 8 championships and 1 gold medal in the 2012 Armenian Olympics. She holds a Master's Degree in Physical Education and is a FIBA Certified Coach. We are very excited to have Coach Sha and her basketball experience!

Coach Hamed Sohrabnejad

International Pro & National Team Veteran

From the Olympic stage to the UYP sidelines. A national team veteran and international pro with years of experience at the highest level of the game. His resume speaks for itself, and now he's bringing that elite insight to our players.

• 🏅 Olympic-level experience
• 🌍 International professional career
• 🇮🇷 National team veteran

Coach Mary

Coach

Bio coming soon...

Coach Spencer

Coach

A Dana Point native and multi-sport athlete from San Clemente High School, Coach Spencer began coaching at San Juan Hills and Ramona High before becoming a Program Supervisor at NJB Ladera Ranch. He trained alongside NBA trainer Jason Wright, working with athletes from beginners to overseas professionals. His team-first, family-oriented philosophy emphasizes hard work, communication, accountability, and defensive mindset.

Coach Erica Adams

Former D1 Athlete & Graduate Assistant Coach

Currently a part of the women's basketball coaching staff as a Graduate Assistant at Concordia University, Irvine. A former D1 athlete who played at University of the Pacific and California State University, Northridge. Currently pursuing a master's degree in Organizational Leadership.

• 🏀 Former D1 at Pacific & CSUN
• ⭐ All-WCC Freshman Team
• 🎓 B.A. in Psychology, pursuing M.A. in Organizational Leadership
• 📚 Big West Academic All-Conference & Commissioner's Honor Roll
• 🤝 Student Athlete Advisory Committee Co-President (2025)

Coach Frank

Northwood High School Coach

My name is Frank Ruiz, and I'm in my third year of coaching basketball. The game has always been a big part of my life — I played four years at Fountain Valley High School, where I made two CIF appearances and was honored to be named MVP twice. Those experiences shaped the way I see the game and how I connect with players today.

Now, as the Head Coach of the Frosh team and an Assistant Varsity Coach at Northwood High School, I'm focused on helping young athletes grow, not just as players but as competitors and teammates. I bring energy, passion, and a love for the game every day, and I take pride in building relationships with my players while pushing them to be their best.

Coach Blake

Irvine High School Coach

Bio coming soon...

Coach Ari

San Juan Capistrano HS Alum | Redshirt at Vanguard University

I reached the CIF Division 1 Finals during my high school career, competing against some of the top programs in the state and proving myself as a high-level player. I currently play college basketball as a 2 guard, where I bring strong perimeter scoring, defensive toughness, and a deep understanding of the game. Alongside basketball, I'm studying Biology, and I carry the same discipline in the classroom that I do on the court.

My experience at both elite high school and college levels allows me to connect with players, teach advanced skills, and help them grow into confident student-athletes.