FBA is constantly searching for coaches who have a strong understanding of basketball fundamentals, a proven ability to teach athletes a greater understanding of the game, and competitive coaching experience.
All coaches should firmly understand the overall goal of FBA, which is player development. Therefore, coaches are committed to emphasizing during all skills sessions and practices: defense, ball handling, proper shooting mechanics, rebounding, passing, and teamwork.
In addition, we strive to have non-parent coaches involved in the academy, with the understanding that there will be individual circumstances where a qualified parent-coach will benefit the club and team. However, parent-coaches will not coach their own child at any level.
All FBA coaches are hand-picked and will follow the philosophy of the academy to teach sportsmanship, respect, responsibility and teamwork. Also, FBA coaches will be screened to insure the safety of our athletes, parents, as well as league and team environments. All coaches must be fingerprinted and certified through their school district or FBA.
FBA administration and directors will evaluate each coach at the conclusion of the season to ensure effective communication and to maintain a high standard in our coaching ranks.
Our Experienced & Professional Team
Committed to providing competitive opportunities to all athletes interested in improving their skills.
Directors
Jeff Fryer
Executive Director
Coaches
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Lucas Brawner
Lucas has been around basketball since the age of 5. He played competitively in both club and high school basketball, before working as an Undergraduate Athletic Intern at Vanguard University. Since then, he’s had the privilege of coaching at elementary, intermediate, and high school levels over the past 10 years. Lucas loves coaching, and more importantly, mentoring the next generation of basketball players! We are thrilled to have Lucas on the coaching staff! -
Brandon Brothers
Brandon has been playing basketball since he was 4 years old. He attended Glendora High School and was the mvp of his league in high school. Brandon was team captain while playing at Vanguard University and a starter as a freshman. He helped as an assistant coach at Damien High School during the 2021 Season and has been coaching basketball with FBA for 6 years. Brandon has also traveled with the FBA Coaching Staff on Mission Trips to the Philippines three times to coach basketball and do other outreach. We are so thankful and blessed to have Brandon Brothers as a loyal and gifted FBA Coach. -
Rodrigo De Souza
Rodrigo was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He played soccer and basketball competitively for many years before focusing on basketball. He won many titles growing up, earning him his sport to play for the Brazil National team starting at age 14 for 3 years. He then went on to play professionally at San Jose dos Campos. Rodrigo then brought his talent to the USA, where he played Division 1 basketball for the University of the Pacific and made it to the NCAA tournament, earning many awards and acknowledgments. After graduation, he played professionally for 1 more year before settling down in Orange County with his family of now 6. Coach Rodrigo has a strong passion and love for the game, which can be seen throughout his coaching style on and off the court. He loves pushing his players to their full potential and watching them succeed as both players and young men and women. We are so excited to have Rodrigo as part of the FBA Coaching staff. -
Kevin Heenan
Kevin has been around basketball his entire life and has had a wide range of experiences from playing to coaching. Played high school locally at El Dorado High School where his teams were CIF Champions two consecutive years from 1973-1975 and was named CIF Player of the Year in 1975. He played collegiate ball at Cal State Fullerton from 1975-1979 and was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in June 1979. Played for Athletes in Action and in Europe for six years after college before starting his family and businesses. Has coached at Vanguard University Men’s Basketball since 2012, winning a National Championship in 2014 and is also coaching currently at Calvary Chapel High School Boys Basketball and began coaching at FBA in the Spring 2022. -
Shawn Larkins
Shawn Larkins had a great basketball career and finished it off by playing at Cypress College. He has been a great addition to the FBA coaching staff and always bring energy & positivity. The kids always love having Shawn at practice. Shawn is now the Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at TVT High School. -
Sally Morris
Sally played basketball from the age of five. After playing club throughout grade school and junior high, she was a four year Varsity letterman at Ocean View High School. After high school she went on to play basketball at Santa Ana College. After she finished playing, she was the head JV coach at Ocean View High School, her alma mater, for about two years and she also assisted on Varsity during her time there! We are thrilled to have Sally on the FBA Coaching staff, she’s detail oriented and great with the girls. -
Mitchell Prevost
Mitchell Prevost was raised in Northern California. He recently moved to Costa Mesa this year to continue his collegiate career and further his education. He plays college basketball at Vanguard University and has been around the game for 10 years and counting. He’s coached youth basketball for 5 years now and enjoys every aspect of it. In his own words “I am excited and grateful to be coaching within a well-known and well respected organization at FBA”. We are so glad to have him on board with FBA! -
Tristen Rollon
Tristen started playing basketball in 5th grade. She is a former college basketball player from Vanguard University. She played on the EYBL Cal Swish Black 17u team during her youth basketball days. We her wealth of basketball experience and knowledge of the game, we are thrilled to have Coach Rollon with FBA. She is great with the girls and gets the most out of their potential. -
Jon Scherer
Jon played his first basketball game at 4 years old and has been passionate about it ever since. Jon was a 4 year varsity starter and able to set multiple three point records throughout his career, including most three pointers in a game (10), and most three pointers in a season (2x back to back). Throughout high school he played on some of the top club teams in the country and started along side NBA caliber teammates such as, Josh Green (Dallas Mavericks) and Nico Mannion (Golden State Warriors). After his senior year he went on to play at Vanguard University. Unfortunately, his playing career was cut short due to injuries, but he started coaching shortly after. He is in his second year of coaching at Crean Lutheran High School, as well as FBA. He loves pushing the boys to their full potential and develop their skills and knowledge of the game, as well as their character off the court. He is pumped to be here coaching for FBA! -
Garrett White
Garrett White was born and raised in North Idaho. He had a very successful High School and JC playing career and now plays College Basketball at Vanguard University. Garrett is great with the boys he coaches and is really into skill development. We are fired up to have Garrett with FBA.
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