FBA Coaches & Videos

Coaches

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  Rob Aguirre

  Rob Aguirre was an All-CIF player in high school, first team all-league, and played 4 years of varsity basketball. He is currently playing basketball at Vanguard University and he is in his 3rd year. We are thrilled to have Rob as one of our coaches. He goes above and beyond to help his players reach their potential.
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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!
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  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.
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  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.
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  Matt Jones

  Matt has been around basketball since the age of 6. He played competitively in club and high school basketball with fellow FBA coach Noah Blanton. During college summers, he did individual training and was fortunate enough to see his players go on and have successful basketball careers. He also has multiple years of working with children and enjoys mentoring the youth. Matt has a strong passion for helping kids and loves coaching!
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  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.
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  Brady Metz

  Brady Metz was born in Spokane, WA and began playing basketball at the age of 4. He attended King'’'s Way Christian High School in Vancouver, WA and played his high school career there. He was honored to be named a 3-time All-League player. He holds the school record for most threes in a single game, most threes in school history, and is the second leading scorer in school history. He attended Walla Walla Community College and played two years there. He is currently a student at Vanguard University studying Business Administration. He's been working with and coaching the youth for the past three years through NBC Camps and now FBA! We are thankful to have Brady on the FBA staff!
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  Bryson Metz

  Bryson Metz has been playing basketball ever since he can remember. A 4-year starter in high school, he was regional player of the year for the state of Washington his senior year. He's currently playing at Vanguard University as the starting point guard. He values the game of basketball as more than just a sport. As Bryson expresses, "It teaches players how to become accountable and disciplined for a life farther than just this sport. I value the relational side of this game and I'm so excited to continue serving here at FBA." We are excited that you are coaching with us as well, Bryson.
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  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.
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  Evelyn Schmitt

  Bio coming soon...
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  Christian Wilson

  Bio coming soon...