Our Coaching Staff

Professional Coaches Dedicated to Excellence

Our Coaching Philosophy

At Sysport School, our coaches are dedicated to developing well-rounded student-athletes who excel both in their sport and in the classroom.

Our coaching philosophy is built on the belief that athletic development must be balanced with academic achievement and character growth. We focus on teaching not just the technical and tactical aspects of sports, but also the values of discipline, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship.

Each of our coaches brings professional experience and specialized expertise to their programs. Many have competed at collegiate and professional levels, and all are certified in their respective sports with ongoing professional development to stay current with the latest training methodologies.

Our coaches work collaboratively with academic faculty to ensure that student-athletes maintain excellence in the classroom while pursuing their athletic goals. This integrated approach helps students develop time management skills and a balanced perspective that will serve them well beyond their time at Sysport School.

Coach with Basketball Team
Coach with Volleyball Team
Coach with Football Team
Coach with Swimming Team

Basketball Coaching Staff

Our basketball program is led by experienced coaches with backgrounds in collegiate and professional basketball.

Coach James Wilson

Coach James Wilson

Head Basketball Coach

Coach Wilson brings 15 years of coaching experience, including 8 years at the collegiate level. He played professionally in Europe for 6 years after a successful NCAA Division I career.

Under his leadership, our basketball program has won three state championships in the last five years. Coach Wilson emphasizes fundamentals, basketball IQ, and team chemistry.

Coach Sarah Johnson

Coach Sarah Johnson

Assistant Basketball Coach

Coach Johnson joined our staff after a distinguished collegiate career where she was a two-time All-American. She specializes in guard development and offensive strategy.

Her innovative approach to skill development has helped numerous players improve their shooting percentages and overall offensive efficiency. Coach Johnson is also the head coach for our girls' varsity team.

Coach Marcus Thompson

Coach Marcus Thompson

Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Coach Thompson holds certifications in sports performance training and has worked with professional basketball players. He designs sport-specific conditioning programs for our basketball athletes.

His expertise in injury prevention and athletic development has significantly reduced our team's injury rates while improving overall performance metrics like vertical jump and lateral quickness.

Soccer Coaching Staff

Our soccer program is led by coaches with international playing and coaching experience.

Coach Carlos Mendez

Coach Carlos Mendez

Head Soccer Coach

Coach Mendez played professionally in Spain and South America before transitioning to coaching. He holds UEFA A and USSF A coaching licenses and has coached at the youth national team level.

His technical expertise and tactical knowledge have transformed our soccer program, with an emphasis on possession-based play and positional versatility. Under his guidance, our team has developed a distinctive style of play.

Coach Emma Richards

Coach Emma Richards

Assistant Soccer Coach

Coach Richards played Division I soccer and professionally in the NWSL. She specializes in goalkeeper training and defensive organization, bringing a wealth of experience to our program.

Her analytical approach to the game has strengthened our defensive structure, resulting in significantly fewer goals conceded. Coach Richards also leads our girls' varsity team to consistent regional success.

Coach David Kim

Coach David Kim

Technical Skills Coach

Coach Kim focuses on individual technical development, working with players on ball mastery, first touch, and skill execution. His specialized training sessions complement the team's tactical work.

With certification in youth development and performance analysis, Coach Kim uses video analysis and data-driven feedback to help players identify areas for improvement and track their progress over time.

Swimming Coaching Staff

Our swimming program is led by coaches with Olympic and collegiate coaching experience.

Coach Michael Chen

Coach Michael Chen

Head Swimming Coach

Coach Chen is a former Olympic swimmer who has coached at the national team level. His technical expertise spans all four competitive strokes and race strategy development.

Under his leadership, our swimming program has produced multiple state champions and collegiate athletes. Coach Chen's holistic approach balances technique refinement with appropriate training volume and intensity.

Coach Rebecca Torres

Coach Rebecca Torres

Sprint Coach

Coach Torres specializes in sprint events and relay transitions. A former NCAA Division I champion in the 50 and 100 freestyle, she brings specialized knowledge to our sprint program.

Her innovative approach to start technique and underwater work has helped our sprinters significantly improve their reaction times and first 15 meters. Coach Torres also coordinates our strength training program for swimmers.

Coach Thomas Wright

Coach Thomas Wright

Distance Coach

Coach Wright focuses on middle and long-distance events. With a background in exercise physiology, he designs training programs that optimize aerobic development and race pacing.

His scientific approach to training has helped our distance swimmers improve their efficiency and endurance. Coach Wright uses advanced metrics to track progress and make data-driven adjustments to training plans.

Additional Coaching Staff

Our comprehensive athletic program includes expert coaches across multiple sports disciplines.

Volleyball

Coach Jennifer Adams - Head Coach
Former professional player with 10+ years coaching experience

Coach Brian Miller - Assistant Coach
Specializes in defensive systems and blocking technique

Track & Field

Coach Alicia Washington - Head Coach
Former Olympic trials qualifier in sprints

Coach Robert Garcia - Throws Coach
Certified strength coach specializing in shot put and discus

Tennis

Coach William Parker - Head Coach
Former ATP tour player with USPTA Elite Professional certification

Coach Sophia Lee - Assistant Coach
Specializes in doubles strategy and net play

Cross Country

Coach Daniel Martinez - Head Coach
Experienced marathon runner with sports science background

Coach Laura Wilson - Assistant Coach
Specializes in nutrition and recovery for endurance athletes

Golf

Coach Richard Taylor - Head Coach
PGA Professional with extensive teaching experience

Coach Michelle Scott - Assistant Coach
Specializes in short game and course management

Strength & Conditioning

Coach Jason Brooks - Director
CSCS certified with experience working with professional teams

Coach Natalie Pham - Assistant
Specializes in injury prevention and rehabilitation protocols

Athletic Support Staff

Our comprehensive support team ensures the health, wellness, and academic success of our student-athletes.

Sports Medicine

  • Dr. Elizabeth Carter
    Team Physician
  • Mark Johnson, ATC
    Head Athletic Trainer
  • Lisa Rodriguez, PT
    Physical Therapist

Performance Team

  • Dr. Michael Wong
    Sports Psychologist
  • Sarah Thompson, RD
    Sports Nutritionist
  • Kevin Davis
    Performance Analyst

Academic Support

  • Dr. Robert Anderson
    Athletic Academic Director
  • Jennifer Lewis
    Academic Counselor
  • David Wilson
    College Recruitment Coordinator

Train with the Best

Join Sysport School and train under our world-class coaching staff. Apply now for the upcoming academic year or contact us to learn more about our programs.