The Coaches

Experienced coaches teach our players the techniques and fundamentals needed in the current game, while instilling the best values of being a basketball player. Yes, we will teach your kids how to shoot, but our larger goal is to build character and commitment in the young men and women of Splash Lab.

Chris McSwain- Owner
- Has been coaching for 17 years
- 3 sport athlete at Del Mar HS 1997-2001
- Played college football 2002-2005
- Top Flight Elite Founder & CEO

- Valley Christian Varsity Girls Head Coach since 2013
Favorite Thing About Coaching: "Sports was one of my only motivations growing up. Without sports and having positive coaches in my life, I would not be where I am today. So I wanted to do the same for others when I had the chance to give back."

Stephen Giles-Owner
- Has been coaching for 17 years
- Played Basketball at Del Mar HS 1998-2002
- JV Head Coach/Varsity Assistant at Del Mar HS, Oak Grove HS, Valley Christian HS, Saratoga HS 2005-2018
- JV Head Coach at Willow Glen HS 2019-present
- Top Flight Elite Co-Founder & COO
Favorite Thing About Coaching: "That I am able to assist in the physical, mental, & emotional growth of young individuals."

Alex Sarrett-Owner
-Has been coaching for 8 years
- Played basketball at Bellarmine College Prep HS and Leigh HS 1999-2003
- Varsity Assistant Coach Bellarmine College Prep 2014-present
-Top Flight Elite Vice President
Favorite Thing About Coaching: "Being able to impact the lives of players while being a mentor & positive influence. I like winning, too!"
 

Shelby Swofford
- Has been coaching for 3 years
- Played 4 years of Varsity basketball at Bellarmine Prep HS
(Tacoma, WS) 2006-2010
- Played basketball for 3 years at Santa Clara University and graduated in 2014
Favorite Thing About Coaching: "Working with athletes who are passionate about getting better, watching them improve, and seeing them implement new skills & ideas in games."

Sara Quilici
- Has been coaching for 10 years
- Played 4 years of Varsity basketball at Del Mar HS 2005-2009
- Played basketball and volleyball at San Jose City College 2010-2012
- Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Los Gatos High School 2018-present
Favorite Thing About Coaching: "Seeing kids improve and fall in love with the game of basketball."

 

Natalie Diaz
- Has been coaching for 4 years
- Played 4 years of Varsity basketball at Soquel HS 2011-2015
- Played basketball for 4 years at Dominican University of California
2015-2019
Favorite Thing About Coaching: "As a player, I remember what it was like to have a passionate and inspiring coach, so my favorite thing about coaching is being able to pass on the knowledge I received from the great coaches and mentors I had throughout my basketball career."

Jeff Yeung
- Has been coaching for 16 years
- Played 4 years of Varsity basketball at Live Oak HS 2001-2004
- Coached JV/Varsity at Live Oak HS 2004-2018, and JV Assistant at Willow Glen HS 2019-present 
Favorite Thing About Coaching: "Being able to give back to the kids and teach them things I learned when i was younger."

Zayn Kirkendoll
- Has been coaching for 5 years
- Played basketball at Valley Christian HS 2007-2011
- Played basketball at Canada College and Carroll College (MT) 2011-2015
Favorite Thing About Coaching: "Getting players to buy in and embrace the process of improvement, both individually and as a team."

Franchon Warmack
- Has been coaching for 6 years
- Played basketball for Top Flight Elite and Archbishop Mitty High School 2011-2014
- Favorite Thing About Coaching: "Passing on Knowledge to younger generations and ultimately helping others."

 Kyanna Davis
- Has been coaching for 3 years
- Played 4 years of Varsity basketball at Valley Christian HS 2013-2017
- Played basketball at California State University Stanislaus from 2017-present
 Favorite Thing About Coaching: "Watching players develop and improve each time they step on the court."

Regina Sankey
- Has been coaching for 5 years
- Played 4 years of Varsity basketball at Branham HS 2011-2015
- Played basketball at San Jose City College and California State University East Bay 2016-2020
Favorite Thing About Coaching: "Seeing players develop over time, become better athletes and have fun doing it."

 Marisa Mondave
- Played basketball at Saint Francis HS and Piedmont Hills HS 2012-2016
- Played basketball for 4 years at Dominican University of California 2016-2020
Favorite Thing About Coaching: Seeing everyone working hard at something they love. I have a love for the game and being able to share that with kids puts a smile on my face."