CdM Girls Basketball Program 2018-2019 by cdmgirlsbball

2018-2019 CORONA DEL MAR GIRLS BASKETBALL

CORONA DEL MAR GIRLS BASKETBALL

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2018-2019 CORONA DEL MAR GIRLS BASKETBALL

2018-2019 cdm girls basketball

Corona del Mar High School 2101 Eastbluff Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 www.cdmgirlsbasketball.com @Cdmgirlsbball 1

2018-2019 CORONA DEL MAR GIRLS BASKETBALL

message from principal Welcome to the 2018-19 Girls Basketball season. It is exciting to be a part of the Sea King community and to serve at a school that excels both academically and athletically. I am very appreciative for Head Coach Brason Alexander and his coaching staff, Roger Chung and Jill Manly for their dedicated leadership in preparing the girls to be highly competitive this basketball season both on the court and in the classroom. These athletes represent CdM with true Sea King Pride and demonstrate our core values of integrity, resiliency and empathy as they compete within our league and across the region. So let’s cheer them on! “Go Sea Kings!”

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message from athletic director Welcome to another exciting season of CdMHS Girls’ Basketball! Head coach Brason Alexander and his staff have been working with our girls all year to meet the challenges that this year’s season will bring. At CdMHS Athletics, we strive every day to become better people, athletes, coaches, and teammates. It is this attention to the process of improvement and pursuing excellence that will help all involved become strong, resilient, empathetic people of great character and integrity.  Although we definitely care about each of our athlete’s  performance in their sport, we care more about who they become as a result of their participation on our teams. No matter how far they go as a player, if they use their sport as a tool to strengthen their character, it will always be a priceless gift. As you watch our Sea Queen basketball teams compete, we hope that you will join us in Pursuing Victory with Honor and either winning or losing with character and integrity. Please enjoy the game; Go Sea Queens!

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2018-2019 CORONA DEL MAR GIRLS BASKETBALL

message from booster president CdM Girls Basketball Community, Hello to everyone again and welcome to the Girls Basketball program. It amazes me how fast time goes as it seems like last year was yesterday when I was writing my first message for our program. Our season is upon us and after a great showing last year in CIF play-offs, we begin what promises to be another exciting year of basketball. This year, our goal was to send the girls to a tournament outside of California and we succeeded as they are headed to Orlando over the Christmas break for an exciting, nationwide tournament being held there. In support of this, we held our first “free throw contest” fund raiser as well as our first and hopefully annual “garage sale.” As with last year, I wish to thank all the parents, booster board members and boosters for their continued support. Our goal is always and will remain making this program the premier girls’ basketball program in Orange County and we cannot do this without everyone’s combined effort and support. Lastly, our program doesn’t succeed without the tireless efforts of the coaches and girls. I am always extremely proud of the competitive spirit and energy that is put into practice and games competing for and representing Corona Del Mar High School. On behalf of the Board, we wish the girls continued success this season both on and off the court. Go Sea Queens! David Beador, Booster President 3

2018-2019 girls basketball boosters boosters board President // David Beador Treasurer // Nancy Li Secretary // Tracy Sargent Angela Bradford Edrie Dailsay Tim Howell Tiffany Esquino Advisor // Brason Alexander

volunteers

Banquet // David Beador Program // Natalia Bruening Photography // John Uehara, Tatiana Bruening Website & Media // Julia Bruening Advertising // Julia Bruening

2018-2019 CORONA DEL MAR GIRLS BASKETBALL

brason alexander Brason Alexander is in his fifth season with the Sea Queens, third as Varsity Head Coach. Prior to joining CdM, Coach Alexander was at Lincoln High School (Tacoma, WA) from 2007-13 as the Boys’ Varsity assistant and JV head coach. In six years with Lincoln, the Abe’s won 3 league titles, 4 district titles, and 3 trips to the State Championships (4th place in 2008, 3rd place in 2013). Coach Alexander played at the University of Puget Sound from 19992002 and West Los Angeles College. Coach Alexander grew up in a basketball family and is the son and grandson of successful high school coaches. Coach Alexander holds a Masters in Coaching and Athletic Administration. Coach Alexander, his wife, Tamara, daughter, Trasara (15), and son, Cash (9) relocated to Southern California in 2013 to be closer to their families.

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roger chung Roger Chung is in his 12th season with CdM Girls’ Basketball, and his 11th season as the varsity assistant. He previously coached the girls’ JV team at CdM and served as Girls Frosh/Soph and JV Basketball Coach at Cypress High School for 3 years. Coach Roger was a part of the CdM girls’ varsity team that made to 3 straight CIF semifinals from 2013-2016. Roger graduated from UCI with degrees in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering. He is a licensed professional Civil Engineer in the State of California. He is currently a Senior Project Manager for a civil engineering consulting firm in Irvine. Roger lives in Irvine with his wife, Janet and his 13-year old son Bradin and 8-year old son Haydin. During his spare time, he is actively involved with his sons’ school PTA and serves on his community HOA boards to continuously providing the residents a desirable community to live in.

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2018-2019 CORONA DEL MAR GIRLS BASKETBALL

jill apperson-manly // junior varsity head coach // Second year Head JV coach, Manly played at Alhambra High School and was named all CIF Div 4A. She played four years at Pomona College. During her four years at Pomona College her team held a 48–0 SCIAC Conference record. They went to NCAA playoffs all four years including the Final 4 and The Final 8. She holds top 10 records at Pomona. More recently, Manly has coached boys NJB for 5 years and is a certified yoga instructor. She recently published an award winning children’s yoga book. Her children’s books are in 147 schools in 15 countries as part of a program addressing the social and emotional well being of children. Manly is the mother of four children: Christina (28), Dana (26), John (18), and Ron (16). Manly is passionate about making sports fun and accessible. She believes with hard work and good coaching a player’s participation in high school sports can build a student/ athlete’s self esteem and teach valuable life lessons. Manly’s definition of success is that her player is a happier, wiser, kinder, more skilled and healthier human being because of what they learned on her team and on the court.

malia grippo // jv assistant coach //

Malia Grippo has enjoyed coaching youth sports for the past 15 years. She has coached her children’s soccer and basketball teams, including teams at OLQA and CdM Middle School. Her favorite coaching experience was in China, when she coached a youth basketball team. Only a couple kids could speak English, but that is what made it that much more fun! Malia played basketball and soccer at Loyola Marymount University, and enjoys running marathons and triathlons. One of her biggest athletic accomplishments would be the Ironman in Coeur de Alene five years ago. Malia believes that athletic competition is about greater life lessons and experiences, not necessarily about the big win, or the winning shot or goal. She is still thankful for her high school basketball coach for forcing her out of her comfort zone, which is still part of who she is today. She now lives in Newport Beach with her husband, Ralph, and her two children, Chase (20) and Tia (19).

kevin purnell

// strength coach //

Years Coaching: 30 years total, 7 at CdM Coaching Experience: Corona del Mar HS, Trabuco Hills HS Playing Experience: Loara HS, Santa Ana College, LA Rams Occupation: Owner of KP Rush Sports Specific Training and Fitness Family: Just me

2018-2019 CORONA DEL MAR GIRLS BASKETBALL

varsity team schedule date

opponent

place

time

11/12

Costa Mesa

CdM

6:00

11/13

Whittier Christian

WCHS

6:00

11/19-24

Downey Tournament

Downey HS

TBD

11/26-12/1

CdM Tip Off Tourney

CdM

TBD

12/4

Los Amigos

6:30

12/6-8

Ocean View Tourney

Ocean View

TBD

12/18

Laguna Beach

CdM

7:00

12/20

Newport Harbor

CdM

7:00

12/27-29

Orlando Tournament

Orlando

TBD

1/3

Fountain Valley*

FVHS