FIGURE IT OUT
We are solutions-oriented and results driven. We don’t make excuses. We take massive action.
OUTWORK EVERYONE
We are focused and do whatever it takes.
INNOVATE
We are disruptive and purposeful, driven to change the game.
FOLLOW THROUGH
We have a bias to action. We are obsessive in our response, no detail is too small.
Velocity
We are uniquely agile. Our pace allows us to maximize impact.
Who We Are
Open Gym Premier (OGP) provides camps, club teams, leagues, tournaments and training to dedicated basketball and volleyball players. OGP has earned a reputation for providing quality coaching and innovative, well-organized youth sports events. OGP continues to expand with programs and events across the West, serving over 75,000 players and 10,000 teams annually. Amidst this growth, management remains mission-centric, focused on helping amateur players and teams and revolutionizing the youth sports ecosystem.
Open Gym Premier (OGP) provides camps, club teams, leagues, tournaments and training to dedicated basketball and volleyball players. OGP has earned a reputation for providing quality coaching and innovative, well-organized youth sports events. OGP continues to expand with programs and events across the West, serving over 75,000 players and 10,000 teams annually. Amidst this growth, management remains mission-centric, focused on helping amateur players and teams and revolutionizing the youth sports ecosystem.
Our Team
Our team of dedicated and talented people is what we are most proud of. With over 200 employees, OGP has the personnel and infrastructure to transform youth sports. We have received several awards for impact, growth and workplace culture, including Orange County Business Journal Best Workplace in 2022 – 2024, and Orange County Register Top Workplace from 2021 – 2024.
- Executives
- Operations
- Marketing
- Engineering
- Tournaments
- Facilities
- Basketball Operations
- The Passport
- Scope Scouting
- Corporate
- Pulse
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Matt Kanne
CEO
Matt Kanne
CEO
What year did you join OGP?
2009
Where did you graduate from?
Chapman University, 2012
What’s your favorite sports memory?
2002 World Series Angels vs Giants
Favorite Work Memory:
Resuming this year after COVID stoppage
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Miguel Bennett
President
Miguel Bennet
President
What year did you join OGP?
Year 1
Where did you graduate from?
Chapman University
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Being ranked one of the top H.S. players in Washington state and going for 0 points first game my senior year…Taught me humbleness and to work harder!
Favorite Work Memory:
Training Kobe Bryant for multiple years…and having Kanye West join one of our training sessions. ICONIC moment!
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Max Piner
Vice President
Max Piner
Vice President
What year did you join OGP?
2013
Where did you graduate from?
Chapman University, 2011
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Scoring 23 pts vs LMU, Senior year at Chapman
Favorite Work Memory
Rebounding for Kobe Bryant
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Nick Podsadecki
COO
Nick Podsadecki
COO
What year did you join OGP?
2016
Where did you graduate from?
UCLA
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Watching the Dodgers and Lakers win championships in the same year.
Favorite Work Memory:
Traveling to Hawaii to run an EBC camp and attending a Jr. NBA meeting in the NBA headquarters in Manhattan.
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Ashley Moore
CMO
Ashley Moore
CMO
What year did you join OGP?
2016
Where did you graduate from?
University of La Verne, 2016
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Meeting the USA Softball team and idol, Jennie FInch in 2005
Favorite Work Memory:
EBC Hawaii 2018
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Joe Prince
CTO
Joe Prince
CTO
What year did you join OGP?
2024
Where did you graduate from?
CSUN
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Little league champions
Favorite Work Memory:
Work retreat!
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Michael Hill
Senior Director, Facilities
Michael Hill
Senior Director, Facilities
How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
Under a year
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Scoring a hatrick on my 14th birthday, securing the league win for my club soccer team
Favorite Work Memory:
Dunking on Trevor – it hasn’t happened yet, but I’m confident it will.
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Christine Nguyen
Senior Director, Operations
Christine Nguyen
Senior Director, Operations
What year did you join OGP?
2019
Where did you graduate from?
Cal State Fullerton
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Watching Shohei Ohtani hit his last grand slam as an Angel inside Angel Stadium
Favorite Work Memory:
Taking over the Oakland facility in 2022
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Jamie Stopnitzky
Senior Director, OGP Ladera & EBC
Jamie Stopnitzky
Senior Director, OGP Ladera & EBC
What year did you join OGP?
2016
Where did you graduate from?
Chico State University
What’s your favorite sports memory?
watching Kobe score 60 in his last game
Favorite Work Memory:
reopening after covid
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Madison Howland
Senior Director, Marketing
Madison Howland
Senior Director, Marketing
What year did you join Open Gym Premier?
2019
Where did you graduate from?
Cal State Fullerton, 2020
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Attending the Rams vs 49ers NFC Championship Game (Go Rams)
Favorite Work Memory:
Our annual company retreat
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Julio Ortega
Director, Sales
Julio Ortega
Director, Sales
How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
11 Years
Where did you graduate from?
USC
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Kobe to Shaq Alley Oop 2000 WCF vs Portland at Staples
Favorite Work Memory:
Every EBC/Ballislife All American Camp
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Glenn Henry
Senior Director, Facilities & Pulse
Glenn Henry
Senior Director, Facilities & Pulse
What year did you join OGP?
2020
Where did you graduate from?
Hope International, 2008
What’s your favorite sports memory?
2011 Pro/Am Disc Golf Invitational Runner Up
Favorite Work Memory:
Day 1 of OGP
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Christine Nguyen
Senior Director, Operations
Christine Nguyen
Senior Director, Operations
What year did you join OGP?
2019
Where did you graduate from?
Cal State Fullerton
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Watching Shohei Ohtani hit his last grand slam as an Angel inside Angel Stadium
Favorite Work Memory:
Taking over the Oakland facility in 2022
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Katie Nguyen
Director, Operations
Katie Nguyen
Director, Operations
What year did you join OGP?
2020
Where did you graduate from?
Westcliff University
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Watching Kobe score 60 in his last game
Favorite Work Memory:
Playing tennis at the company retreat
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Jade Lopez-Tiana
Manager, Special Events & Staffing
Jade Lopez-Tiana
Manager, Special Events & Staffing
What year did you join OGP?
2023
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Being able to watch Kobe in his final season courtside
Favorite Work Memory:
The 2023 Company Retreat and Christmas Party
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Summer Russo
Manager, Operations & Events
Summer Russo
Manager, Operations & Events
What year did you join OGP?
2024
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Watching my friends play in the Golden 1 Center for their CIF state title game.
Favorite Work Memory:
The 2024 company retreat.
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Mary Dishoian
Manager, Operations
Mary Dishoian
Manager, Operations
What year did you join OGP?
2020
Where did you graduate from?
Westcliff University
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Winning a championship back home in Armenia
Favorite Work Memory:
Constantly getting to work with some of my favorite people
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Jayke Long
Intern, Operations
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Ashley Moore
CMO
Ashley Moore
CMO
How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
6 Years
Where did you graduate from?
University of La Verne, 2016
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Meeting the USA Softball team and idol, Jennie FInch in 2005
Favorite Work Memory:
EBC Hawaii 2018
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Madison Howland
Senior Director, Marketing
Madison Howland
Senior Director, Marketing
What year did you join Open Gym Premier?
2019
Where did you graduate from?
Cal State Fullerton, 2020
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Attending the Rams vs 49ers NFC Championship Game (Go Rams)
Favorite Work Memory:
Our annual company retreat
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Trevor Treinen
Art Director
Trevor Treinen
Art Director
What year did you join OGP?
2021
Where did you graduate from?
Biola University, 2019
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Making Top 10 on my college’s all-time scoring list
Favorite Work Memory:
First travel trip to oakland
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Stephanie Enciso
Manager, Marketing
Stephanie Enciso
Manager, Marketing
What year did you join OGP?
2023
Where did you graduate from?
UC Berkeley
What’s your favorite sports memory?
…Marching band haha
Favorite Work Memory:
Wednesday night Fall League
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Cameron Chan
Graphic Designer
Cameron Chan
Graphic Designer
What year did you join OGP?
2023
Where did you graduate from?
California Baptist University
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Lakers 2020 Championship
Favorite Work Memory:
Ballislife All American Camp 2024
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Christian Vigil
Content Creator
Christian Vigil
Content Creator
What year did you join OGP?
2023
Where did you graduate from?
California State University, Fullerton
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Watching the Lakers win the 2010 NBA Championship with my dad.
Favorite Work Memory:
Covering the OGP Elite teams in South Carolina at 3SSB.
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Isaac Udo-Ema
Videographer
Isaac Udo-Ema
Videographer
What year did you join OGP?
2023
Where did you graduate from?
Cal State San Bernardino
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Big O (Onyeka Okongwu) get drafted 6th to the ATL Hawks in 2019
Favorite Work Memory:
Getting a ticket at the red light across the street 10 minutes before work because I was texting. Didn’t know you couldn’t be on your phone at a red light…
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Cory Hunter
Graphic Designer
Cory Hunter
Graphic Designer
What year did you join OGP?
2024
Where did you graduate from?
Chico State
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Coaching flag football
Favorite Work Memory:
Staff Volleyball game were fun, almost won it
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Joe Prince
CTO
Joe Prince
CTO
What year did you join OGP?
2024
Where did you graduate from?
CSUN
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Little league champions
Favorite Work Memory:
Work retreat!
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Christian Jimenez
Web Programmer
Christian Jimenez
Web Programmer
How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
1 Year
Where did you graduate from?
Cal State Monterey Bay, 2021
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Watching the Lakers Beat the Celtics to win the Championship 2010
Favorite Work Memory:
Seeing the gym full for the first time, and seeing everyone have fun
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Justin Law
Web Programmer
Justin Law
Web Programmer
What year did you join OGP?
2021
Where did you graduate from?
Cal State University Long Beach, 2010
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Hitting a game winning homer in the playoffs
Favorite Work Memory:
Watching the growth of the company over the years
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Dylan Dao
Junior Web Programmer
Dylan Dao
Web Programmer
What year did you join OGP?
2023
Where did you graduate from?
CSUF
What’s your favorite sports memory?
7am practices
Favorite Work Memory:
Everyday theres a new one!
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Griffin Huth
Mobile Engineer
Griffin Huth
Mobile Engineer
What year did you join OGP?
2024
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Chicago Cubs winning the world series in 2016
Favorite Work Memory:
Releasing the Passport App
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Ben Webb
CTO
Ben Webb
CTO
How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
11 Years
Where did you graduate from?
Chapman University
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Seeing the OGP Kids’ journey to becoming successful young adults
Favorite Work Memory:
There are so many. A decade of stories, insanity, and beautiful perserverance..
OGP
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Max Piner
Vice President
Max Piner
Vice President
How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
9 Years
Where did you graduate from?
Chapman University, 2011
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Scoring 23 pts vs LMU, Senior year at Chapman
Favorite Work Memory:
Helping coordinate Kobe’s workouts Summer of 2015
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Kenny Nakase
Senior Director, Tournaments
Kenny Nakase
Senior Director, Tournaments
What year did you join OGP?
2019
Where did you graduate from?
Cal State University Long Beach, 2010
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Playing in a national tournament in Philadelphia with my high school basketball team
Favorite Work Memory:
Seeing Kobe Bryant at one of our Grassroots Tournaments
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John Mullane
Senior Director, Sales
John Mullane
Senior Director, Sales
What year did you join OGP?
2021
Where did you graduate from?
Utica College Graduate School, 2021
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Winning league championship while coaching at the Division 3 Collegiate level
Favorite Work Memory:
Company retreat 2022
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Rachel Gafford
Manager, Tournaments
Rachel Gafford
Manager, Tournaments
What year did you join OGP?
2020
Where did you graduate from?
Simpson University
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Breaking the scoring record at my high school during my senior year
Favorite Work Memory:
Getting to meet Steph Curry at OGP Oakland
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Ric Spence
Director Middle School Championship Series
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London Giles
Director, OGP Texas
London Giles
Director, OGP Texas
What year did you join OGP?
2024
Where did you graduate from?
SMU
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Playing at North Carolina
Favorite Work Memory:
One of my favorite work memories with was seeing the Texas expansion come to life during our first 3 events. It was amazing to watch so many talented young athletes—from unknowns to rising stars—come together in one place, pushing themselves and each other to get better
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Megan Thiessen
Manager, Scheduling
Megan Thiessen
Manager, Scheduling
What year did you join OGP?
2024
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Watching Game 6 of The 1998 Finals when Jordan put away the Jazz and clinched a championship with one shot.
Favorite Work Memory:
One of my best work memories was getting to bond with my coworkers during the our company retreat.
Grassroots 365
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Julio Ortega
Director, Sales
Julio Ortega
Director, Sales
What year did you join OGP?
2012
Where did you graduate from?
USC
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Kobe to Shaq Alley Oop 2000 WCF vs Portland at Staples
Favorite Work Memory:
Every EBC/Ballislife All American Camp
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Eddie Faris
Director, Tournaments
Eddie Faris
Director, Tournaments
What year did you join OGP?
2022
Where did you graduate from?
Currently attending Cal State Long Beach
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Playing an AAU game in the Staples Center
Favorite Work Memory:
2023 Retreat
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Jake Stanbrough
Senior Director, Tournaments
Jake Stanbrough
Senior Director, Tournaments
What year did you join OGP?
2024
Where did you graduate from?
Saint Louis University
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Going to the NCAA Tournament as a GA
Favorite Work Memory:
Being top ten nationally ranked & winning a game on ESPN
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Ronn See
Director, Tournaments
Ronn See
Director, Tournaments
What year did you join OGP?
2015
Where did you graduate from?
University of La Verne (bachelors) St Bonaventure University (masters)
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Coaching against Duke at Cameron Indoor
Favorite Work Memory:
Every EBC Regional event and getting to see the new talent in each region. Then seeing how it all culminates into the BIL Jr. All-American Camp
The Stage Circuit
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Dominique Dunning
Director, The Stage
Dominique Dunning
Director, The Stage
What year did you join OGP?
2022
Where did you graduate from?
UC Irvine
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Being apart of the first team in UC Irvine history to go to the NCAA tournament
Favorite Work Memory:
It’s hard to choose one. But I love the countless team bonding activities we do at OGP outside of the office!
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Aaron Mobley
Director, High School
Aaron Mobley<
Director, High School
What year did you join OGP?
2024
Where did you graduate from?
Long Beach State
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Winning the 2023 CIF-SS Division 1 Basketball Championship
Favorite Work Memory:
Realizing that basketball is my profession
Scholastic Series
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John Morris
Director, Scholastic Series
John Morris
Director, Scholastic Series
What year did you join OGP?
2010
Where did you graduate from?
California State University, Fullerton
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Beating Oregon State, ranked #1 in the Sports Illustrated preseason college football rankings, my freshman year while playing football at Fresno St.
Favorite Work Memory:
Tournament meetings at Lopez and Lefty’s.
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Aaron Mobley
Director, High School
Hype Her Hoops Circuit
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Marlon Wells
Director, Hype Her Hoops
Marlon Wells
Director, Hype Her Hoops
What year did you join OGP?
2022
Where did you graduate from?
San Diego High School
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Almost making it to the Little League World Series
Favorite Work Memory:
The First Hype Her Hoops Tournament
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Quincy Quintero
Director, Hype Her Hoops
Quincy Quintero
Director, Hype Her Hoops
What year did you join OGP?
2022
Where did you graduate from?
Azusa Pacific University – BA, Grand Canyon University – MBA
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Playing at Charles Schwab Field and Dodger Stadium in College
Favorite Work Memory:
The first Hype Her Hoops tournament in November 2022 is one of my favorite memories to date. Transforming the concept of Hype Her Hoops into the platform it is today is something I will never forget.
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Buck Matthews
Director, Hype Her Hoops
Buck Matthews
Director, Hype Her Hoops
What year did you join OGP?
2023
Where did you graduate from?
Sonoma State University
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Cavs down 3-1 to Warriors and Winning the championship
Favorite Work Memory:
HHH The Warmup Event in Las Vegas
Breakthrough Circuit
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Justin Cho
Director, Breakthrough Circuit
Justin Cho
Director, Breakthrough Circuit
What year did you join OGP?
2023
Where did you graduate from?
UAV
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Sophomore year of HS
Favorite Work Memory:
Seattle
Strictly Hoops
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Jordan Williams
Director, Strictly Hoops
Jordan Williams
Director, Strictly Hoops
What year did you join OGP??
2023
Where did you graduate from?
Dominican University of California
What’s your favorite sports memory?
My last season in college. Was during covid and only play 9 games, but going through that time and still being able to play made me truly thankful every time i touched the floor
Favorite Work Memory:
The constant debates the Tournament team bickers over. Hard to choose just 1
FAYS
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John Egidio
Commissioner
John Egidio
Commissioner
What year did you join OGP?
2023
Where did you graduate from?
UC Davis
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Watching the 1989 Major League Baseball – Giants vs. Cubs playoff game with my dad at Candlestick park.
Favorite Work Memory:
The excitement of coming back after Covid.
Thrive League
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Cameron Smith
Director, Thrive
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Cheryl Barbosa
Director, Thrive
Cheryl Barbosa
Director, Thrive
What year did you join OGP?
2024
Where did you graduate from?
Madison High School 1981 San Diego
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Coaching my kids youth basketball because I was a single mother
Favorite Work Memory:
Seeing the smiles on kids faces when they graduate High School
For the Love of the Game
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Quincy Quintero
Director, Hype Her Hoops
Quincy Quintero
Director, Hype Her Hoops
What year did you join OGP?
2022
Where did you graduate from?
Azusa Pacific University – BA, Grand Canyon University – MBA
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Playing at Charles Schwab Field and Dodger Stadium in College
Favorite Work Memory:
The first Hype Her Hoops tournament in November 2022 is one of my favorite memories to date. Transforming the concept of Hype Her Hoops into the platform it is today is something I will never forget.
Underground Circuit
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Jake Stanbrough
Senior Director, Tournaments
Jake Stanbrough
Senior Director, Tournaments
What year did you join OGP?
2024
Where did you graduate from?
Saint Louis University
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Going to the NCAA Tournament as a GA
Favorite Work Memory:
Being top ten nationally ranked & winning a game on ESPN
Middle School Championship Series
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Ric Spence
Director Middle School Championship Series
OGP Anaheim
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Glenn Henry
Senior Director, Facilities
Glenn Henry
Senior Director, Facilities
How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
2 Years
Where did you graduate from?
Hope International, 2008
What’s your favorite sports memory?
2011 Pro/Am Disc Golf Invitational Runner Up
Favorite Work Memory:
Day 1 of OGP
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Greg Chostner
Facility Manager, OGP Anaheim
Greg Chostner
Facility Manager, OGP Anaheim
What year did you join OGP?
2020
Where did you graduate from?
Tincher Elementary School
What’s your favorite sports memory?
2024 World Series Game 1 with my Dad
Favorite Work Memory:
Making Favorite Memories every day!!!
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Emilia Acosta
Manager, Janitorial
Emilia Acosta
Manager, Janitorial
What year did you join OGP?
2020
Where did you graduate from?
Mexico high school
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Running 100 miles with my son at his school
Favorite Work Memory:
Everyday it’s a memory
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Angel Rutledge
Manager, Store
Angel Rutledge
Manager, Store
What year did you join OGP?
2022
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Winning Volleyball Festival in 2011
Favorite Work Memory:
Touching the ceiling of the facility in Anaheim with Greg and all the amazing staff retreats!
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Marco Alcantara
Manager, Food and Beverage
Marco Alcantara
Manager, Food and Beverage
What year did you join OGP?
2020
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Canelo holding 4 titles in 4 different weight classes
Favorite Work Memory:
Always the volleyball games
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Tony Renteria
AGM, OGP Anaheim
Tony Renteria
AGM, OGP Anaheim
What year did you join OGP?
2020
Where did you graduate from?
California State University Fullerton
What’s your favorite sports memory?
The Anaheim Angels (not LA Angels) winning the AL West division in 2014.
Favorite Work Memory:
2021-2023 Facilities Family crew.
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Kennedy Cunningham
Assistant Manager, Store
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Angelica Ponce
Shift Lead, Food and Beverage
OGP Oakland
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Alfred Njunge
General Manager, OGP Oakland
Alfred Njunge
Senior Director, Facilities
What year did you join OGP?
2023
Where did you graduate from?
San Jose State University(Currently enrolled Class of 2025)
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Traveling to Spain to play Basketball
Favorite Work Memory:
Hosting HHH West Coast Clash 2023
OGP Ladera
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Michael Hill
Senior Director, Facilities
Michael Hill
Senior Director, Facilities
How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
Under a year
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Scoring a hatrick on my 14th birthday, securing the league win for my club soccer team
Favorite Work Memory:
Dunking on Trevor – it hasn’t happened yet, but I’m confident it will.
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Jake Bain – General Manager
General Manager, OGP Ladera
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Miguel Bennett
President
Miguel Bennet
President
What year did you join OGP?
Year 1
Where did you graduate from?
Chapman University
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Being ranked one of the top H.S. players in Washington state and going for 0 points first game my senior year…Taught me humbleness and to work harder!
Favorite Work Memory:
Training Kobe Bryant for multiple years…and having Kanye West join one of our training sessions. ICONIC moment!
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Anthony Susnjara
Senior Director, Basketball Development
Anthony Susnjara
Senior Director, Basketball Development
What year did you join OGP?
2022
Where did you graduate from?
Coastal Carolina University
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Watching Australia at Olympic stadium defeat Uruguay in front of 90K fans to qualify for Germany 2006, their first World Cup in 32 years.
Favorite Work Memory:
Seeing OGP Newport come to life after the first tryout in Spring ‘23 and establishing a spot in the community for excellence in youth basketball. M
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Daniel Smith
Director, OGP High School
Daniel Smith
Director, OGP High School
What year did you join OGP?
2022
Where did you graduate from?
CSU, Northridge
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Being court-side watching Kobe Bryant compete as a rookie.
Favorite Work Memory:
Witnessing OGP 16u Elite dominate in South Carolina at Adidas 3SSB Championships.
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Ashley Hallam
Director, Club Team
Ashley Hallam
Director, Club Team
What year did you join OGP?
2023
Where did you graduate from?
Concordia University, Irvine
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Going to Hawaii my junior year of college to play. Witnessed a volcano explosion in person!
Favorite Work Memory:
First company retreat when my husband and I won the beer pong tournament!
OGP Anaheim
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Randy Labistre
Director, OGP Anaheim
Randy Labistre
Director, OGP Anaheim
What year did you join OGP?
2023
Where did you graduate from?
Orange Coast
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Too Many to List
Favorite Work Memory:
Winning 3SSB in Team 24 Division
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Rufus Jemison
Director, OGP Anaheim & Youth Camps
Rufus Jemison
Senior Director, OGP Anaheim & Youth Camps
What year did you join OGP?
2011
What’s your favorite sports memory?
“Kobe’s 81pt game Playing in Zurich, Switzerland “
Favorite Work Memory:
Working the Ballislife camps
OGP Ladera
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Jamie Stopnitzky
Senior Director, OGP Ladera & EBC
Jamie Stopnitzky
Senior Director, OGP Ladera & EBC
What year did you join OGP?
2016
Where did you graduate from?
Chico State University
What’s your favorite sports memory?
watching Kobe score 60 in his last game
Favorite Work Memory:
reopening after covid
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Brandon Page
Director, OGP Ladera
Brandon Page
Director, OGP Ladera
What year did you join OGP?
2022
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Witnessing LeBron break the all-time scoring record and crossing 40k points.
Favorite Work Memory:
My favorite memory so far has been coaching during High School Live Periods. Players tend to bring their A game, families pour in a ton of support and the atmosphere is electric!
OGP Corona
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Cedric Lusk
Senior Director, OGP Corona & EBC
Cedric Lusk
Dirctor, OGP Corona & EBC
What year did you join OGP?
2014
Where did you graduate from?
Bellflower High School
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Winning a college championship
Favorite Work Memory:
Meeting and working with Kobe Bryant
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Ryan Hoegner
Director, OGP Corona
Ryan Hoegner
Director, OGP Corona
What year did you join OGP?
2024
Where did you graduate from?
Tustin High School
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Michael Jordan returning to the NBA
Favorite Work Memory:
Getting to know all the OGP staff members at the annual retreat
OGP Garden Grove
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Juaquin Hawkins
Senior Director, OGP Garden Grove
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Rob Willis
Director, OGP Garden Grove
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Bryan Gray
Director, Garden Grove YBL
Bryan Gray
Director, Garden Grove YBL
What year did you join OGP?
2024
Where did you graduate from?
BS – Cal Poly Slo, MBA – Long Beach State
What’s your favorite sports memory?
First USA Basketball tournament Coaching both my sons
Favorite Work Memory:
Swimming in the Bioluminescent Bay in Vieques
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Denise Gomez
Manager, Garden Grove
OGP Huntington Beach
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Chris Henry
Director, OGP Huntington
Chris Henry
Director, OGP Huntington
What year did you join OGP?
2023
Where did you graduate from?
Mater Dei HS/Washington State University
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Winning State with my HS team in 2003 and that whole season run. Also, making it to the Sweet-16 in the 2008 NCAA Tournament with my college squad.
Favorite Work Memory:
For OGP, watching my players improve on and off the court and have success through their hard work and dedication.
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Larry Anaya
Senior Advisor, OGP Huntington Beach
Larry Anaya
Senior Advisor, OGP Huntington Beach
What year did you join OGP?
2024
Where did you graduate from?
Cerritos College
What’s your favorite sports memory?
2010 Lakers beat Celtics, Kobe on the table.
Favorite Work Memory:
Winning the Southern Pacific AAU tournament 2010-11 and representing CA in the AAU Nationals, Virginia.
OGP Yorba Linda
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Jojo Ballestero
Senior Director, OGP Yorba Linda
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Anthony Ballestero
Senior Director, OGP Yorba Linda
Anthony Ballestero
Senior Director, OGP Yorba Linda
What year did you join OGP?
2023
Where did you graduate from?
UC San Diego
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Winning CIF and CIF POY or Kobe 60 piece in final game
Favorite Work Memory:
Ashley coming to work dressed in a full SpongeBob blow up suit for Halloween
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Manny Parga
Manager, OGP Yorba Linda
Manny Parga
Manager, OGP Yorba Linda
What year did you join OGP?
2022
Where did you graduate from?
Cal State Fullerton
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Pop Warner football playoff game in 5th grade. On the last play of the game with 10 seconds left, down 5 points, I threw an 85 yard touchdown to win the game and send us to the Semifinals of the Playoffs! I remember sprinting down the field to celebrate with everyone in the end zone. A memory I will hold forever!
Favorite Work Memory:
Being at the company retreat in Carlsbad. It gave me a great opportunity to spend time with our co workers. I really enjoyed at the end of each night hanging out in the hot tub with whoever happened to be there that night. A ton of great conversations and quality time well spent!
OGP Newport
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Ryan Schachter
Director, OGP Newport & Scouting
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Chris Lew
Director, OGP Newport Youth
Chris Lew
Director, OGP Newport Youth
What year did you join OGP?
2022
Where did you graduate from?
Hogan High School
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Winning city champs for the city of Vallejo
Favorite Work Memory:
Being able to teach and coach the game of basketball to the youth of all ages
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Chad Falckner
Director, OGP Newport High School
OGP Diamond Bar
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Eric Ingram
Director, OGP Diamond Bar
Eric Ingram
Director, OGP Diamond Bar
What year did you join OGP?
2024
Where did you graduate from?
Clark Atlanta University
What’s your favorite sports memory?
The Kobe-to-Shaq alley-oop in Game 7 of the 2000 Western Conference Finals is my favorite sports memory. Down by 15 in the fourth, the Lakers stormed back, and that iconic lob sealed the win over the Blazers. Kobe’s perfect pass and Shaq’s monster finish were a reminder of how unstoppable they were together and that was the start of the Lakers dynasty. That play captured their trust, chemistry, and ability to shine in the clutch.
Favorite Work Memory:
“One of my favorite memories as a High School boys basketball coach was seeing how much of an impact we could have beyond the game. After a tough loss, I sat with one of our players who was frustrated with himself. We talked about the bigger picture, how effort and growth matter more than a single result. Moments like that remind me that coaching is about more than wins, it’s about helping players grow as young men.”
OGP Arizona
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Kyli Crooms
Senior Director, OGP Arizona
Kyli Crooms
Senior Director, OGP Arizona
What year did you join OGP?
2024
Where did you graduate from?
Arizona Christian University
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Coaching 2027 Ignite to a future circuit national championship
Favorite Work Memory:
Winning First State Championship in San Tan Charter History
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Michael Cox
Director, OGP Arizona
Michael Cox
Director, OGP Arizona
What year did you join OGP?
Initially 2018, but rejoined in 2024.
Where did you graduate from?
Cal State Dominguez Hills
What’s your favorite sports memory?
First game overseas (Chilè). The environment was insane. Loud, hostile, and a packed gym. Came away with a win and had a great performance
Favorite Work Memory:
Winning a state championship here in AZ with one of my best friends.
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PJ Howard
Director, OGP Arizona
PJ Howard
Director, OGP Arizona
What year did you join OGP?
2024.
Where did you graduate from?
University of Wisconsin Stevenspoint
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Hitting the game winner in a triple overtime thriller!
Favorite Work Memory:
Making it to the state championship and winning coach of the year my first year as a head coach.
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Robert Desimone
Manager, OGP Arizona
Robert Desimone
Manager, OGP Arizona
What year did you join OGP?
2024
Where did you graduate from?
Northern Michigan University (BA), Grand Canyon University (MBA)
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Winning a State Championship in 2024
Favorite Work Memory:
Working in Marketing/Promotions for Academy Sports + Outdoors I walked with our company float in the 2011 Dallas Mavericks NBA championship parade and then hosted a photo/autograph session with former Mavs players at one of our stores with the the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy.
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Daniel Katz
Director, The Passport
Daniel Katz
Director, The Passport
What year did you join OGP?
2023
Where did you graduate from?
University of Oregon
What’s your favorite sports memory?
2010: Lakers vs Celtics Game 7
Favorite Work Memory:
2023 Holiday Party
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Septian Zain
Manager, Customer Success
Septian Zain
Manager, Customer Success
What year did you join OGP?
2024
Where did you graduate from?
UCLA
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Lakers’ 3peat 2000-2002
Favorite Work Memory:
OGP Retreat 2024
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Ryan Schachter
Scout
Ryan Schachter
Scout
What year did you join OGP?
2022
Where did you graduate from?
UCSB
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Winning CIF in 1st year as head coach at Corona del Mar HS
Favorite Work Memory:
See Sports Memory… Also being able to spend time with my son, every time I coach with OGP
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Ronn See
Scout
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John Mullane
Scout
John Mullane
Scout
What year did you join OGP?
2021
Where did you graduate from?
Utica College Graduate School, 2021
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Winning league championship while coaching at the Division 3 Collegiate level
Favorite Work Memory:
Company retreat 2022
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Trevor Treinen
Scout
Trevor Treinen
Scout
What year did you join OGP?
2021
Where did you graduate from?
Biola University, 2019
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Making Top 10 on my college’s all-time scoring list
Favorite Work Memory:
First travel trip to oakland
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Nick Podsadecki
COO
Nick Podsadecki
COO
What year did you join OGP?
2016
Where did you graduate from?
UCLA
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Watching the Dodgers and Lakers win championships in the same year.
Favorite Work Memory:
Traveling to Hawaii to run an EBC camp and attending a Jr. NBA meeting in the NBA headquarters in Manhattan.
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John Egidio
Commissioner
John Egidio
Commissioner
What year did you join OGP?
2023
Where did you graduate from?
UC Davis
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Watching the 1989 Major League Baseball – Giants vs. Cubs playoff game with my dad at Candlestick park.
Favorite Work Memory:
The excitement of coming back after Covid.
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Brigitte Pfifer
Director, Human Resources
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Glenn Henry
Senior Director, Pulse
Glenn Henry
Senior Director, Pulse
What year did you join OGP?
2020
Where did you graduate from?
Hope International, 2008
What’s your favorite sports memory?
2011 Pro/Am Disc Golf Invitational Runner Up
Favorite Work Memory:
Day 1 of OGP
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Madison Howland
Marketing Director, Pulse
Madison Howland
Marketing Director, Pulse
What year did you join Open Gym Premier?
2019
Where did you graduate from?
Cal State Fullerton, 2020
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Attending the Rams vs 49ers NFC Championship Game (Go Rams)
Favorite Work Memory:
Our annual company retreat
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Ellis Waterman
Pulse Club Administrator
Ellis Waterman
Pulse Club Administrator
What year did you join OGP?
2024
Where did you graduate from?
Vanguard University
What’s your favorite sports memory?
Meeting the US Women’s soccer team with my soccer team
Favorite Work Memory:
Company retreat
Awards
Facilities
Open Gym Premier operates three indoor youth sports facilities and utilizes additional venues for programs and events. OGP is based in a 90,000 square foot headquarter facility in Anaheim, CA. OGP Anaheim is also home to USA Volleyball and features 9 basketball courts, 12 volleyball courts, a full-service cafe and retail store. OGP Ladera is the flagship location built from the ground up with air-conditioning, full service concessions, technology and 8 premium wood basketball / volleyball courts. OGP Oakland is located in downtown Oakland and with 4 basketball courts, serves as a mecca to the Northern California basketball community.
Open Gym Premier operates three indoor youth sports facilities and utilizes additional venues for programs and events. OGP is based in a 90,000 square foot headquarter facility in Anaheim, CA. OGP Anaheim is also home to USA Volleyball and features 9 basketball courts, 12 volleyball courts, a full-service cafe and retail store. OGP Ladera is the flagship location built from the ground up with air-conditioning, full service concessions, technology and 8 premium wood basketball / volleyball courts. OGP Oakland is located in downtown Oakland and with 4 basketball courts, serves as a mecca to the Northern California basketball community.
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OGP Fullerton
400 E Chapman Ave
Fullerton, CA 92832
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OGP Newport
1000 Bison Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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OGP Newport Programs
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Youth Basketball League
OGP Yorba Linda
1830 Kellogg Dr
Anaheim, CA 92807
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Youth Basketball League
OGP Huntington Beach
17071 Gothard St
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
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OGP Diamond Bar
21400 Pathfinder Rd
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
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OGP Corona
1560 E 6th St #102
Corona, CA 92879
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Youth Basketball League
OGP Arizona
3959 E Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
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OGP Arizona Programs
Youth Basketball League
OGP Garden Grove
12552 Western Ave
Garden Grove, CA 928412
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