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Our mission is to transform our community by providing an unparalleled youth sports experience

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 treat other people the way we want to be treated.

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.

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.

OGP Anaheim

1500 S. Anaheim Blvd

Anaheim, CA 92805

Glenn Henry – General Manager

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10:00 am – 8:00 pm

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OGP Ladera

2 Terrace Rd

Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

Michael Hill – General Manager

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10:00 am – 8:00 pm

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OGP Oakland

31 4th Street

Oakland, CA 94607

Sam Moses – General Manager

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10:00 am – 8:00 pm

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Additional Program Locations

OGP Fullerton

400 E Chapman Ave

Fullerton, CA 92832

Programs

OGP Fullerton Programs

Club Teams

OGP Newport

1000 Bison Ave

Newport Beach, CA 92660

Programs

OGP Newport Programs

Club Teams

Skills Clinic

Youth Camps

Youth Basketball League

OGP Yorba Linda

OGP Hosts at Esperanza High School

1830 Kellogg Dr

Anaheim, CA 92807

Programs

OGP Yorba Linda Programs

Club Teams

Skills Clinic

Youth Camps

Youth Basketball League

Our Team

With a team of over 150 employees, OGP has the infrastructure to transform youth sports and has received several awards for impact, growth and workplace culture including Orange County Business Journal Best Workplace in 2023 and 2022, and Orange County Register Top Workplace from 2021-2023.

Executives
- Matt Kanne
  
  CEO
  
  Matt Kanne
  
  CEO
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  14 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  Chapman University, 2012
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  2002 World Series Angels vs Giants
  
  Matt’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Resuming this year after COVID stoppage
- Miguel Bennett
  
  President
  
  Miguel Bennett
  
  President
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  14 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  Chapman University, 2007
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Training Kobe Bryant for several years
  
  Miguel’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Making it through COVID and being able to triple our hired staff
- Max Piner
  
  Vice President
  
  Max Piner
  
  Vice President
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  9 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  Chapman University, 2011
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Scoring 23 pts vs LMU, Senior year at Chapman
  
  Max’s Favorite Work Memory
  
  Helping coordinate Kobe’s workouts Summer of 2015
- Nick Podsadecki
  
  COO
  
  Nick Podsadecki
  
  COO
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  6 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  UCLA, 2013
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Coaching and winning a State Championship in 2014
  
  Nick’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  EBC Hawaii 2018
- Ashley Moore
  
  CMO
  
  Ashley Moore
  
  CMO
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  6 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  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
- Christine Nguyen
  
  Senior Director, Operations & YBL
  
  Christine Nguyen
  
  Senior Director, Operations & YBL
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  4 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  Cal State Fullerton
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  All my years coaching at the youth and high school level
  
  Christine’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Our improptu youth basketball league “group photo”
- Jamie Stopnitzky
  
  Senior Director, OGP Ladera & EBC
  
  Jamie Stopnitzky
  
  Senior Director, OGP Ladera & EBC
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  6 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  Chico State University, 2013
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Watching Kobe score 60 pts in his final game at Staples Center
  
  Jamie’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  The re-opening of our own OGP 9 court facility after the pandemic
- Madison Lawson
  
  Senior Director, Marketing
  
  Madison Lawson
  
  Senior Director, Marketing
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  4 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  Cal State Fullerton, 2020
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  My volleyball team finishing Top 20 at Junior Olympics in Columbus Ohio when I was 15
  
  Madison’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Company dinner at The Ranch in 2019
- Julio Ortega
  
  Senior Director, EBC & G365
  
  Julio Ortega
  
  Senior Director, EBC & G365
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  11 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  USC
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Kobe to Shaq Alley Oop 2000 WCF vs Portland at Staples
  
  Julio’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Every EBC/Ballislife All American Camp
- Glenn Henry
  
  Senior Director, Facilities
  
  Glenn Henry
  
  Senior Director, Facilities
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  2 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  Hope International, 2008
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  2011 Pro/Am Disc Golf Invitational Runner Up
  
  Glenn’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Day 1 of OGP
- Daradona Dam
  
  Senior Director, Website & Technology
  
  Daradona Dam
  
  Senior Director, Website & Technology
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  3 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  B.S in Computer Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona 2013
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Soccer matches with childhood friends
  
  Daradona’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Being a part of OGP team, one of the fastest growing companies with great culture and leadership
- Debbie Ochoa
  
  Director, HR & Payroll
  
  Debbie Ochoa
  
  Director, HR & Payroll
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  2 Year
  
  Favorite Basketball Team
  
  Lakers
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Watching every sports game my kids played
  
  Debbie’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Being a part of a company that cares so much about youth sports
Operations
- Nick Podsadecki
  
  COO
  
  Nick Podsadecki
  
  COO
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  6 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  UCLA, 2013
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Coaching and winning a State Championship in 2014
  
  Nick’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  EBC Hawaii 2018
- Christine Nguyen
  
  Senior Director, Operations & YBL
  
  Christine Nguyen
  
  Senior Director, Operations & YBL
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  4 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  Cal State Fullerton
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  All my years coaching at the youth and high school level
  
  Christine’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Our impromptu youth basketball league “group photo”
- John Moore
  
  Senior Director, EBC & G365
  
  John Moore
  
  Senior Director, EBC & G365
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  4 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  University of Louisville, 2016
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Watching Duquesne Men’s Basketball upset #9 Xavier at the Palumbo Center
  
  John’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Jr Hoop Day in 2019
- Katie Nguyen
  
  Manager, Operations & Travel
  
  Katie Nguyen
  
  Manager, Operations & Travel
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  2 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  –
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Watching Kobe play, celebrate all his wins, and score 60 pts to end his basketball career
  
  Katie’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Playing shooting games and shooting half court shots for fun after BILJAAC
- Jonathan Nguyen
  
  Manager, OGP Yorba Linda & The Passport
  
  Jonathan Nguyen
  
  Manager, OGP Yorba Linda & The Passport
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  2 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  Currently Attending Orange Coast College
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Getting a steal & hitting a half court game winner against my friends
  
  Jonathan’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Shooting around and playing games in the gym after BILJAAC
- Rachel Gafford
  
  Manager, Operations
  
  Rachel Gafford
  
  Manager, Operations
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  2 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  –
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Beating Christine, Nick, and Max in a pick up game after work
  
  Rachel’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Getting to know my coworkers better at the Carlsbad work retreat
- Nohea Roberts
  
  Manager, Staffing
- Jade Lopez-Tiana
  
  Manager, Operations: Anaheim
- Ashley Earles
  
  Manager, Operations: Newport
- Angelo Penn
  
  Manager, Operations: Ladera
- Justin Williams
  
  Senior Director, OGP Cares
Marketing
- Ashley Moore
  
  CMO
  
  Ashley Moore
  
  CMO
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  6 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  University of La Verne, 2016
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Meeting the USA Softball team and idol, Jennie FInch in 2005
  
  Ashley’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  EBC Hawaii 2018
- Madison Lawson
  
  Senior Director, Marketing
  
  Madison Lawson
  
  Senior Director, Marketing
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  4 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  Cal State Fullerton, 2020
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  My volleyball team finishing Top 20 at Junior Olympics in Columbus Ohio when I was 15
  
  Madison’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Company dinner at The Ranch in 2019
- John Moore
  
  Senior Director, EBC & G365
  
  John Moore
  
  Senior Director, EBC & G365
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  4 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  University of Louisville, 2016
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Watching Duquesne Men’s Basketball upset #9 Xavier at the Palumbo Center
  
  John’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Jr Hoop Day in 2019
- Trevor Treinen
  
  Manager, Graphic Design
  
  Trevor Treinen
  
  Manager, Graphic Design
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  1 Year
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  Biola University, 2019
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Making Top 10 for career scoring at my college
  
  Trevor’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Bargaining for some terracotta cups at the Radisson Blu
- Dominique Dunning
  
  Director, The Stage & Tournaments
  
  Dominique Dunning
  
  Director, The Stage & Tournaments
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  1 Year
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  UC Irvine, 2016
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Being the first team in UCI history to make the NCAA Tournament
  
  Trevor’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  My first time going to the company staff retreat
- Stephanie Enciso
  
  Manager, Marketing
- Cameron Chan
  
  Graphic Designer
- Christian Vigil
  
  Content Creator
Technology
- Daradona Dam
  
  Senior Director, Website & Technology
  
  Daradona Dam
  
  Senior Director, Website & Technology
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  3 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  Cal Poly Pomona, 2013
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Every second that I spent playing sports
  
  Dara’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Seeing where I work grow bigger and bigger each year
- Christian Jimenez
  
  Web Programmer
  
  Christian Jimenez
  
  Web Programmer
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  1 Year
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  Cal State Monterey Bay, 2021
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Watching the Lakers Beat the Celtics to win the Championship 2010
  
  Christian’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Seeing the gym full for the first time, and seeing everyone have fun
- Justin Law
  
  Web Programmer
  
  Justin Law
  
  Web Programmer
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  1 Year
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  Cal State Long Beach, 2017
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Making the game winning play to beat the best team in the league and win the title
  
  Justin’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Helping evolve technology in the basketball space.
- Dylan Dao
  
  Junior Web Programmer
- Matt Kirby
  
  Web Programmer
- Ben Webb
  
  CTO
  
  Ben Webb
  
  CTO
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  11 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  Chapman University
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Seeing the OGP Kids’ journey to becoming successful young adults
  
  Ben’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  There are so many. A decade of stories, insanity, and beautiful perserverance..
Tournaments
- Max Piner
  
  Vice President
  
  Max Piner
  
  Vice President
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  9 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  Chapman University, 2011
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Scoring 23 pts vs LMU, Senior year at Chapman
  
  Max’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Helping coordinate Kobe’s workouts Summer of 2015
- Kenny Nakase
  
  Director, Tournaments
  
  Kenny Nakase
  
  Director, Tournaments
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  3 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  Cal State University Long Beach, 2010
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Winning league my varsity year of HS Basketball and getting to CIF Finals for Division 1A
  
  Kenny’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Seeing Kobe Bryant at one of our Grassroots Tournaments
- John Mullane
  
  Director, G365 & The Passport
  
  John Mullane
  
  Director, G365 & The Passport
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  1 Year
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  Utica College Graduate School, 2021
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Attending all of the New England Patriot Super Bowl parades
  
  John’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Company Retreat to Carlsbad, first time in SD
- John Morris
  
  Director, Scholastic Series
- Dominique Dunning
  
  Director, The Stage & Tournaments
  
  Dominique Dunning
  
  Director, The Stage & Tournaments
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  1 Year
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  UC Irvine, 2016
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Being the first team in UCI history to make the NCAA Tournament
  
  Trevor’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  My first time going to the company staff retreat
- Rich Brown
  
  Senior Director, OGP National
- Marlon Wells
  
  Director, Hype Her Hoops
- Quincy Quintero
  
  Director, Hype Her Hoops
- Jordan Williams
  
  Assistant Manager, Tournaments & The Stage
- Daniel Katz
  
  Manager, Tournaments & The Passport
- Justin Cho
  
  Assistant Manager, Tournaments
- Buck Matthews
  
  Director, Hype Her Hoops
Facilities
OGP Anaheim
- Glenn Henry
  
  Senior Director, Facilities
  
  Glenn Henry
  
  Senior Director, Facilities
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  2 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  Hope International, 2008
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  2011 Pro/Am Disc Golf Invitational Runner Up
  
  Glenn’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Day 1 of OGP
- Debbie Ochoa
  
  Director, HR & Payroll
  
  Debbie Ochoa
  
  Director, HR & Payroll
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  2 Years
  
  Favorite Basketball Team
  
  Lakers
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Watching every sports game my kids played
  
  Debbie’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Being a part of a company that cares so much about youth sports
- Jaissi Manriquez
  
  Manager, Retail
  
  Jaissi Manriquez
  
  Manager, Retail
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  2 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  Goldenwest College, 2019
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Watching LeBron on the Miami Heat during the NBA Finals
  
  Jaissi’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  When I was able to meet all my co-workers in one place
- Greg Chostner
  
  Facility Manager, OGP Anaheim
- Jimmy Hayashi
  
  GM, OGP Anaheim
- Emilia Acosta
  
  Manager, Janitorial
- Angel Rutledge
  
  Manager, Office
- Marco Alcantara
  
  Manager, Food and Beverage
- Tony Renteria
  
  Assistant Manager, Anaheim
OGP Oakland
- Sam Moses
  
  General Manager, Oakland
  
  Sam Moses
  
  General Manager, Oakland
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  Under a Year
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  Cal State Hayward
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Watching my son Trey hit a game-winning shot for his team.
  
  Sam’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Hosting a tournament and KD walks into the gym seeing the entire gym go crazy from his presents.
- Benny Gipson
  
  Assistant Manager, Oakland
OGP Ladera
- Michael Hill
  
  General Manager, Ladera
  
  Michael Hill
  
  General Manager, Ladera
  
  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
  
  Trevor’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Dunking on Trevor – it hasn’t happened yet, but I’m confident it will.
- Eddie Faris
  
  Assistant Manager, Ladera
  
  Eddie Faris
  
  Assistant Manager, Ladera
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  Under a year
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  Currently attending Cal State Long Beach
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Playing an AAU game in the Staples Center
  
  Trevor’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  OGP Holiday Party!
Basketball Operations
- Miguel Bennett
  
  President
  
  Miguel Bennett
  
  President
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  14 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  Chapman University, 2007
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Training Kobe Bryant for several years
  
  Miguel’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  Making it through COVID and being able to triple our hired staff
- Jamie Stopnitzky
  
  Senior Director, OGP Ladera & EBC
  
  Jamie Stopnitzky
  
  Senior Director, OGP Ladera & EBC
  
  How many years have you been with Open Gym Premier?
  
  6 Years
  
  What school did you go to?
  
  Chico State University, 2013
  
  What’s your favorite sports memory?
  
  Watching Kobe score 60 pts in his final game at Staples Center
  
  Jamie’s Favorite Work Memory:
  
  The re-opening of our own OGP 9 court facility after the pandemic
- Rich Brown
  
  Senior Director, OGP National
- Craig Mackey
  
  Manager, Ladera YBL
- Anthony Susnjara
  
  Director, Basketball Operations – Newport
- Anthony Ballestero
  
  Senior Director, OGP Yorba Linda
- Jojo Ballestero
  
  Senior Director, OGP Yorba Linda
- Randy-Labistre
  
  Director, OGP Fullerton