Cultivate the foundation of grassroots basketball.
Company Values
WE FIGURE IT OUT
We are solutions-oriented and results driven. We don’t make excuses. We take massive action.
WE OUTWORK EVERYONE
We are focused and do whatever it takes.
WE INNOVATE
We are disruptive and purposeful, driven to change the game.
WE CARE
We treat other people the way we want to be treated.
History
Conceptualized in 2009 and launched in 2011, Open Gym Premier evolved after a group of passionate former hoopers recognized an overwhelming lack of quality basketball facilities and coaching in the Orange County area. The idea for Open Gym Premier developed based on the basketball experiences of Matt Kanne, Miguel Bennett and the entire OGP leadership team and coaching staff, who carefully evaluated their own basketball careers to help bring the ultimate basketball experience to Orange County. The Open Gym Premier concept has been recognized in business plan competitions and in community circles for both its professional-minded, goal-oriented model as well as the resources provided to the Orange County basketball community at large.
Today, Open Gym Premier is designed to be a full-service basketball organization providing high-quality, comprehensive services to the basketball community including camps, club teams, leagues, tournaments and training. Open Gym Premier has earned a reputation for providing quality coaching and training while also delivering innovative, well-organized events to all types of players. The Company offers unique resources to all members stemming from the leadership team’s extensive network of contacts throughout the Orange County basketball community. Open Gym Premier serve all types of basketball enthusiasts from young basketball players just learning the game to top NBA players and everything in between such as ambitious high school players to recreational adult players.
Beginning in the initial stages of Open Gym Premier’s development, management committed to executing a vision with a genuine purpose of assisting passionate young players in their development and enjoyment of the game. As the company grows and actively pursues expansion opportunities, this commitment never wavers. Open Gym Premier’s full-service offerings teamed with a healthy menu of unique basketball events, make Open Gym Premier an attractive home for any hoopster looking for something more on the hardwood.
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!
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
Nick Podsadecki
Vice President
Nick Podsadecki
Vice President
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.
Ashley Mendoza
CMO
Ashley Mendoza
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
Christine Nguyen
COO
Christine Nguyen
COO
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
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!
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.
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
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
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
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
Christine Nguyen
COO
Christine Nguyen
COO
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
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
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.
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
Ashley Mendoza
CMO
Ashley Mendoza
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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!
Justin Law
Web Developer
Justin Law
Web Developer
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
Dylan Dao
Web Developer
Dylan Dao
Web Developer
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!
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..
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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.
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
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.
Cameron Smith
Director, Thrive
Cameron Smith
Director, Thrive
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
OGP Anaheim
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
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!!!
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
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!
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
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.
Kennedy Cunningham
Assistant Manager, Store
Kennedy Cunningham
Assistant Manager, Store
Angelica Ponce
Shift Lead, Food and Beverage
Angelica Ponce
Shift Lead, Food and Beverage
OGP Oakland
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
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.
Jake Bain
General Manager, OGP Ladera
Jake Bain
General Manager, OGP Ladera
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!
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
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
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
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.
OGP Ladera
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
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
Cedric Lusk
Senior Director, OGP Corona & EBC
Cedric Lusk
Director, 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
Ryan Hoegner
Senior Director, OGP Corona
Cedric Lusk
Director, OGP Corona
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
Eric Ingram
Coach, OGP Corona
Eric Ingram
Coach, OGP Corona
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 Garden Grove
Juaquin Hawkins
Senior Director, OGP Garden Grove
Juaquin Hawkins
Senior Director, OGP Garden Grove
Rob Willis
Director, OGP Garden Grove
Rob Willis
Director, OGP Garden Grove
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
Denise Gomez
Manager, Garden Grove
Denise Gomez
Director, Garden Grove YBL
OGP Huntington Beach
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.
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
Jojo Ballestero
Senior Director, OGP Yorba Linda
Jojo Ballestero
Senior Director, OGP Yorba Linda
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
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
Ryan Schachter
Director, OGP Newport & Scouting
Ryan Schachter
Director, OGP Newport & Scouting
OGP Arizona
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.
Kyli Crooms
Senior Director, OGP Arizona
Kyli Crooms
Director, OGP Newport & Scouting
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nick Podsadecki
Vice President
Nick Podsadecki
Vice President
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.
Brigitte Pfifer
Director, Human Resources
Brigitte Pfifer
Director, Human Resources
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
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
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
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
