Coaches & Management
Mel
Manager of Operations
Hi, my name is Mel, and I am the Manager of Operations for the S.O.E Basketball Program! I bring over 20 years of leadership experience in the human service field, specifically serving the vulnerable sector. My true passion lies in supporting children, youth, and their families as they strive to reach their highest potential—whether on the basketball court, in their school studies, or through developing crucial life skills.
Here at S.O.E, I am dedicated to serving our players and coaching staff daily. I manage the administrative duties and day-to-day logistics to ensure our entire program runs smoothly. I am also your direct point of contact for any questions or concerns—I am always here to listen, support, and find positive remedies for our basketball community.
Coach Yannick
Coach Yannick started playing basketball at the age of 11. He played point guard for two years in College and has 5+ years of coaching experience, along with 3 years of experience as a personal trainer with GoodLife Fitness .
Passionate about player development, Coach Yannick works with all levels of basketball, from beginners to advanced athletes. His goal is to help every player build strong fundamentals, confidence, basketball IQ, discipline, and a winning mindset.
For Coach Yannick, coaching is about more than basketball — it’s about developing better players, building better people, and helping athletes believe in their potential.
Coach LB
Hello! I’m Coach LB formally known as Laura
Welcome to the S.O.E. program. I bring 10 + years of competitive playing experience and 6 years of coaching youth basketball programs.
I love coaching because basketball is a powerful tool for teaching life skills such as discipline, resilience, and teamwork. Watching a young athletes transformation, is a true honor!
My goal is to provide an environment where youth can sharpen their basketball fundamentals, excel at a high level and learn to love the true value of the game!
Coach Wallen
I am not a players coach, I’m a great players coach. So if you want to be great, we’ll get along just fine.
The one thing you must know about me is that I LOVE the game of basketball. And if I can share that with everyone I work with, we can leave the game in a better place than when we found it. I know what the game has done for me personally, and my goal is to pour into the athletes, the same way my coaches poured into me. I truly believe in excellence and execution at the highest level, and seek to embody that in everything I do.
Coach Yannick
Coach Yannick started playing basketball at the age of 11. He played point guard for two years in College and has 5+ years of coaching experience, along with 3 years of experience as a personal trainer with GoodLife Fitness .
Passionate about player development, Coach Yannick works with all levels of basketball, from beginners to advanced athletes. His goal is to help every player build strong fundamentals, confidence, basketball IQ, discipline, and a winning mindset.
For Coach Yannick, coaching is about more than basketball — it’s about developing better players, building better people, and helping athletes believe in their potential.
Coach LB
Hello! I’m Coach LB formally known as Laura
Welcome to the S.O.E. program. I bring 10 + years of competitive playing experience and 6 years of coaching youth basketball programs.
I love coaching because basketball is a powerful tool for teaching life skills such as discipline, resilience, and teamwork. Watching a young athletes transformation, is a true honor!
My goal is to provide an environment where youth can sharpen their basketball fundamentals, excel at a high level and learn to love the true value of the game!
Coach Wallen
Meet the Coach Wallen
Coach Wallen learned all 5 positions in high school, and played guard at the college level. He learned the value of coaching and mentorship early as he was coached by and continues to be mentored by Hall of Fame coaches. Since trading in his jersey for a whistle, he has been trained by and continues to learn from some of the best in the business. He constantly seeks greatness, evolution and growth, and challenges his players to do the same. Coach Wallen has worked with various student athletes, from those who have never touched a basketball, to Division I athletes. and coached at the Junior High, High School and Club level. With almost 10 years of experience, Coach Wallen is a true student of the game, constantly finding new ways to connect, train, and get the most out of the athletes he encounters.
Meet the Coach Wallen
I am not a players coach, I’m a great players coach. So if you want to be great, we’ll get along just fine.
I truly beleive in excellence and execution at the highest level.
Experience: 15+ years playing the game + 10 years on the sidelines coaching.
Why I Coach: To pass down my passion for the game and help the next generation of athletes unlock their full potential on and off the court.
The Goal: To build a hard-working, competitive team culture centered on player growth and continuous improvement.
Coach VanDerveer
I am not a players coach, I’m a great players coach. So if you want to be great, we’ll get along just fine.
The one thing you must know about me is that I LOVE the game of basketball. And if I can share that with everyone I work with, we can leave the game in a better place than when we found it. I know what the game has done for me personally, and my goal is to pour into the athletes, the same way my coaches poured into me. I truly believe in excellence and execution at the highest level, and seek to embody that in everything I do.