CORE PREP ACADEMY - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Freshman Assistant Coach
- Junior Varsity Head Coach
- Varsity Assistant Coach
Camille Moody is the director of operations at Core Prep Academy as well as the head girls' basketball coach at Heritage Christian in North Hills, CA. Camille played 4 years at Chaminade University of Honolulu and has been coaching basketball ever since. Camille knows the value and importance of youth sports and is especially passionate about uplifting girls and empowering them to be their best in and out of sport.
Job Titles:
- Program Director / Director of Baseball
Daylon Monette is a former 3 time MLB draft choice, an All Big XII Conference selection as well as the Oklahoma State University Offensive Player of the Year. After 3 seasons of Minor League Baseball with the St. Louis Cardinals Organization, Daylon retired.
Over the past 15 years, Monette has developed a vast majority of players for Team USA Baseball. There have been over 30 Gold Medals won by ball players who have played under Monette's instruction. Monette has coached on many baseball teams, including the team that went on to produce 6 MLB Draft products including current MLB stars Giancarlo Stanton and Tyler Skaggs.
Education
Oklahoma State University
Devina Halpert has been actively involved in athletics from a young age as a multi-sport athlete all the way through high school. Her passion for softball and her dynamic abilities on the field paved the way for a full ride scholarship to the University of Utah. Devina's success continued as her talents were utilized to play in a professional capacity oversees in Spain. Upon returning from her career as an athlete, Devina was the Varsity Head Coach for two years at a local private school before spending six years as the Varsity Head Coach at Heritage Christian School. During her time at HCS, the program won two Olympic League titles in 2016 and 2017, and made an appearance in the Division 5 Southern Section CIF Championships.
Education
Devina received her Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation and Tourism with an emphasis in Sports Management from the University of Utah. Her degree continues to remain beneficial in her management responsibilities within Athletics. Devina has a passion for sports, competition, athletes, and the opportunities that athletics can create both on and off the field.
Job Titles:
- Coach
- Director of Soccer
- Soccer Director
Soccer director Esteban Chavez has 27 years of experience in coaching and developing elite-level women's soccer players. He is the founder and director of two nationally recognized soccer organizations.
Coach Chavez brings a championship mindset into every environment he coaches with over 85 Cal South, National Cup, and CIF championships and league finals. His passion for helping young athletes reach their potential is what continues to drive him. He has guided over 100 female athletes to collegiate soccer programs including Yale, Cornell, UNC, Penn State, Penn U, NYU, Dartmouth, and Santa Clara.
Experience
USSF National B License & National Youth License
Job Titles:
- Director of Girls Basketball, Gideon Gamble
Director of Girls Basketball, Gideon Gamble was born and raised in Atlanta, Ga. Gideon obtained a B.S. in Business Management and Entrepreneurship from Winthrop University where he played in 106 games and won a conference Championship for the Winthrop Eagles.
In addition to being Core Prep Academy's Director of Football, Nathan Mellalieu is the Founder Studeo Gyms, a world leader in boutique fitness. Nathan has helped over a dozen Olympic medalists Gyms. While he has worked with everyone from NFL, NBA, NHL all-stars to business titans, his Gyms specialize in helping non-athletes reach their best.
A native of Canada, Nathan was a standout high school athlete. He went on to play at the University of British Columbia where he was a National Champion. Since then, Nathan has been a youth football coach for 10+ years in the US and in Canada. He comes to Core Prep as a two time provincial finalist, a five time league champion, and a coach of the year title.
We are excited to have Nathan's leadership experience and expertise to share with our students.
Education
School of Human Kinetics- University of British Columbia
Job Titles:
- Certified Nutrition Coach
- Director of Student Wellness
Director of Student wellness, Russell Green is a certified Nutrition Coach and has been educating families, children and athletes on the many benefits of proper nutrition and being physically active for the past 5 years. At Core Prep Academy, Russell provides not only nutrition education for the middle school athletes he also provides guidance to students on various topics that build their overall wellness. Things such asnRest and Recovery, Social Media Wellness, Renewing of the Mind: Spiritual Wellness (understanding how important you are to God and his Kingdom), Time Management, and Mental and Emotional Wellness. Russell's ultimate goal is to get children of all ages excited and eager and excited to improve their overall wellness, spirit, mind and body.
Education
Cal State Fullerton, Bachelor in Arts
Job Titles:
- Director of Student Affairs
CEO Todd Wilson founded Core Prep Sports Academy in 2015. After a life of excellence in academics, athletics and service, Todd focused on changing the status quo for the scholar-athlete communities around him.
In addition to founding Core Prep, Todd served as an NBA Trainer for professional basketball players, international players, and pro and amateur teams. He's worked on the court with LeBron James, Ben Simmons, Andrew Wiggins, Dwayne Wade, Rodney Hood, Austin Rivers, Jaren Jackson JR., Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Justise Winslow, Seth Curry and others.
Todd and his diverse, talented and compassionate team are actively committed to shaping and empowering new generations of scholar-athletes and community leaders.
Job Titles:
- Coach
- Director of Basketball
Coach Zach comes to us from Texas where he played Varsity Basketball at Round Rock High School at the highest level in Texas, UIL 6A. Zach is also a member of Chris Johnson Hoops where he develops athletes of all levels, including NBA and Overseas professional athletes. Most recently he has helped lead Heritage Christian School to an Olympic League title as a player development coach.
Education
Varsity Player Development Coach, Heritage Christian School (2020-Present)