A Wealth of Experience
The coaching staff brings knowledge and experience to the Bolsa Grande Boys’ Basketball Program. Head Coach, Scott Snyder, has put together a staff that will prepare all players as they move from level to level with the ultimate goal of success at the varsity level. This “team of coaches” will work hard to not only prepare players, but also to set the example of teamwork and sportsmanship that all athletes should learn. We will set the bar high and demand the same level of dedication that we demand of ourselves. And, we will always keep the lines of communication open to deal with unforeseen issues that face us all in life.
2017-2018 Bolsa Grande Coaching Staff
Scott Snyder
Varsity Head Coach
Coach Snyder graduated from high school in 1988, and immediately transitioned into the coaching world the following year at Miraleste. In his time at Long Beach State, the squad participated in the NIT post-season tournament in 1992 and the “Big Dance” NCAA tournament in 1993. In 1993, the Long Beach State team had three future NBA players in Lucious Harris (New Jersey Nets, Dallas Mavs), Joaquin Hawkins (Houston Rockets) and Bryon Russell (Utah Jazz).
Coach Snyder is in his 18th year as the Varsity Head Coach at Bolsa Grande High School. In his tenure here at Bolsa Grande, his teams have gone to the CIF playoffs fifteen out of seventeen years. Also, his Varsity teams have won the coveted Garden Grove League Championship five times. (2002, 2007, 2008, 2016 and most recently, 2017) If you didn't see the Welcome page, that means Coach Snyder's teams are responsible for more than half of all Boys' Basketball League Championships at Bolsa Grande High School.
Resumé
1989-1991 Head Frosh/Soph Coach-Miraleste HS (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
1991-1993 Student Assistant- Long Beach State University
1993-1998 Head Junior Varsity/Varsity Asst. Coach-Foothill HS (Santa Ana, CA)
1998-2000 Head Junior Varsity/Varsity Asst. Coach-St. John Bosco HS (Bellflower, CA)
2000-Present Head Varsity Coach-Bolsa Grande HS
Varsity Head Coach
Coach Snyder graduated from high school in 1988, and immediately transitioned into the coaching world the following year at Miraleste. In his time at Long Beach State, the squad participated in the NIT post-season tournament in 1992 and the “Big Dance” NCAA tournament in 1993. In 1993, the Long Beach State team had three future NBA players in Lucious Harris (New Jersey Nets, Dallas Mavs), Joaquin Hawkins (Houston Rockets) and Bryon Russell (Utah Jazz).
Coach Snyder is in his 18th year as the Varsity Head Coach at Bolsa Grande High School. In his tenure here at Bolsa Grande, his teams have gone to the CIF playoffs fifteen out of seventeen years. Also, his Varsity teams have won the coveted Garden Grove League Championship five times. (2002, 2007, 2008, 2016 and most recently, 2017) If you didn't see the Welcome page, that means Coach Snyder's teams are responsible for more than half of all Boys' Basketball League Championships at Bolsa Grande High School.
Resumé
1989-1991 Head Frosh/Soph Coach-Miraleste HS (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)
1991-1993 Student Assistant- Long Beach State University
1993-1998 Head Junior Varsity/Varsity Asst. Coach-Foothill HS (Santa Ana, CA)
1998-2000 Head Junior Varsity/Varsity Asst. Coach-St. John Bosco HS (Bellflower, CA)
2000-Present Head Varsity Coach-Bolsa Grande HS
Ed Halverson
Varsity Assistant Coach
Coach Halverson returns for his 22nd season as an assistant for the Matador varsity squad. The players call him "Coach Hal". Coach Hal is a strong supporter of developing not only the basketball skills of the players but also their character. He is a community supporter of a number of youth activities. Coach Hal is a member of the Santa Ana YMCA Board of Managers and a member of the board of directors of both the Santa Ana College Foundation and the Orange County Youth Sports Foundation. Count on Coach Hal to encourage the players to play the right way and always to do the right thing. Coach Hal is a constant at Bolsa Grande. He connects past players with new players. Alumni always feel welcome at Bolsa Grande thanks to Coach Hal.
Varsity Assistant Coach
Coach Halverson returns for his 22nd season as an assistant for the Matador varsity squad. The players call him "Coach Hal". Coach Hal is a strong supporter of developing not only the basketball skills of the players but also their character. He is a community supporter of a number of youth activities. Coach Hal is a member of the Santa Ana YMCA Board of Managers and a member of the board of directors of both the Santa Ana College Foundation and the Orange County Youth Sports Foundation. Count on Coach Hal to encourage the players to play the right way and always to do the right thing. Coach Hal is a constant at Bolsa Grande. He connects past players with new players. Alumni always feel welcome at Bolsa Grande thanks to Coach Hal.
Dennis Vuong
Varsity Assistant Coach
Coach Vuong is in his sixth year of coaching basketball at Bolsa Grande High School. In his first season, he served as the Junior Varsity Assistant Coach. For the past four seasons he has been the Frosh-Soph Coach. He will fill the role of Varsity Assistant this coming season. He is a graduate of Bolsa Grande High School’s Class of 2012. He played basketball all four years at Bolsa. Since graduation, Coach Vuong has attended Cal State Dominguez Hills, where he will major in Business Finance and Marketing. Coach Vuong currently works for his father's cabinet business, KN Cabinet and Designs. Coach Vuong will be a great resource for our players. He has recent experience as a player in the program and is an asset to those trying to figure out how to succeed in our system.
Varsity Assistant Coach
Coach Vuong is in his sixth year of coaching basketball at Bolsa Grande High School. In his first season, he served as the Junior Varsity Assistant Coach. For the past four seasons he has been the Frosh-Soph Coach. He will fill the role of Varsity Assistant this coming season. He is a graduate of Bolsa Grande High School’s Class of 2012. He played basketball all four years at Bolsa. Since graduation, Coach Vuong has attended Cal State Dominguez Hills, where he will major in Business Finance and Marketing. Coach Vuong currently works for his father's cabinet business, KN Cabinet and Designs. Coach Vuong will be a great resource for our players. He has recent experience as a player in the program and is an asset to those trying to figure out how to succeed in our system.
Daniel Nguyen
Junior Varsity Head Coach/Varsity Assistant Coach
Coach Nguyen is in his first year of coaching at his alma mater. During his first season, he will serve as Junior Varsity Head Coach. Daniel is a graduate of the class of 2013. During his playing days, Daniel played all four years for the Matador program. He played part of his Sophomore year on the Varsity, and was a vital member of the Varsity as a Junior and Senior. Coach Nguyen will be a great resource for our players due to his experience as a player in the basketball program at Bolsa Grande. He currently attends CSU Long Beach, working towards a degree in Civil Engineering.
Junior Varsity Head Coach/Varsity Assistant Coach
Coach Nguyen is in his first year of coaching at his alma mater. During his first season, he will serve as Junior Varsity Head Coach. Daniel is a graduate of the class of 2013. During his playing days, Daniel played all four years for the Matador program. He played part of his Sophomore year on the Varsity, and was a vital member of the Varsity as a Junior and Senior. Coach Nguyen will be a great resource for our players due to his experience as a player in the basketball program at Bolsa Grande. He currently attends CSU Long Beach, working towards a degree in Civil Engineering.
Justin Phan
Junior Varsity Assistant Coach/Varsity Assistant Coach
Coach Phan is in his first year of coaching basketball at Bolsa Grande High School. During his first season, he will serve as a Junior Varsity Assistant Coach. He is a graduate of Bolsa Grande High School's Class of 2017, after spending the previous 3 years at Cherokee Trails High School in Colorado. Coach Phan attends Cypress College, where he is completing his general education courses while trying to work toward a major in Chemistry or Kinesiology. Coach Phan will be a great resource for our players due to his experience as a player in the basketball program at Bolsa Grande. He was an All-League player in his senior year and was a member of the 2017 Garden Grove League Championship team. Coach Phan is eager to help bring another championship to the Matadors.
Junior Varsity Assistant Coach/Varsity Assistant Coach
Coach Phan is in his first year of coaching basketball at Bolsa Grande High School. During his first season, he will serve as a Junior Varsity Assistant Coach. He is a graduate of Bolsa Grande High School's Class of 2017, after spending the previous 3 years at Cherokee Trails High School in Colorado. Coach Phan attends Cypress College, where he is completing his general education courses while trying to work toward a major in Chemistry or Kinesiology. Coach Phan will be a great resource for our players due to his experience as a player in the basketball program at Bolsa Grande. He was an All-League player in his senior year and was a member of the 2017 Garden Grove League Championship team. Coach Phan is eager to help bring another championship to the Matadors.
Mike Daniels
Freshman Co-Head Coach/Varsity Assistant Coach
Coach Daniels is in his 5th year teaching at Bolsa Grande. This is his first year with the program and will be coaching the Freshmen team with Coach Nguyen. He also coaches the JV baseball squad. Mike has also coached football at Bolsa Grande. Coach Daniels will be an asset to the program as he is a teacher on campus. He is a GGUSD alumni, graduating from La Quinta in 1996, where he played football, basketball, and baseball. After high school he played 2 years of football and ran track at Golden West Junior College before transferring to Chapman University to play for their football team. Coach Daniels graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a degree in Child and Adolescent Studies.
Freshman Co-Head Coach/Varsity Assistant Coach
Coach Daniels is in his 5th year teaching at Bolsa Grande. This is his first year with the program and will be coaching the Freshmen team with Coach Nguyen. He also coaches the JV baseball squad. Mike has also coached football at Bolsa Grande. Coach Daniels will be an asset to the program as he is a teacher on campus. He is a GGUSD alumni, graduating from La Quinta in 1996, where he played football, basketball, and baseball. After high school he played 2 years of football and ran track at Golden West Junior College before transferring to Chapman University to play for their football team. Coach Daniels graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a degree in Child and Adolescent Studies.
Robert Nguyen
Freshman Co-Head Coach/Varsity Assistant Coach
Coach Nguyen is in his first year of coaching at Bolsa Grande High School. Following his high school graduation in 2008 from Fountain Valley High School, he attended Cal State Long Beach, where he earned a degree in Math and teaching credentials. Following his time at Cal State Long Beach, Coach Nguyen started working at Bolsa Grande High School. Coach Nguyen's knowledge of the game and eagerness to teach kids will be great assets for the Matador basketball program, as he works on helping to bring another championship to Bolsa Grande.
Freshman Co-Head Coach/Varsity Assistant Coach
Coach Nguyen is in his first year of coaching at Bolsa Grande High School. Following his high school graduation in 2008 from Fountain Valley High School, he attended Cal State Long Beach, where he earned a degree in Math and teaching credentials. Following his time at Cal State Long Beach, Coach Nguyen started working at Bolsa Grande High School. Coach Nguyen's knowledge of the game and eagerness to teach kids will be great assets for the Matador basketball program, as he works on helping to bring another championship to Bolsa Grande.