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We usher in another year of basketball, the one sport that everyone always seems to be excited about. With the preseason tournaments lurking around the corner, we take a look at who will be the masterminds guiding our six teams to the promise land.

We start with two individuals who have been promoted for their hard work over the last two years, as both of these coaches will be head coaches for the very first time.

After spending three years as an assistant, Tiffanie Vuong will be the head coach for the 7th grade boys. John Wang, who has been an assistant for two years, heads the 8th grade White Team.

We also welcome a plethora of new head coaches. Megan Yuen, class of 2006 and Constance Wong, class of 2001 are coming back to their alma mater for the first time. Megan is the head coach for the 5th grade while Constance serves the 4th grade, the youngest boys team at St. Mary's. Calvin To, friend of Andrew Chack, takes over as head coach for the 6th grade.

Several new assistants are also in the mix. Those who graduated from St. Mary's include, Dennison Fong, Stephanie Lu and Calvin Ng. Jamie Zhao will be assisting the 7th grade, as it is her first year helping out with a boys team. Last season, Jamie was a co-head coach for the then 3rd grade girls.

One of our new assistant coaches is Patty Fung, who will replace John Wang on the 8th grade Red Team. Patty went to school and played basketball with current Warriors guard Jeremy Lin.

Chris Yee, who was the 5th/6th grade soccer coach will be an assistant for the 6th grade.

Our lone class of 2010 graduate who is returning as an assistant coach is Derek Kwong. Derek and Roger Shek, also a friend of Andrew Chack, will serve as assistants for the 8th grade White Team.

Clarissa Lee, Vinette Ly and Justin Khuu also return in an assistant coaching capacity.


FULL LIST OF COACHES

4^th Grade

Head Coach: Constance Wong

Assistant Coaches: Dennison Fong

5^th Grade

Head Coach: Megan Yuen

Assistant Coaches: Stephanie Lu and Justin Khuu

6^th Grade

Head Coach: Calvin To

Assistant Coach: Clarissa Lee and Chris Yee

7^th Grade

Head Coach:  Tiffanie Vuong

Assistant Coach: Jamie Zhao and Calvin Ng

8^th grade (Red)

Head Coach: James Chiu

Assistant Coaches: Vinette Ly and Patty Fung

8^th Grade (White)

Head Coach: John Wang

Assistant Coaches: Roger Shek and Derek Kwong