export type StaffCategory = 'coaches' | 'referees' | 'photographers' | 'volunteers' export interface StaffBioSection { heading: string body: string } export interface StaffMember { id: string name: string role: string bio: string bioSections?: StaffBioSection[] photo?: string category: StaffCategory } export const staffMembers: StaffMember[] = [ { id: 'marlon-eusebio', name: 'Marlon Eusebio', role: 'Head Coach — Basketball', bio: '', category: 'coaches' }, { id: 'angehlo-becerra', name: 'Angehlo Becerra', role: 'Head Coach — Basketball', bio: '', category: 'coaches' }, { id: 'jordan-morua', name: 'Jordan Morua', role: 'Head Coach — Basketball', bio: 'I’ve played basketball ever since I was young, and I’ve always had a deep love for the game. Coaching gives me the opportunity to give back to the community by mentoring young student athletes and helping them grow both on and off the court. My goal is to create a positive environment where every student athlete feels supported, encouraged, and motivated to improve.', bioSections: [ { heading: 'Coaching Philosophy', body: 'I primarily focus on defense, teamwork, and communication while making sure student athletes are having fun and enjoying the game.' }, { heading: 'Experience', body: 'I coach at DLEAG and have also coached youth basketball at the Newark Silliman Center and CYO Girls Basketball.' }, ], category: 'coaches' }, { id: 'kyle-maniling', name: 'Kyle Maniling', role: 'Head Coach — Basketball', bio: '', category: 'coaches' }, { id: 'mark-parayno', name: 'Mark Parayno', role: 'Head Coach — Basketball', bio: 'I’ve been coaching youth basketball for nearly 20 years because I enjoy helping kids develop their skills and seeing the confidence they gain along the way. I find it rewarding to help student athletes recognize their potential and work toward becoming better players.', bioSections: [ { heading: 'Coaching Philosophy', body: 'My main focus is to gauge where each student athlete is in their development and train them to reach the next level. I believe the skills and confidence built through basketball can extend into other parts of their lives.' }, { heading: 'Experience', body: 'I’ve coached youth basketball through the YMCA and other basketball programs in Santa Clara.' }, ], category: 'coaches' }, { id: 'lauryn-czarina', name: 'Lauryn Czarina', role: 'Head Coach — Basketball', bio: 'Aloha mai kaikou! I\'m Lauryn Czarina, also known as Coach Lala. I\'m a Bay Area native with a lifelong love for basketball. I coach because I genuinely love the game, but more importantly, I see coaching as an opportunity to serve a purpose bigger than myself. My goal is to give back to my community, help young student athletes grow in confidence and character, and teach lessons through basketball that extend far beyond the court.', bioSections: [ { heading: 'Coaching Philosophy', body: '"Always empty the tank—give everything you have, every time you step on the court." I place a strong emphasis on defense, discipline, and hustle while helping student athletes build the confidence, character, and mindset they can carry with them both on and off the court.' }, { heading: 'Experience', body: 'I\'ve played basketball throughout my life, including in Asian leagues and AAU during my youth, as well as intramural basketball at the university level. For the past four years, I\'ve coached student athletes in grades 5–8.' }, ], category: 'coaches', }, { id: 'neil-narvaez', name: 'Neil Narvaez', role: 'Head Coach — Basketball', bio: 'I’m excited to bring my experience to the Phantoms this year and continue being part of the DLEAG family. I enjoy helping players grow in a positive and encouraging environment where they can learn, build confidence, and enjoy the game. I’m looking forward to another fun and successful season with the entire DLEAG family.', bioSections: [ { heading: 'Coaching Philosophy', body: 'My coaching philosophy centers on fostering a positive environment where players learn through encouragement and enjoy the game. Strategically, I believe in a team-first approach, with passing, defense, and communication as the keys to good basketball.' }, { heading: 'Experience', body: 'I spent over 10 years coaching the 8th-grade boys basketball team at St. Christopher in San Jose and served as an assistant coach for the Ohlone College women’s team. Most recently, I coached the St. Edward boys teams for the past five years and have also assisted with a couple of DLEAG seasons.' }, ], category: 'coaches' }, { id: 'amanda-eusebio', name: 'Amanda Eusebio', role: 'Head Coach — Basketball', bio: 'I’m excited to continue my coaching journey with DLEAG and help young student athletes grow both on and off the court. Basketball has been a big part of my life since second grade, and coaching has given me the opportunity to share that passion with the next generation. One of the most rewarding parts of coaching is seeing players develop each season—not only in their basketball skills, but also in their confidence and belief in themselves. I want every student athlete to feel supported, challenged, and empowered to succeed.', bioSections: [ { heading: 'Coaching Philosophy', body: '“My task is to cultivate confident student athletes. I do this by instilling a sense of self-belief and fostering an environment where they feel empowered to perform.” My primary focus is on high-intensity defense, while also teaching players the importance of teamwork, discipline, effort, and confidence.' }, { heading: 'Experience', body: 'I’m entering my third season coaching with DLEAG. My playing experience includes CYO, NIB, NIB All-Stars, and four years of varsity basketball at Irvington High School in Fremont. This experience has given me a strong foundation in the game and continues to shape the way I support and develop young student athletes.' }, ], category: 'coaches' }, { id: 'david-davila', name: 'David Davila', role: 'Assistant Coach — Basketball', bio: '', category: 'coaches' }, { id: 'annie-chen', name: 'Annie Chen', role: 'Assistant Coach — Basketball', bio: '', category: 'coaches' }, { id: 'derick-bowker', name: 'Derick Bowker', role: 'Head Coach — Volleyball', bio: '', photo: '/images/awards/vb-s1-coach-1.webp', category: 'coaches' }, { id: 'randall-laureles', name: 'Randall Laureles', role: 'Head Coach — Volleyball', bio: 'I’m passionate about making a positive impact and supporting student athletes across the Tri-City area. I enjoy coaching because every player brings their own unique personality, strengths, and skills to the court. Being able to work with different student athletes and help them grow is one of the most rewarding parts of coaching for me.', bioSections: [ { heading: 'Coaching Philosophy', body: '“My goal as a coach is to help kids grow as players and as people.” I focus on preparing student athletes with the skills, confidence, teamwork, and mindset they’ll need as they continue developing and move on to higher levels of competition.' }, { heading: 'Experience', body: 'I started playing volleyball in 2022 and began my coaching journey in 2024. I currently coach with DLEAG and Itliong-Vera Cruz Middle School Volleyball.' }, ], category: 'coaches' }, { id: 'christian-noguera', name: 'Christian Noguera', role: 'Head Coach — Volleyball', bio: '', category: 'coaches' }, { id: 'ethan-huang', name: 'Ethan Huang', role: 'Head Coach — Volleyball', bio: 'I love coaching because watching players work hard and seeing them genuinely improve is an unbeatable feeling. Being able to see that progress firsthand is one of the most rewarding parts of coaching for me.', bioSections: [ { heading: 'Coaching Philosophy', body: '“Hard work and effort will always beat talent.” My main area of focus is hitting mechanics, with an emphasis on helping players strengthen their technique and continue improving their game.' }, { heading: 'Experience', body: 'I’ve been coaching on and off for two years and have been coaching consistently for the past year. I’ve also played volleyball on and off for four years.' }, ], category: 'coaches' }, { id: 'varadha-biju', name: 'Varadha Biju', role: 'Assistant Coach — Volleyball', bio: 'I’ve been involved in volleyball for many years, both as a player and a coach, and I enjoy helping student athletes discover what they’re capable of on the court. A fun personal connection I have to the sport is that my initials are V.B. — just like volleyball!', bioSections: [ { heading: 'Coaching Philosophy', body: '“Any player can play any position as long as they put their mind to it.” I focus on encouraging players to stay open to learning, challenge themselves, and build confidence in different areas of the game.' }, { heading: 'Experience', body: 'I have nine years of playing experience and two years of coaching experience.' }, ], category: 'coaches' }, ]