As the Citywide Director of Sports, Fitness, and Play, at Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco, Jake has dedicated over 15 years to coaching and youth development. Passionate about using athletics to teach vital life skills, he is committed to making a positive impact on the youth of San Francisco, helping them grow into caring and responsible citizens.
With over 22 years of coaching experience, Patrick Banks has spent a decade coaching boys’ basketball at Mission High School and 15 years coaching and refereeing AAU basketball. A former high school and collegiate player at Porterville College, Patrick brings deep expertise in youth basketball development.
Joshua Blakes is a dedicated basketball coach and trainer, currently coaching varsity basketball at John O’Connell High School and AAU basketball at SF Work Hard Play. With experience coaching youth athletes through the Jr. Warriors program, he specializes in developing players of all ages and skill levels.
Terrick Griffin has been coaching youth basketball since 2018, focusing on skill development and game strategy through one-on-one training. A lifelong basketball player, he competed at the high school and collegiate level at Marygrove College.
A Bay Area native, Rishard Williams played varsity basketball at De Anza High School and led the Vallejo Knights to an AAU National Championship. He played Division I basketball at San Jose State University and Westcliff University. With 15 years of coaching experience, he currently serves as the Citywide Manager of Sports, Fitness & Play at Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco.
This opportunity is open to both current members and the community! Any basketball players currently enrolled in 4th - 8th grade who want to participate are welcome!