Sports

Basketball Program

Meet the Basketball Coaches

Soccer Program

Meet the Soccer Coaches

Training Overview

Led by our dedicated and qualified coaches, student athletes will benefit from year-round training opportunities, both during and outside regular school hours. We are excited to offer enhanced training experiences to ISI students, fostering their passion for the sport and nurturing their abilities further.

Tracking and Monitoring

It is of vital importance that our ISI program shares the developmental journey for each individual student-athlete with their families, in order to highlight strengths, development areas and any issues and concerns.

Health and Wellness

Furthermore, health and wellness, injury and illness reporting and readiness for performance will be tracked through wearable technology to track players fitness and freshness and ensure they are not being overloaded physically.

Tactical Reporting

All training sessions and games will also be captured and reviewed for overall performance and match analysis data being provided to all ISI members on team performances.

Basketball Coaches

Technical Director/Director of Coaching

Jamie Craighead Turner

With more than 20 years of college coaching experience, including 13 as a Division I head coach at San Jose State and Sacramento State, Jamie has built programs, developed top talent, and created winning cultures. A former University of Oregon standout and team captain, she helped lead her team to two Pac-10 titles, three NCAA Tournament appearances, and a WNIT championship.

Academy Coach

Christian Fuca

A former two-sport athlete at Concordia University and state champion at San Ramon Valley High, Christian brings a diverse athletic background and proven coaching expertise to ISI. Currently co-director of Lakeshow Basketball and coach with Jalen Green Elite, he has helped shape two of the Bay Area’s most impactful youth programs. Known for his on-court instruction, training design, and mentorship, Christian is committed to developing well-rounded athletes and building a positive, competitive culture at ISI Academy.

Soccer and Strength/Conditioning Coaches

Technical Director

Paul Bright

Paul Bright is an accomplished soccer professional with two decades of extensive experience in coaching, talent development, and soccer education across the UK, US, and Jamaica's U17 Men's National Team. His career highlights include leading elite professional academies, such as LA Galaxy OC and MLS Next Academy Director for ALBION SC Las Vegas, and expanding major youth soccer organizations. Bright is highly qualified, holding a UEFA A Coaching Award, USSF A License, and a Master's Degree in Education.

Director of Coaching

Andy Orbell

Andy Orbell is a dynamic soccer professional with a proven track record as both a player and coach , currently serving as the Owner and Head Coach of A.M.O Soccer Academy. Founding the academy in 2018, he designs and delivers age and position-specific training programs for youth and elite players. Orbell is highly qualified, holding dual BSc honors degrees and advanced licenses, including the UEFA B and USSF B Licenses. Drawing on his background in business and professional playing experience with clubs like Queen’s Park Rangers F.C., he has built a sustainable academy model and launched community outreach programs to keep soccer accessible.

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Geno Ballardo

with many years of athletic expertise, Coach Geno brings a unique dual-sport perspective to strength and conditioning as a former football and baseball player for Delta College and Metropolitan State. Transitioning from the field to the sidelines, they have built a robust coaching portfolio featuring roles at East Union High School, Liberty High School, and EC Revolution FC. Holding a USSF D License, Geno focuses on developing elite athletic performance through proven training methodologies and high-level competitive experience. Their mission is to empower athletes to reach their peak physical potential and excel in their respective sports.