With a solid basketball foundation built at the University of California, Irvine, Brandon Smith brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to coaching. Currently, he plays semi-professionally during the summer and has competed alongside and against NBA talents like Isaiah Thomas, Lonzo Ball, and Brandon Ingram. Brandon now serves as the Assistant Varsity Coach at Mission Viejo High School, where he continues to inspire young athletes. He loves working with all ages, imparting the skills and love for the game that has been a lifelong passion.

Basketball has been her big passion since she was five years old. She was selected to the OEC first team all conference at Saddleback Community College twice thanks to her diligence and passion for the sport. Her perseverance earned her a scholarship to play basketball for Humboldt State University, an NCAA Division 2 school. Raven plays semi-professionally right now, competing at a high level. Her ultimate objective is to share her expertise of the sport with our young athletes that aspire to achieve greatness and success!

With over 4 years of coaching experience, Carina has worked with athletes from Pre-K through 8th grade, focusing on fundamentals, player confidence, and building a strong foundation both on and off the court. Her coaching philosophy centers on creating a positive, disciplined environment where young athletes are pushed to grow as leaders, teammates, and individuals. As a proud Mater Dei alum, Cal State Fullerton graduate, and former collegiate athlete in both basketball and soccer, she understands the dedication it takes to succeed, on the court and in life.

As Swish Solutions’ Director of Marketing, Carina combines her on-court knowledge with 4+ years in sports media and digital content creation to help connect families to the mission behind the program. She leads Swish Solutions’ marketing efforts, overseeing digital content, branding, and community engagement. With a dual background in high‑level athletics and creative strategy, Carina brings a unique perspective to both the court and the brand.