Head Coach John Morris '01

The 2018-2019 School year will mark Coach John Morris' 8th season as the head coach at Servite and his 14th year overall at the school. Coach Morris was a three-sport letterman (football, basketball, and baseball) at Servite and graduated in 2001. While at Servite, Coach Morris was named captain of the varsity basketball team as a sophomore and was All-Serra League as a junior. He received his bachelor’s degree in Human Communications from California State University, Fullerton in 2006.

Coach Morris returned to Servite in 2004 to begin his coaching career. Prior to becoming the head basketball coach at Servite, Coach Morris has served as a varsity assistant basketball coach, head freshman basketball coach, and strength/conditioning coach for basketball. Coach Morris has taught Algebra and also served as a Formation Director.

Coach Morris was named the Trinity League Coach of the Year following the 2012-2013 season after guiding the Friars to a 17-13 overall record and advancing to the CIF Quarterfinals. Since then, the Friars have made three additional playoff appearances advancing to the CIF Semifinals in 2014 and the CIF Quarterfinals in 2015. In Morris' tenure, the Friars have won a playoff game in five consecutive years for the first time in Servite history. During the span, Servite has a 9-5 playoff record, a .642 winning percentage.

Coach Morris has twice been selected to coach in the county all-star games, first as an Assistant coach for the North Team in the Orange County All-Star game in 2013 then again in 2015 when he served as the Head Coach of the North Team in the Open Gym All-Star Classic. Both times the Friars had players selected for the games as well, Eric Torres ’13 and Trevor Treinen ‘15.

Coach Morris challenges his players on and off the court, which speaks to his coaching style and leads to players thriving in his system and continuing their basketball careers past Servite. Neil Pauu '14 and Trevor Treinen '15 earned 1st team All-CIF under Morris.

In Coach Morris’ first seven seasons as head coach, Servite Basketball has started up Fall and Spring Leagues for Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Frosh-Soph teams and has expanded the annual Varsity summer tournament to include Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Varsity fields. Servite’s Fall League has grown into one of the largest Fall Leagues in all of Southern California, involving over 50 teams combined at all three levels.

Coach Morris and the Friars also participate in the Yorba Linda Challenger Division. For the past four years, John and the Servite players team up with players with special needs to develop their skills and play games.

Married for 8 years now, Coach Morris would like to thank his wife Casey for her continued support and love. Coach Morris and his wife currently reside in Fullerton and look forward to another exciting year of Servite Basketball.

You may contact Coach Morris at 714-774-7575 ext. 1137 or emailvjmorris@servitehs.org.

Brian Couso, Varsity Assistant Coach

This Is Brian Couso's eighth season with Servite Basketball. Coach Couso brings 30 years of coaching experience to the staff. He has been a coach in the NBA Summer League for 26 seasons being named Coach of the Year twice. In 2003 he was the player development coach for Paul Westhead and the ABA World Champion Long Beach Jam. During his 25 years in the league, Coach Couso worked with NBA Stars like Dennis Rodman, Matt Barnes, Derrick Fisher and others.

Brian was also the Head Coach of the ABA Georgia based Grizzlies and Head Coach at Oxford Academy, where he lead the Patriots to their best record in school history. Brian also has worked in scouting for the LA Clippers and NBA agents. He is the Director of NOC Basketball, one of the top club programs in the state.

Brian's wife is Constance and they have 2 children. Derrick works in insurance and plays rugby for the OC Bucks. Delaney is a Junior at Chaminade University in Hawaii.

Aaron Mobley, Varsity Assistant Coach

Aaron Mobley is entering his sixth season as a Varsity Assistant coach at Servite. Coach Mobley attended Long Beach Jordan High School as a freshman where he earned his first Varsity letter. He then transferred to Whittier High School where he was a three-year letterman and graduated in 2007. After high school, Coach Mobley attended Long Beach State, Go Beach, where he played Point Guard for the Beach and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Coach Mobley recently earned his Teacher’s Credential at Long Beach State and now teaches two classes at Servite while also serving as the Assistant Dean of Students and Attendance Clerk.

Kellin Coates- Varsity Assistant Coach

Kellin C. Coates is entering his eighth year coaching in Servite Basketball program. Kellin attended El Modena High School where he was a three-year varsity letterman for the Vanguard basketball program. Coach Coates is very excited about the opportunity to have a positive impact on he lives of the young men of the JV basketball team and is committed to helping form faith-filled leaders. Kellin’s younger brother Daniel IV is a Servite graduate Class of 2010.

Darryl Hilliard- Varsity Assistant Coach

With over 30 years of coaching experience at the college and high school levels, Darryl Hilliard had joined the Servite basketball staff this winter. Coach Hilliard has previously been Varsity Head Boys Coach at Brea Olinda 2013-2017 and Western High School 2017-2018. He currently works as Campus Supervisor at Brea Olinda. The Boston native brings a wealth of knowledge, previously coaching at Boston University, Northeastern University, University of Delaware, University of New Hampshire, College of the Holy Cross and Hampton University.

Luis Carrillo- JV Head Coach

Luis Carrillo is entering his fifth year at Servite. A graduate from Anaheim HS, he was a three year varsity player. He then attended Cypress College played one year of basketball. Luis earned an A.S in physical education. Coach Carrillo is very excited to be part of the Servite basketball program and looking forward in helping young student-athletes grow on and off the basketball court.

Phil Emard- Freshman Gray Head Coach

Phil Emard is a graduate of Servite High School and is one of the many Emards to attend the school. As a past player, parent, and alumnus of Servite, he’s had the opportunity to participate with and watch many of the Friar student athletes and legends of the past. Being a part of the great tradition and brotherhood unique to Servite, Phil is excited to play a role in the development and mentoring of this new class of Friars. This is his seventh year of coaching freshmen basketball at Servite. Coach Emard and his wife, Jenise, have two children, Brett '09 and Tyler '12 and resides in Fullerton.

Paul Price- Sophomore Head Coach

Coach Price has been in and out of coaching for thirty years. He has coached at various levels, including: parks and recreation, incarcerated youths, high school and summer basketball camp at UCLA. Each level, he was either the head coach or assistant coach and has won championships at each of those venues. His professional career has been in law enforcement/social work and he has been employed with the State of California for 25 years. He is married to his wife Kym and they have two daughters, Courtney and Chelsea. He enjoys his relationship with God, family, friends, sports, fishing and hunting. This is his fourth year at Servite.

Steven Tillman- Sophomore Assistant Coach

Steven Tillman has been coaching for 10 years. This will be his 1st year coaching for Servite basketball program. Coach Tillman graduated from Gahr Richmond High School where he played basketball and football. He went on to coach for the city of Lakewood sports, and Ross Academy. He has a passion for the game and is looking forward to help mentor student athletes any way he can. Steven's wife is Shanita Tillman they have 1 daughter. Steven serves as the Musical Director for Antioch Church of Long Beach.

Paul Kim- Freshman Black Head Coach

This is Coach Paul Kim's 6th year coaching high school basketball. Prior to Servite, he coached for 4 years at Cypress High School at the Freshman and JV levels, and this his 2nd year at Servite. He graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a Kinesiology Degree. He graduated from Pacifica High School in 2004, and resides in Garden Grove. He enjoys making a positive difference in the growth of young people as players and citizens. He also coaches girls and boys tennis at Pacifica High School.

Kyle Hoertz ’00- Freshman Black Assistant Coach

Kyle Hoertz graduated from Servite in 2000. He played football and basketball all four years, and previously coached the Servite sophomore basketball and football teams. He received a bachelor’s degree from Cal State Fullerton in Child and Adolescent Development while playing rugby and is currently a Behavior Interventionist and substitute special education teacher at Ocean View NPS.

Lee Yamauchi- Freshman Gray Coach

This is Lee Yamauchi’s fourth year in coaching for Servite High School. He comes with four years of experience in coaching high school level organized basketball. Coach Yamauchi has been part of the Servite Family before as his son Ryan graduated from Servite High School in 2012. He looks forward to helping young men in learning on and off the court.

Bob Flynn '78- Freshman Gray Assistant Coach

Bob is a graduate of Servite and played basketball (not very well) all four years. He has coached for 25 years at various levels of competition. Bob primarily works with the “big guys” emphasizing teamwork, fundamentals and the mental aspect of the game. Bob hopes to instill in each student athlete a passion for the game and a strong team -oriented work ethic. He has been married to his wonderful wife Jamie for 30 years and raised three sons all of whom are Servite graduates.