Head Coach John Morris '01

The 2021-2022 school year marks Coach John Morris' 11th season as the head coach at Servite and his 17th 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 PE, Algebra, has served as a Formation Director and worked with the Admissions Department.

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 four additional playoff appearances most recently advancing to the CIF D2A Quarterfinals in 2021. In Morris' tenure, the Friars have won a playoff game in five consecutive years for the first time in Servite history. 

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 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 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. For his work off the court, he was recognized as a 2021 Regional Winner for the Positive Coaching Alliance's Double-Goal Coach Award presented to coaches who make a tremendous impact on their players in building them up as leaders and difference makers in their communities. 

Married for 10 years now, Coach Morris would like to thank his wife Casey for her continued support and love. 

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

Aaron Mobley, Varsity Assistant Coach

Aaron Mobley is entering his 8th 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 history at Servite.

Brian Couso, Varsity Assistant Coach

This is Brian Couso's 10th season with Servite Basketball. Coach Couso brings over 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 two children. Derrick works in insurance and plays rugby for the OC Bucks. Delaney recently graduated from Chaminade University in Hawaii.

Trevor Treinen ’15- Varsity Assistant Coach

Trevor Treinen is in his second year coaching at Servite. Coach Treinen graduated from Servite in 2015, where he was a 3-year varsity letterman. During his time at Servite, Coach Treinen was a 2-time 1st team All-Trinity league player as well as a 1st team All-CIF player his senior year. Treinen finished off his Servite career as the 2^nd all-time leading scorer in single season points as well as the 5th leading scorer in career points. After high school, Coach Treinene earned a full-ride scholarship at BIOLA University. During his time there he was a Division 2 All-American, was selected to the 3rd team All-PacWest, while finishing 8th in all-time scoring (1,402) as well as 4th in all-time 3-point field goals made (182). 

JC Ellis- Varsity Assistant

JC Ellis is in his second year with the Servite Friars as a varsity assistant. He spent the previous 10 years coaching at his alma mater, Covina High school where he helped win five league championships. JC is extremely excited to be a part of the Servite family and continue to help impact the lives of the players on and off the court. 

Greg Portis '09- Statistician 

Greg Portis is entering his first season with the basketball program serving as the team’s statistician. Portis also coaches football for the Friars and works as the Assistant Dean of Students. He enjoys seeing the growth of each student and sharing his experiences with the players. 

Kellin Coates- JV Black Coach

Kellin C. Coates is entering his 10th 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 in the program and is committed to helping form faith-filled leaders. Kellin’s younger brother Daniel IV is a Servite graduate Class of 2010.

Steven Tillman- JV Black Coach

Steven Tillman has been coaching for 10 years. This will be his 3rd 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 one daughter. Steven serves as the Musical Director for Antioch Church of Long Beach.

Noah Corral ’18- JV Gray Coach

Coach Corral graduated Servite in 2018. He played basketball all 4 years. He has coached youth basketball for seven years and this is his second season with Servite Basketball. He loves spending time with his family which includes his Dad, Teddy, his mom, Monica, and his two younger siblings, Nathan ’20 and Alexis. Besides his passion for coaching, he has a huge passion for working out and helping people reach and achieve their goals and dreams. He is extremely eager and passionate to not only teach and demonstrate a positive basketball environment, but a Christ-like environment as well. He has a special bond and connection with each of the kids, because he was in their shoes not too long ago.

Matthew Villalobos- JV Gray Coach

Luis Carrillo- Freshman Black Coach

Luis Carrillo is entering his 7th 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.

Mike Reynolds ‘73- Freshman Black Coach

Coach Reynolds has been passionately coaching boys and girls basketball at the youth, club, and high school levels since 1993. Prior to landing at Servite, he was in private practice for 34 years representing clients and taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service Appellate Division and the United States Tax Court. In 2015, he sold his practice and retired. Mike has been married to his wife, Jeannie for 43 Years. Together they have two children, Matt ’02 and Kathryn. He also has one grandson, Seamus ’32.

Lee Yamauchi- Freshman Gray Coach

This is Lee Yamauchi’s 6th 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 Coach

Bob is a graduate of Servite and played basketball (not very well) all four years. He has coached for over 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.

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