Anthony Davis - Head Basketball Coach

The 2022-2023 year marks the first season for Coach Davis at the helm of the Servite basketball program. 

Coach Davis brings over 15 years of high school coaching experience to the Friars and a championship pedigree having won two CIF-SS titles and 12 league championships during his tenure at Mayfair High School in Lakewood. Since taking over the program in 2007, Davis has been named CIF Coach of the Year twice while accumulating more than 300 victories including eight 20-win seasons with a 72% win percentage. In addition, he led his teams to the second round of the playoffs or further 13 times with six appearances in the quarterfinals and three in the finals. He also made four state appearances, advancing to the semifinals twice. 

Davis has mentored 30+ players who have moved on to play at 4-year universities including 15 at the NCAA Division 1 level. He also coached 1st Round NBA Draft pick and current Houston Rocket, Josh Christopher, as well as four McDonald’s All-American Game nominees, two Maxpreps All-Americans, three John R. Wooden Award recipients, two Naismith All-Americans and three players ranked in ESPN’s Top 100. 

As an athlete himself, Davis was a three-year starter at point guard at Whittier College where he earned his BA in Business Administration before going on to earn his MA in Education with a credential in Physical Education from National University. 

Coach Davis brings his wife Rosalyn and daughter Naomi into the Friar family.

Dion Wright - Varsity Assistant Coach

Dion Wright is in his first year with the Servite Friars as a Varsity Assistant. Coach Wright comes to Servite with over 25 years of coaching experience, working with various AAU organizations and high schools. He is currently the Head Coach for West Coach Elite 17u. He played college basketball at El Camino. Dion has been married to his lovely wife Karen for 31 years and raised 4 successful children. 

Chris Higgins - Varsity Assistant Coach 

Chris Higgins joins the staff after 15 years of coaching at Mayfair High School. In his time at Mayfair, he was a lower level Head Coach for 7 years and a Varsity Assistant his last 8 years. During his time at Mayfair, he helped the program win 2 CIF titles, along with 12 League titles. In addition to coaching at Servite, he is the Associate Dean of Students on campus.

JC Ellis- Varsity Assistant Coach

JC Ellis is in his third 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. In addition to his role with the team, he also works as a substitute teacher on campus. 

Brandon Davis- Varsity Assistant Coach

Coach Brandon Davis is in first year with the Servite staff. Coach Davis has over 15 years of coaching experience. He was the lead assistant with Mayfair High School when they won a CIF title in 2012. Coach Davis played and graduated from North Torrance and then briefly played at LA Harbor junior college. He is extremely passionate about player development and inspiring student-athletes to work hard to become the best version of themselves on and off the court. Coach Davis has also been a Varsity basketball official for 15 years with dual membership in the CIF LA City Section and the CIF Southern Section-South bay units of the CBOA.

Steven Tillman- JV White Coach

Steven Tillman has been coaching for over 10 years. This will be his 4th year coaching for the Servite basketball program. Coach Tillman graduated from Gahr Richard 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.

O'Shae Williams- JV Black Head Coach

Coach O’Shae Williams is in his first year on the Servite staff. He comes to Servite with 3 years coaching experience. He spent 2 years as a Varsity Assistant Coach at Pioneer High School, in addition to one season as an Assistant at Dream City Christian in Arizona. Prior to starting his coaching career, Coach Williams played and graduated from Arizona Christian University. During his time at ACU, he was selected as a NAIA All-American and 2-time all conference player for the Firestorm. In addition to his role with the team, he also works as a substitute teacher on campus. 

Lee Yamauchi- Freshman White Coach 

This is Lee Yamauchi’s 7th 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 White 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.

Garrett Jefferson- Freshman Black Head Coach

Coach Jefferson joins the Servite Friar staff after one season of coaching at Mayfair High School. Garrett has enjoyed a long and successful playing career. After a productive career at Mayfair HS, he moved on and played collegiately at the University of Hawaii and Cal Baptist University. After graduating, Jefferson was able to continue to travel the world playing professionally. He has played in Peru, Germany and Australia.

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