"A good Coach can change a GAME.  A great Coach can change a LIFE"

John Wooden


Anyone who has ever played a sport, can quickly name the person who had not only the biggest impact on their athletic pursuit, but also on their level of commitment, work ethic, teamwork and character.  For our son, that influence has not been just one person, but rather the four coaches who lead the Open Gym Premier Kings basketball community, located in Thousand Oaks, CA:
  - Coach Matt Mazarei
  - Coach Steven Anthony
  - Coach Santino DeJesus
  - Coach Ryan Rubino

In addition to the team practices and private workouts throughout the week, these four coaches routinely sacrifice their weekends to the coaching of their teams.  They work hard on and off the court, to ensure that our boys are developing into the best basketball players, and more importantly- young men, that they can be. 

Over the course of the last 3 years, every time we needed one of these coaches to be there for our family or our son, they were.

And now it is our turn to be there for them.

Due to the current quarantine, all OGP programs have been suspended and all employees have been furloughed.  And while we are starting to see the path forward to re-opening stores and other parts of the community, health and civil leaders have expressed deep concerns about gatherings of more than 10 people, and sporting events in particular, until well into the summer.  In the meantime, our four coaches and their families are trying to navigate the difficult and uncertain times that we all find ourselves in.

Please join us in showing Coaches Matt, Steven, Santino and Ryan how much they truly mean to our sons and the entire OGP community.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!