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Coach ben brinkman
Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced
Ben Brinkman is the girl's head basketball coach at Escondido Charter High School and a former college basketball player. After graduating from High School, Ben went on to play four years of college basketball at Eastern Oregon State and Northwest University. His passion for basketball has led him to coach both boys and girls at all levels. In his first year assistant coaching at Classical Academy High School, he helped lead the Varsity Girls Basketball team to win the 2021 CIF championship. In his second year at Classical Academy, he helped lead them to the CIF semi-final championship game. in 2022 Ben became the head coach for the Escondido Charter High School girls basketball team. In his first year, he established a winning culture and lead them to the CIF quarter-final game. In his second year (2023-2024) he led them to win their first-ever CIF Championship and then went on to play in the California State South Regional Championship game finishing as one of the top 4 D4 teams in the state.
Coach Faith Brinkman
Intermediate - Advanced
Faith Brinkman, going into Junior year playing at Hope International University. Played freshman year at The Masters Univeristy, and Palomar College Sophomore year. Second Team All Pacific Coast Athletic Conference, and athlete of the week. 4 year varsity starter 2021 D4 CIF champion, 2 time all CIF player, 2 time Pacific League player of the year, and scored over 1500 career points in high school career. Striving to play as long as possible and brining the youth closer to God, helping kids on and off court with their struggles, while keeping their love for the game alive!
Coach Noah Claxton
Beginner - Intermediate
Noah Claxton (far left in picutre) is a former High School Basketball player who served as the Varsity Team Captain in both his Junior and Senior years at Classical Academy High School. While serving as the Captain he simultaneously coached 5th-6th grade boys basketball for two years in the Master Sports Recreational League winning championships in both years he coached. In 2020, Noah finished out his High School basketball career by helping the Classical Academy Caimans win the CIF D5 Championship. After graduating, Noah continued his passion for basketball by participating in the House of Hoops 3v3 leagues to which he won three championships. He currently has accepted the position of the Escondido Charter Boys Basketball Freshman Team coach and looks to make a lasting impact on the players and the program alike this upcoming 2024-2025 season.