Our Coaches - DTermined IE

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Shy Thomas served as Director of our Lady DTermined program, which produced several collegiate athletes under her guidance. She is also a former collegiate basketball player and received her degree from Cal State University San Bernardino. Coach Shy immediately started giving back while coaching for Team DTermined since 2016! Currently, she is the assistant coach for San Bernardino Valley College women’s program.  Coach Shy has a true passion for the development and well being for all athletes. She’s an advocate for family and creating environments for student athletes to thrive on the court and navigating through life. 

Kendrick Ayres has been coaching Youth and High School Sports for over 20 years. His original passion for playing the game evolved into an enthusiasm for teaching after his playing days concluded. After a stand out high school career in the state of Maryland, he continued playing competitively while serving in the United States Marine Corps. Coach Kendrick first coached the High School level at Heritage High School (Menifee, Ca) in 2007. There he was a part of the inaugural staff, serving as the Freshman Coach and Lead Varsity Assistant. He is currently the Varsity Boys Head Coach at Colton High School. Coach Kendrick is dedicated to being a positive influence for student athletes both on and off the field of competition.

Jahbril Price-Noel is one of our newest coaches/trainers who is the owner of clothing brand SAKREDWORLD. He attended University of the Pacific for 3 years before finishing up his collegiate career at Wagner College. After receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Sports Administration, he went on to play professionally in Canada and Albania. Now embarking on his coaching journey, Jahbril gears his focus towards mentorship and development both on and off the court. With his love for basketball, music, and the arts, he prides himself on showing youth how to passionately chase their dreams in between the lines and in the game of life. 

Kearnan Lopez is the Head Junior Varsity Coach at Colton High School and also coaches at DTermined Athletics. With four years of coaching experience, Kearnan has made a significant impact in both high school and youth basketball. He began his career at Patriot High School, where he spent three seasons as an Assistant Varsity Coach,  helping the team reach the CIF playoffs in his first season.

Kearnan’s extensive basketball experience has fueled his passion for coaching and developing young talent. He’s known for his ability to nurture players, including one athlete who progressed to college basketball under his guidance. His coaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of building character alongside athletic skills, and he instills discipline and a strong work ethic in his players, often reminding them, “If you play hard and practice hard, it will be hard for me to take you out of the game.” Kearnan is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, with plans to complete his studies at California State University, San Bernardino. His motivation to coach stems from his own experiences as a young athlete, and he is passionate about giving back to the sport by helping young men grow both on and off the court.