The Story BehindOne Ocean Basketball
Built on passion, purpose, and player development — One Ocean is a family-focused basketball club committed to helping youth and teen athletes in Mesa/Gilbert, Arizona grow on and off the court.
Coach Kawika
Coach Kawika is the founder and head coach of One Ocean Basketball Club — a program he built to develop confident, skilled, disciplined players in a positive and competitive environment. With over a decade of coaching experience, Coach Kawika currently serves as a Middle School Basketball Coach at Desert Ridge Junior High and has coached competitive youth basketball at multiple levels. He believes in teaching the fundamentals the right way, building basketball IQ, and pushing athletes to reach their full potential through hard work, accountability, and teamwork. His certifications include NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) Certified Coach, AAU Basketball Coach, and CPR & First Aid Certified. As a background-checked youth coach, he brings the structure, safety, and standard of high-level coaching to every practice. For Coach Kawika, basketball is more than a game — it's a platform to teach discipline, mentorship, and love for the game. One Ocean is the program he wanted to build: one where players are challenged, supported, and prepared for the next level.
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Meet the One Ocean Coaches
A coaching staff committed to real development, real competition, and the long-term growth of every player.
Head CoachesLeanne and Georges Aspervil
Head Coaches 8th Clubprep and Girls 14U
Head Coach, 6th GradeMichael Kruger
Head Coach, 6th Grade
Head Coach, 15U AAUJonathan Connolly
Head Coach, 9th grade
Build the Player.
Build the Person.
At One Ocean, we develop complete athletes — through skill work, basketball IQ, and a culture that holds every player to a high standard.
True Player Development
We prioritize growth over profit. Every athlete is coached with intent, challenged with purpose, and held accountable to reach their full potential.
Game-Ready Training
We teach players how to think, react, and compete under pressure. Every practice translates to real game performance, not just drills.
Family Culture
Built on trust and communication between coaches, players, and parents. A culture where athletes feel supported and push each other to be better.
Train With Purpose. Compete to Win. One Team, One Family
Book a free assessment training session and see what One Ocean Basketball Club can do for your athlete. We train at Desert Ridge Junior High in Mesa and Inspire Courts in Gilbert.
Free assessments offered at the end of every season.
