Coach Alaina, 28, is stepping into her first season as the Junior Varsity Head Coach for the Royal High School Girls Basketball program. A Royal alumna herself (Class of 2015), she previously coached the freshman team during the 2015–2016 season. A lifelong basketball player, she competed in travel ball and four years at Royal, and now brings that same passion back to the court to inspire and guide the next generation of Lady Highlanders.

 

Coach Alaina's philosophy is simple: “Walk before we run—and once we start running, let’s really hit the ground running.” She emphasizes strong fundamentals, confidence, and team chemistry while helping her players grow both on and off the court. Outside of basketball, Coach Alaina works in sales, holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Cal Lutheran University, and proudly served five years in the U.S. Navy. This season, she looks forward to building a culture of hard work, positivity, and love for the game.