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Coach Sara Johnson has been playing and coaching sports for nearly as long as she's been drawing breath. An Orange County native, Johnson got her start playing various Southern California sports before focusing her attention on her two favorite sports: long distance running and volleyball. She earned a spot on La Habra High's varsity Cross Country, Volleyball and Track & Field squad, where she was elected team captain her senior year and eventually qualified for Junior National Championships in volleyball. At each track meet, she would race as much as possible (3200, 1600, 800, 4x4 relay). Educational aspirations brought Sara to the Bay, where she has earned a BS in Kinesiology from SFSU, as well as a Master's in Sports Management from USF. In the fall of 2012, Sara Johnson joined IHS as Assistant Athletic Director andVolleyball coach, whose student-athletes have benefitted from her tremendous technical knowledge, love of the sport and years of experience ever since.

Coach Sara's kindness and infectious enthusiasm have made her a perennial favorite with International student-athletes, but behind her ever-present smile lies a no-nonsense approach to coaching. Johnson describes her sideline demeanor as strict and highly organized. She requires three things of her players: energy, effort and communication, and harbors little patience for anyone not willing to give their best. Coach Sara also believes in making every practice fun, however, and encourages her students to take risks and define their own goals. Since 2008, She has coached various levels of athletes, from elementary-aged beginners, Varsity Athletes, Junior National Championship-calliber players and every skill level in between.

"Interscholastic athletics are about providing another avenue for players to learn how to be better people, apply valuable life lessons and have fun!"

Outside of coaching, Sara likes to keep busy by training for half marathons, hanging out with her puppy and managing her fantasy football teams.

ASSISTANT COACH: JELANI CLYBURN

Coach Lani is a Maryland native and former track and field athlete who has specializes in sports performance. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Movement Science at Delaware State University with a minor in Coaching. During his time in undergrad, he spent time interning with the football and track & field team.

Upon graduation Lani continued his education obtaining a Masters of Science in Physiology at Salisbury University. During his time in graduate school he coached track and field at Wicomico High School. He most closely worked with students participating in the 400m, Hurdles (110 & 300m), and 800m. During his stint he coached the top 4x400m team and 400m runner on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Leaving graduate school he began interning at the University of Maryland where he worked with Baseball, Track and Field, and Lacrosse. After leaving the University of Maryland, he was hired as a Corrective Exercise Specialist and Speed and Agility coach for baseball athletes in the private setting ranging from middle school to college. In November of 2019, Coach Lani has relocated to the bay area and is currently a Performance Coach at Future Fit.

Lani looks to first "coach the human before the athlete". He believes that coaches have a huge influence on their athletes and does not take for granted the opportunity to work with future leaders.

Qualifications
-NSCA CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach)

ASSISTANT COACH: MARCUS PORCHIA

Marcus Porchia, a Bay Area native that started playing sports as soon as he could walk. Attended FAIS and IHS, graduated in 2013 and is proud to hold the "lifer" title. Throughout his academic career, he was a part of many sports (Cross Country, Basketball, Track & Field, Baseball) that were provided, but being a leader was his calling.

Coaching at International came naturally since he was a multi-sport student-athlete himself for many years. He knows the ins and outs of the program and is very eager in watching the students succeed in their athletic goals. He spent his first 4 years coaching few middle school Cross Country and Basketball teams, while bringing home two CYO championship trophies. Last year, he was extremely excited to bring his talents to the next level for High School Basketball. During his first year working with the Jaguars, Marcus had lead the Women's Varsity team to it's 3rd Championship title in just as many years. His players would describe Coach Marcus as a knowledgeable coach, who is always finding new ways to find connections with his players on and off the playing surface. Marcus is also the Assistant Coach for the Varsity Cross Country team and Varsity Head Coach for the Women's Varsity Basketball team. He is now deemed the coveted title of "Triple Crown Coach".

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