On Court Staff
Packie Turner - Chief Training Officer
Recently, Coach Packie has had the amazing opportunity to work with some professional athletes from his favorite local championship team The Golden State Warriors and the 2 time MVP. Packie has worked with children age 6 and older to professionals players both here and overseas. He has a unique approach to teaching and making sure the game is always enjoyable. Many young athletes are passionate about basketball and he wants to help not only ignite that fire, but allow it to grow so that it never burns out.
Coach Packie attended Holy Names University and received a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Sports Management.
Corey Cilia - Player Development Coach
Coach Corey was raised in Montara, California. He graduated from Half Moon Bay High School in 2014 and went on to play collegiately at UC Santa Cruz. He remains top 6 in UCSC history for 3 pt percentage at 41.5% through 4 seasons, capping his career off shooting 50% from 3 pt as a senior. Upon graduating, Corey played professionally in Southeast Asia, representing Vietnam in the Asean Basketball League. He also had 2 stints with the Vietnam National team, participating in two editions of the SEA Games - first in Hanoi, Vietnam (2022) and second in Phnom Penh, Cambodia (2023). Corey is excited to join UPB while he pursues his Master’s degree in Sports and Performance Psychology from Menlo College. He is passionate about helping others improve their skills and understanding of the game, and is looking forward to seeing the opportunities basketball will present to UPB athletes.
Donovan Washington - Player Development Coach & Brand Story Teller
Coach Donovan is a Bay Area native with deep roots in the game. A former standout at San Mateo High School and Canada College, Donovan also competed on top AAU circuits, gaining experience against elite competition across the country. He brings over six years of varsity coaching experience, where he helped develop student-athletes both on and off the court. His passion for the game and mentorship naturally extended into creative media, where he now combines his basketball knowledge with his skills behind the lens.
As the Brand Story Teller at Unlimited Potential Basketball, Donovan captures the energy, emotion, and excellence of every event — creating powerful content that tells the story of athletes and the community around them.
Wes Preston - Player Development Coach & Outreach Coordinator
Coach Wes was raised in Mendocino, California. He attended Mendo High School and played basketball and golf. After being recruited to Saint Mary’s College of CA to play golf, he went on to finish his college career with a Marketing degree at Santa Rosa JC in 2015. Despite playing collegiate and amatuer golf, his passion and dedication to the game of basketball never wavered. Wes left the Bay Area in 2020 after a career in marketing and management to return to Mendocino where he coached JV and Varsity basketball at his alma mater. This has led to him pursuing a career in hoops to share his enthusiasm and knowledge of the game as a coach, mentor, and trainer.
Dylan Pegarido - Player Development Coach
Coach Dylan was raised in Mountain View, California. He attended Mountain View High School and played basketball and football throughout his time there. He currently attends College of San Mateo and is looking to transfer to a University to pursue a Masters in Sports Management. In 2023, Dylan was presented with the opportunity to coach for a local AAU Program based out of the Peninsula/South Bay. He also works at the El Camino YMCA as a Sports Coordinator. Dylan’s love for coaching grew throughout 2023 as he worked closely with his team and players individually. His favorite part about coaching is seeing players' confidence blossom over time as they invest in themselves. Dylan is excited to join the UPB team and help impact the next generation of athletes.
Veronica Barrot - Player Development Coach
Coach V was born in Burlingame, California but has lived all around the Bay Area, from the Peninsula to the East Bay. After graduating from Arroyo High School in 2017, she went on to play basketball at the University of the Southwest in New Mexico. She also took on running cross country and qualified for the NAIA Nationals in 2019. She received both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Veronica then decided to move back to the Bay Area in 2022 where she was able to help out with an AAU club and work with girls of all ages along with being a Frosh head coach and helped assist the JV and varsity girls basketball teams. Working alongside her former AAU coaches helped her find her passion of giving back to the basketball community. Veronica is excited to be apart of the UPB family and to get to know the community. Her ultimate goal is to not only become a trainer for all levels, but to spread her knowledge to the youth and show them that anything is possible!
Ty Davis - Player Development Coach
Coach Ty played three years at Stanislaus State, where he majored in Communications and earned his bachelor’s degree. During his collegiate basketball career, he etched his name into the record books, becoming the all-time leader in assists and steals while finishing second in all-time scoring in school history.
Following college, he went on to play professionally in Europe for a year, further expanding his experience at the professional level. Throughout his journey, Tyrian has worked with and trained high-level athletes, including Jacob Evans (formerly of the Golden State Warriors and currently playing overseas), Damian Jones (a Golden State Warriors draft pick now playing overseas), and Keelan Martin (formerly with the Minnesota Timberwolves and currently overseas).
Having been around professional and elite collegiate athletes, Tyrian now enters the next chapter of his journey with a strong passion for developing and mentoring young athletes. He is committed to using his knowledge, experience, and leadership to help guide the next generation both on and off the court.
Emeka Udenyi - Player Development Coach
Coach Emeka is a former player and dedicated basketball professional who is now bringing his extensive on-court experience and leadership skills to the coaching ranks. Raised in Oakland California. With a proven track record as a versatile player, Coach Emeka is committed to developing athletes both on and off the court through a philosophy of hard work, discipline, and player empowerment. Coach Emeka attended Seattle University and received a Bachelor's Degree in strategic communication. A four-year college basketball veteran, coach Emeka capped off his three-year career at Seattle University with 508 points, 515 rebounds, and 184 assists, appearing in all 87 games during his tenure. He was known for his all-around contributions, excelling in both offense and defense. Udenyi’s most notable season came in 2021-22, when he earned the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Player of the Week honors and notched a rare triple-double (11 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists) against Northwest. Before his time at Seattle U, coach Emeka played for the City College of San Francisco, where he helped the Rams achieve an undefeated 30-0 season and a high-octane offense, averaging 11 points and 7 rebounds per game. His efforts earned him First Team All-State honors.
Elijah Duque - Player Development Assistant
Coach Elijah was born and raised in Burlingame, CA and has been apart of the UPB community throughout most of his childhood. He attended Aragon High School where he played basketball for three years, and ultimately ended up coaching at UPB in his last year of high school. He currently attends the College of San Mateo, and is hoping to transfer. He plans to purse a degree in economics. Elijah is passionate about helping athletes learn and advance their basketball skills, and is optimistic about developing his own skills as a player and coach.
Alex Toon - Player Development Assistant
Coach Alex who was born in Guatemala and raised in the Bay Area, has been a four-year high school basketball player for Homestead High School’s team. He’s played for one of the Puma circuit teams and has been involved with UPB for many years. Coach Alex recently graduated from high school and plans to attend De Anza College, where he aims to continue his basketball career and major in psychology to transfer to a four-year university and earn a degree. With years of coaching experience, Coach Alex wants to pass on his skills and help develop the next generation of basketball players by instilling positive mindsets and attitudes.
Bailey Fong - Player Development Intern
Coach Bailey grew up in the Bay Area and developed a passion for basketball at a young age. She attended Hillsdale High School before continuing her academic and athletic career at Westmont College, where she played four years of collegiate basketball while earning a Bachelor's Degree in Data Analytics. Bailey established herself as one of the top scorers in the conference, earning All-PacWest honors and recording a 39-point performance that ranks among the top three single-game scoring performances in Westmont Women’s Basketball history. Bailey has worked numerous youth basketball camps, helping players of all ages strengthen their fundamentals and improve their basketball IQ. What she enjoys most about coaching is seeing players gain confidence through hard work and recognizing their progress over time. Bailey is excited to be a part of the UPB family and connect with athletes throughout the community.
Branden Antiporda - Player Development Intern
Coach Branden was born and raised in the Bay Area, where he developed a strong passion for basketball at a young age. He attended Aragon High School and played on the competitive AAU circuit before continuing his basketball career at the collegiate level at the University of La Verne. After one season, he returned home and attended Skyline College, where he played basketball and led his team in assists.
Branden is currently studying business and plans to transfer to a four-year university. After stepping away from competitive play, he shifted his focus toward player development. He is passionate about helping young athletes grow both on and off the court, using his own experiences to guide and mentor them.
Branden is excited to be part of the Unlimited Potential Basketball program and looks forward to continuing to grow as a coach while helping the next generation of athletes reach their full potential.
Off Court Staff
Bianca Turner - CEO
Bianca Turner and Coach Packie Turner started UPBasketball in Oakland, California in August 2016. She grew up in Oakland and graduated from Santa Clara University with her Bachelors in Business Marketing. Bianca is passionate about creating an environment that teaches hard work and mental toughness. Each UPB program is designed with the athletes in mind. She strives to create fun and challenging opportunities for UPB athletes to grow. If you have any questions please feel free to send her an email at bianca@upbtraining.net. Click here to learn more about Bianca.
Ruta Savickaite - Director of Basketball Operations & Player Development Coach
Ruta was born and raised in Lithuania. She moved to the United States in 2012 where she attended Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, TN. She played at Western Kentucky University for two years, during those two years the team made it to the NCAA tournament both years. In 2015 Ruta transferred to the University of Southern Indiana, where she finished her playing career and earned a Bachelor's degree in Sport Management. After graduation, she accepted a graduate assistantship position with Wichita State's women's basketball team. During two years with WSU, she was assisting the head coach with recruiting, marketing, player development, game-day operations, and scheduling. She graduated from Wichita State in May 2019, after graduating with a Master's degree Ruta moved to the Bay Area in June 2019 to pursue her career in sports administration and coaching. Currently Ruta is in charge of day to day operations at UPB, while working remotely from Lithuania. Click here to learn more about Coach Ruta.
Madisen Carter - Director of Operations
Madisen was born and raised in Sacramento, California. She went to Antelope High School where she was the head of the sports section for the school’s news team, Titan TV News. In 2016 she moved to Phoenix, Arizona to attend Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Journalism and a certificate in Sales and Marketing Essentials in May of 2020. As a sports reporter and journalist at ASU, she covered high school sports in the Phoenix area, ASU Athletics, the Arizona Fall League, and more. Madisen recently graduated in May of 2023 from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at ASU with a Master’s Degree in Sports Law and Business. Madisen takes care of day-to-day operations at the training facility and manages UPB's social media accounts. Click here to learn more about Madisen.
Josh Sangalang - Photographer & Videographer
Josh was born in Vallejo, CA before moving across the bridge to San Francisco. He went to Oceana High School where he wrestled and played varsity basketball. He then attended San Francisco State University where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management in the Fall of 2021. Throughout his life, he always found himself capturing the moment with a camera in his hands. Here at UPB, Josh aims to capture the moments of growth and happiness within every athlete that comes to the training facility. He looks forward to coming through UPB’s doors everyday due to its inviting and uplifting atmosphere. Through Josh’s lens, he helps capture and represent the positive culture we promote here at UPB. Click here to learn more about Josh.
Andrea Aruino - Digital Content Creator & Social Media Assistant
Andrea was born and raised in the Bay Area where she attended Lowell High School and played basketball for four years. After graduating, she continued her education at Cal Poly SLO where she is working towards a B.A. in Communication Studies with a minor in Video and Photography. In college, she enjoys working for the athletics department as a photographer and she hopes to translate that love for photography into writing as well here at UPB. As the Digital Content Creator and Social Media Assistant, she is eager to connect with the UPB community in everything that she publishes in order to showcase the many talents and stories that it has to share!