Coaching Staff
Our Coaching staff combined has over forty years of coaching, training and recruiting experience. We are well versed in many different coaching styles and philosophies that help players develop and compete at the highest level.
Director, Founder & Head Coach/Head Trainer
Renee Saechao (Tzeo)
Coach Renee Saechao is a highly accomplished basketball coach and former standout player with extensive experience at the high school, junior college, and NCAA Division III levels. A decorated athlete from Reynolds High School (Oregon 6A), Coach Renee signed to start her collegiate career at Northwest Nazarene University (NCAA Division II) before transferring to Clark College (JuCo) in Vancouver, WA, where she had a record-breaking freshman season. She then continued her collegiate career at Cornell College (NCAA Division III) from 2010 to 2012.
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With over fourteen years of coaching and training experience in premier AAU programs, Coach Renee has established herself as a respected leader and developer of talent. She has coached and trained over 100 Oregon prospects, guiding many to earn basketball scholarships across all collegiate levels—from National Junior Colleges to NCAA Division I programs.
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Coach Renee is the current Head Women's Basketball Coach at Clark College and has held key coaching roles including Varsity Lead Assistant at Aloha High School during their most successful season since 2014 and Assistant Varsity Coach at Cleveland High School for the 2023-2024 season. In addition, Coach Renee has directed Iu Mien Association of Oregon (IMAO) youth basketball clinics in helping serve the Iu Mien communities youth with access to basketball and resources to keep them active.
Known for her energetic and expert approach, she brings a deep understanding of the game, recruitment processes, and player development to every training session. Coach Renee is dedicated to putting her players’ best interests first, focusing on finding the right fit for each athlete’s skill level and long-term growth.
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Player Accolades:
Reynolds High School (2005-2009)
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Mt. Hood Conference Player of the Year (2008-2009)
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1st Team Mt. Hood Conference (2006-2009)
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6A 1st Team All-State (2008-2009), 6A Honorable Mention All-State (2005-2008)
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Gresham Holiday All-Tournament Team and Holiday Tournament MVP
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2009 Les Schwab Oregon/Washington All-Star
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Multiple athlete of the week honors and team awards
Clark College (2009-2010)
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Led NWAC in assists
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First Team All-Western Conference NWAC
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Clark College MVP
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All-Academic Team
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Clark College Athlete of the Week
Program Administrator and Coordinator
Poeko Waiwaiole
Coach Po has over thirty years of coaching High School basketball. He has coached at many high schools and was an assistant coach at a D3 in Virginia.
Coach and Assistant Trainer
Freddie Caoile
Coach Freddie is one of the most energetic and progressive coaches currently in youth basketball. He has over six years coaching and developing youth basketball players around the Portland/Metro community.
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Coach Freddie is currently coaching on the Cleveland Girls Basketball staff. He is the head JV Coach and Assistant Coach to the Varsity team.
He has helped two different AAU programs develop their youth and middle school teams and has helped develop many college athletes in our program.
Coach Freddie's philosophy is to teach players to play harder than others, every play, every day. His goal is to provide quality coaching and basketball to the same community where he did not have the opportunity.
Assistant Trainer and Coach
Jayme Dodrill
Coach Jayme comes from building and coaching Estacada youth sports. She is currently the Lead Varsity Assistant at Estacada helping with one of their most succesful seasons to date.
Coach Jayme ability to connect and challenge our players. As a former collegiate soccer player, Coach Jayme is teaching our players to compete at the highest level they can.
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Coach Jayme is a strong and positive female coach that knows what it takes to be successful at the next level.
Trainer and Coach
Speed/Agility/Quickness and Injury Prevention
Logan Steelman
Coach Logan has spent the last seven years personal training various types of athletes and individuals who have goals to improve their overall health. He has guided his clients to reducing injuries, building strength, and improving athleticism.
With over seven health and fitness certifications, Coach Logan has continued educating himself to ensure he becomes a reliable coach and trainer. He transferred his skills into his passion for basketball, and his goal is to spread his knowledge to help youth athletes become strong and healthy players.
Coach
Sarah Dukart
Coach Sarah Dukart has dedicated the past five years to developing athletes and building a strong basketball culture within the Sandy community. She spent 2 years as a Varsity Assistant Coach at Sandy High School, helping support player development, game preparation, and team success at the high school level.
In addition, she has served as the Head Coach of the Sandy Youth Basketball Program for the past 3 years, focusing on teaching fundamentals, leadership, teamwork, and confidence both on and off the court.
Coach Dukart is passionate about creating a positive, competitive environment where athletes can grow as players and individuals.
Coach
Jenica (Jen) Susi
Coach Jen comes to OOT with a 4 year varsity playing experience at David Douglas high school. After playing, she has helped dedicate time to the Iu Mien Community by helping the non-profit run basketball camps for the under served community and youth with Coach Renee.
Coach
Kiara (Kiki) Brooks
Coach Kiki is fresh coming out of playing at Lower Columbia College and then finishing her career and education at Warner Pacific.
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Kiki brings knowledge from a collegiate athlete standpoint and ability to break down fundamentals for our athletes.
Assistant Trainer and Coach
Steven Nguyen
Coach Steven has years of experience coaching AAU on the youth boys side through different Oregon AAU clubs and he is currently an assistant boys basketball coach at Benson High School and helped scout for the team and lead them to one of their most successful seasons in 2026.
Coach Steven is a young and energetic coach who brings energy and defensive intensity to our program. His dedication to learning the game and teaching our players has proven to translate to their game.
Bookkeeper
Taylor Gibson
Taylor is our go to gal for all of our accounting and bookkeeping needs. Reach out to Taylor for any billing questions!