The GSA Team
Jake Grosz
As a former LJYB player, Jake remembers the golden years of youth sports in San Diego (baseball at Cliffridge, soccer at Allen Field, basketball at the Y). He often talks about how much youth sports meant to him and how he now understands their impact and value as they are "one of the last training grounds capable of providing kids with 'real' life lessons".
At LJHS, Jake was awarded to All-League and All-CIF teams in multiple sports and helped the Vikings capture their first CIF Baseball Championship in 1993. He was later elected into the LJHS Baseball Hall of Fame. Jake also understands the value of playing multiple sports. A 6-sport athlete at LJHS, Jake chose baseball in college where he received scholarships to play at both Westmont College and Oregon State University. He continues to study baseball and pitching under the guidance and mentorship of pitching/QB guru, Tom House and travels the country attending and instructing baseball and throwing clinics.
Jake has earned degrees in Psychology and Educational Counseling and has over 15 years’ experience working in San Diego schools as a counselor and as a teacher. This unique background of growing up in La Jolla, coupled with his knowledge of sports and the educational system has helped Jake discover meaningful ways to connect, mentor and guide San Diego's young ambitious athletes.
Marc Ravenscroft
Coach Marc Ravenscroft is the Director of Basketball Operations and lead coach for GSA's 3rd - 8th grade boys' programs. Marc has more than 15 years of coaching experience. Originally from San Jose, CA, Coach Ravenscroft lettered in both basketball and baseball at Archbishop Mitty High School. He then went on to play basketball collegiately as a member of the UC Davis Aggies and was named team captain for the Aggies during his Sophomore year. Marc earned his degree in Business Management / Organizational Studies in 1996.
In addition to coaching at GSA, Marc is the Head JV basketball coach and Varsity Assistant at Cathedral Catholic High School. Marc has also been a coach for Phenom America Basketball at their prestigious, National Invitational Camp. Marc and his wife, Heather, have 2 daughters, Alexis and Sloan, and a son, Colton.
Jackie Turpin
Coach Jackie Turpin is the lead coach for the 3rd - 8th grade girls' programs at GSA. Jackie has more than 20 years of coaching experience. Originally from Santee, CA, Coach Turpin lettered in both basketball and softball at Santana High School. She then went on to play basketball collegiately as a member of the UC Davis Aggies. Jackie earned her degree in Human Development / Psychology.
In addition to coaching at GSA, Jackie is the Women's Head Varsity basketball coach, JV Assistant softball coach, and the Athletic Sports Information Director at Cathedral Catholic High School.