B.A. in Journalism & Public Relations, M.A. in English

With over 200 published news stories, Kelsey spent her early career as a local journalist in the Fresno and Ventura County area. Always happily involved with Moorpark Athletics, she launched the MC Spirit program, as well as the CLU Cheer Program, and coached college cheer for five years. During that time she collaborated with the football team to lead growth mindset workshops on instilling academic confidence in athletes, was an academic trainer for young athletes at Oaks Christian High School and a tutor at the Writing Center at Moorpark College. She eventually began instructing in journalism and now is lead Journalism instructor at Moorpark College, facilitates the student newspaper, the Moorpark Reporter, and serves as the Distance Education Coordinator/POCR Lead for the campus. Her uniquely designed Journalism courses have been recognized at the state level and badged for high marks of equity and accessibility. Kelsey has pooled her background as a tutor, collegiate instructor, and a mother of four young athletes to design a curriculum that offers engaging lessons, interactive assessments, and guaranteed retention.

M.S in Kinesiology, M.A. in Christian Leadership

Moorpark College Head Football Coach

Starting his 16th year in collegiate coaching, after graduating from a D1 football scholarship, Mike Stuart has spent the better part of two decades rallying behind student athletes. As one of the first coaches in his league to implement an Academic Game plan, one that instills time managment tools, study skills, and professional work ethic development, he has been passionate about helping his players succeed on and off the field since day 1. The Athletes Academy is his way of helping to ensure academic and athletic confidence in the next generation of student athletes! He uses his incredible background in physical training, agility drills, strength and conditioning workouts to craft a field ready game plan for active learners to fully engage in academics with an eager confidence.

B.S. in Organizational Sciences

M.S. Education in Kinesiology

John Stuart, an Defensive Coordinator for Moorpark College Football Program, began his journey as a passionate college athlete. His love for football, kindled in his early years, has fueled his dynamic path in the world of athletics, where he combines his deep passion for the sport with a dedicated commitment to nurturing the next generation of players.

Stuart's teaching and coaching philosophy centers on empowerment and collaboration. He prioritizes fostering student opportunities by involving student athletes in leadership roles, granting them a voice in shaping the team and classroom strategies. This approach not only enhances their engagement but also instills a sense of ownership and commitment, creating a vibrant and cohesive team dynamic.

Leading the Academy’s Athletic Skills and Sport Training, Stuart will be unparalleled in garnering confidence in the arena each morning. Using his academic background in enhanced strategies and formulas, as well as his over five years in teaching throughout Conejo Valley high school’s and middle school’s as a substitute teacher, Stuart will be partnering with Shireen Russell to launch the exceptional math program at the Academy.

M.S. in Educational Leadership & Preliminary Administrative Services Credential

Multi-Subject Credential CLU

B.S. in Child Development, Cal State Fullerton

Shireen Russell has spent the last 20 years in education, making her mark on many students who leave her classroom confident in Math and inspired in Science. She has a background in athletics as a 2-sport Division 1 athlete in softball and volleyball, her experience as a collegiate athlete has been exceptional as she helps to guide and mentor our student athletes in their time managment, high school course layout, skill mapping, and more!

B.A. in Education, Cal State Chico

Oaks Christian High School English Teacher

Cori Ohl is well-known for her expertise in English Grammar, as a beloved instructor for years at Oaks Christian High School, the mother of seven, has refined the art of splicing sentences, encouraging students to write confidently and read voraciously. A mother to exceptional children, one of which plays professional baseball, she is very familiar with an athletes schedule and need to prioritize time wisely in order to achieve exceptional results! She looks forward to working with her student athletes this year in both elementary, middle and high school grades at Elite Athletes Academy.

Single Subject Teaching Credential Completion 2026

B.S. in Athletic Training, Sterling College

With extensive experience as an Athletic Trainer and Collegiate Athlete, Nick McGrew has spent many hours on the field and in classrooms with an awareness of what it takes to be a student athlete at the highest level. After graduating on the Dean’s list from Sterling College in Kansas, McGrew, captain of his football team, came back to Ventura County to pick up teaching and coaching. Partnering with Young Athletes for Christ, McGrew used his background to help lead the next generation of athletes in the area to form solid relationships and make good choices. He took on the O-Line coaching position for Ventura High School and is working towards the completion of his single-subject credential in Science. His expertise in Athletic Training and love of the subject has led him to Elite Athletes Academy, where he looks forward to engaging student athletes in his favorite subject.

Single Subject Credential, History, Completion in 2026.

B.S in Political Science, Pepperdine University

Ryan Bough has dedicated the past decade to refining his expertise in the media industry. Renowned for his ability to connect historical context with current events, Bough possesses a unique talent for bringing historical moments to life through his lectures, storytelling, and photography. His tenacious coverage of the Ventura County Fires has earned him recognition in national news outlets, demonstrating his commitment to tackling challenging assignments.

During his time at Pepperdine University, Bough contributed to the campus newspaper, The Graphic, and actively participated in intramural sports. As a Division 1 Rugby Captain, he led his team with distinction. Recently, he spent a year traveling the world, immersing himself in various cultures, and capturing compelling stories and events that resonate on a global scale. Bough is eager to share his passion for history with the Academy’s Student Athletes, engaging them beyond the textbook to explore some of history’s most significant narratives.

B.S in Sports Management

FCA Rep, Ventura County

Tim Lomicka holds a Bachelor’s in Sports Management from CLU where he crafted business campaigns to help enhance sport training that connected the mind, body, and spirit in a fully vetted performance program.

As a prior Kingsman quarterback, Lomicka uses his experience to coach Moorpark College’s quarterbacks, where he is determined to continue to speak life into players on and off the field.

Lomicka serves as the Ventura County representative for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, FCA, and will work with Elite Athletes Academy as the team Chaplain and Biblical Studies Instructor.

B.A Latin American Studies, UC San Diego

Masters in Education, CLU

Terin Carvalho spent 20 years instructing in Spanish at Thousand Oaks High School.

She spent years fine tuning the premier methods of administering lessons in Spanish that pull in students from all levels and language backgrounds.

In partnering with Elite Athletes Academy, she is determined to bring Spanish speaking back to life in a fun competitive and energetic atmosphere.

A mother to four kids she is currently homeschooling, Carvalho has made waves in transitioning standard learning to something exceptional.

She brings her expertise with CVUSD’s Shine & Century Programs to help guide and nurture the next generation of Spanish speaking student athletes.

Pop artist Kirsten Arian, was writing songs before she could even hold a pen. The Los Angeles native moved to Nashville at 18 and hit the ground running, winning Music City Breakthrough, a competition that helped Arian set up her first full-length album, Higher Than Heaven. The debut garnered the singer/songwriter airplay on MTV and Radio Disney. Her follow-up, 3, attracted the attention of major labels with breakthrough hits “Please Don’t Try To Stop Me” and “Girls Hate Girls,” which became the theme song for the national Love Is Louder anti-bullying campaign. In addition, her original recording of “Invincible” earned placement in 2017’s The Lego Batman Movie.

She is the artist and voice behind Delight Worship, a worldwide women's ministry and is currently represented by Peermusic. Outside of that, she acts as a mentor to artists and songwriters, in helping develop their skill and craft towards their journey within the music industry.

www.kirstenarianmusic.com

B.A. in Child Development & Multi Subject Credential, Cal State University Bakersfield (CSUB)

Overjoyed to have a chance to inspire the Academy's Young Athletes, Clarissa Schulyer, director of Little Steps Preschool, applies her over 20 years experience in teaching 2nd-3rd grades to our up and coming stars!

A 2-time National High Jump Champion, and a 4 Time All American, she knows establishing a passion for learning is essential to helping these Young Athletes carry through into their middle and high school years!

Young Athletes Instructor:

Tues/Thurs: Math & Science

A.A. in Child Development

B.A. in Liberal Arts Studies at CSUN

M.S. in Psychology, May 2025

With a huge heart for kids, Carly Doderlein has spent the last decade working with youth across Ventura County. As a substitute teacher for CVUSD she has spent ample time in the classroom and looks forward to finding a home with our Young Athletes.

Coming from a big family of three sisters and two brothers, Doderlein seeks out communities that prioritize families. With a Masters in Psychology, Doderlein is an advocate for students, offering all she can to give them the support they need to succeed.