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Current Officers
Suhan Lai
Vice President
(Cupertino Volleyball)
Hi! I'm Suhan. I've been playing volleyball for more than 5 years in school teams and clubs. Being a senior at Leland High School, I love playing volleyball and I'm excited to share my experience at Little Grass! Let's have fun!
Kevin Zhang
Co-Founder, Vice President,
(Milpitas Volleyball, Chess & Robotics)
I'm Kevin Zhang, a junior at the King's Academy. At my free time, I enjoy playing volleyball, coding, and playing the flute for many years. I believe that it is important for kids to be exposed to many different subjects so that they can develop new interests.
Justin Chen
Co-President
(Cupertino Soccer)
My name is Justin, and I'm a senior at Monta Vista High School. I've played soccer both competitively and as a hobby since I was 4. I hope to expand the foundation to different parts of my community and to introduce soccer to more children.
Ivan Zhang
Founder, President
(Milpitas Volleyball)
I am Ivan Zhang, a freshman of UC Berkeley. Founding the Little Grass Foundation with my passion of volleyball, I want to support younger children by fostering connections, encouraging them to explore sports that enhance both mental and physical development, and motivating more teens to make more contribute to our communities.
Remy Xie
Head Coach
(South San Jose Soccer)
My name is Remy Xie, and I’m a Junior at Bellarmine College Preparatory. I’ve been playing soccer for 10 years, and competitively for 7 years, mostly for Allstars United. I played on Bellarmine’s freshman team, and my position is center back. I really love soccer, and I think it’s important for kids to be exposed to sports, both to have a hobby and for their physical health. I’ll do my best to help kids develop a passion for soccer and have tons of fun!
Simran Saini
Director
(South San Jose)
My name is Simran Saini! I’m a senior at Santa Teresa High School! I am a board member for my schools Interact club & Women Empowerment club! I have been playing soccer for 10+ years and play competitively!
Royce Tse
Director
(Cupertino Soccer)
My name is Royce Tse, and I'm a senior at Monta Vista High School. I've played soccer competitively for around eight years, playing for AYSO and De Anza Force, my current club. As a coach, I hope that I can get kids interested in staying fit and finding a sport they enjoy. Playing sports also is a great way of making new friends, I have made countless friends and unforgettable memories along the way with my clubs!
Erik Lewis
Head Coach
(Cupertino Soccer)
My name is Erik Lewis, and I am a Junior at Monta Vista High School. I have been playing soccer for about 8 years, first in Seattle and now in Cupertino. I hope that as a coach I can help introduce kids to soccer just as I was at a young age!
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Joshua Ang
Coach
(Cupertino Soccer)
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Aaron
Coach
(Cupertino Soccer)
Coming Soon！
Evan Hong
Coach
(Cupertino Soccer)
My name is Evan, and I'm a junior at Monta Vista High School. I've played soccer for 7 years and played for school teams all throughout middle school. I hope to interest the youth community in soccer and to help develop skills for children looking to get into a sport.
Hasini Gundavarapu
Assistant Soccer Coach
(South San Jose)
Coming Soon!
Pranav Gupta
Coach
(Cupertino Soccer)
My name is Pranav, and I'm a Junior at Monta Vista High School. I've played soccer both competitively and as a hobby for many years. I want to grow the foundation and teach kids soccer.
Gyan Goswami
Coach
(Cupertino Soccer)
Hi my name is Gyan Goswami and I'm a Senior at Monta Vista High School. I decided to start coaching at Little Grass as a way to give back to the sport I love most.
Aadit Singh
Coach
(Cupertino Soccer)
Hi I'm Aadit Singh and I'm a Junior at Monta Vista High School. I've been playing soccer for 8 years and have a passion for the game. I like expanding this passion by playing and guiding the youth who are sparking an interest in the sport.
Bhanu Raut
Coach
(Cupertino Soccer)
My name is Bhanu Raut. I attend Monta Vista High School. I have been playing soccer for 6 years now. I am currently playing soccer at Sunnyvale Alliance. I love soccer and hope to spread my passion to the youths. My favorite team is Barcelona. And like many, my favorite player is Lionel Messi.
Albert Li
Coach
(Cupertino Soccer)
Hello, my name is Albert Li, and I'm a Junior at Basis Independent Silicon Valley. I have been playing club soccer for almost 5 years now, and I wish to provide younger kids with a comfortable environment since any new sport will be challenging. Other than soccer, I enjoy cooking and math.
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Jason He
Head Coach
(Cupertino Soccer)
Hello! I’m Jason and I’m a Junior at Monta Vista High School. Currently, I am a Cupertino soccer coach. I have been playing soccer for 10 years, and am on our school’s varsity soccer team. Some of my other hobbies are basketball, weightlifting, and reading.
Ethan Lewis
Head Coach
(Cupertino Soccer)
I'm Ethan Lewis, a sophomore at Monta Vista High School. I've played soccer for 8 years, starting in Seattle and now in Cupertino. As a coach, I am looking forward to guiding the youth and helping them develop their own interest in the sport.
Kavya Kumar
Coach
(Cupertino Soccer)
Hi, my name is Kavya, and I am a Junior at Monta Vista High School who loves to play soccer for many years.
Vyom Gupta
Coach
(Cupertino Soccer)
Coming Soon!
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Yuvan Kothari
Coach
(Cupertino Soccer)
Hello friends, my name is Yuvan. I am a Junior at Monta Vista high school and I wrestle and play soccer for my school. My passion is to empower the next generation with the tools they need to succeed, while having fun doing it.
Bryan Chen
Coach & Graphic Designer
(Cupertino Soccer)
Coming Soon!
Riley Chow
Coach
(Cupertino Soccer)
Coming Soon!
Volleyball Coaches
Harry Tan
Director
(Cupertino Volleyball)
Hi I'm Harry and I'm one of the coaches for Cupertino Volleyball. I'm a senior at Basis Independent Silicon Valley and I've played volleyball for 6 years. I'm excited to coach for Little Grass!
Andrew Li
Social Media Director &
Head Coach
(Cupertino Volleyball)
Hey, my name is Andrew Li and I am a senior at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley. I've been playing volleyball in club and school for 2 years and look forward to sharing my love for the sport with everyone at Little Grass.
Timothy Giang
Head Coach
(Milpitas Volleyball)
Hey everyone, I’m Tim, a junior at Bellarmine College Preparatory. I’ve played volleyball for close to 4 years, finishing up a club season last December. I love this sport a lot because I’ve learned so many fundamental things about life through volleyball like the key of good sportsmanship and a strong work ethic. I hope that my service at Little Grass can help kids grow their skills in sportsmanship, communication, and to ultimately love what they are passionate about and work hard to fuel that passion.
Neilson Vo
Coach
(Milpitas Volleyball)
Hi, my name is Neilson, and I am a senior at Piedmont Hills High School. I have played volleyball for 4 years. I also have experience in coaching swimming outside of Little Grass. I hope to share my passion to as many kids as possible as a coach.
Truman You
Coach
(Cupertino Volleyball)
Hello! I am a senior at Basis Independent Silicon Valley and enjoy playing volleyball and swimming. I wish to see the kids at Little Grass grow as players while also helping them develop socially. It's important for kids to find hobbies that they truly enjoy early, which is why I believe that a fun environment must be created to help facilitate their interest in sports.
Matthew Tran
Head Coach
(Milpitas Volleyball)
Hi everyone! My name is Matthew Tran and I am a senior at Piedmont Hills High school. I’ve been playing volleyball for a little over three years with 1 year in my schools junior varsity team as well as in club. I hope to spread my passion for volleyball by coaching the kids at Little Grass to my fullest potential.
Billy Liang
Coach & Social Media Coordinator
(Milpitas Volleyball)
Hi I'm Billy and I am a sophomore at Kings Academy. I play volleyball for my club and school teams. Additionally, I enjoy playing violin and programming.
Natalie Hu
Coach
(Cupertino Volleyball)
Hello, I’m Natalie, a 9th grader at Saratoga High School. I have been playing varsity school volleyball for 2 years. I play piano, as well as the flute in the Saratoga High School band. I enjoy playing volleyball in my free time with my friends. I believe volleyball is extremely fun and I’ve made countless friends through it.
Berry Xia
Coach
(Cupertino Volleyball)
Hi I’m Berry, and a sophomore. I play middle for MVVC 15. I want to coach at Little Grass because, well, I need community service hours for highschool, but also because I just really love playing volleyball and I want to share the sport with more people.
Jocelyn Zou
Coach
(Cupertino Volleyball)
My name is Jocelyn Zou, I’m a junior at Monta Vista High School. I have played 4 years of school volleyball and 4 years of club volleyball. I want to help kids find healthy hobbies like volleyball.
McKayla Hsu
Coach
(Cupertino Volleyball)
Hi, my name is McKayla! I’m a junior at Fremont High School, and have been playing volleyball for 4 years. I play at MVVC as well as school varsity. Outside of volleyball, I am also a coach and referee for taekwondo. I hope to share my passion for volleyball with you!
Nicholas Sheridan
Social Media Director & Coach
(Cupertino Volleyball)
Hi, I’m Nicholas, a senior at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley. I play for my school volleyball team and enjoy beach volleyball in my free time. I’m excited to help you improve your skills and maybe learn something new myself along the way!
Karson Chen
Coach
(Cupertino Volleyball)
I am Karson, a senior in Mitty High School. I play volleyball in Bay2Bay club and school teams...
Charlie Jiang
Coach
(Cupertino Volleyball)
Hey, my name is Charlie Jiang and I'm a senior at Monta Vista High School. I like to play sports, talk to friends, and play video games. The first time I ever touched a volleyball was 3 years ago and I have been playing club and school for 2 years now. At the camp I would like to see a lot of kids get better and grow as players.
Basketball Coaches
Cary Yao
Director
(Milpitas Basketball)
What's up! My name is Cary Yao, and I am a junior at Bellarmine College Preparatory. I have been playing basketball since second grade, which gives me roughly 7 years of basketball experience. I am delighted to share my knowledge with the kids of Little Grass, and I look forward to meeting them and helping them improve their basketball skill sets.
Antony Wang
Director
(Sunnyvale Basketball)
Hi! My name is Antony, and I'm a high school senior at BISV. I've been coaching for two years now, and basketball has been my passion for more than ten. My goal as a coach is to nurture a love for this sport in all of my players.
Samuel Liu
Head Coach
(Sunnyvale Basketball)
Hello! I am Samuel Liu, a senior at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley. I have been playing basketball for 5 years now. Basketball is a challenging sport that requires dedication, focus, and lots of hard work. However, my favorite aspect of basketball is the availability to play with anyone and make many new friends. I hope to create an environment where younger kids can simultaneously improve their skills while having fun with their new friends.
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Christopher Thienprasit
Head Coach
(Milpitas Basketball)
Hi! I'm Christopher Thienprasit. I'm a senior at BISV and have been playing basketball since 5th grade. At the moment, I play center on the JV school team and my specialties are basketball fundamentals and defensive tactics.
Justin Wang
Coach
(Sunnyvale Basketball)
Coming Soon!
Anderson Lu
Coach
(Milpitas Basketball)
Coming Soon!
Arnav Shailesh
Coach
(Milpitas Basketball)
Hello! My name is Arnav Shailesh and I am a junior at Piedmont Hills High School and I am one of your basketball coaches. I have been playing basketball for around 7 years, which is roughly since 4th grade. I have played both on school teams and on teams in recreational and competitive leagues outside of school. I was just on the JV team at my highschool this year and last year. As a coach, I strive to make each and every one of my students better, not only skill wise but as an athlete in general, meaning help develop principles and goals as an athlete.
Liyan Xu
Coach
(Sunnyvale Basketball)
Coming Soon!
Brian Wang
Coach
(Sunnyvale Basketball)
Coming Soon!
Caden Cheng
Coach
(Milpitas Basketball)
Hello! My name is Caden and I am a senior at Piedmont Hills High School. I’ve played basketball for around 7 years now and I think this sport really helps kids grow, because kids can work as a team to achieve a common goal. As a coach, I think that I have a lot of experience playing the game due to how long I’ve been involved in the sport.
Jayden Ngo
Coach
(Milpitas Basketball)
Coming Soon!
Jerry Ge
Coach
(Sunnyvale Basketball)
Hi everyone, I’m Jerry, and I’m a sophomore at Saratoga High School. I've been playing basketball regularly since third grade, and along the way, I've picked up some valuable lessons that apply both on and off the court. As a coach, I’m excited to pass on what I've learned to younger players—whether it’s improving their basketball skills or helping them grow in other areas, like communication, leadership, and working as a team.
Vivian Lee
Coach
(Sunnyvale Basketball)
My name is Vivian Lee, and I am a junior at Fremont High School. I have been playing basketball competitively for over 4 years, and hope to create a good learning environment for your kid to not only learn how to play basketball but also to build a growth mindset.
Quincy Tran
Coach
(Milpitas Basketball)
Hi! My name is Quincy Tran, and I am a senior at Piedmont Hills High School. I enjoy playing basketball and would love to share this with the kids at Little Grass.
Bill Huang
Director
(Milpitas Basketball)
My name is Bill Huang, and I'm a junior at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley. I enjoy playing basketball and badminton. I love sharing my passion for the sports, and hope to help kids develop their skills, build confidence, and have fun on the court.
Ping-Pong Coaches
Olivia Shen
Coach
(Milpitas Basketball)
My name is Olivia Shen, and I am currently a 7th grader at VCS. I started trying different sports when I was little, and at the age of five, I quickly developed a love for basketball. Over the years, basketball has taught me the importance of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. I would love the opportunity to share what I have learned and help younger kids improve their skills, build confidence, and enjoy the game. In my free time, I also enjoy playing basketball games that I make up with my little brother.
Lucas Wu
Director & Secretary
(Ping-Pong)
I'm Lucas Wu, and I'm a 9th grader in Piedmont Hills High School. I like playing with my dog, volleyball, tennis, drums. I also created this website. I will try my best to assist this foundation.
Ethan Hu
Coach
(Ping-Pong)
My name is Ethan Hu and I'm a middle schooler in 6th grade. I have played ping-pong for 3 years and basketball for 4 years. Currently, I also have 1 year of coaching experience. I hope to make a child's learning experience enjoyable and fun.
Anyang Chen
Coach
(Ping-Pong)
I'm Anyang Chen, a 7th grader at Valley Christian Junior High. In my spare time, I like coding, playing piano and cello, and of course, playing ping pong. I have 3 years of experience in ping pong, and I hope to be able to teach kids the fundamentals of table tennis and make their learning experience fun.
Micheal Xia
Coach
(Ping-Pong)
I'm Michael Xia, a 5th grader at Stratford. I'm coaching Little Grass Pingpong with my passion. I had learned Pingpong for 3+ years and attended multiple tournaments and leagues.
Hip Hop Instructors
Yidi Fung
Dance Instructor
(Hip Hop)
Hi I'm Yidi, a 7th grader at Willam Hopkins Junior High School. I love bunnies and I play cello. I am helping on the media and editing work for Little Grass Foundation.
Emily
Dance Assistant Instructor
(Hip Hop)
Hello， my name is Emily. I am a 6th grader at Sierramont Middle School. I have been dancing for 7 years. And teaching for one and a half years.I like to play piano and speed skate. I am an assistant instructor :)
Yili Fung
Director
(Dance - Hip Hop)
Hi my name is Yili. I'm a 9th grader at Mission San Jose High School. I've played piano for about 9 years, I like to draw, practice calligraphy, and I play volleyball in my free time. (Doesn't mean I'm good at that though.) I am a hip-hop instructor and editor.
Sophia Gao
Milpitas
(Hip Hop)
Coming Soon!
Sherla Cui
Dance Instructor
(Hip Hop)
Hi, I’m Sherla, a 9th grader at Piedmont Hills High school. I’ve been dancing for 9 years and competing for 6 years. I like to dance and doodle (not draw) :-)
Nataly Cheng
Fremont
(Hip Hop)
I am Nataly Cheng, currently an 8th grader at Hopkins Middle School. As a passionate dancer, I love sharing my knowledge and experience with others. Whether it's Hip-Hop, K-Pop, or Jazz, I create a supportive environment where everyone can grow as both dancers and individuals!
Lindsey Hu
North San Jose
(Hip Hop)
Coming Soon!
Chess Coaches
Brianna Zheng
Director (Chess) &
Community Outreach Coordinator
Hi, my name is Brianna. I am a senior at BASIS Independent Silicon Valley. I started learning and have been playing chess since I was 5. I think that chess is a fun game that you can enjoy with other people, and it can teach you to strategize, focus, and be patient. I hope that I can introduce and spread my passion for chess to youth at Little Grass.
Yueqian (Kaka) Zhang
Director (Fundraising) &
Coach (Chess)
Hi, I am Kaka Zhang, a senior in Basis Independent Silicon Valley. The International Olympic Committee includes Chess in the World Mind Sports Games. To me, chess is a not only a hobby, but also something that provides an excellent platform for intellectual stimulation and critical thinking. I'd like to share the same enthusiasm for this game with little kids and help them explore the strategic battles on the board.
Aryan Achuthan
Head Coach
(Chess)
My name is Aryan, and I am a senior at Monta Vista High School. I am currently the vice president of the Monta Vista High School Chess Club and have been playing chess for over 10 years. I am also ranked top 30 in the US for my age and have the title of Chess National Master. I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be able to play chess, and through Little Grass, hope to educate as many students as I can on the wonders of chess.
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Other Officers
Nicole Cheong
Director
(Member Relations)
Hello, I’m Nicole, and I am a junior of Basis Independent Silicon Valley. In the Little Grass Foundation, I currently help with taking photos and making posters. In my free time, I like to write, sketch, and read.
Jeffery Li
Director
(Fremont Outreach & Fundraising)
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Allen Xu
Coach & Web Administrator
(Milpitas Volleyball)
I'm Allen Xu, and I am a 7th grader at Sierramont Middle School. I help maintain this website. I am also a volleyball assistant coach in the Little Grass Foundation. I enjoy playing my french horn and programming.
Lilly Tao
Community Outreach
Coming Soon!
Joyce Jin
Community Outreach
Coming Soon!
Audrey Li
Community Outreach
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Previous Members
Andrew Vo
Charles Wu
Co-Founder
Chris He
Alina Huang
