About Golden State Heat coaching staff

 Hello, I’m Coach Gibbs I was born and raised in the Los Angeles area where I played basketball for Bellflower High School and Pepperdine University. After playing college basketball I went on to play 9 seasons professionally in Europe with stints in Belgium, France, Israel, Turkey, Russia, Greece, and Germany. A firm believer in sports building character and teaching life lessons I decided to get involved with coaching. Since 2010 I’ve coached multiple sports on the youth scene and high school, including football, track and field, and basketball. Basketball was/is my passion and it is my goal to share my knowledge of the game and assist our youth with reaching their maximum potential while helping shape them into young adults. 

 Luke Renfroe is a sports enthusiast whose journey into the world of athletics began with a love for baseball and later a passion for basketball at the age of 13. Although life led me down a different path, I never lost my enthusiasm for the game, participating in everything from church leagues to midnight matchups. In 2012, fate brought me to Bishop O'Dowd High School as a security guard. Little did I know that this unexpected role would ignite a deep desire to contribute to the sport in a coaching capacity. Inspired by the coaching brilliance of individuals like Lou Richie, I decided to make my move after years of soaking up knowledge. Starting with the freshman team, my coaching journey took off, culminating in an undefeated 24-0 record in my debut season. Eager for more challenges, I seized the opportunity to lead the JV team, where I currently find myself. My coaching style is a fusion of O'Dowd's rich traditions and my personal touch, emphasizing the all-around development of players both on and off the court. Beyond the school arena, I co-founded the AAU Golden State Heat with like-minded individuals who share our vision of helping young athletes reach new heights. Coaching, for me, is more than just plays and strategies; it's about mentoring and shaping character. I firmly believe in the potential of each player, and my mission extends beyond the basketball court to inspire success in every aspect of their lives. 

Coach Lawrence (aka Coach "L") was born and raised in Oakland, CA. Lawrence had two sports interest growing up, football and basketball. He fell in love with sport of basketball and as an adult has an opportunity to give back to the youth. Lawrence has been coaching at Bishop O’Dowd High School since 2014, He has been fortunate to be a part of 8 leagues titles, 2 NCS championships, 2 NorCal Championship games and 1 State championship game, culminating in a 2015 State Championship. victory over Mater Dei. He is very passionate about giving back to the community and help mentor young men. 

The greatest joy and success in coaching at Bishop O’Dowd High School, comes from seeing these young men achieve their athletic and academic goals, then go on to be doctors, lawyers, engineers & entrepreneurs.  Knowing that I played a part in the personal growth for these young men is the ultimate reward.