Eliza

THE COACH

Dynamic and dedicated professional with a proven track record in ​coaching, community engagement, and educational leadership. ​Leveraging nearly 8 years of experience as the Assistant Women’s ​Basketball Coach at San Joaquin Delta College, I have cultivated ​strong teamwork, communication, and leadership skills. As the owner ​of a local gym in Lodi, CA, I am deeply invested in fostering a vibrant ​and health-conscious community. Furthermore, my role as the ​President of the Athletic and Educational Nonprofit Foundation for ​Bear Creek High School in Stockton, CA, reflects my commitment to ​advancing educational opportunities and athletic programs. Eager to ​channel my passion for community outreach and educational ​enhancement into the Acting Student and Community Outreach ​Manager position to drive impactful growth and foster lasting ​relationships.

Coach Eliza graduated from Diamond Ranch High School in 2007 helping her team win a CIF championship and earning ​All-League all four years and All-CIF honors her last two years. Eliza signed to Montana State out of high school, but ​had to red-shirt and in 2008, transferred to Mt. Sac where she started her college career. During her season, she helped ​lead her team to a state championship earning Team MVP, 1st Team-All Coast Conference, All-State 3rd team, and was ​placed on the Dean’s List earning an AA in Kinesiology and Wellness and a full ride scholarship to UOP.

At UOP, she was one of the top guards finishing her season with 93 assists, 50 steals, and was a force beyond the three-​point arc. In conference play, Coach Eliza finished 3rd in scoring, lead the team in assists with 54 and chipped in 19 ​steals. Coach Eliza was named honorable mention in the All-Big West Conference and graduated with her bachelors in ​Sports Sciences. She transferred to Cal State San Bernardino to pursue her Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling and ​completed her playing career in 2013. She was the driving force behind the Coyote squad leading the team in scoring ​and scoring in double figures 19 times.

Coach Eliza started her coaching career taking over the Boy’s Varsity basketball program at Galt High School in 2013. ​She was able to turn around a struggling program and develop a competitive Galt boys basketball team. Eliza joined the ​Delta staff and brought the hard-working and winning attitude to the Mustangs’ program. Her dedication to the game ​and the women in the Delta basketball program have been a priority in her career over the past five years. She is an ​adjunct faculty member and basketball coach at San Joaquin Delta College. Her coaching duties have been increased ​since the end of the 2021-22 season. She is expected to lead up individual skills, assist in individual development, game ​preparation, and maintain our team strength and conditioning program. She is currently the co-owner of a workout ​gym called Fitness Works Lodi and is living in Stockton with her daughters Nyla (11) and Kalee Grace (10 months).