Griffin Athletics Staff

Coach Helmy is the head coach of Griffin Athletics Varsity Boys Soccer team.

Have questions about the Boys’ Soccer program including tryouts, schedules, or the upcoming season? Reach out to Coach Helmy at hhhelmy1@tpaa.org

Coach Otieno, is the head coach of Griffin Athletics Girls Soccer program. 

For questions about Girls Soccer, including tryouts, schedules, or the upcoming season reach out to Coach Otieno at votieno@tpaa.org

Coach Velasco is the head coach of Griffin Swim.  

Want to dive into swimming at The Academy? Reach out to Coach Velasco at lvelasco@tpaa.org for questions about practice, tryouts, or the upcoming season.

Coach Ward is the head coach of The Academy’s Varsity Girls Volleyball team.

Have a question about the Varsity Girls Basketball schedule, tryouts or the upcoming season? Email Coach Ward at award@tpaa.org

Coach Lastrapes is the head coach of The Academy’s Varsity Boys Volleyball. 

Have a question about Varsity Boys Volleyball tryouts or the upcoming season? Email Coach Lastrapes at jlastrapes@tpaa.org

Coach Torres leads The Academy’s Junior Varsity Boys Basketball team and teaches Physical Education. 

Questions about JV Boys Basketball? Reach out to Coach Torres at mtorres@tpaa.org .

Lorin Carathan supports our campus day-to-day as a supervisor and brings enthusiasm, experience and spirit to Griffin Athletics as our Cheer head coach.

Curious about cheerleading at The Academy? Reach out to lcarathan@tpaa.org with questions!

Coach Tapp is the head coach of The Academy’s Varsity Boys Basketball team and teaches Physical Education for our Junior Griffins. 

Have a question about Varsity Boys Basketball tryouts or the upcoming season? Email Coach Tapp at btapp@tpaa.org

Coach Wooden teaches Physical Education for our Junior Griffins and brings enthusiasm and experience to the field as a volunteer assistant for The Academy’s Girls Soccer program.

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Coach Wiley leads our Griffin Cross Country and Track & Field programs.

Questions about Cross Country or Track & Field at The Academy? Reach out to Coach Wiley at twiley@tpaa.org

Coach Reid oversees all Griffin Athletics.

For general athletics inquiries or guidance, he’s your starting point. Reach out to Coach Reid at dreid@tpaa.org