Meet the Coaches

 Tyler Meek serves as the Head Boys Basketball Coach at Simi Valley High School, bringing nearly two decades of leadership, mentorship, and competitive experience to the program. A dedicated educator of the game, Meek is known for building strong team culture, emphasizing accountability, and developing student-athletes both on and off the court.

Prior to his current role, Meek spent four seasons as the Head Coach at Royal High School, where he helped elevate the program through a commitment to discipline, player development, and community connection. Before taking over at Royal, he served six years as an assistant coach at Simi Valley High School, gaining valuable experience and establishing deep roots within the program and local basketball community. He has also spent many years coaching youth basketball in Simi Valley, impacting players at all levels of development.

Outside of basketball, Meek has proudly served as a Firefighter/Paramedic with the Los Angeles County Fire Department for over 19 years. His career in public service has shaped his leadership style, instilling resilience, teamwork, and a selfless approach that carries over into his coaching.

Coach Meek is passionate about building a program centered on toughness, accountability, and pride. His vision focuses on developing high-character young men, fostering a competitive environment, and continuing a winning tradition at Simi Valley High School.
 

Coach Shana Moore is in her 5th year coaching at Simi Valley High School and her 13th season coaching at the high school level. She will serve as the Head Frosh/Soph Coach and Assistant Varsity Coach. Prior to coaching at Simi, Coach Shay coached the lower levels at Royal High School over 9 seasons. Coach played collegiate basketball at California Lutheran University from 2008-2012 and participated in the NCAA Division III tournament her senior year. Coach Shay graduated with a bachelor degree in Communications and a minor in Sociology. As an alum of Royal, she is the first four year varsity starter in any sport in the school’s history and helped lead the Lady Highlanders to back-to-back league championships in 2007 and 2008 her junior and senior years. Her previous coaching experience consists of coaching 11 years with Hardwork Basketball, one year as the head coach of the JV Lady Highlanders, and helping with various recreational teams.

Ryder Henderson is a proud 2022 graduate of Simi Valley High School and returns to his alma mater as the Head JV Coach and Assistant Varsity Coach.

Henderson began his coaching career at Royal High School, where he served as the JV Head Coach during the 2023–24 season. In his first season with the program, he guided the JV Highlanders to an outstanding 26–2 record and a Coastal Canyon League Championship. His success that season also earned him Ventura County JV Coach of the Year honors.

A former Pioneer now giving back to the program that helped shape him, Henderson brings energy, competitiveness, and a strong commitment to player development to the Simi Valley basketball staff.

Cody Lawson is a proud 2016 graduate of Simi Valley High School and returns to his alma mater as an Assistant Varsity Coach.

Following his time at Simi Valley, Lawson attended the University of Arizona, where he served as a manager for the Wildcats football program while completing his degree. He graduated from Arizona in 2021, gaining valuable experience working within a collegiate athletic program.

Lawson later returned to the high school level, spending four years as an Assistant Varsity Coach at Royal High School, where he continued to develop his knowledge of the game and experience working with student-athletes.

Now back at Simi Valley, Lawson brings a strong understanding of the game, valuable coaching experience, and a deep connection to the Pioneer community.

Tanner Henderson is a proud 2019 graduate of Simi Valley High School and returns to his alma mater as an Assistant JV Coach and Assistant Varsity Coach.

During his time as a Pioneer, Henderson established himself as a tough, hard-working competitor and was recognized as a two-time Defensive Player of the Year.

Off the court, Henderson works for the City of Simi Valley Waterworks Department, continuing his connection and service to the community he grew up in.

As a former Pioneer, Henderson brings firsthand knowledge of the program, a defensive-minded approach, and a strong connection to the Simi Valley community to our coaching staff.

Jack Benyshek is a proud 2022 graduate of Simi Valley High School and returns to the Pioneer basketball program as our Player Development Coach.

During his career at Simi Valley, Benyshek established himself as one of the area’s top players, earning First Team All-League honors twice and First Team All-County honors as a senior.

Following graduation, Benyshek continued his playing career at Moorpark College, where he built an impressive list of accomplishments. He was named Conference Defensive Player of the Year and Conference MVP, earned First Team All-Conference honors twice and First Team All-State honors, and was recognized as the Moorpark College Male Athlete of the Year. He also helped lead Moorpark to a WSC North Conference Championship.

Benyshek now brings his playing experience, competitive mindset, and knowledge of the game back to Simi Valley, where he will focus on helping our players develop their skills and reach their full potential.