Meet the Coaches

Head Coach Varsity/Program

“Once a Pioneer, always a Pioneer,” is a phrase that has been tossed around since Coach Griffin took over the Simi Valley Basketball program in May of 2022.   Griffin started his coaching career at SVHS, where his teams won three straight Marmonte League Titles at the Sophomore Level.  Griffin then left the Pioneer sideline before returning in 2022.  In the past two years, the Pioneers have once again worked their way back to the top spots in the Coastal Canyon.  Winning a league championship in 2023 and last season finishing in second.  Being the Head Coach at his alma mater has always been a dream, and Coach looks forward to being on campus and working with the Simi players daily.   Entering his twenty-sixth year of coaching, he has enjoyed the transition back to SVHS and looks forward to guiding the team to another League and CIF Championship!  Coach Griffin has three main goals for the program.  The Pioneers will be the best possible version of themselves on the court, in the classroom and in the community.  With the help of an amazing coaching staff and a group of players that believe in “striving to be the best,” the Pioneers will look to be a force.  

This year's team will again look to take advantage of having some of the best shooters in the county, by continuing to shoot the 3.   This year's team will showcase a new crop of players and skills.  With only one returner from last season, this year’s group will be looking to leave their own mark in the Pioneer history books.  Coach Griffin and his staff will have them playing hard, smart and ready to compete.  Simi Valley High School and the community will be proud of their Pioneers!

Coach Griffin was an All-Marmonte League and Ventura County player during his high school playing days at Simi Valley High School under Dean Bradshaw.  After helping lead his team to the C.I.F. Finals and 1st round of state play-offs, Griffin continued to play in college.  While at Los Angeles Valley College, Griffin earned All-Conference honors as well as team MVP.  While at LAVC, he earned a basketball scholarship to Fresno Pacific University, where he earned All GSAC Honors and was the schools first Academic All American. Coach Griffin has been named Coach of the year twice (2012 and 2023).  

Craig, a graduate of Fresno Pacific University, has taught in SVUSD for 25 years. Coach Griffin lives in Simi Valley with his wife Nicole (also a SVHS alumni) and their 4 boys.  Zach (12), Landon (9), Jett (9) and Venice (6).

Varsity and Frosh /Soph Assistant Coach

I have been part of the SVHS boys basketball program for 10 years. I have helped out on all levels! I try my best to bring a lot of energy and excitement to the Simi Pioneers basketball program!! I have been part of 9 Lower level league championships and 1 varsity league championship. I have been part of 4 CIF team wins as well!! I look forward to practices every day and helping the program grow and get better!! I live on the EAST side of Simi. I played and graduated from SVHS in 96. Once a Pioneer, always a Pioneer! I am married to Robbin MacLean. The BEST wife a coach could ask for!! We have 3 boys, Coach Brady MacLean, Derek “D Mac” MacLean and Evan “Cap” MacLean. We are all Pioneers and wouldn’t have it any other way! We are all looking forward to making another run at a league and CIF championship this year!!

Go Pioneers!

Coach Shana Moore is in her 3rd year coaching at Simi Valley High School and her 12th season coaching at the high school level. 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.

Junior Varsity Head Coach

Coach Aaron Haney, now entering his third year as a pioneer, is a highly experienced and accomplished coach known for his expertise and passion in the field of team development. His team placed 2nd in the Coastal Canyon League of the 2022-2023 season. With 8 years of coaching experience, Coach Haney has helped countless individuals achieve their goals and unlock their full potential.

Throughout his career, Coach Haney has worked with clients from various backgrounds, ranging from high school to overseas professionals. 

Coach Haney is known for his game preparation skills, fast play, and defensive emphasis of the game of basketball. Welcome Coach Aaron Haney to the Pioneer family. 

Frosh/Soph Head Coach 

After being a part of the program for years, Coach Brady MacLean has come full circle and will be a first year coach for the Frosh/Soph team. Brady is excited to help out the younger Pioneers and get them ready for the next level. After winning a Coastal Canyon league championship as a player,  Coach Brady had an incredible first year of coaching, leading his team to another Coastal Canyon league title. Brady MacLean is ready to go into year two and be even better. He is extremely excited to get the new Pioneers ready for the next level and is excited to get things rolling again!