DIRECTORS
Corey Hill
Coach Corey founded this club program with Chad Hogancamp three years ago with a passion for building a positive, competitive environment for young athletes. A proud Stanford football alum, he brings high-level playing experience and deep community ties through his work with Oakley. He is excited to help grow girls flag football, mentoring the next generation with energy, dedication, and a true love for the game.
Chad Hogancamp
Coach Chad founded this club program with Corey Hill three years ago, inspired by his passion for coaching and his experience as a proud girl dad with over 10 years of travel softball coaching under his belt. A USC alum and devoted Trojans football fan, he’s brought his energy and enthusiasm to girls flag football since the early days of the Matt Leinart High School league. Coaching this sport has been one of the most rewarding experiences of his life, and he’s excited to continue helping young athletes grow in confidence, skill, and love for the game.
HIGH SCHOOL BLACK
Corey Hill
Coach Corey founded this club program with Chad Hogancamp three years ago with a passion for building a positive, competitive environment for young athletes. A proud Stanford football alum, he brings high-level playing experience and deep community ties through his work with Oakley. He is excited to help grow girls flag football, mentoring the next generation with energy, dedication, and a true love for the game.
Sydney Hogancamp
Coach Sydney is dedicated to giving back to the program that helped shape who she is today. Playing for the club was a privilege that provided her with valuable opportunities both on and off the field. Through her experience, she developed discipline, teamwork, and resilience, lessons she continues to carry with her every day. Now, she is committed to paying it forward by helping the next generation of athletes grow, succeed, and make the most of everything this program has to offer. Sydney currently serves as the Head Coach of the 12U Black team and as an Assistant Coach for the HS Black team. She is also honored to be the first person to have both played in and coached at the USA Select Bowl, a milestone that reflects her dedication and continued impact on the game.
Chad Hogancamp
Coach Chad founded this club program with Corey Hill three years ago, inspired by his passion for coaching and his experience as a proud girl dad with over 10 years of travel softball coaching under his belt. A USC alum and devoted Trojans football fan, he’s brought his energy and enthusiasm to girls flag football since the early days of the Matt Leinart High School league. Coaching this sport has been one of the most rewarding experiences of his life, and he’s excited to continue helping young athletes grow in confidence, skill, and love for the game.
HIGH SCHOOL BLUE
Jason McKenna
Coach Jason began coaching two years ago after his daughter joined the program and his son played quarterback at the collegiate level, fueling his passion for the game. Currently the JV Head Coach at San Juan Hills High School, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to coaching girls flag football through the club. Excited to help young athletes develop their skills, he’s committed to creating a fun, competitive environment where players can thrive.
Hayden Mckenna
Coach Hayden has been coaching for two years, driven by a deep passion for the game he developed as a Quarterback at the University of Redlands. After serving as an assistant coach for the JV team at San Juan Hills, he focuses on developing players to reach their full potential both on and off the field. Building on his playing career, he is thrilled to be coaching girls flag football through the club and he is eager to help young athletes grow, compete, and enjoy the sport.
Maya Mckenna
Coach Maya developed her love for flag football while playing at Trabuco Hills High School, later competing on OC Waves club team. There, she gained valuable skills, discipline, and a deep understanding of the game. These experiences shaped her as both a player and a leader, inspiring her to share her knowledge with the next generation of athletes. Currently attending Irvine Valley College, Maya plays on the women’s flag football team while continuing to grow as both an athlete and a coach. She is passionate about helping young players build confidence, develop their abilities, and discover the same love for the sport that has been so impactful in her own life.
14u
Allan Pulido
Coach Allan started coaching women’s flag football at UC Irvine in 2000, when the sport was merely a blip on the radar. As an educator with 30 years of experience, he loves connecting with players at their level. He values developing his players to become better people first and formidable athletes as a close second. Allan is currently the Head Coach for Girls’ Freshman Flag at San Juan Hills High.
Nariman "Nerm" Noorzady
Coach Nerm is excited to be coaching in his first year with South OC Wave, assisting coach Allan directly and working closely with the entire amazing Wave coaching staff. Prior to joining Wave, Nerm coached 3 seasons of 14u girls flag football with various leagues in south OC. After receiving his BS in Biological Sciences, from UC Irvine, Nerm began a career in the medical device industry. Today he lives and works in Laguna Hills.
12U BLACK
Sydney Hogancamp
Coach Sydney is dedicated to giving back to the program that helped shape who she is today. Playing for the club was a privilege that provided her with valuable opportunities both on and off the field. Through her experience, she developed discipline, teamwork, and resilience, lessons she continues to carry with her every day. Now, she is committed to paying it forward by helping the next generation of athletes grow, succeed, and make the most of everything this program has to offer. Sydney currently serves as the Head Coach of the 12U Black team and as an Assistant Coach for the HS Black team. She is also honored to be the first person to have both played in and coached at the USA Select Bowl, a milestone that reflects her dedication and continued impact on the game.
Chad Hogancamp
Coach Chad founded this club program with Corey Hill three years ago, inspired by his passion for coaching and his experience as a proud girl dad with over 10 years of travel softball coaching under his belt. A USC alum and devoted Trojans football fan, he’s brought his energy and enthusiasm to girls flag football since the early days of the Matt Leinart High School league. Coaching this sport has been one of the most rewarding experiences of his life, and he’s excited to continue helping young athletes grow in confidence, skill, and love for the game.
12u BLUE
Joe Milone
Coach Joe is excited to be in his first year coaching with South OC Wave, leading the 12U Blue team and working closely with the entire Wave coaching staff. An active duty Marine currently serving 18 years, he has a love and passing for coaching. Prior to going the Wave staff, he has been coaching youth sports for the past 10 years spanning flag, baseball, softball, South OC Raptors Rugby and the Triton Rugby Club JV and Varsity. He is excited to help young athletes develop and grow their passion for the game.
Chad De Silva
Chad DeSilva is currently a business marketing student at Cal State Fullerton. He played linebacker at Saddleback College for two years and previously at Aliso Niguel High School, experiences that helped shape his understanding and love for the game. Outside of football, he works as a server at Glasspar in Dana Point and enjoys fishing and lifting weights in his free time. Football has always been a significant part of his life, and he is passionate about helping the next generation develop their skills while sharing the discipline and mindset the game has taught him.
10U
James Decker
Coach James joins South OC Wave after having coached 8 seasons of flag football with Females in Flag OC and Matt Leinart Flag Football. An Orange County native and UCLA alum, James will be coaching the club’s first 10U team. He looks forward to bringing the Wave’s standard of excellence, empowerment, and opportunity to a younger generation of aspiring flag football players.