About Us

Our organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Our coaches and staff are volunteers who do not receive payment. All the collected fees are exclusively used for gym costs and expenses related to competitions.

Mission & Statement

The Splash Girlz are competitive, local tournament-only basketball teams comprising 5th- to 8th-graders who come together on a quest for greatness. Our broad scope of purposes includes growth, teamwork, and sportsmanship as foundational pillars of development.

Our coaching staff fosters a supportive and challenging environment for advanced and developmental players, dedicated to the relentless pursuit of excellence. If you have a passion for competitive basketball, we invite you to come and try out for our teams!

Meet the Coaches

As former collegiate scholarship athletes ourselves, we understand firsthand the commitment and effort required to compete at a higher level. Our mission is to help young athletes develop the values, discipline, and work ethic necessary to achieve their full potential.

Dominic Priestley

Head Coach

Dominic had a standout basketball career, setting a High Desert record at Silverado High School and earning a full scholarship to the University of Jamestown. Now, he is dedicated to teaching young athletes the teamwork, discipline, and leadership skills that basketball taught him.

Melissa Priestley

PR/Office Manager

Melissa manages daily operations and oversees public relations initiatives. She coordinates schedules, communicates with clients and vendors, and organizes events, all while excelling in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Hilda Mateiu

Assistant Manager

Hilda manages the daily workflow, coordinates team operations, and handles complex administrative responsibilities. She also supports staff training, oversees tournament scheduling, and addresses key issues essential to the organization's smooth running.

Practice, Training & Focus

• Improving basketball skills – shooting, passing, ball-handling, dribbling, layups, rebounding
• Speed and quickness abilities training – sprinting, acceleration, jumps, quick direction changes
• Strategic abilities coaching - teamwork, collaboration during attack and defense, decision-making, and communication
• Developing pressure-type situation awareness - improving the resilience and confidence in critical situations through the game

Benefits of Joining Our Teams

• Our training is designed to provide our female athletes with a competitive edge over their opponents in all aspects of the game
• Being part of a competitive team gives the girls the joy provided by maximized playing time
• We provide one-on-one instructions to players, which are most valuable for their development
• Players are provided with a positive environment for development
• Our coaches constantly foster and promote the players' passion for basketball

Play Elite Competitive Basketball

In the relentless pursuit of excellence, our teams are designed to excel in highly competitive tournaments.

We aim high to promote the growth of seasoned players and their skills on and off the basketball court. With us, your girls can learn to:

• Master game rules, situations, and read the opponent’s next move
• Enhance position awareness, strategize during play, and communicate with the team
• Develop the professional mindset needed for competitive tournaments