Staff Bios
Coach Mark has been coaching and assisting with UNITED S.T.O.R.M. teams for the past 6 years. He has helped coach our United Storms Junior and Elite academies, U13, U15 and High School elite teams. He also got the opportunity to help coach previous Storm’s College/Senior Men’s/Semi Pro teams that did an exhibition tour in Mexico and also competed against MPBL pro teams on Tour in Canada. Coach Mark is also one of the clubs Program Directors. UNITED S.T.O.R.M. is one big family and excited to the bring the knowledge and experience to United Prep Canada teams!
We are pleased to introduce United Prep Canada Head Coach of our very first prep team for season 2023-2024, Mr Tony Tan. Mr. Tan comes from a vast basketball background of 20+ years of coaching experience ranging from youth boys and girls ages 6 - 17, as well as Men/Women at a college and Semi-Pro level. From playing at a collegiate/Semi-pro level, it lead him to start his coaching career with developing a youth boys team and recognizing their raw talent. This youth boys team became part of Mr. Tan’s success journey that lead him to form one of the longest standing successful basketball clubs today. Mr. Tan’s knowledge of the game has no limits as he is always learning more ways to improve and has a broad scope vision to lead United Prep Canada Men’s Team to an untapped level of exposure and opportunity. “We have a great group of talented boys. I believe with work ethic, they will be a team that will be noticed in the prep scene, locally and nationally.” - Coach T
Hi, my name is Paolo Juego and I am the teacher advisor / assistant coach for Team UPC. I am a fifth year teacher at the Calgary Catholic School District where I have taught high school science, physical education and math. I am currently the Jr Boys Basketball coach at Our Lady of the Rockies High School, as well as a coach for United Storm Basketball Club. I believe education and athletics are crucial in a person’s overall development. I am here to support your student athlete in this journey.
My name is Alonzo Tan. I have been playing basketball my whole life and have had been blessed to have experienced many different experiences by playing this sport. I started my basketball journey through United Storm and it has helped me branch out to other places such as Thornlea Prep, University of The Philippines, Ambrose University, and currently now at Olds College. After playing at many of these different levels I am able to bring my known knowledge I have picked up from the places where I played, and apply it to our new athletes. After coaching since the age of 13 I have experience with working with athletes of all ages. I hope to be able to give these new young driven athletes a opportunity to learn more and do more to make it to the next level. I will do my best and find the best solution to help every athlete succeed in their own way no matter the circumstance.
Basketball has been a huge part of my life growing up in the Philippines, it is second nature for me. As I got older I was given the opportunity to work and play semi-pro basketball in the Middle East, where I was able to play against some of the best. I gradually immigrated to Canada where I put down some roots and raised my family, eventually basketball found me and I continued my passion to play. My passion for playing eventually turned into coaching and fast-forward basketball continues to be an integral part of my life. This past year, I was given the opportunity to assist the women’s Olds College Broncos team gaining great experience. I continue to coach at United Storm Basketball Club in many capacities, assisting and mentoring players and coaches and running training sessions for the youth. I am excited to be part of the coaching staff at United Prep Canada. This is a special group of student-athletes who are committed to their sport, their academics and their future. I am excited to help assist in their journey to reach their potential.
Although I am young by age, I have had extensive basketball experience since the age of 7 years old till now. I have been exposed to an elite standard of basketball through United Storm that has guided my basketball journey since the beginning to where I am now. I am currently in my second year at Olds College engaging in Academics and Athletics and I hope to be an example to the youth, that hard work pays off. Being a mentor and coach at United Prep Canada gives me the opportunity to give back and share my knowledge with those who want to be better and have the passion to learn.