Meet our Coaches
Scott Altenberg (Football - Head Coach)
Scott Altenberg has been at Junipero Serra High School for 28 years (23 as Head Coach). "I am very proud of what we do at Serra. A successful program needs not only great student-athletes and quality coaching but also dedicated supporters as well.
Academically, we send 100% of our students to college. Athletically, we have a rich tradition of CIF championships, Division 1 scholarships, and have been blessed to have a number of NFL players as well.
McKinsey Hadley (Girls Basketball - Head Coach)Coach McKinsey Hadley began coaching basketball in 1991, where he developed his coaching philosophy in Park Leagues and on the AAU basketball circuit. His love for the game was honed by many years of playing in inner city L.A. in the 1980's. Coach Hadley attended LACES High School and Serra High School, graduating from LACES in 1992. In 1998, he became the Associate Head Boys' Basketball Coach at LACES, where he stayed for 8 years.
In 2007, McKinsey became the Head Girls' Basketball coach at Serra, where he coaches presently. His accomplishments include the following:
- 5 consecutive CIF finals appearances 2009-2013
- 3 consecutive CIF championships 2010-2012
- 6x California State Regional finals appearances 2011-2015, 2018
- 2x California State Champion 2013, 2018
- 3x Area Coach of the Year 2011-2013
- 2x California State Coach of the Year 2013, 2018
Coach Hadley enjoys teaching the game of basketball as a way to build and reveal character. He promotes the importance of inner strength and self-discipline. His teams have exemplified the power of personal growth as a way to positively affect overall team success.
Artis Perry Jr. (Head Varsity Baseball Coach) Coach Artis Perry Jr. is entering his 12th year coaching at Serra high school and 1st year as the Head Baseball Coach. He was born and raised in Inglewood California attended Hawthorne High School, where he was two-time league MVP and three-time All-Area first team.
He furthered his baseball career at West Los Angeles Community College, Cal State Dominguez Hills, and attended UNLV. He holds a bachelor's degree in Communications from Grand Canyon University and a Master's Degree in Communication with an emphasis in Education also from Grand Canyon University. Coach Perry also served as an MLB scout for 6 years with the Atlanta Braves and 2 years with the Boston Red Sox.
Dejanae Gore (Girls Cheer - Head Coach) Dejanae Gore has a wealth of knowledge in the sport of cheer. She was a cheerleader from the age of 3 until she graduated college, and has over 10 years of coaching experience. Coach Dejanae was on Varsity at Lakewood High School and went on to become the Captain of her team at Langston University.
In 2018, she coached and led her team to their first ever Grand Championship, and has several other first place trophies under her belt. Her experience includes stunts, gymnastics and choreography.
Princeton Williams (Head Track & Field Coach)
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Khyreese Cleveland (Girls Volleyball Head Coach)
Photo & bio coming soon.
Louis Driver (Boys Volleyball Head Coach)
Photo & bio coming soon.