Our Coaches

Our Coaches:

Alan LeVezu
&
Heidi Buck

Coach: Alan LeVezu

Alan is a Senior Design Engineer for Idac West. In his 'spare' time he sings in a Barbershop chorus, does theatrical stage lighting & sound, karate and enjoys taking naps in cool places. This is Alan's 6th year as a coach and mentor for a FIRST team.


Asst. Coach: 2005 FLL Sharks - Ocean Odyssey

Coach: 2006 FLL Lego Guards - Nano Quest
- 3rd Place Champions - Nor Cal State

Coach: 2007 FLL Lego Guards - Power Puzzle
- 1st Place Champions - Nor Cal State
- 1st Place Engineering/Programming - World

Coach: 2008 FTC Techno Guards - Face Off
- Inspire Award - Nor Cal State
- Innovate Award - World

Mentor: 2008 FLL Lego Guards- Climate Connection
- 1st Place Presentation - Nor Cal State
- Outstanding Coach/Mentor Award - NorCal State

Mentor: 2009 FLL Lego Guards- Smart Moves
- 2nd Place Presentation -  Nor Cal State

Coach: 2009 FTC Techno Guards - Hot Shot
- Inspire Award - Nor Cal State
- Innovate Award nominee - World

Coachette: Heidi Buck

Heidi is an artist and Visual Art Instructor. She enjoys gardening, kayaking, fishing and bakes the most amazing things. This is Heidi's 4th year as a coach or assistant coach for a FIRST team. She is also the FIRST FLL correspondent - read her blog at http://fllblog.wordpress.com


Asst Coach: 2007 FLL Lego Guards- Power Puzzle
- 1st Place Champions - Nor Cal State
- 1st Place Engineering/Programming - World

Coach: 2008 FLL Lego Guards- Climate Connection
- 1st Place Presentation - Nor Cal State
- Innovate Award - Children's Climate Call
       Forest Guard project implementation
   (SONY-Europe and Forest Guard Documentary)

Asst Coach: 2008 FTC Techno Guards - Face Off
- Inspire Award - Nor Cal State
- Innovate Award - World

Coach: 2009 FLL Lego Guards- Smart Moves
- 2nd Place Presentation -  Nor Cal State

 Asst Coach: 2009 FTC Techno Guards - Hot Shot
- Inspire Award - Nor Cal State
- Innovate Award nominee - World