Trainers
Our Mission
At Alliance Academy, elite training is the key to unlocking a student athletes full potential. We strive to create a high energy environment that is inclusive, collaborative, and supportive. We recognize that every individual has unique needs and strengths, and we aim to help our students/athletes discover and develop their full potential.
About Alliance Academy Staff and Partners
Jessica Diaz -Taylion education specialist
Jess was hired with Taylion High Desert Academy in October of 2025. She has been housed at Alliance and is very excited to work as a partner with our student-athletes. She brings a strong background in student athlete development and academic support at both the high school and collegiate levels. Before completing her teaching credential in Social Science, Jess worked with student-athletes at UCLA, Baylor University, and Texas A&M Commerce, where she designed and facilitated programs focused on leadership development, academic success, personal growth, and community engagement. In these roles, she collaborated closely with campus partners, organized large-scale events, and mentored
student-athletes through their transitions into higher education, competition, and life beyond athletics. A former water polo student-athlete at Long Beach City College and Long Beach State, Jess earned her undergraduate degree in History and later her master’s degree in educational
counseling. Once her own playing career ended, she returned to the pool deck as a coach at Esperanza and Yorba Linda High School, where she has guided water polo and swim teams to competitive success, including conference and CIF championships. Whether in the classroom or
on the pool deck, Jess is passionate about fostering resilience, growth, and confidence in the students and athletes she works with.
