My approach to coaching is simple. I am a firm believer in “If you have knowledge pass it on to those who do not”. I also believe that playing sports as a child, not only builds character and confidence but also gives kids a sense of accomplishment. It also prepares them for life. Working as a team or as a team player. Not as an individual. I also feel it can bring a child out of his/her shell or shyness.

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Before Nick got into coaching, he played High School basketball at El Camino Real High School from 2001-2005. While playing at ECR Nick was a

-Team Captain

-2005 Varsity Coach's award winner 

- 2x Varsity Tournament Champion 

- Named a Top Senior in Southern California by Slam Jam Basketball

- Named a Top Junior in Southern California by Slam Jam Basketball

- Junior Varsity Most Valuable Player

 

Head Coaching Accomplishments

9x League Champion
17x Tournament Champion
6x 20+ wins in a season
4x Perfect Seasons
4x Coach of the Year

2019 CIF-LA City Section Academic Excellence Award

(read Tri-Valley League Honors Top Players and Coaches!)
236 Wins

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Assistant Varsity Coaching Accomplishments

2024 CIF Division 3 Southern California Regional Champion

2024 CIF Division 3 State Runner-up 

7x West Valley League Champion

6x  Seasons with 20 wins or more 

2x CIF-LA City Section Open Division finalist

2x CIF Southern California Regional Final Four

2020 CIF-LA City Section Academic Excellence Award
2013 SoCal Holiday Classic (TOC) Division Tournament  Champion

177 Wins

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Combined Coaching Accomplishments

2024 CIF Division 3 Southern California Regional Champion

16x League Champion
18x Tournament Champion
6x 20+ wins in a season as a Head Coach

6x 20+ wins in a season as an Assistant Varsity Coach
4x Perfect Seasons
4x Coach of the Year

2x CIF-LA City Section Academic Excellence Award

(see Coach of the Year article by clicking here)

413 Wins 

 

 

 

​​​​​​​​Coaching Career History

 

Coach Nick Kindel had a legendary coaching career at every level in High School Girls Basketball, spanning over a decade in the San Fernando Valley and Ventura County. As the Head Varsity Coach at Northridge Academy, he led the Varsity Girls Basketball team to an undefeated CIF-LA City Section Valley League Championship in 2022. The Pumas achieved a historic milestone by being ranked 19th in CIF-LA City Section, the highest ranking in Northridge Academy girl's basketball program history, and reaching the CIF-LA City Section Quarterfinals for the first time at the D-2 level or higher. Throughout the season, the team set numerous school records, including a 10-game win streak, the longest in school history, and the highest win percentage in a season at .875%. Coach Nick Kindel was recognized as the 2022 CIF-LA City Section Valley League Coach of the Year. Before taking on the role at Northridge Academy, Kindel demonstrated his coaching prowess at Santa Clara in Oxnard. Leading the Saints to an undefeated CIF-Southern Section Tri-Valley League Championship for the 2021 girl's basketball season. Kindel showcased his ability to motivate and inspire his players to perform at their best. With an extraordinary .800 winning percentage for the regular season, Kindel's superior play by his players and coaching were recognized with the prestigious title of Tri-County Athletic Association and CIF-Southern Section Tri-Valley League Coach of the Year for the 2021 season.

 

   Coach Nick Kindel had an outstanding tenure at Granada Hills Charter High School, where he held multiple coaching positions. As an Assistant Varsity Coach under both Jared Honig and Rai Colston, he played a crucial role in helping guide the Highlanders to remarkable success during his seven-year career. With an impressive overall record of 159-63 and 64-6 in the West Valley League, the team achieved numerous accomplishments. These include making school history by winning the 2024 CIF Division 3 Southern California Regional Championship a feat that had never been accomplished before. As well as securing six West Valley League Championships, having six seasons with 20 or more wins, and emerging as the champions of the SoCal Holiday Classic (TOC) Division Tournament in 2013. Moreover, they reached the finals of the CIF-LA City Section Open Division twice and made it to the Division 1 Southern California Regional Final Four in 2018. Coach Kindel also played a significant role in the record-breaking season of the 2017-2018 Varsity team, which achieved 28 wins, the most in program history. As the Head Junior Varsity Coach, he continued to excel, leading his teams to six West Valley League Championships, 12 Tournament Championships, and two perfect seasons. His overall coaching record was an impressive 137-8, with a West Valley League record of 58-2. Coach Kindel also set numerous records for the Granada Hills Charter Girls Basketball Program, including the most wins in program history for the Junior Varsity with 137, the most wins in a season for the Junior Varsity with 26, the most Tournament Championships with 12, and the most West Valley League Championships with six. He also achieved two perfect seasons in school history. His junior varsity teams went undefeated during the 2014-2015 season with a record of 24-0 and the 2017-2018 season with a record of 25-0. Additionally, Coach Kindel had a successful season coaching the F/S team, leading them to an undefeated 9-0 season and a John Burroughs F/S Tournament Championship. With a combined record of 146-8 as the Head Junior Varsity and Head F/S Coach, Coach Nick Kindel holds the highest winning percentage in School History for the lower level program for Girls Basketball at Granada Hills Charter, with a .948 win percentage.

 

  Kindel demonstrated exceptional leadership and coaching skills during his time as an Assistant Varsity Coach and Head Junior Varsity Coach at El Camino Real Charter. Working closely with Head Coach Cara Blumfield, Kindel played a crucial role in guiding the Varsity team to a West Valley League Championship in 2012. As the Head Junior Varsity Coach, he also achieved great success by leading his team to a Tournament Championship that same year. Additionally, Kindel's dedication and hard work were evident in his efforts to revamp the Lower Level Program, transforming it from a below .500 team into a winning program.

 

Coach Nick Kindel's career began at Westlake High School, where he became the Head F/S Coach for Girls Basketball. Under his leadership, the F/S girls basketball team achieved remarkable success in 2010, finishing with a perfect season at 21-0. Kindel also guided the team to a 2010 F/S Marmonte League Championship, as well as three tournament championships during his tenure. The tournament championships included the 2010 Marymount Winter F/S Tournament, 2009 Camarillo F/S Winter Classic, and the 2009 Westlake Winter F/S Invitational Tournament Championship. In recognition of his coaching prowess, Kindel was honored as the 2010 F/S Marmonte League Coach of the Year.

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Coach Nick Kindel has an impressive coaching record in high school girls' basketball. With over a decade of experience, he has achieved a 2024 CIF Division 3 Southern California Regional Championship, a combined total of 16 league championships, and 18 tournament championships. As a Head Coach, he has won nine league championships, while as a Varsity Assistant Coach, he has won seven league championships. Kindel's success is further highlighted by his six seasons with 20 or more wins as a Head Coach and four perfect seasons. He has also been recognized for his coaching skills, receiving the Coach of the Year award four times. In addition to his on-court achievements, Kindel made a substantial impact as a Varsity Assistant Coach, playing a key role in guiding the Granada Hills Charter girls basketball team to 159 wins, six seasons with 20 or more wins, a 2024 CIF Division 3 Southern California Regional Championship, six West Valley League Championships, and a Southern California Holiday Classic (TOC) Division Tournament Championship. During his sole season as a Varsity Assistant Coach at El Camino Real, he assisted in achieving 18 wins and a West Valley League Championship. Overall, Kindel has helped teams achieve 177 wins over eight seasons as a Varsity Assistant. As a Head Coach for Varsity, Junior Varsity, and F/S teams, he has led his squads to a combined 236 wins. In total, his coaching career has resulted in 413 victories, showing his strong leadership and commitment to success in high school girls' basketball.

 

Playing Career History

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From 2001-2005, Nick Kindel had a successful playing career at El Camino Real. He played under the guidance of John Gould and Alex Lopez, who is the older brother of Brook and Robin Lopez. Kindel played a crucial role in securing two tournament championships for the Conquistadores in 2002. During the Varsity Slam Jam Tournament, Kindel averaged 12 points per game in the championship rounds, helping ECR defeat LACES for the Silver Tournament Championship. As a sophomore, he averaged 8 points per game in the championship rounds of the Varsity Slam N Jam Tournament, where ECR emerged victorious against Hillcrest Christian for the Bronze Tournament Championship. Kindel's career highlight came when he scored a career-high of 21 points against S.O.C.E.S. He was recognized as a top shooter in the San Fernando Valley by Slam Jam Basketball during his junior and senior years. Kindel also had the opportunity to compete against talented players from all over Southern California at Slam Jam Showcase Events. As his Varsity career came to an end, Kindel was honored as the team captain on senior night and received the 2005 Varsity Coach's Award for his exceptional leadership, hard work, and impressive shooting skills. Additionally, Kindel was named the Junior Varsity Most Valuable Player and had a standout performance with 32 points against Chatsworth High School. He also served as the captain of the freshman team.

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My Girl's Basketball Teams featured in the Media! 

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Northridge Academy Varsity Girls Basketball makes school history in first year of restart under Coach Nick Kindel

Check out story here!

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Santa Clara Saints (Oxnard) Varsity Girls Basketball sweeps Tri-Valley League in Nick Kindel's First Year as Head Coach

Read about it here!

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Santa Clara Saints Varsity Girls Basketball rise to the top in Ventura County 

Check out story here!

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Granada Hills Charter Junior Varsity Girls Basketball  wins most games program history for the Junior Varsity at 26 

Read about it here!

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Coach Nick Kindel Wins 100th Game at Granada Hills Charter

(check out the story here!)

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Granada Hills Charter Junior Varsity Girls Basketball finishes PERFECT SEASON 25-0

Check out story here!

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Westlake Warriors F/S Girls Basketball finishes PERFECT SEASON 21-0

Check out story here!​

 

 

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