Our Staff
Currently working at the American School of Paris as the school Sports Fitness trainer and track and basketball coach, Jason Baseden spends each day working with youth from many different nationalities. From the age of 6 to 18 years old, Jason spent each summer going to summer camps and during his university years, he was a camp counselor each summer at Beaverton Basketball camp (camp for kids age 7-18). In the fall of 2000, Jason's ability to work with children took him to South Africa where he spent three months working at Hoops 4 Hope (hoopsafrica.org) a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching kids life-skills through sport. He was a three-sport athlete in High School (Football, Basketball and Track & Field) and went on to receive a full Scholarship at St. John's University in New York City were he received his Bachelor Degree in Communication Arts. Along with his work at The American School of Paris, Jason works in the domain of television media with broadcasters such as ESPN, CBS, OLN and the Speed Channel.
Craig Vezina is a professional educator with over ten years of experience working with international students from around the world both in and out of the classroom. A former college basketball player at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, Craig completed his Master's Degree at Columbia University in New York and he currently serves as a High School Guidance Counselor at the American School of Paris, where he began teaching in 1999. As a coach, Craig has helped guide his teams to international school championships in three different sports at the American School (Volleyball, Basketball, Softball) and he has extensive experience with summer camps both in the United States and in France.
Ian Fallon started the martial arts at age 10, which helped him win the gold medal at the 1995 Pennsylvania State Championships in the art of full-contact Tae Kwon Do in the heavyweight category. In High School Ian regularly attended Ice Hockey camps which helped him win the spot as starting goaltender on his varsity Ice Hockey team with whom he won the league championship. Ian was a two-time allstar goaltender during High School and won the Most Valuable Player award. His personal drive and competitive spirit won him a spot on the Philadelphia Junior Flyers AA travelling team, renowned as one of the best teams in Pennsylvania for his age group (17-18). Ian was also chosen for Team Philadelphia in the "Chicago Showcase" Ice Hockey tournament which groups some of the best players in each state for a one week nationwide tournament held in the city of Chicago designed to attract professional and college scouts. Ian was approached by the University of Vermont. Today, Ian is an HR Consultant, has been living in France for ten years and is bi-lingual. He continues to train regularly with a personal trainer.
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Running Camp Director - Han Hoegen |
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Han Hoegen is a professional educator with over nineteen years of experience working with international students from around the world.
Graduated with an Honorary Graduation diploma in The Netherlands with a degree in Physical Education from the “Haagse Academie voor Lichamelijke Opvoeding” Han has worked in The Netherlands, England and France where he currently serves at the American School of Paris.
As a coach Han has helped guide his teams to international school championships in three different sports at both ACS Cobham International School and the American School of Paris (Cross Country, Basketball and Track & Field).
Han has coached individual runners and is presently involved in French athletics both as a coach and as a Veteran I competitor (Personal Bests: 32’:15” for 10K, 1.11’:24” for Half Marathon and 2.32’:11” for Marathon).
PLAYING EXPERIENCE :Ex pro in Scotland. Full Scholarship for NCAA D1 Adelphi University and NCAA D2 University of Tampa. Playing experience in France with professional club Entente Sannois St Gratien.
COACHING EXPERIENCE: Qualified through the Scottish Football Association (UEFA approved).
Coached on the SFA Community Programs, with Redstorm Soccer
(St Johns University, NY soccer camps), Tampa Knights , United Soccer Academy(NJ)
Paris St. Germain (PSG) Summer Soccer Camp and currently at the American School of Paris.
DIRECTOR of EDUSPORT USA (Athletic Scholarship Consultant)
Sylvain Hervieux is a physical education teacher with over six years of experience working with international students both on and off the field. He was a former baseball player for the French national team for over 15 years. Sylvain completed his Coaching Degree at the French institute of education and sports in Paris. As a coach, Sylvain has helped guide his teams to international school championships games in two different sports at the American School (Soccer and Baseball). As a player and a coach he won the French baseball championship title in 5 different divisions. Sylvain has extensive experience with summer camps in France as a coach and administrat
