08/18/2026
CCB Fall Camp – Guest Coach Spotlight
Karla Yepez
Karla Yepez brings a wealth of experience and passion for athlete development to the basketball community. A former U SPORTS athlete at the University of Prince Edward Island, Karla was named an AUS All-Star and AUS All-Rookie Team selection during her university playing career. She also helped lead UPEI to a U SPORTS National bronze medal and represented her national team at the U15, U17, and senior FIBA levels throughout her playing career.
Karla served as Head Coach at Halifax Grammar School, spent three seasons as an Assistant Coach with the Dalhousie Tigers Women's Basketball, and two seasons as an Assistant Coach with the UPEI Panthers Women's Basketball. She also served as Head Coach with the Halifax Hornets and as a Provincial Team Coach with Basketball Nova Scotia.
In addition to her coaching experience, Karla is also a trained basketball referee and has held leadership positions in sport administration, serving in Operations and Technical roles in Nova Scotia. She is currently completing advanced training through the NCCP Master Coach Developer pathway, with a strong focus on coach education, athlete-centered development, and advancing women in sport.
Known for her energy, leadership, and commitment to creating positive learning environments, Karla is passionate about helping athletes grow both on and off the court.