Our Coaches
Arsenal AAU Basketball is built on the strength of our coaches—dedicated professionals with a passion for developing young athletes both on and off the court. With experience spanning professional, collegiate, and high school levels, they focus on honing skills, fostering teamwork, and mentoring players to reach their full potential. More than coaches, they are role models who inspire resilience, dedication, and a lifelong love for the game, creating a supportive, family-like environment for athletes to thrive. Click the Coach's photo below to learn more.
Adam Scott
Coach, Boys Program
Adam Scott brings over 15 years of coaching experience to Arsenal AAU Basketball, including over a decade with Haverhill High girls’ basketball and four years with Haverhill Travel.
Alex Oviedo
Coach, Boys Program
Alex Oviedo, a notable alumnus of Lawrence High School's basketball team, now brings his rich reservoir of knowledge and fervor to the Arsenal AAU Basketball family.
Chris Vasquez
Coach, Boys Program
Chris Vasquez is a dynamic and passionate coach known for his energy, dedication, and ability to inspire young athletes to build confidence and believe in themselves.
Diamond Christian
Coach, Girls Program Director
Coach Diamond Christian, a former Merrimack College player with five years of collegiate basketball experience, brings passion and expertise to Arsenal AAU Basketball.
Earl Pemberton
Coach, Boys High School Program Director
Earl Pemberton, Arsenal’s High School Program Director, brings a passion for basketball and a focus on fundamentals to the program.
Jayziahs (Jayy) Nunez
Coach, Girls & Boys Programs
Jayziahs Nunez brings extensive basketball experience to the Arsenal coaching team, having coached multiple seasons with New England Hoops across fall, spring, and summer leagues.
Jonathan Gonzalez
Coach, Girls & Boys Programs
Coach Jonathan Gonzalez is a dedicated basketball coach specializing in middle and high school training.
Jose Otero
Coach, Boys Program
Jose Otero brings over 20 years of coaching experience and a love for the game to Arsenal AAU Basketball. As the JV Head Coach and Assistant Varsity Coach at Central Catholic...
Justin Tejeda
Coach, Boys Program
Justin Tejeda began his coaching career at the Guilmette School with the 5th and 6th grade boys’ team, where he helped lead the group to a #1 seed in just his second season.
Neeko Zeno
Coach Boys Program
Neeko Zeno brings a high-level basketball background and a passion for teaching to the Arsenal coaching staff. A former standout at Brooks School, Neeko went on to compete with elite EYBL program Team SCAN/PSA Cardinals, gaining valuable experience both as a player and later as a coach within those nationally recognized programs.
Raheem Mills
Coach, Boys Program
Coach Raheem Mills brings experience, passion, and a true love for the game to Arsenal AAU Basketball.
Sean O’Keefe
Coach, Boys Program
Coach Sean O'Keefe brings a rich coaching background to Arsenal AAU, with four years of experience coaching town travel basketball in Dracut.
Tommy West
Coach, Boys Program
Coach Tommy West brings years of coaching experience to Arsenal AAU, having worked with varsity boys’ and girls’ teams across the region.
