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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.

Alberto Rodriguez

Coach, Boys Program

Coach Rodriguez is all about passion, energy, and player development. With a coaching career that started in 2008, he’s led teams at Marshall Middle School, Pentucket, and Lynn English High School, where his JV squad dominated with an 80-7 record and the varsity team won multiple conference titles and never missed the playoffs.

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.

Brian Bettano

Coach, Boys Program

Brian Bettano brings an incredible basketball pedigree and over 20 years of coaching experience to the Arsenal program. A Methuen High School graduate (Class of ’97), Brian is the school’s all-time leading scorer and was inducted into the MHS Hall of Fame in 2011.

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.

Dontae Christian

Coach, Boys Program

Dontae Christian brings a dynamic mix of playing, coaching, and officiating experience to Arsenal Basketball. As a former point guard at Eastern Connecticut State University, Dontae played a pivotal role in winning two conference championships and earning two NCAA tournament appearances.

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.

Isaiah Johnson

Coach, Girls Program

Meet Coach Isaiah Johnson – a standout player, inspiring coach, and seasoned pro. From local high school courts to professional arenas across Europe, Isaiah’s journey is a testament to faith and chasing dreams.

J.P. Montas

Coach, Boys Program & WSD Basketball Trainer

Coach J.P. Montas brings extensive experience and a true passion for the game to the Arsenal AAU family. A former professional small forward...

Jayziahs (Jayy) Nunez

Coach, Boys Program

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 Program

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...

Mathieu Olivier

Coach, Girls Program

Coach Mathieu Olivier, a former Division 1 football player, brings motivation, expertise, and a family-first mindset to Arsenal AAU Basketball. With five seasons as head coach...

Mykel Derring

Coach, Boys Program

Mykel Derring, a former Division I player at Merrimack College and Nichols College, brings championship experience and a passion for developing young athletes to Arsenal AAU.

Olivia (Liv) Orlando

Coach, Girls Program

Coach Liv Orlando has always had a passion for basketball, playing at Tilton School and continuing at Providence College.

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.

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