2026 Top 100 AAU/Grassroots Directors in the Southwest

By: Silver Waves Media

Those included in our list below are considered to be the most impactful and dedicated Boys Grassroots Directors shaping the future of basketball in the West. These leaders are at the forefront of player development, scouting, and team success, helping young athletes reach their full potential. From AAU powerhouses to rising programs, this ranking recognizes those making the biggest impact in grassroots basketball today.

  • Adam Goldberg

    Phoenix United

  • Alberto Sarmiento

    Golden Gators

  • Antoine Thompson

    ASAK

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  • Bob Jones

    West Texas Blazers

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  • Bradley Mitchell

    AZ Tiger Hoops

  • Brandon Godfrey

    Hoop Code

  • Brendt Pickens

    Southern Players Club

  • Brian Sacks

    Jump Athletic

  • Byron Sneed

    ProSkills MTX

  • Chris Aubrey

    Tyler Prospects

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  • Chris Martinez

    Dallas Elite

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  • Chris Suell

    Humble Savage

  • Corey Boswell

    AZ Unity

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  • Cortney Suell

    Humble Savage

  • Damien Tillman

    Team Takeoff

  • Danny Kepner

    GRIT Basketball

  • Daryl Fields

    Dubs Elite

  • Dave Ivy

    Team Elevate Basketball (TE)

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  • Dennis Tolliver

    100 Percent Hoops

  • Derek Hersha

    APEX Athletix

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  • Derrick Perkins

    Family Ties

  • Dominique Parker

    Houston Hoops

  • Donelle Wheeler

    AZ Legacy Elite

  • Dra Rogers

    AZ Grind

  • Drew Suggs

    Sizzle Academy

  • Erik Hood

    Team RHJ

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  • Forrest Blackwell

    Schertz Blackwell

  • Frank Delgado

    AZ EVO ELITE

  • Greg Lewis

    Blade

  • Jackie Mattingly

    AZ MonStarz

  • Jacob Huber

    East Valley Select

  • Jacobie McGriff

    GME

  • Jamar Jones

    Pels Elite

  • James Deakyne

    West Valley Coalition

  • James Singleton

    The Squad

  • Jed Dunn

    Arizona Driven

  • Jeff Webster

    ProSkills

  • Jennifer Black

    AB Elite

  • Jermaine O'Neal

    Drive Nation

  • Jesse Brown

    Arizona Select

  • Jesse Simpson

    03 Elite

  • Joe Townsend

    Pure Grind

  • John Ortega

    Arizona Select

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  • John Russell

    AZ Driven

  • Jon Thomas

    DC Kings

  • Jonas Angeles

    AZ Flight

  • Jonathan Walker

    Houston Hoops

  • Joshua Villarreal

    Skilled Game Basketball

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  • Justin Caraway

    Dallas Basketball Coalition (DBC)

  • Justin Lovvorn

    Shooters HQ

  • Keaton Harris

    Arizona Legends

  • Kevin Ferguson

    Kultura Hoops

  • Kevin Gidney

    6zer02 Sports

  • Kitch Kitchen

    Swish Everything

  • Kyli Crooms

    OGP / UH Elite

  • Lamont Brush

    Arizona Gremlins

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  • Larry Sowells

    Houston Defenders

  • Lori Kanaele-Bonner

    SMAC

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  • Malcom McCarty

    Hard Hoops Basketball

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  • Marco Grijalva

    AZ Fire

  • Marcus Jones

    Texas Monarchs

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  • MarJahn Scales

    Blue Chip Elite

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  • Mark Bernal

    AZ Phenoms

  • Martin Camacho

    AZ Storm

  • Marvin Beckwith

    Tucson Spartans

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  • Maurice "Mo" Kirby

    Arizona Premier

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  • Michael O'Guinn

    Uptempo Basketball Club

  • Michael Wirth

    3D Hoops

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  • Mike Mills

    Build Legacy Athletics

  • Mo Smith

    Team TyTy

  • Nate Brewer

    Texas Tarheels

  • Nick Maldonado

    Texas Titans

  • Norris Neal

    Legion Elite

  • P.J. Hatcher

    Hatcher Hoops

  • Ricky Lind

    Peak Tucson

  • R.J. Davis

    Tarrant Elite

  • Rodger Farrington

    Reach Basketball

  • Rodney Hunt

    Hunt United

  • Roy Watts

    Grit Elite Basketball

  • Royce Woolridge

    PHX Runnin Rebels

  • Ryan Hicks

    Arizona Premier

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  • Sean Greene

    Hoop Code

  • Steve Adams

    Triumph Basketball

  • Steven Fisher

    Texas Stars

  • Steven Hunter

    Hunter’s Elite

  • Ta'Kia Shivers

    Phoenix Twist

  • Taylor Rohde

    Peak Basketball

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  • Teyvion Kirk

    Take Kontrol Elite Basketball

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  • Tim Maina

    Pro Skills Dallas

  • TJ Thomas

    Texas Impact

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  • Todd Simon

    Skyfall Hoops

  • Tony Johnson

    Dallas Mustangs

  • Tony Machi

    ElevaTE U Basketball

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  • Tony Rosito

    Texas Wildcats

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  • Turell Huff

    Blue Chip Elite

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  • Toddral Bates

    Team TNEREFFID

  • Trenton Roberts

    Dallas Basketball Coalition (DBC)

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  • Tyree York

    Great Training

  • Tyrone Gordon

    Inspired Athletics Basketball Academy

  • Vonzell Thomas

    Southern Assault

  • Walter Tindal

    AZ Magic

  • Will Carter

    Carter Elite

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  • Will Lofton

    Will Trainem Athletics

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  • Will Shaw

    Team Shaw Elite

  • Zack Rodriguez

    Texas Dynasty