About Us

RISE Basketball School

Unleash your inner champion at RISE Basketball School, your one-stop shop for basketball player development! Since 2017, we've been transforming aspiring players of all ages and skill levels into confident stars. RISE is more than just basketball; it's a supportive family where you'll gain the skills, confidence, and lasting memories that will propel you forward on and off the court. Sign up today and take your game – and life – to the next level!

Hear from our founder

Who is our founder?

Our Mission

At Rise Basketball School, our mission is to develop confident, skilled, and disciplined athletes through intentional training, mentorship, and competition. We create a growth-centered environment where players learn to master the fundamentals, embrace the grind, and carry championship habits both on and off the court.

Our Vision

To redefine youth basketball development by becoming the leading data-driven basketball academy in New Mexico; empowering players of all levels to unlock their full potential and preparing them to excel in the game, in the classroom, and in life. We aim to build a legacy facility and community that inspires the next generation to rise higher every season.

Group photo of a large basketball team of children and coaches, wearing black and white jerseys, in front of a mountain backdrop. Banner reads 'RISE Basketball School Winter Season 2024/2025'.

The RISE WAY:

Meet the RISE Team

  • A man with a beard smiling in a gymnasium, holding a basketball, wearing a yellow T-shirt and shorts, standing in front of a basketball hoop.

    Jules Montgomery

    Director of Operations + Club Coach + Skills Trainer

  • A young man with short dark hair and a beard wearing a pink t-shirt with a black and gold logo and a silver necklace, standing against a turquoise wall.

    Josh Holmes

    Club Coach + Skills Trainer

  • A male basketball player with a beard and curly hair stands in a gym with a basketball in his hand, wearing a black shirt with the Rise basketball logo.

    Seth Warfield

    Club Coach + Skills Trainer

  • Young man with short dark hair and a silver chain necklace talking to group, holding a basketball, wearing a blue shirt with red text. Inside gym or sports indoor setting, with black chairs and equipment in background.

    Cole Baca

    Club Coach + Skills Trainer

  • A man with short curly hair and facial hair posing against a plain grey wall, wearing a black athletic hoodie with a small white logo on the chest.

    Kelcey Thomas

    Club Coach

  • A woman smiling and wearing a Nirvana T-shirt, standing indoors against a plain wall.

    Zyann Beard

    Club Coach + Skills Trainer

  • Elijah Stamper

    Social Media Manager

  • Angela Guevarra

    Sales and Community Manager