Meet the RISE Team

  • Jules Montgomery

    Director of Operations

    With RISE since 2016

    Former D1 Athlete

    Retired Overseas Professional

  • Josh Holmes

    Coach - RISE Magic & Wolves

    With RISE since 2023

    Played at Volcano Vista HS

    Current International Pro (Mexico)

  • Seth Warfield

    Coach - RISE Panthers

    With RISE since 2023

    Played at New Mexico Highlands & Northern New Mexico

  • Zyann Beard

    Coach - RISE Lady Trojans

    With RISE since 2021

    Former standout RISE Player

    Current UNM Student

  • Nathan Zamarron

    Coach - RISE Aztecs, Red Raiders, Wildcats, & Hawks

    With RISE since 2023

    Played at Eldorado HS, Rio Grande HS, & Northern New Mexico College

  • Elliot Novak

    Coach - RISE Eagles

    With RISE since 2023

    Former Bosque School Ast. Coach

  • Janai Campos

    Former Albuquerque HS Varsity Head Coach

    With RISE Since 2023

    Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • Mike Fields

    Coach - RISE Bruins & Golden Bears

    With RISE since 2023

    US Air Force Veteran

  • DeAndre Curtis

    Coach - RISE Bobcats

    With RISE since 2023

    Rio Rancho HS Ast. Principal

  • Aaryon "Bird" Williams

    Coach - RISE Matadors

    With RISE since 2023

    Former College Player at NM Highlands

    Retired International Pro Player

  • Steve Wright

    East Mountain Coach

  • Mishan Montgomery

    Director of Communications

    20+ years of Administrative Experience

  • John Terry

    East Mountain Coach

    Retired Lawyer of 30 years

  • Jeremiah Quintana

    Director of Media