Meet The Titan Coaches
Varsity Basketball Coaches
Head Coach: Mike Dresser
Named head varsity coach in March 2019 after the retirement of Rob Richards.
Served as an assistant coach under Rob Richards from 2011 - 2019, winning two section titles in three appearances and winning five league titles.
Has taught mathematics at Antelope High School since 2011.
Was a two-time all-city player and three-year varsity starter at Casa Roble High School
Played Division 1 college basketball as a walk-on at Brigham Young University (BYU) in Utah, where he also had a full academic scholarship.
“I coach to help my student athletes develop a strong work ethic and commitment to doing their personal best for themselves and their team, while also instilling the values of kindness and respect.” - Coach Dresser
Lead Assistant Coach: Dustin Thompson
Joined the Antelope coaching staff during the 2017-2018 season.
Served as the varsity head coach at River City High School from 2015 - 2017 and has coached basketball at every level from elementary school to high school during the past 15 years.
Attended college at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and played two years of varsity basketball at Placer High School from 2002-2004.
Teaches mathematics at Antelope High School and his wife is also a mathematics teacher at Antelope.
“I teach and coach to inspire the values of empathy, integrity and work ethic in those around me.” - Coach Thompson
Assistant Coach: Lester Elliott
Joined the Antelope coaching staff in the Spring of 2020.
Coached basketball in North Highlands & Antelope since 2003.
Foothill High School Girls Varsity Assistant 2005 - 2007 & Del Oro Boys Freshman Assistant 2017 - 2020.
Coached AAU for Antelope Assault, A-Town Ballers, Dorn Spartans & Raptor Basketball Club.
Helped found North Area Babe Ruth out of Brock Park in 2004.
Retired from the USAF in 2018 after 20 years of service.
“I want to help our student-athletes get the most out of every repetition, every day and every situation. The goal is for them to become the best versions of themselves on and off the court.” - Coach Elliott
Assistant Coach: Ryan Lloyd
Served as the JV head coach at Antelope for the 2019-2020 season leading the team to 20+ wins.
Spent six total seasons as a head varsity basketball coach prior to coming to Antelope (Foothill High School - Pleasanton, Pittsburg High School) and has also coached basketball at the Frosh, JV, and Junior College levels.
Played high school basketball at San Ramon Valley High School.
Played junior college basketball at Diablo Valley College, and Division III college basketball at University of Puget Sound.
"I coach to give student athletes the opportunity to develop their character with humility, resilience, empathy and become lifelong learners who compete to the best of their ability through the game of basketball with a team-first attitude." - Coach Lloyd
Director of Player Development: LaMills Garrett
Joined the Antelope coaching staff in the Fall of 2021
Served as the Head Frosh/Soph Coach for three seasons
Has coached and trained several players who went on to play college and professional basketball including former NBA Lottery picks Marcus Fizer and Stromile Swift
Team Doctor: Jon "Doc" Dresser
Joined the Antelope coaching staff in the Spring of 2019.
Played 4 years of college basketball at Brigham Young University (BYU) in Utah.
Played high school basketball at La Sierra High School and was named one of the Top 100 players in Sacramento basketball history in 2006.
Served as a family medicine physician in the Sacramento area for over 40 years.
“I strive to teach not only basketball skills, work ethic and teamwork, but also character traits necessary for young men to become successful future husbands, fathers, providers, and contributors to society.” - Coach "Doc"
JV Basketball Coaches
JV Head Coach: Buddy Walser
Joined the Antelope coaching staff in 2016-2017 where he has also served as a Frosh Assistant and Frosh Head Coach
Has coached high school, middle school and youth basketball since 2007.
Currently serves as the Head Track and Field Coach at Antelope High School.
Spent 11 years coaching the California Muscle Judo Team.
“My purpose in coaching is to help my athletes grow and mature into strong, confident, honorable men and women with the skills and qualities to live fulfilling lives and to contribute to the vibrancy of their communities.” - Coach Walser
Assistant Coach: Mike Punsalan
Joined the Antelope coaching staff in the Spring of 2020.
Has been a Boys Basketball Coach for Antelope Crossing Middle School since 2015.
Resident of the Antelope Community for the past 13 years and has been involved in youth sports since joining the Antelope Community, either with soccer or basketball.
Married and a father of 3 kids, all of whom have attended or are currently attending AHS.
“I aim to provide the necessary guidance to help the student athletes to become the best version of themselves on and off the court.” - Coach Punsalan
Frosh/Soph Basketball Coaches
Frosh/Soph Assistant Coach: Jason Wilmore
Joined the Antelope coaching staff in the Fall of 2022
Frosh/Soph Assistant Coach: Mike Brooks
Joined the Antelope coaching staff in the Fall of 2023
Frosh/Soph Assistant Coach: Bobby Moreno
Joined the Antelope coaching staff in the Fall of 2024
Graduated from Antelope High School in 2021 playing 3 Varsity sports (baseball, basketball and football)
Scored the 95th point when the 2019-2020 team broke the all time points record for an Antelope Varsity Basketball game in a 95-56 win
Graduated from Grand Canyon University in 2024
Worked as an intramural supervisor and as a referee at Grand Canyon University for 3 years
"I coach to help teach student-athletes how to become great young men on the court, strive for academic success in the classroom and to be positive influences in their communities." - Coach Moreno
Former Coaches
"Once A Titan... Always A Titan!!!"
Varsity Head Coach: Rob Richards
Was the first Varsity basketball coach in the history of Antelope High School. Served as an assistant JV coach the year the school opened.
In 10 seasons at the helm, he led the Titans to four section title appearances, winning two blue banners.
Named The Sacramento Bee Coach of the Year in 2011.
Retired from coaching in 2019 after amassing over 300 career victories including 200 while at Antelope.
Was inducted to the Coaches Circle at Sacramento State University in 2019.
Varsity Assistant Coach: Albert Da Cruz
A proud alum of Christian Brothers High School, Coach Da Cruz served as Coach Richard's assistant coach at Hiram Johnson, West Campus, and finally for 10 years at Antelope.
He is a basketball junkie who could spend all day "in the lab" watching instructional videos and coming up with new ideas, especially on the offensive end of the court.
Left the program the same year Coach Richards retired. They always knew they'd end their coaching careers at Antelope together.
Varsity Assistant / Frosh Head Coach: Wayne Dorn
Joined the Antelope coaching staff during the 2013-2014 season.
Has been coaching basketball in the Antelope and Citrus Heights communities for over 25 years.
Played college basketball at Syracuse University.
Founder of the AAU program A-Town Ballers.
Left the program after the 2021-2022 season to be able to travel the US with his wife Sandy and to be able to go spend more time with the portion of his family that lives in Oregon.
“I coach because I have a passion and respect for the game and the young athlete. I am never too old to move in new directions, yet still instill some of the “old school” philosophy and strategies that were the foundation of this great game. It’s my desire to continue serving Antelope through its community, the local schools and the student athletes themselves.” - Coach Wayne Dorn
Assistant Coach: Andy Beronilla
Joined the Antelope coaching staff during the 2020-2021 school year.
Played Junior College Basketball at Shasta College.
Graduated college from Chico State
Teaches physics at Antelope High School where he began his teaching career in 2020-2021.
Is currently taking a pause from coaching to pursue a Master's Degree
"I strive to provide our student athletes with the confidence to go after what they want in life, the inspiration to become leaders in their community, and the motivation to never give up.” - Coach Beronilla
JV Head Coach: Erik Dorn
Served as the JV head coach at Antelope for the COVID season of Spring 2021
Previously served as the Head Freshman coach at Del Oro High School for 3 years.
Runs the AAU Program Dorn's Spartans.
Left the program to become a Varsity Assistant Coach at Rocklin High School.
“My purpose as a coach is to encourage my student athletes to learn more, to do more, and to become more.” - Coach Erik Dorn
JV Assistant Coach: TJ Fox
Joined the Antelope coaching staff in the Spring of 2022.
Played Varsity Basketball at nearby Center High School.
Played college basketball at Sierra College in Rocklin.
Left the program to pursue his education and start a career as a First Responder!
JV Head Coach: Tony Watkins
Served as the Head JV Basketball Coach at Antelope for 10 seasons leading many successful teams during his tenure.
Big fan of the New Orleans Saints and all things Alabama. Roll Tide!
Left the program in 2019 to become the Head Varsity Coach at Mesa Verde High School.
JV Head Coach: Mike Triolo
Served as the head JV basketball coach during the first year Antelope was open.
Left the program in 2010 to take over the Athletic Director responsibilities full time at Antelope High School.
JV and Frosh Assistant Coach: Christian Cave
Joined the Antelope coaching staff in the Spring of 2019.
Works as a coach and camp counselor for the Junior Kings organization within the Sacramento Kings.
Attended Roseville High School and California State University Monterey Bay.
Left the program to fulfill a lifelong dream of living in New York City
“My purpose as a coach and leader is to be a mentor to the youth and teach them about the rights and wrongs, and valuable lessons to carry with them not only in basketball, but while transitioning in life as well. I strive to lead by example.” - Coach Cave
JV Assistant Coach: Phil Barber
Helped coach the JV team during the COVID season of Spring 2021.
Attended Cordova High School in Rancho Cordova.
Works full time as an automotive technician with almost 10 years of experience.
Is a big fan of the San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers, and the Los Angeles Lakers.
“My purpose as a leader is to teach and to grow my athletes into successful contributors to society and people who know how to obtain personal success through hard work and a positive attitude.” - Coach Barber
JV Assistant Coach: Chris Spears
Served as the JV assistant coach at Antelope for the 2019-2020 season.
Previously served as an assistant coach at Bradshaw Christian High School.
Played high school basketball at Sacramento Adventist High School.
Played NAIA level college basketball for the Pacific Union College Pioneers .
Left the program to pursue his lifelong dream of coaching at the college ranks.
JV Assistant Coach: Rich Kamminga
Served as an assistant coach to Coach Watkins in the late 2010s.
Standing an intimidating 7'0" tall he can still throw down power dunks, then ride back to his house on his Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Played basketball at the high school and collegiate level.
Left the program the same year Coach Watkins stepped away so he could spend more time watching his sons play their basketball games.
JV Assistant Coach: Craig Daniels
Served as a JV assistant coach under Coach Watkins in the early 2010s.
Spends his free time playing golf or substitute teaching in the Roseville Joint Union High School District, often at Antelope High School.
Attended Camden High School in San Jose, CA, then went on to study at UC Davis.
Left the program to spend more time with his wife and to spend more afternoons out on the golf course.
Frosh Head Coach: Evans Campbell
Served as the Freshman head coach at Antelope from 2014-2016
Left the program due to a change in work schedule. Has remained a good friend of the program.
His sons Devin Campbell and Everett Campbell were both starting point guards at Antelope and both went on to play college basketball.
Frosh Head Coach: Seymour Reed
Served as the Freshman head coach at Antelope from 2010 - 2015
Frosh Assistant Coach: Ray Barnett
Served as an assistant basketball coach at Antelope in the early 2010s.
Left the program to be able to watch his son compete in high school athletics at Christian Brothers High School.
Frosh/Soph Assistant Coach: Tyrone Hendrix
Joined the Antelope coaching staff in the Fall of 2022
Coached for one season before his family relocated to New York!
Frosh Assistant Coach: Cris Smith
Served as the Frosh/Soph Assistant coach for the 2021-2022 season.
Played high school basketball at River City High School in West Sacramento where he was coached by Titans Varsity Assistant Dustin Thompson.
Left the program to pursue restarting his own playing career