Meet the Coaches
From the NBA to Division I to the high school level, our coaches bring elite experience and a shared commitment to developing young athletes the right way.
Brian Lukens
Program Director, Basketball Operations
27-year basketball coaching career spanning every level of the game. From D1 college manager at Illinois State University to high school varsity head coach, Coach Lukens brings unmatched experience and passion to the Jr Knights program.
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Brian Lastovich
Program Director, Strategy & Communications
A USA Basketball Licensed youth coach and three-sport varsity athlete from Elk Grove High School. Coach Lastovich brings a systems-driven approach to player development, combining his background in sports management with a passion for building young athletes of character.
Brian Sullivan
Mental Performance Coach
A former Division I basketball player at Davidson College who played professionally in Europe and Australia. Coach Sullivan brings elite-level experience to our mental performance program, working with players to build confidence, resilience, and a champion's mindset.
Dave Vitel
Speed & Agility Coach
With 6 years as Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves, Coach Vitel brings professional-level athletic development to our young players. He has worked with NBA stars and now dedicates his expertise to developing the next generation.
Anthony Maniscalco
Skills Trainer
Nearly two decades in player development, trained under world-renowned NBA coaches Tim Grover, Mike Procopio, and Jeff Pagliocca. Coach Maniscalco has assisted in workouts with Stephen Curry and Dwyane Wade, bringing NBA-caliber training methods to our feeder program.
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Dylan Haig
Head Coach
A four-year varsity player at Northridge Prep, Coach Haig graduated as the all-time winningest player in program history with 85 victories and five championships. He scored 841 career points, ranking 9th all-time in the Northridge record book, and was named to the program’s All-Decade Team. Now in his second season with the Jr Knights, Coach Haig brings firsthand knowledge of the Northridge system and a passion for developing the next generation of Knights.
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Jon Kataoka
Head Coach
Coach Kataoka brings dedication and expertise to the Jr Knights coaching staff, helping develop players at the grade level with a focus on fundamentals and team play.
Joe Ignoffo
Head Coach
Coach Ignoffo is a key member of the Jr Knights coaching staff, committed to helping young athletes grow both on and off the court.