Tony Romero is entering his third season as the head coach for Central Christian College. Romero served as an assistant for the Tiger basketball program for the previous five seasons (2004-2009). Romero and his staff has guided the Tiger's to back to back 20 win seasons, wins over nationally ranked teams and sightings in the NAIA national rankings. Last year's group ended the season with a 22-10 record and its first ever post season win (versus Colorado Christian University NCAA II). This is the most wins for Central Men's Basketball as a four-year institution, and the most wins for the program in over 25 years. The Tigers qualified for the MCAC conference tournament for the second consecutive year with a 8-6 conference record, the most wins since joining the MCAC in 2002, which included a win over NAIA II national semi-finalist Bellevue University-who was ranked 8^nd in the NAIA II at the time. Romero says "last year was another step in the right direction for the vision of our basketball program. Our present focus is to build on that success and continue to improve in all areas of our program. Our coaching staff is extremely excited about the potential of this year's group. We return a good nucleus of players and have added a good group of transfers and freshmen that are eager to make their mark on CCC basketball."

As a player, Romero was a guard for the Tiger basketball team from 2000-2004. He was a four-year starter for the Tigers and during his playing career at CCC, he was voted "Newcomer of the Year," was a team captain three years in a row and was voted All-Conference MCAC player his senior season. Romero also earned records on the court as one of Central's career leader in points, three point field goals made and free throws made.

Coach Romero grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where he graduated from Del City High School in May 2000. Following high school, Romero received his undergraduate degree from Central Christian College in business management and has plans to begin his master's degree classes this spring.

Romero is entering his twelfth year as a member of the Central family. He says "one of the most unique things about Central is the family atmosphere. It is a joy to serve at a school where I have the opportunity to take a family approach to coaching." Coach Romero includes his own family in the process as well; his wife, Lyndsi, likes to cook and bake for the guys while their two sons, Ty and Nathan love to be in the gym or at practice with the team.

Romero met his wife of nine years, Lyndsi, while attending Central. They have been blessed with two boys: Ty Jeffrey (4 years old) and, Nathan Wade who will turn three in February. Coach Romero is also a member of the Residence Life staff here at CCC, as the Resident Director of Parsons Hall. His wife Lyndsi serves in the Financial Aid Office as the Office Manager.

Romero states "I am so humbled from the support and leadership I have received from President Hal Hoxie, and the encouragement from of our Athletic Director Melvin Sanders, and Dean of Students Chris Smith, as well as others that support this great school. Their support has enabled me to focus on the retention and development of our athletes both on and off the court as young Christian men. I want our players to understand that we have an ongoing responsibility to create an atmosphere of excitement around men's basketball but a bigger responsibility to continually grow as men in their faith, academics, and relationally. I want our players to leave Central Christian College not only with their degree but also understanding they are better equipped to take on the daily challenges they will face in their faith, work, and as husbands and fathers."

"Our coaching staff works hard to make each player reach their full potential at Central, not only as basketball players, but as Christian men. We pride ourselves on mentoring our athletes on a very real and personal level, and it is our desire that each athlete understand our love of Christ through our actions on the court and in our daily lives. Practice, weight lifting, chapel, team Bible study, and conditioning are all strong parts of the Central basketball program."

Louis Collins is a Central Alum going into his fourth year as an assistant and head junior varsity coach. He also heads up recruiting operations as he is also a full time employee at the college working in the admissions office as an Enrollment Advisor. He is a native of Los Angeles, California but decided to claim residency in McPherson Kansas after his days of serving as a student on Central's campus. Collins was a four year varsity athlete as a basketball player while at Central. During his senior year he became Central's all-time leader in steals, he also broke the record for free throws made which was broken by a player he later coached. In that same year he was also the Howard Krober Male athlete of the year and received the Marvin Sellberg basketball most valuable player award. Louis graduated in 2008 with a degree in Psychology then served as a graduate assistant in the Student development office as he attended Southwestern Assemblies of God University (Waxahachie, TX) for his master's. He recently completed his M.A. degree in Children and Family Ministry (concentrations in Family Leadership and Spiritual formation of adolescents) along with receiving his Minister's license in September ‘11 as a member of Greater Pentecostal C.O.G.I.C. in Wichita, KS. He plans to start doctoral work in Sociology during the spring at Kansas State University. Louis enjoys coaching on a faith based campus where he can influence men to excel not only on the court but also in a holistic way in all facets of life. He is dedicated to the central institution and the various teams in which he works with on campus. "My desire is to motivate students to discern God's plan for their lives; and no matter what their social status, past, or existential plight may be to let them know that Central Christian College is a place you can come as you are but you won't stay as you are. I believe experiences without growth is worthless and CCC offers learning experiences that changes lives."

Kyle Hatfield, a native of Okulmogee, Oklahoma, returns to Central Christian College after graduating this last spring. Kyle came to Central Christian as a player in 2007, due to multiple knee injuries-Kyle's career was cut short. Kyle has spent the last two season's serving as a student assistant coach under Coach Tony Romero. This year Kyle will join the staff as a graduate assistant. Throughout the last few years, coach Hatfield has assisted in multiple areas of the program. Kyle's duties this year will include serving as an assistant to the Junior Varsity program as well as assisting in day to day basketball operational work. Kyle also serves as the game day coordinator for Central Christian College. 

Justin Mart, a native of Eugene, Oregon enters his first year as an assistant coach to the men's basketball program under coach Tony Romero. Justin graduated from Central Christian College in the spring of 2005 with a Liberal Studies degree. Justin suited up as a Tiger for Coach Justin Gillette, and as a player Mart was a valuable asset to the basketball program for four seasons. Justin returns to CCC after spending the last four seasons working as an assistant coach for the University of Oregon women's basketball program. Working under great coaches as Paul Westhead and Bev Smith, Mart will bring another educated perspective to the Tiger coaching staff. Coach Mart will serve as the Tigers director of opponent scouting as well as specializing with point guards and perimeter players. Regarding the opportunity to coach, Justin finds it as a welcoming change from U of O and is excited to contribute to CCC as part of the men's basketball program. Justin will also serve as a recruiter for the Criminal Justice department here at Central Christian College.