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 eleventh 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 eight years, Lyndsi, while attending Central. They have been blessed with two boys: Ty Jeffrey (3 years old) and, Nathan Wade who will turn two 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 mentorship of our Athletic Director Bob Marsh, 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."

Coach Romero's coaching philosophy is to teach our student athletes "to daily pursue excellence!"

Louis is heading into his third year of coaching at Central in the men's basketball department.  In 2008 - 2009, he served as the head JV coach.  When Tony Romero took over the Tiger's head coaching position last summer, Louis was promoted to the role of head assistant coach.  

Louis is a 2007 graduate of Central and is currently working on a masters degree in education from Northcentral University in Prescott Arizona. He is specializing in Sports Management and Leadership.  

During his playing days, Louis was the all time leader in steals and free throws made at Central.  He loved the game of basketball and played with passion every night he stepped on the floor. 

Along with his basketball duties, Louis is involved in other areas at the school. He is a graduate assistant Resident Director in the North Kline residence hall.  Louis has also recently plied his skill in church ministry preaching part time as a minister at Greater Pentecostal Church of God in Christ in Wichita Kansas.  

Louis loves to coach; he enjoys "becoming a student of the game" as he would put it.  He looks forward to what the year has to bring and is expecting big things out of himself and the players for the upcoming season.  

Melvin Sanders, a native of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Alumni of the Central Christian College Basketball program has returned this year to serve as an assistant coach under Tony Romero. A four year starter for the Tigers, Melvin was voted newcomer of the year his freshman year, and was a 3 time team captain. Also, during his senior year, he earned all MCAC honorable mention, NCCAA all region team, and led the Tigers in scoring his senior year.

Melvin is a 2005 graduate of Central and received his Bachelors Degree in Business Management. Upon graduation he worked in the Financial Services industry for both Financial Management and Private Wealth Management firms.

During the past two years Melvin has also had an opportunity to play Semi-Pro basketball for the Vancouver Volcanoes of the IBL.

Melvin's wife Karilyn is a native of McPherson, Kansas and they are both very excited to be back in the area and serving at Central Christian College. Regarding the opportunity to coach, Melvin finds it as a welcome change from the Financial Industry and is excited to be back on the court in a different capacity at Central.

Todd Spehr, a native of Camperdown, Australia returns to Central Christian College for his second season to serve as an assistant to the men's basketball program under Tony Romero. Todd graduated from Central Christian College in the spring of 2006 after transferring from Lamar Community College in Lamar, Co. Todd was a standout for Coach Justin Gillette for two years, earning all MCAC honorable mention in both the 2005 and 2006 seasons and was the leading scorer for the 2005-2006 Tigers.

Todd graduated from Central with a degree in Business and a minor in Journalism. After graduating, Todd played for a year in the Australian Basketball Association, a semi-pro league in Australia. Todd's long-term goal is to have a career in Journalism, and he is currently the Contributing Editor of the recently-launched Buckets Magazine. He is also a columnist for SLAMonline, and his work has appeared in Pro Basketball Today, Handle Magazine, and Lindy's Pro Basketball Preview.

In August, 2010, Todd announced his engagement to fellow Central graduate Yolanda Morales (c' 09). Of the opportunity to coach at Central, Todd says, "I'm thankful Tony has given me the opportunity to return to Central for another season of coaching, and I'm excited to be part of a growing program with a talented group of young men."